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After controversial CEO departure, Newfields opens search for new leader
The search for a new leader at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields was announced this week. The job posting comes three months after former President and CEO Colette Burnette announced her unexpected departure, less than two years after she was hired to lead the art museum. A committee...
Circle City Prep to host Black History Month bake sale
Circle City Prep’s (CCP) Culinary Club have been preparing for the school’s Black History Month bake sale. In collaboration with The Patachou Foundation, CCP’s bake sale is an opportunity for students to use their cooking skills to learn about entrepreneurship and strengthen their community from within. “How...
Indiana State Police arrest two after finding 184 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop
Indiana State Police arrested two California men after finding 184 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop Sunday. An Indiana trooper pulled a semi-truck to perform an inspection, including a review of required paperwork and log book, according to a press release on Thursday. The trooper found a log book violation. He then asked to inspect the vehicle.
Americans reporting nationwide cellular outages from AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers
A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector. AT&T had more than 73,000 outages around 9:30 a.m. ET, in locations including Houston, Atlanta and Chicago. The outages began at approximately 3:30 a.m. ET. The carrier has more than 240 million subscribers, the country's largest.
Annual Kids Count data finds Marion County youth continue to struggle with mental health, other areas improved
A yearly look at the wellbeing of Hoosier children is out this week, the data also shows how Marion County youth are doing in a number of areas. The Indiana Kids Count Data Book takes a deep dive into four measures including health, education, economic well-being, family and community. The...
Waffle House shooting in Indianapolis leaves 1 dead, 5 injured, police say
A shooting at a Waffle House restaurant in Indianapolis early Monday morning killed a woman and wounded five other victims, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the restaurant on Lynhurst Drive around 12:30 a.m., the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement. Police found...
Pothole season is here. How is Indianapolis dealing with it?
Every winter Indianapolis roadways take a beating, and the Department of Public Works is tasked to repair hundreds of thousands of potholes. WFYI’s Jill Sheridan sat down with DPW Director Brandon Herget to talk about this year's pothole season and why Indianapolis gets hit so hard. Jill Sheridan: We...
First envisioned in the 1970’s, end in sight for I-69 between Evansville and Indianapolis
The completion of a key interstate puzzle piece is in sight as the last section of I-69 in Marion and Johnson counties finishes construction. First envisioned in the 70’s, I-69 from Evansville to Indianapolis is on track according to a construction guide released by the Indiana Department of Transportation, INDOT, this week.
Despite some homeownership increases, report shows mortgage lending inequalities persist
Despite an increase in home buying in Marion County, racial inequalities in homeownership persist. That’s according to a new report released Wednesday by the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana. The report looks at new housing data from 2021 to 2022 and includes home ownership and mortgage lending trends...
Indianapolis city leaders lay out public safety plans ahead of NBA All-Star weekend
It’s all hands on deck as Indianapolis gets ready to host the 2024 NBA All-Star game. City leaders gathered Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to lay out public safety plans, as more than 125,000 people are expected in the city. Years of planning and preparation have gone into the upcoming...
Indianapolis names new police chief for IMPD
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the new chief of police for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on Monday. Chris Bailey was named interim chief of IMPD last month, and at the time said he would not seek the job permanently. He said he didn’t want to burden his busy family with the high profile position.
Carmel just withdrew from the United States Heartland China Association. Here’s why
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam formally withdrew from the United States Heartland China Association, or the USHCA, in a letter to the organization this week. The nonprofit organization's mission is to foster a “mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and China” according to its website. The move comes...
‘They're not waiting on adults anymore:’ Young people host conference to create solutions for youth issues
Young people from Indianapolis will host a conference to talk with adults about pressing youth issues. Tru Dialogue 8 is an annual forum made up of 30 young people ages 12 to 24. Some youth will be panelists, while others will facilitate table conversations with the adults. By inviting policymakers,...
Local cultural tours return for NBA All-Star Weekend
The NBA All-Star Game comes to Indianapolis soon. A series of arts and cultural events are planned for visitors and residents, including the return of the Through2Eyes cultural tour, with a nod to basketball. WFYI’s Abriana Herron spoke with Indianapolis Native Sampson Levingston about his Walk & Talk tours for...
Fatal crash review updates and controversial development project passed by council
The Indianapolis City-County Council held its monthly meeting Monday night and approved controversial rezoning for a development project. The approval was to redevelop a property in Nora, just north of Broad Ripple, was first proposed in 2021. The housing project received pushback at the time from community members who said it would add too much density and traffic.
Victoria Spartz will run for Congress again and joins crowded field of Republicans
U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN) has reversed her decision not to run for another term in Congress. The Republican said she will seek reelection and now joins a crowded field of candidates vying for the seat. Spartz announced last year that she would not run again in Indiana’s 5th District...
First Black student at Wabash College honored after years of forgotten name, mistold story
Wabash College will honor its first Black student, John R. Blackburn, by hosting a series of events and inviting his descendants to attend. Blackburn was admitted to Wabash in 1857. He was prohibited from living on campus because of his race, so he lived with a local Black family in Crawfordsville. He began attending classes in January of that year. He would only finish two weeks before the administration asked him to leave due to several racial disturbances on campus.
The LEAP pipeline project has been paused. How much has been spent on the project so far?
How much money has been spent on the LEAP pipeline project and who was involved in starting this plan in Indiana? A member of the audience from Lafayette wanted to know. The LEAP project, or Limitless Exploration/Advanced Pace, is an industrial project in Lebanon developed by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, or IEDC.
More Indianapolis roadways converted to two-way in an effort to improve travel and safety
A number of Indianapolis streets are undergoing reconstruction to turn them from one-way to two-way streets in an effort to improve traffic flow. A stretch of College Ave from Market Street to St Clair Street will be open to drivers headed north or southbound in February. The roadway is one of several being converted to two-way by the Indianapolis Department of Public Works.
Repeal of downtown economic tool one step closer at statehouse
A bill to repeal a funding tool for downtown Indianapolis passed the Indiana House Tuesday evening. The Economic Enhancement District, or EED, was passed by the City-County Council last year after 2023 state legislation allowed the move. The EED sets up a district where property owners pay a fee to...
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