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UDO Amendments Headline Plan Commission Meeting

The Jasper Plan Commission reviewed a rezoning request and proposed changes to the city’s development regulations, including updates aimed at accommodating future housing and business needs. Swampy Properties LLC petitioned for rezoning at a property at 2423 Newton Street from R2, Single Family Residential), to B1, Neighborhood Business. Emma...

Jasper, IN · 2d
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Columbus approves PILOT agreement to preserve Farrington housing complex

Built in 1978, the 136-unit property that serves low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities will undergo a $23.7 million project. Planned renovations include $7 million in physical construction, covering elevator modernization, interior upgrades, and ADA accessibility enhancements. Under the agreement, the developer will contribute $68,000 annually to the Columbus Affordable Housing Fund, totaling over $3.2 million across 30 years for local housing initiatives.

Columbus, IN · 2d
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Bloomington wants residents to help shape the city’s future with dozens of public service positions now available

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s next round of public service opportunities reaches from neighborhood history to the water flowing through residents’ taps. The city is seeking applicants for 24 available seats across 11 boards and commissions, plus a transportation advisory committee with no membership limit. For residents who want a role in local decisions, the openings […] The post Bloomington wants residents to help shape the city’s future with dozens of public service positions now available appeared first on The Bloomington Star .

Bloomington, IN · 16h

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Citizens Action Coalition hosts data center Q&A session in Jasper

JASPER, Ind. (WEHT) — One Citizens Action Coalition member spoke on the potential impacts of data centers. Residents, both curious and concerned, stopped by the Astra Theatre in Jasper for a forum along with a question-and-answer session. Bryce Gustafson of the citizens action coalition was on hand to inform residents about the consequences of data […]

Jasper, IN · 1d

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Bloomington invites residents to share big ideas for Gateway North’s future over free pizza and community conversation

Bloomington, Indiana – What should Bloomington’s Gateway North area look like in ten years? The city is putting that question to the people who know it through their daily routines, inviting them to help shape a long-term plan for its future. A community conversation on Thursday, Nov. 19,...

Bloomington, IN · 20h

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Huntingburg awards Fourth Street reconstruction contract to Rivertown

The Huntingburg Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously to award the Fourth Street roadway reconstruction contract to Rivertown, which bid $617,716 at its regular meeting last week. Brandon Durchholz of VS Engineering, the contracted engineering firm for the project, said the city opened three bids on Monday, Nov....

Huntingburg, IN · 2d

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Democrats Win Statewide Secretary Of State, Comptroller Race

Dems Pick-Up County Seats In Scott; GOP Rules In Jackson. Democrats Beau Bayh and Jessica Bailey broke a 12-year political drought winning statewide races last Tuesday, Nov. 3. Bayh was elected Secretary of State with 51.8% of the vote to Republican Max Engling’s 42.7%. Former Indianapolis mayor and newly...

Jackson County, IN · 18h

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Indiana workforce training grant helps utility workers earn higher wages

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana Governor Mike Braun is highlighting a state workforce training program that is helping utility workers earn higher wages while giving businesses tools to retain skilled employees. The Power Up Employer Training Grant, launched last year, allows participating businesses to receive reimbursements of up to...

Indiana · 10h

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Washington and Daviess County Announce Redevelopment Meetings, December Commissioners Schedule Change

The Washington Redevelopment Commission will meet Thursday, November 12th, at 4:45 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue. The agenda includes consideration of the 2027 tax increment financing spending plan. The Daviess County Redevelopment Commission will meet Tuesday, November 24th, at 8:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room...

Daviess County, IN · 10h

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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...

Indiana · 1d

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Madison Avenue road diet delayed after crack found in retaining wall, ‘workers disappeared’

INDIANAPOLIS — A major road construction project on Indy’s south side has hit a snag and people who live nearby want to know why. In September 2024, the City of Indianapolis announced a “road diet” project for Madison Avenue, which will shrink the number of lanes and add new curbs and sidewalks. But nearly two […]

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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9 Outdoor Christmas Markets and Christkindlmarkts in Indiana (2026)

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.

Indiana · 2d

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Downtown Indianapolis to be transformed with new holiday decorations, window displays, Circle of Lights

Downtown Indianapolis will soon be transformed with new holiday decorations, window displays and the annual Circle of Lights on Monument Circle. Starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, volunteers and employees from IBEW Local 481 will install the lights for the Circle of Lights. There will be a total of 52 light strands hanging — with 4,784 bulbs.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Too many public school referendums lost on Election Day | Opinion

Watching the results come in on Election Day, I was grateful to see over two-thirds of Indiana's school referendums pass with ample community support, including in Indianapolis. But I was also devastated that many others across the state failed . It’s looking like 12 school districts will enter a maelstrom of fiscal uncertainty. I know what’s next: cuts, consolidations and closures. Teachers will lose their jobs. Students will lose access to programs, transportation and maybe school itself. And shrinking communities will lose an anchor that moored them from the storm. Who is responsible? People will argue that districts are inefficient, though there’s very little evidence of that where voters said no. The reality is that state and federal dollars haven’t kept pace with the rising costs of education, including diesel for buses and food for school meals. Indiana has dropped from 15th to 38th in the nation in per-pupil funding. Cuts to Medicaid have also hammered schools, as it provides the core revenue stream for school nurses, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, special education technology and mental health services. If schools are going to continue offering those services, they have to find a way to pay. So why doesn’t the

Indiana · 2d

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From paratrooper to designer: Army vet opens women's shoe store in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A U.S. Army paratrooper turned footwear designer is bringing her mission of comfortable, stylish shoes for women to Indianapolis. Natasha Nori, founder of Nori Shoes, opened a new retail location at the historic Stutz building in October, officially launching with a ribbon-cutting ceremony November 6 attended by the mayor's office and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Overnight, weekend closures for I-70 near downtown

INDIANAPOLIS — Ongoing pavement work will result in some ramp and lane closures along I-70 near downtown Indianapolis. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the closures are planned for this week and will run into the weekend, weather permitting. INDOT said it’s part of an ongoing pavement repair project along the interstate. Here’s what […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Committee recommends no tax break for controversial Indianapolis data center

A City-County Council committee voted 11-2 Monday to recommend the full council reject about $113 million in tax breaks for data center developer DC Blox. The company previously won approval to build a two building campus on Indianapolis’ east side. The recommendation is not binding. The full council, which...

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Louise Loyd, HVAF founder who dedicated 30 years to Indiana’s Veterans, dies at 101

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, IN · 2d

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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

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Indiana Seeks to Return Ten Commandments to Statehouse Lawn

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. […]

Indiana · 2d