January 15, 2026
IHA approves sale of 7 affordable housing properties
The apartments will be sold to a Seattle-based developer.
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After 2 shootings and a fire, IHA leader says 'we're doing what we can'
Plus: Some advocates want more from Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026
The Marion County jail reached capacity and will no longer hold people for ICE beyond 48 hours
Sheriff Kerry Forestal said the jail reached capacity as a result of 175 people convicted of state crimes awaiting transfer to state prison facilities and could result in a budgetary shortfall of around $2.7 million for the office.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2026
Vop Osili announces candidacy for Indianapolis mayor
Former president of the Indianapolis City-County Council Vop Osili announced his campaign for Indianapolis mayor in the 2027 election.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2026
Ford challenges Spartz for 5th Congressional District, says redistricting fight motivated move
State Senator J.D. Ford announced he will challenge U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana's 5th Congressional District.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2026
Philanthropist Lois Eskenazi passes away at age 92
Well-known Indiana philanthropist Lois Eskenazi passed away last week near her part-time home in Florida at the age of 92. Multiple Indiana leaders expressed their gratitude for her contribution to health and the arts.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2026
Beech Grove gets $17 million to improve dangerous street
The City of Beech Grove was awarded over $17 million in federal grant money to finish safety improvements on Emerson Avenue.
Read MoreJanuary 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.
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