Mayor Jim Coffman said Beech Grove 'is strong' as the city outlines a $17M Emerson Avenue package, roundabout projects and downtown business wins. He also warned of budget pressure while honoring recent losses.

The Indiana Peony Festival returns to Seminary Park this Saturday with hundreds of vendors, floral installations and live music. Expect downtown street closures and big crowds.

A coalition of eight statewide groups has formed the Indiana Disability Alliance to defend Section 504 protections and protect Medicaid-funded home- and community-based services.

Eli Lilly is funding refrigeration for 150 pantries and backing a plan to distribute 500,000 meals across 15 communities while the Pacers expand Drive & Dish.

IU researchers say Indiana added 38,579 residents in 2025, with suburbs around Indianapolis leading the gains as domestic migration more than doubled.

CICOA filed a WARN notice saying roughly 90 central‑Indiana jobs will be cut after a state vendor change, and the nonprofit says the move wiped out funding for care‑coordination roles. The state WARN table lists layoffs starting this Friday.

City inspectors ordered four buildings at Williamsburg Way vacated after finding flooding, electrical hazards and other safety risks. The units will remain closed until repairs pass inspection.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools will cut nearly 60 positions and has issued RIF notices to 18 K–6 teachers as enrollment falls and budgets tighten.

City Life Center in downtown Gary says a lost federal grant has put the nonprofit on the brink, threatening after‑school programs and 29 local jobs.

A Georgia player matched five white balls in Wednesday’s Powerball draw to win $1M as two tickets split a $143M jackpot. Dozens more took home million-dollar prizes.

The Family and Youth Intervention Center on Indy's east side is now open 24/7, offering non‑punitive shelter and services for teens who are homeless or at risk.

The Hamilton Southeastern board voted Wednesday to make longtime deputy Dr. Matt Kegley the district's superintendent under a three‑year contract.

A new two‑story gurdwara opened on Indianapolis’ southeast side this weekend, drawing thousands and expanding the community’s space for worship and outreach.