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Irvington charter school leaders resign as network works to close $2.85M deficit

Two leaders at Irvington Community Schools resigned in protest Wednesday citing leadership decisions and budget cuts as the Indianapolis charter network works to close a deficit of over $2.8 million. Later in the evening, so many teachers called off in an apparent protest it forced the charter network’s elementary, middle...

Indianapolis, IN · 10h

WISH-TV

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IMPD Officers to Distribute Emergency Food Bags to Residents in Crisis

MARION COUNTY, Ind.– More than 163,000 Marion County residents struggle with food insecurity. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will soon carry emergency food bags to help those facing hunger during crisis calls. Starting this month, IMPD’s Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) will use a two-question screening survey and distribute food bags provided by […]

Marion County, IN · 21h

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7 Things Indiana Homeowners Should Do Before the First Hard Freeze

If a pipe bursts this winter, you’ll want to know exactly where your master shutoff valve is. Hoosiers who find it now, before the first hard freeze, save themselves a frantic search later. Here are the things Indiana homeowners should do before the first hard freeze. 1. Unhooking Your...

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Marion Co. Prosecutor: Man convicted after October 2020 fatal shooting on Indy’s west side

INDIANAPOLIS — A man was recently convicted in Marion County in relation to a deadly shooting on the west side of Indianapolis in October 2020. According to a news release from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Marcos Alexander Soriano-Calderon was convicted of a murder charge following a one-day bench trial. This comes after the shooting […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Indiana Thanksgiving Travel: Snow, Ice Concerns Nov. 18–24

Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend and northwest Indiana could face rain, snow or ice as holiday travel increases.

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New license plate reader system to improve flow of traffic

A new license plate reader system will go live in the parking garage on Sunset Ave. on Nov. 11. This parking system will eliminate physical parking validation cards and allow guests a timely period to pay for parking. The readers will automatically recognize cars registered with Butler parking passes, allowing easier flow of traffic in and out of the garage.

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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IMPD searches for missing 39-year-old woman

INDIANAPOLIS — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 39-year-old woman. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Emily Everett has been missing since Oct. 31. Everett was last seen in the area of 7900 N. Shadeland Avenue. Police said she was on foot. Everett is described as being 5’10” tall […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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What it’s like playing on a softball team where everyone is 80 or older

(FREE PRESS INDIANA) — For 82-year-old softball player Roger Gildersleeve, there is no off-season. The Bloomington resident plays on an over-60s team and an over-80 travel team in the summer and fall, then transitions to a league in Florida where he and his wife spend the winter. “My goal always is to get a hit, […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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The Ultimate Indiana Rainy-Day Hangout Has Free Board Games, $1 Books, and a Giant Pretzel

A whole wall of board games sits waiting, and nobody charges you a cent to play them. Grab a box, find a table, and start rolling dice. The shelves up front hold gently used books that cost about as much as a candy bar. Part of every book sale helps people in Indiana learn to read.

Brownsburg, IN · 1d

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Halloween arrest in I-lot

A police report obtained by The Butler Collegian through the Butler University Police Department (BUPD) confirmed that Timothy Jevon Stewart — not a student at Butler University — was arrested in relation to several crimes reported in the Butler Crime Log on Oct. 31. Marijuana possession, carrying a...

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Former USPS workers charged, sentenced in alleged USPS trading card theft scheme

INDIANAPOLIS — Two men are charged after allegedly stealing trading cards from packages at the USPS processing and distribution center where they worked. Jordan Smiley pleaded guilty to official misconduct and was sentenced to one year in the Hendricks County Jail and one year probation. Tyshawn Leach has a...

Plainfield, IN · 16h

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$64 Million Later, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum “Shattered Every Metric”: President of Museum Guest on WILO Party Line

The president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum says the facility has “pretty much shattered every metric” for attendance since a $64 million renovation, and he extended a personal invitation to Clinton, Carroll and Boone County listeners to come see it for themselves. Michael Good joined WILO’s Party...

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

Country Herald

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Indiana Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-65 Can Freeze

Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Lafayette drivers should know why salted highways can still become dangerously icy.

Indianapolis, IN · 19h

WRTV

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Marion County judge suspended 45 days without pay following misconduct investigation

INDIANAPOLIS — A Marion County judge has been suspended without pay for 45 days following a misconduct investigation into his courtroom. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled on Nov. 5 that Judge Jose D. Salinas of Marion Superior Court 23 failed to properly handle criminal and expungement cases and failed to adequately supervise his staff, according […]

Marion County, IN · 19h

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Tinker Street executive chef Tyler Shortt leaving after 10 years

One of Indianapolis' most acclaimed restaurants is set for a shakeup as longtime Tinker Street executive chef Tyler Shortt prepares to exit the Near Northside fine dining spot at the end of this week. Shortt, who joined the Tinker Street staff in 2016 as a line cook under then-executive chef Braedon Kellner, took over the executive chef role shortly before the pandemic. During his tenure, Tinker Street was named one of USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year in 2024. Last year, Tinker Street and sister restaurant Freeland's, in Carmel, landed owner Tom Main a James Beard Award Semifinalist nod in the Outstanding Restaurateur category. More: This Indianapolis restaurant was named among the best in US. Everything to try when you go "What a long, beautiful ride it has been," Shortt wrote in a statement posted to social media. "I have experienced and learned so much professionally and personally along the way. I have been blessed to work at such a special place for so long." While attempts to contact Shortt for comment were unsuccessful, Main said the chef's departure is due in part to his changing demands and priorities as a new father. Reflecting on Shortt's time at Tinker Street,

Indianapolis, IN · 19h

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Indianapolis Airport Lands $72.16 Million in Federal Grants, Second-Best Haul Ever

Indianapolis International Airport — Site of Largest Grant-Funded Project. The Indianapolis Airport Authority has been awarded $72.16 million in federal funding, the second-highest annual total in the agency's history. The money will flow into a new baggage-handling system, taxiway reconstruction and upgrades at several smaller airports across Central Indiana.

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Strong Storms With 60 MPH Winds and Small Hail Possible in Southern Indiana Including Indianapolis, Seymour, and Evansville Wednesday Afternoon Before Snow

INDIANA — A few storms could turn strong to severe across southern and central Indiana on Wednesday afternoon ahead of a strong cold front. Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon, with damaging wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph and small hail as the main threats. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but Indiana could see both storms and snow within a 24-hour window as much colder air follows the front.

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

WISH-TV

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Indianapolis crime podcaster gets Facebook back after Indiana I-Team investigation

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis crime podcaster has his Facebook back following an investigation by Indiana’s I-Team. “See, here’s my page,” Marc Hoover said, the voice and creator behind Catch My Killer, a podcast about unsolved murders and missing people. “It’s back.” His “Catch My Killer” podcast has half a million downloads, and Hoover has spent years […]

Indianapolis, IN · 17h

CBS4 Indy

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U.S. Army veteran uses Purdue Global degree to establish Indianapolis business

INDIANAPOLIS — A local veteran and business owner is reflecting on how Purdue Global helped him after his medical retirement. Indianapolis native Joe Mousa first learned about Purdue Global while stationed in South Korea on active duty with the U.S. Army. He was recommended by a unit leader who also attended Purdue Global. A sudden […]

Indianapolis, IN · 18h

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You’ll Want To Hit The Road For These 7 Tiny Hot Dog Joints In Indiana

Ready to track down the best tiny hot dog joints in Indiana?. These 7 spots serve up incredible flavors and unforgettable bites!. 1. Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island (Fort Wayne) Walking into Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island feels like the whole world slows down just a little bit.

Fort Wayne, IN · 11h