Indianapolis Haitians Uncertain Amid Policy Change
THE AMERICAN DREAM, to Indianapolis resident Jenny Menelas, is seeking out a better life for oneself and their children. “That’s where my story comes in,” says Menelas, the volunteer executive director of nonprofit Pillars of Haiti, formed last year. Born in Haiti, where education faces threats due to...
Indiana’s state police, prisons ink immigration enforcement agreements with ICE
A trio of Indiana agencies have signed up for federal immigration enforcement powers, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced Friday. “Indiana is not a safe haven for illegal immigration,” Braun said in a news release. “Indiana will fully partner with federal immigration authorities as they enforce the most fundamental...
The Mouth-Watering Biscuits And Gravy At This Tiny Diner Are Worth The Drive From...
Tucked away on Shelby Street in Indianapolis sits a brick building that houses what might be Indiana’s greatest breakfast revelation since sliced bread—which, coincidentally, they also serve perfectly toasted. Jimmy’s Diner doesn’t look like much from the outside. That modest brick exterior with its simple red...
Governor Braun Celebrates Education Wins as Students Head Back to School
INDIANAPOLIS – As Hoosier students go back to school, Governor Mike Braun is celebrating his administration’s wins on education. “Hoosier students are headed back to school this year to an Indiana K-12 education system with choice and real-world value at the forefront, where parents are empowered to do what is best...
I-65 in Indiana closed after fatal three semi truck collision
Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating a fiery fatal crash involving multiple semi trucks that occurred late Monday night in Jasper County. The crash occurred around 11 p.m. on August 4 on southbound I-65 at Exit 220 in Fair Oaks, Indiana. State troopers say that three semi trucks were involved in a collision...
Construction training program helps ex-offenders rebuild lives
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Build Yourself program at Public Advocates in Community re-Entry (PACE) is offering individuals with criminal records a chance to rebuild their lives through hands-on construction training. Participants in the program commit to four weeks of full-time training, learning skills such as...
Family from homeless encampment in Fountain Square finds housing
On July 25, the City of Indianapolis issued a notice to people living in an encampment on Leonard Street in Fountain Square to vacate the area by August 11th.
Docs: 2 arrested after ‘large amounts’ of cocaine, fentanyl found in car
INDIANAPOLIS — Two individuals were arrested after allegedly being found with illicit drugs at a traffic stop. William Elmore and Samantha Wright were charged with the following: Wright was also charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor. The Greenfield Police Department was on patrol at...
It’s Diego Morales Who Is Fake
We talked, we talked about the violence in Indianapolis, and we see it everywhere again and again and again. We see a killing here. We see an officer involved shooting. We see something else taking place. Now, there was a shooting that took place in Muncie that involved an officer. That’s true, is not Indianapolis....
Former Mayor Ballard raises concerns over tariff impact on US economy
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard expressed concerns about the impact of tariffs on the economy, highlighting potential issues such as increased costs and hiring slowdowns, while acknowledging the benefits of the recent trade agreement with the European Union.
