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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...
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
Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behavior before winter increases risks near schools.
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 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 — 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 — 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. […]
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,
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 […]
The Christian County High School Tiger Band will give the community a chance to see its “New Kids on the Block” show Tuesday night before taking it to the national stage in Indianapolis. The community performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stadium of Champions. Admission is...
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 […]
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 […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to know what you think about its approval of a state coal ash program. The agency will collect comments at a public hearing Nov. 12 and online through Nov. 16. In September, the EPA approved a state petition for the Indiana Department of Environmental...
Purdue University is honoring veterans ahead of Veterans Day with its annual Field of Flags display. From November 9 through November 13, students and community members can plant flags in recognition of veterans and loved ones who have served in the military. The display is taking place at Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. Bryan Arbic, director of the Dorothy Stratton Veteran and Military Success Center, explains the significance of the display and why recognizing veterans remains important to the Purdue community.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Metropolitan Development Committee of the City-County Council has recommended rejecting $113 million in proposed tax abatements for the developer of the DC Blox data center and adjacent building at the Thunderbird Commerce Center on Indianapolis’ southeast side. During a meeting that was held on Monday night, the committee voted 11-2 in favor […]
Voter turnout in Indiana was up in last week's election compared with the 2022 midterm elections. Why it matters: The strong turnout, particularly in the state's largest counties, drove the blue wave that flipped long-held Republican seats up and down the ballot. The big picture: Election results are still being...
In compliance with Senate Bill 78, Perry Township has instated new rules this year that require students to power off their cellular devices and keep them in a place students will not access them during the school day. The language of the bill extends this further by saying, “…the mandate applies to all personal electronics capable of messaging or data, including…cell phones & smartwatches, earbuds & headphones, personal tablets and laptops and gaming devices & smart glasses.”
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon brings staggered road closures from downtown to the north side Saturday.
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 […]
