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Some houses are just houses, and then there’s the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis, which is the kind of place that makes you reconsider everything you thought you knew about Indiana history. A real United States president lived here, worked here, and chose to come back here after...
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon brings staggered road closures from downtown to the north side Saturday.
Carmel sets 60 wooden huts around an ice rink for nearly five weeks. Cumberland closes U.S. 40 for one afternoon of street vendors, marionettes and St. Nick’s reindeer. Indiana’s outdoor Christmas markets run Nov. 21 to Dec. 24, 2026, and four of them fall on the same Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026.
Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behavior before winter increases risks near schools.
For years, Devington Plaza has been an eyesore on the northeast side. After Kroger left in 2018, other stores followed leaving the once bustling shopping center mostly vacant. A lack of upkeep from the property owner led to the building deteriorating and illegal dumping in the parking lot, leading residents to report dozens of violations with the city. The site has also attracted crime and vandalism.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Ten Commandments could return to the Indiana Statehouse lawn more than 25 years after a court blocked the state from putting up a donated monument. Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking a federal judge to end the long-running legal fight and allow the monument to be placed near its originally intended location. […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Louise Loyd, the founder of Helping Veterans And Families, an Indianapolis-based organization aimed at helping homeless Veterans gain access to housing and resources, has died. She was 101 years old. HVAF announced Loyd’s passing on social media Monday morning. Loyd founded the organization in 1993 after retiring as the President of the Indiana […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Each week on Community Link, Carolene Mays takes a look at an organization or business that is making a positive impact on the community. This week, Mays was joined by Jarnell Burks-Craig and Una Osili to talk about how the Indianapolis chapter of The Links Incorporated is celebrating 75 years of friendship, service and community impact […]
LAWRENCE, Ind. — Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield is speaking out following reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city on Thursday. In a statement released by the city government of Lawrence, the Democratic mayor said ICE did not contact her office ahead of any enforcement activity and that she shares the concerns of […]
Two local marching bands are headed to the Class “C” state finals today. The Vincennes Lincoln’s Pride of the Green, and the Washington Gold Pride band, will compete at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Lincoln performs first at 1:35 p.m. Washington takes the field at 3:35 p.m....
For an evening of music and a chance to see some local talent, the Christian County Tiger Band is inviting folks to a Community Show ahead of the Bands of America Grand National Championships. The performance will take over the Stadium of Champions on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and it’s...
Hendricks County commissioners approved a proposed fire district in Liberty Township Oct. 27, with the understanding that land soon to be annexed into Plainfield would be excluded from the district. The 2-1 vote followed a public hearing in which officials and residents discussed emergency service needs, boundaries and concerns about...
INDIANAPOLIS — As the nation honors veterans throughout November, the Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is highlighting the life-changing impact service dogs can have on people living with disabilities. Patty Spitler spoke with Emily Shryock, training manager at ICAN, to discuss the organization’s work supporting veterans through highly trained service dogs. Shryock was joined by […]
Several marching bands from the Bluegrass State will head to Indianapolis this week to compete in the Bands of America Grand National Championships. Here's a look at what's happening. Who's going to BOA Grand Nationals? Here's which Kentucky and Southern Indiana bands are competing in nationals and when they perform, as of information last updated Nov. 5, 2026: Kentucky marching bands Beechwood High School (1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13) Bourbon County High School (4:15 p.m. Friday) Christian Academy of Louisville (12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12) Christian County High School (2:45 p.m. Friday) George Rogers Clark High School (4:30 p.m. Thursday) Harrison County High School (7:30 p.m. Friday) Highlands High School (6:45 p.m. Friday) John Hardin High School (3:15 p.m. Friday) Lafayette High School (10 p.m. Thursday) Pike County Central High School (7:30 a.m. Friday) Southern Indiana marching bands Castle High School (10:15 p.m. Thursday) Floyd Central High School (9 p.m. Thursday) Shawe Memorial High School (1:30 p.m. Friday) South Dearborn High School (3:15 p.m. Thursday) 2025 BOA Grand Nationals results Last year , three Kentucky bands made it to the semifinal round at nationals: Estill County, Lafayette and Murray. Here's where bands placed in finals last year: Avon High School,
Voter turnout in Marion County increased nearly 7 percentage points during the 2026 midterm election compared to 2022, according to unofficial results from the Marion County Election Board. Turnout reached 40.89% in 2026, with 261,823 ballots cast out of 640,323 registered voters. During the 2022 midterm election, about 34% of...
Democrats in the Indiana General Assembly this week selected leadership after major gains in the midterm election.
(WPTA) - The Lincoln Party has secured statewide ballot access after its Secretary of State candidate, Greg Ballard, received more than 70,000 votes (3.6%) in Tuesday’s election, clearing the 2% threshold required under Indiana law. For the next four years, Lincoln Party candidates can run for any office in...
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — Following the preliminary results stating that he was elected to the Indiana State Senate, Kerry Forestal has resigned from his position as the Marion County Sheriff. A news release said that, per the Indiana Constitution, a term for an Indiana State Senator begins the day after the election. An additional portion […]
NinjaCon: Partake in all things ninja—gymnastics, parkour, martial arts, and more—during this convention for enthusiasts in the growing sport at Wright’s 360 Movement Academy in Westfield. November 6–8 Christmas Nights of Lights: The Indiana State Fairgrounds transforms into a magical, twilit wonder during this 2.1-mile drive-thru...
INDIANAPOLIS - Two of Indiana's members of the U.S. House said economic issues and immigration played a key role in Democrats' massive election victories. Democrats had flipped at least 43 seats in the House as of Friday, including in Indiana's 5th Congressional District, where Democratic state Sen. J.D. Ford upset three-term Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz. Another 25 seats have yet to be called.
