Apprenticeship program opens doors for cosmetologists, barbers
CARMEL, Ind. — A new Indiana law is making the path to pursuing cosmetology more accessible. House Bill 1135 now includes cosmetology and barbering in the Department of Labor’s registered apprenticeship program, allowing individuals to bypass cosmetology or barbering school in order to earn their license, saving...
Man accused of killing officer in 2020 returns to court
The man who killed Officer Breann Leath during a 2020 domestic violence call returned to court Friday for re-sentencing. Elliahs Dorsey, convicted of killing an Indianapolis police officer, faced re-sentencing Friday after the Indiana Court of Appeals found errors in his original sentence. The new ruling did not...
Indianapolis OKs rezoning to allow duplex project for homeless people
The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development has approved the rezoning to allow the construction of 10 duplexes to house homeless people with diagnosed disabilities on the property of Lynhurst Baptist Church, in collaboration with the nonprofit Sanctuary Indy.
Hogsett struggles with more conflict-of-interest allegations inside his administration
INDIANAPOLIS — New reporting by the Indy Star and Mirror Indy this week confirmed rumors of a romantic relationship between ex-Deputy Mayor Thomas Cook and then-Metropolitan Development Director Scarlett Andrews that may have benefited developers Cook represented before Andrews and the Department of Metropolitan...
ICE brings 800+ detainees to Marion County Jail; City attorneys won’t weigh in if...
INDIANAPOLIS — For months, Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal said state law required him to renew a federal contract that allowed ICE to use up to 100 county jail beds. After public pushback, he asked city attorneys to weigh in on the matter. The city now tells 13 Investigates it is inappropriate for city...
Inside Michael Andretti’s home listed for nearly $12 million
FISHERS, Ind. — The home of former Andretti Global owner and race car driver Michael Andretti is for sale. The 21,000-square-foot estate is situated on a 5.23-acre parcel of land that is located along the shores of Geist Reservoir in Fishers. The property is gated and features 570 feet of open-water shoreline. The...
New businesses fill up Garfield Park neighborhood
INDIANAPOLIS — Businesses are picking Garfield Park as the next spot to open up shop. Along Shelby Street, south of Garfield Park, it’s been decades since every storefront was occupied. It’s been about a 3-year journey for real estate developer Phil Kirk to acquire the buildings on the block. ”It always felt like...
Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino Workers Strike amid Federal Shutdown
While the timing of this labor action could cause disruptions for the casino, workers remain adamant that the measure is necessary to ensure fair representation
Dozens rally against data center plans for former Indianapolis drive-in
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Dozens of people on Monday night protested plans for a new data center at a former drive-in theater in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis. The protest was organized in response to a project proposed by the development company Metrobloks, which aims to construct a data center...
Poll: Hoosiers would most like to see a Bojangles location in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — What business or brand do you wish your state had but currently doesn’t? That’s the question that MarketBeat asked more than 3,000 people in a recent poll. In the state of Indiana, Hoosiers want Indiana to have a location of a famous fast-food restaurant chain known for its southern chicken and...















