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.
Witherspoon Presbyterian Church celebrates Kwanzaa, honoring African heritage and unity
Witherspoon Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis will host a Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 28, featuring a fashion show, performances, and activities to promote community bonding and celebrate African heritage.
Martin University Announces Closure, Layoffs; Alumni Call For Leadership Change
INDIANAPOLIS — Students and alumni of Martin University are calling for changes in leadership following the Indianapolis college’s decision to pause operations because of financial and enrollment challenges. More than two dozen people gathered Wednesday, Dec. 17 to urge the resignation of Board of Trustees Chairman...
Gas Prices Remain Below 2024 Christmas Eve Average
(Undated) – The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is well below last year’s holiday average. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $2.89, thirteen cents lower than a year ago. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is twenty-nine cents lower than last year at $2.95 a gallon. Across the...
Early childcare providers close due to funding cuts, hundreds left without care
Early childcare providers across the state are shutting their doors following state cuts to voucher programs and other childcare assistance
Christmas Eve store hours: Walmart, Kroger, and more
Several stores in Indianapolis have adjusted their hours for Christmas Eve, with Walmart, Kroger, and Meijer closing at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively, Costco closing at 5 p.m., and Target closing at 8 p.m.
Indiana State Police conducts DWI enforcment operation
Troopers from the Indiana State Police (ISP) Bremen District spent last Friday on what the agency called “a focused Wolfpack Patrol.”. “The cold weather did not deter proactive policing in our community,” ISP stated in a press release posted on Facebook which outlined the operation. According to ISP’s...
Immigration status of defendants complicates prosecution in fatal hit-and-run on Indy’s west side
INDIANAPOLIS — Two men charged in a deadly hit-and-run crash on the west side of Indianapolis asked for lower bail during a hearing in Marion Superior Court 7 Tuesday morning. The immigration status of the defendants complicates how justice system in this case. Angel Osuvaldo-Franco, 21, raised his right...
With access to IU libraries ending, Purdue opens library on Indianapolis campus
A year and a half after splitting from IU, Purdue University is officially opening its own library in Indianapolis. Starting Thursday, Jan. 1, Purdue students and staff will no longer be able to borrow books from the IU Indianapolis library. Instead, the university is encouraging students to use the new...
