Local News / October 7, 2025
Indianapolis councilors approve $1.7B budget for 2026, say it was best they could do in bad situation
The Indianapolis City County Council approved its 2026 budget Monday night. It is the largest to date, at $1.7 billion. That is despite losses in funds after state lawmakers’ cut property taxes earlier this year.
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Local News
October 6, 2025
Felony charge added in Mark Sanchez case as debate over Indianapolis safety intensifies
Debate over whether Indianapolis is safe carries added weight as President Donald Trump sends National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities he describes as crime-plagued.
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Public Affairs
October 7, 2025
Michigan City Democratic state rep retires from public service
Democratic Michigan City Rep. Pat Boy's last day in the Indiana General Assembly will be Oct. 17.
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Democrat Beau Bayh to run for Indiana Secretary of State
October 6, 2025
Indiana highlights seven water quality 'success stories'


Education
October 7, 2025
Be very, very quiet: IU's Elmer Fudd approach to transparency
Indiana University has faced unprecedented challenges from the government and internal conflict. But despite changes affecting the lives of tens of thousands of students, faculty and staff, the university continues to make most important decisions in secret and leaders routinely avoid interviews with informed journalists.
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Wayne Township has found its next superintendent


Health
October 2, 2025
Clinician-led mental health response team expands in Indianapolis
A team of clinicians in Indianapolis who respond to mental health and substance abuse-related crises now covers roughly 63% of the city. City officials announced earlier this week it is expanding the team to cover the Southern District.
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Arts & Culture
October 2, 2025
Local youth baseball team made it to World Series
Indy RBI baseball program focused on getting more Black youth to play the sport.
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