January 9, 2026
Indy Pride announces new director, board leadership
Jennifer Carruthers is the new executive director for Indy Pride.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2026
Martindale-Brightwood residents warn proposed data center could repeat history
Martindale-Brightwood residents are mobilizing against a proposed data center development they fear will worsen environmental pollution and repeat the historic Black neighborhood's long history of industrial exploitation.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2026
Hundreds rally in Indianapolis after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Monument Circle to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, challenging the stance of Indiana state leaders who support federal immigration enforcement.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2026
Hogsett taps IMPD Chief Bailey as chief deputy mayor, cites public safety focus
Indiana Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints current IMPD Chief Chris Bailey as his new chief of staff and chief deputy mayor effective Feb. 2, replacing Dan Parker.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2026
Indiana US Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car accident, his office says
Indiana U.S. Rep. Jim Baird is expected to make a full recovery after his vehicle was struck in a car accident that hospitalized him.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
Indiana lawmakers consider firing squad for state executions
A new measure proposes the use of firearms as another method of execution in Indiana.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
Changes in Indianapolis council leadership for 2026
New leadership has taken their seats at the Indianapolis City-County Council.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
New trash provider begins service in Indianapolis
Lakeshore Recycling Systems is taking over trash pickup for some residents.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
Martin University trustees announce college will close permanently
Three weeks after announcing a “pause in operations,” Martin University’s board of trustees announced in a letter published in the Indianapolis Recorder that the college is closing its doors for good.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2026
Nearly a year into his term, Braun issues his first pardon to Ohio mother of three
After nearly a year in office, Governor Mike Braun has issued his first pardon.
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