Choose your location
WFYI
To help improve traffic flow, INDOT brings ramp meters to I-465
Starting this week, commuters on the southeast side of Indianapolis will be greeted with new features on Interstate-465. The biggest change will be new systems called ramp meters, designed to control the frequency of vehicles entering the roadway during peak travel times. When the ramp meter is in use, the...
Peace Walk calls for an end to youth violence in Indianapolis
Around 100 people met at the Landmark for Peace Memorial on Saturday for the annual Peace Walk in honor of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. The event was organized by the Marion County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition. Indianapolis has seen a wave of youth gun violence recently with 16 incidents...
WFYI wins journalist of the year, best podcast and other awards from Indiana SPJ
WFYI and IPB News staffers earned 14 awards Friday night from the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for their multiplatform work in 2023 including coverage of failures in the healthcare system, local arts, the environment, and parents’ struggles to access quality education for their children. WFYI...
New historical marker commemorates Syrian Quarter in downtown Indianapolis
The history of Syrian immigrants in Indianapolis is inscribed on a new state historical marker downtown. A public dedication was held this week for the Syrian Quarter marker. The marker was erected outside of Lucas Oil Stadium, where in the late 1800’s Arabic speaking people started moving to a multinational neighborhood.
Indy Library board member Stephen Lane resigns before vote to remove him
Indianapolis Public Library Board member Stephen Lane abruptly resigned Thursday. The Indianapolis Public Schools Board was prepared to vote on a resolution to remove Lane from the library board in that night’s action session. The IPS Board is charged with appointing two members to the library board and in...
State hopes summer SUN bucks will help feed low-income children while schools are closed
During summers when school is out and there are no daily school lunches, some Hoosier families face difficulty providing meals for their children. A new statewide program is giving these families extra state benefits to help. Called Indiana SUN bucks, eligible families will receive a one-time payment of $120 per...
Report: Indianapolis metro air still ranks high in particle pollution amounts
The Indianapolis metro area has decreased its rates of particle pollution only slightly since last year, according to a recent report from the American Lung Association. The 2024 “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association ranked Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie as the 11th most polluted city for year-round particle pollution. Last year, the metro area ranked 10th.
The body of a kayaker has been recovered after he vanished last week in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The body of one of two men who vanished last week when their kayaks capsized in Indianapolis was found Monday in the White River, authorities said. The body of Solomon Shirley, 22, of Indianapolis was recovered about 9:30 a.m. just south of the city's Michigan Street bridge after a passerby reported seeing a body in the river, said Lt. Angela Goldman, a state conservation officer.
WFYI
2K+
Posts
8M+
Views
Smart, loyal and committed like the very best of friends, WFYI is a nonprofit organization providing trusted news and quality entertainment for 50 years – educating and engaging the community.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.