Hunger advocates push Indiana to opt in to summer food benefits as deadline nears
The deadline for states to decide whether to participate in SUN Bucks — a federal program that helps provide money for meals during the summer — is approaching, after Indiana opted out of the program last year. But local groups focused on hunger say the program helped feed...
Downtown transit center to undergo renovations
IndyGo has received final approval for a $2 million project to add two new bus docking bays to the downtown transit center, one of which will be used for the Blue Line when it opens in 2028, and the other as a contingency bay for the Red Line and Purple Line.
Best of Black arts and culture 2025
It’s time to acknowledge just how big a year 2025 was for arts and culture in Indianapolis. Black Hoosier artists and arts organizations celebrated milestones, hosted monumental events, raised funds for essential programming and curated unique experiences for their communities to enjoy all year long. It’s time to...
FSSA announces 10% reimbursement rate cuts for most autism therapy services
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has announced a pending 10% cut to reimbursement rates for most ABA (autism therapy) services, with the exception of group therapy. According to FSSA Deputy Secretary Eric Miller, the state had been on track to spend upwards of $800 million...
‘The Housemaid’ director previews Sydney Sweeney-, Amanda Seyfried-starring psychological thriller
INDIANAPOLIS — Audiences are in for a wild ride at the movie theater with psychological thriller "The Housemaid." Based on the best-selling 2022 book by Freida McFadden, the movie follows Millie (Sydney Sweeney) as she accepts as job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester...
Armed standoff in Avon ends with arrest after hours-long police response
An hours-long police standoff in an Avon residential neighborhood ended Monday night with the. arrest of an armed suspect after gunfire was reported and nearby residents were told to shelter. in place, authorities said. Hendricks County sheriff’s deputies were called shortly after 1:15 p.m. to the 1900 block of.
US Steel Approves $350M Gary Works Blast Furnace Project
PITTSBURGH — At its final meeting of the year, U.S. Steel’s Board of Directors approved the funding for the full $350 million Gary Works blast furnace reline project. Relining Blast Furnace #14 is maintenance needed to allow Gary Works to continue to meet customer commitments and ensures the long-term iron making...
Fake ID Check Fraud Spanned Indiana and Oklahoma, Prosecutors Say
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (WOWO) Three Honduran men have been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for a multi-state check fraud scheme that targeted banks in Indiana and Oklahoma. According to prosecutors, the men used fake identification cards to cash fraudulent checks at multiple bank branches,...
Direct appeal: Interfaith coalition meets with governor’s staff to discuss death penalty
One day after the year anniversary of Joseph Corcoran’s execution, Indianapolis First Friends Quaker Meeting and Shalom Zone were able to meet with Gov. Mike Braun’s staff to discuss ending capital punishment in Indiana. The interfaith coalition met with Molly Craft, the governor’s deputy chief of staff for...
Hospital team brings Swiftie magic to young patient’s bedside
A 12-year-old patient at Riley Hospital for Children received a special surprise from the hospital team, who performed a Taylor Swift-themed song and decorated his room with Swiftie memorabilia, complete with a watch party for her docuseries.
