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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...
INDIANAPOLIS — At 5:30 p.m., the Metropolitan Development Committee of the City-County Council will debate whether to extend $113 million in tax abatements over 10 years to the developer of the DC Blox data center and adjacent building at the Thunderbird Commerce Center on Indianapolis’ southeast side. The Metropolitan Development Commission approved zoning for the […]
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 […]
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...
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...
