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IU protesters hold alternative graduation as pro-Palestinian encampment continues
BLOOMINGTON — Hours before Indiana University’s Saturday undergraduate ceremony at Memorial Stadium, protesters hosted an alternate graduation ceremony in Dunn Meadow. Four members of the faculty and a graduating senior spoke at the event in the middle of the encampment, which now features around two dozen tents. Professor...
New Indiana SUN Bucks modeled after successful federal summer, pandemic EBT programs
This summer, Indiana families with eligible, school-aged children will be able to get money for groceries from the new Indiana SUN Bucks program organized by the state and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The new program comes after similar programs in recent years showed positive outcomes for children. In past...
ACLU sues Indiana University over campus bans following arrests of protesters
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing Indiana University in response to last week’s arrests during anti-war protests on the Bloomington campus. At least 56 people who were arrested received a trespass warning banning them from the university. The ACLU of Indiana is representing three of those...
IUPUI students join nationwide movement with pro-Palestinian encampment
Pro-Palestinian protests are popping up on college campuses around the country, including an encampment at IUPUI. A few students started the encampment, which they named the “Liberated Zone,” on April 26. One week later that number had grown to about 30 people camping out, with a steady stream of supporters visiting throughout the day, including faculty, staff, and community members.
Police shooting results in death of one man, the second fatal incident this week
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were involved in a police shooting Thursday afternoon on the city’s north side. The incident happened north of 38th Street on Broadway Street. Police said they responded to a call of a man waving a gun and threatening to shoot people. Soon after arrival, the officer involved shooting happened.
Prosecutor's office announces increased enforcement for fentanyl dealers linked to overdose deaths
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office announced three charges on Thursday in drug dealing cases that resulted in death. Law enforcement officials are making use of a 2018 law that allows for higher penalties –– up to 40 years in prison –– against dealers if a person they sell drugs to dies.
Monument Circle hosts farmer's market during City Market rehab
The Original Farmers Market kicked off Wednesday on Monument Circle. The market moved to the location because of renovations at the Indianapolis City Market. Iris Dillon, administrator at the Department of Metropolitan Development, said the new location makes sense. "We get more vendors, they have more space. They just feel...
County clerk encourages Hoosier voters to turn out for May 7 primary
Election officials are encouraging Hoosiers to vote ahead of the May 7 primary election. Destry Richey is the Cass County clerk. She said voter turnout is typically low in primary elections. “In 2016 in the primary, only 38 percent of registered voters voted,” she said. “And that is normal. Not...
Church-led food pantries prepare for growing season
As the spring showers ebb, the growing season brings about a new set of challenges for food insecure families. Although Indianapolis has food assistance from local pantries, church food drives and community organizations, a change in seasons brings with it a change in need for those who are food insecure.
To help improve traffic flow, INDOT brings ramp meters to I-465
Starting this week, commuters on the southeast side of Indianapolis will be greeted with new features on Interstate-465. The biggest change will be new systems called ramp meters, designed to control the frequency of vehicles entering the roadway during peak travel times. When the ramp meter is in use, the...
State police leader confirms rooftop sniper at IU protest, responds to excessive force accusations
Protesters on Indiana University’s campus calling for divestment from Israel have criticized the Indiana State Police for what they call an excessive display of force. As of Monday police had arrested 57 people, including many faculty and students. Several protesters said they were hit, kicked and placed in chokeholds.
IU officials issue statement after student arrests and faculty condemnation
Protests are breaking out on university campuses across the country in opposition to Israel's war in Gaza and the role the U.S. plays in it. At Indiana University, students and faculty are pressuring the university to divest from Israel. IU Divestment Coalition spokesperson Bryce Greene said the group hopes to...
Peace Walk calls for an end to youth violence in Indianapolis
Around 100 people met at the Landmark for Peace Memorial on Saturday for the annual Peace Walk in honor of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. The event was organized by the Marion County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition. Indianapolis has seen a wave of youth gun violence recently with 16 incidents...
Indiana voters to pick party candidates in competitive, multimillion dollar primaries
In deep red Indiana, where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and most top offices are held by GOP politicians, the May 7 primary will determine the outcome of the general election in many races. The most-watched is the GOP race for governor, a six-way...
WFYI wins journalist of the year, best podcast and other awards from Indiana SPJ
WFYI and IPB News staffers earned 14 awards Friday night from the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for their multiplatform work in 2023 including coverage of failures in the healthcare system, local arts, the environment, and parents’ struggles to access quality education for their children. WFYI...
Meet the two candidates running to represent the far east side
For only the second time in at least 16 years, far eastside voters will have a choice over who will appear as the Democratic candidate on November’s general election ballot. The incumbent Rep. John Bartlett, a 75-year-old retired tool-and-die maker for Rolls-Royce, will face off against Autumn Carter, a 34-year-old author and public speaker who also works in information technology at Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County.
IMPD announces significant expansion of its drone program
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department started their drone program with a single drone in 2018. Now, according to the commander of the aviation unit, Sergeant Ron Shellnutt, they have over 50. “We now have, or will have, by the end of next Friday, probably one of the largest drone units...
New historical marker commemorates Syrian Quarter in downtown Indianapolis
The history of Syrian immigrants in Indianapolis is inscribed on a new state historical marker downtown. A public dedication was held this week for the Syrian Quarter marker. The marker was erected outside of Lucas Oil Stadium, where in the late 1800’s Arabic speaking people started moving to a multinational neighborhood.
Indy Library board member Stephen Lane resigns before vote to remove him
Indianapolis Public Library Board member Stephen Lane abruptly resigned Thursday. The Indianapolis Public Schools Board was prepared to vote on a resolution to remove Lane from the library board in that night’s action session. The IPS Board is charged with appointing two members to the library board and in...
Indianapolis seeks Major League Soccer team, leaving future of Indy Eleven development uncertain
Indianapolis is pursuing a Major League Soccer club, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday. The announcement puts the future of the city’s other professional soccer team, Indy Eleven, into question. Hogsett said he met with the commissioner of the MLS to talk about bringing a team to Indianapolis. The city...
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