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The flyover bridge that will route millions of vehicles from I-69 northbound to I-465 westbound is a step closer to completion
INDIANAPOLIS – The flyover bridge that will eventually route millions of vehicles from I-69 northbound to I-465 westbound is a step closer to completion following a deck pour over the weekend. Once operational, it will significantly improve traffic flow. One of the largest within the new I-69/I-465 interchange, the...
Need help with your energy bills? Indiana is getting nearly $200 million for just that
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana will soon receive $182 million of federal funding to help Hoosiers across the state reduce energy use and energy costs. The funding will be distributed through two separate programs once the state’s plan is approved by the U.S. Department of Energy later this year. ”We are very excited about the opportunities,” Ryan […]
Hoosiers celebrate Pride Month in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — June is Pride Month, and the city of Indianapolis is going all out to celebrate. All of the colors of the rainbow were seen from miles away as the 2024 Indy Parade got underway on Saturday along Mass Avenue. People from all over the state came out to celebrate a tradition that’s been going on for decades. It’s all to support LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity.
City officials to break ground on new Indianapolis animal shelter on Monday
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, alongside Indianapolis Animal Care Services, will break ground on a new animal shelter in the 5000 block of East Raymond Street on Monday at 11 a.m. According to a press release, the IACS Shelter is planned to be 70,000 square feet and will prioritize the wellbeing of every animal […]
Are fireworks illegal in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana? What to know before the Fourth of July
Memorial Day has come and gone, Pride Month is well underway and the Fourth of July is on the horizon. A pastime some consider as American as baseball, fireworks generated over $2.2 billion in consumer revenue last year. In total, consumers purchased around 246.5 million pounds of fireworks in 2023, according to facts and figures compiled by the American Pyrotechnics Association.
317 Project: Self-described public historian sheds light on Butler-Tarkington history
The 317 Project tells stories of life in Indianapolis’ vibrant neighborhoods – 317 words at a time. Have a tip for a story in one of Indianapolis’ neighborhoods? Let us know at 317project@indystar.com. Each week, Ed Fujawa hosts “office hours” in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood. But he’s no...
Indy makes USPS dog attack rankings
Indianapolis is once again a top city for dog attacks on U.S. Postal Service employees. Why it matters: In addition to causing injuries, these incidents can be a major liability for Hoosier dog owners. Claims related to dog-related injuries cost homeowner insurers $1.1 million in 2023, according to the Insurance...
465 southbound work more than halfway done; northbound work begins in July
INDIANAPOLIS – Work on southbound I-465 is progressing on schedule—and it will be northbound 465’s turn very soon. The Indiana Department of Transportation said tremendous weather has allowed crews to accomplish quite a bit since the southeast 465 corridor closure began on May 31. Pavement restoration, bridge deck patching and joint repair work is over […]
Waterman’s Annual Strawberry Festival returns for another big year
INDIANAPOLIS — A popular festival returned to Indy’s southeast side this weekend. It is time to check out the annual Waterman’s Strawberry Festival. This year, people of all ages enjoyed live music and entertainment, rides, games, crafts, vendors and of course, all of the delicious food. One of the crowd favorites was picking strawberries right […]
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