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Interstate improvement study looks at 1,100 pieces of community feedback
A study to envision interstate changes in Indianapolis is underway, and insights from the latest phase of the ProPEL study were out this week. In the first phase of the study, INDOT solicited community feedback and received more than 1,100 comments. The new analysis identifies needs based on that feedback and other data.
Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy 500 to give Roger Penske record-extending 20th win
Josef Newgarden put his cheating scandal behind him to become the first back-to-back winner of the Indianapolis 500 since Helio Castroneves 22 years ago and give Roger Penske a record-extending 20th win in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”. The Tennessean passed Pato O'Ward on the final lap of Sunday's...
UPDATE: Indianapolis 500 starts after 4-hour rain delay
The Indianapolis 500 has started after a rain delay of four hours. The Indianapolis 500 is expected to start about 4:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday after a strong band of thunderstorms that swept through Indianapolis Motor Speedway brought pre-race festivities to a halt and forced the evacuation of about 125,000 fans who had already arrived for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Development in Speedway: A conversation with the town's new director
There's been a lot of development in the Town of Speedway over the past decade. To learn about some of the successes and challenges the town has seen in that time, WFYI’s Jill Sheridan sat down with Carmen Lethig, its new economic development director. Sheridan: 15 years ago Main...
City offers to buy Eleven Park site citing concerns about historical cemetery
The City of Indianapolis has offered to purchase the riverfront site where the future stadium for United Soccer League team Indy Eleven was planned. The site where Indy Eleven and Keystone Group owner Ersal Ozdemir planned to build Eleven Park, a mixed use development site with a new stadium as its anchor, is also where Indianapolis’s first public cemetery was established in the early 1800s.
What happens if it rains on the Indy 500?
The 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 is this Sunday, and with a few days to go there is an 80% chance of rain. For a race to be official drivers must complete 101 laps, just over half of the total 500 mile distance. If they don't make it that far, the race is postponed until the next day without rain.
Indy 500: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'
It's race week for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, when a field of 33 cars will cross the famed yard of bricks Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for what is considered “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”. Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske will be on the pole after...
Free Pacers Bikeshare pass gets nearly 8,000 requests in first week
A new program that offers free Pacers Bikeshare rides has proven popular. Since it was announced last week, the Indy Rides Free program says it's working to approve 7,953 requests through a two-step process. Marion County residency needs to be established, then an access code is sent by mail. “It’s...
Shooting incident leads to IMPD officer-involved fatal shooting
An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer was involved in a fatal shooting on the city’s northwest side Wednesday. The incident happened near 71st St. and Zionsville Rd., close to Eagle Creek Park. Police responded to reports of a person being shot. That person was taken to the hospital in...
Proposal lays groundwork for potential Major League Soccer team and stadium
A proposal to create a new professional sports development area was introduced at the Indianapolis City-County Council’s meeting Monday night. This is the city's second effort to set up a special taxing district for the development of a soccer stadium. The proposal is sponsored by council President Vop Osili.
South Shore Line celebrates completion of Double Track project
A major investment in commuter rail is now complete. Governor Eric Holcomb joined other state and federal officials Monday to cut the ribbon on the South Shore Line's Double Track project. Starting Tuesday, riders will see seven more weekday trains each direction in and out of Chicago, along with reduced...
Reimagining the White River in Indianapolis is a placemaking story
Public and private efforts to transform the White River and its Indianapolis banks are ongoing, through a variety of developing projects. As part of a series of stories about how the river is being reimagined, WFYI’s Jill Sheridan sat down with Sarah Hempstead, CEO of Schmidt Associates and Visit Indy board member, to learn more about long-term goals.
Pacers Bikeshare program gets 325 electric bikes and a free annual pass for local residents
The City of Indianapolis and a local nonprofit made two announcements Thursday around the city's Pacers Bikeshare program. Indianapolis Cultural Trail, which runs the program, unveiled a fleet of electric assist bikes. Mayor Joe Hogsett highlighted the project's impact on the environment. "This is just one more step on our...
As Indy Eleven fans hope to join Major League Soccer discussion, Brickyard Battalion president weighs in
The future of the Indy Eleven soccer team and the Eleven Park development is uncertain after a recent announcement that the city will seek a Major League Soccer team. Loyal Indy Eleven fans have been sidelined following the news. WFYI’s Jill Sheridan sat down with Brickyard Battalion President David Ziemba, who says he still has hope, but says it has not been an easy week.
Voter turnout in Central Indiana continues to trend low for primary elections
Preliminary voter turnout in Indianapolis and its donut counties, areas surrounding the state’s largest city, were less than 20 percent in the May 7 primary election. These are the counties that cast the most ballots for the United States Congressional races. Marion County had the lowest voter turnout out...
Free festival offers fitness and fun for kids on Monument Circle
Children and families can experience a day of play in downtown Indianapolis this Saturday, at one of Indiana’s largest outdoor festival for kids. There will be many interactive and educational activities for children of all ages and abilities at the Salesforce and JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day.
How Central Indiana's competitive races played out on Primary Election Day
The primary election on May 7, 2024 gave Central Indiana voters the chance to decide a number of competitive national and Statehouse races. One of the most competitive was the race for the U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana’s 5th District. Ukrainian born incumbent Victoria Spartz won the night with more than 39 percent of the votes.
Judge delays murder trial for Indiana man charged in 2017 slayings of 2 teenage girls
A judge on Tuesday delayed until October the murder trial of an Indiana man charged in the killings of two teenage girls after the man's attorneys expressed concerns they would not have adequate time to present their case. Richard Allen's trial was set to begin next week with jury selection...
Many dead fish found in Tippecanoe County waters, IDEM says to avoid Flint Creek
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has advised the public to avoid waters around Flint Creek in Tippecanoe County, after a report of a significant number of dead fish. IDEM Emergency Response was dispatched to West Point, Indiana on Sunday afternoon. Officials said the fish kill stretches approximately 10...
Damien Center expansion closes on key piece of funding, construction on track
Work on a new home for the Damien Center is on track. The HIV service provider in Indianapolis recently announced it closed on three agreements with local partners to provide $27.7 million in federal New Market Tax Credits for the building. The $37 million dollar project broke ground last year....
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