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For thousands of Indiana children with parents in prison, the holidays are hard. These groups help them connect
Local News / December 23, 2025

For thousands of Indiana children with parents in prison, the holidays are hard. These groups help them connect

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Indiana nonprofits are helping incarcerated and recently released parents reconnect with their children during the holiday season.

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A rift in MAGA has top Heritage Foundation officials leaving to join with Mike Pence
Public Affairs / December 24, 2025

A rift in MAGA has top Heritage Foundation officials leaving to join with Mike Pence

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The exit of more than a dozen staffers follows turmoil at Heritage and the larger conservative movement over the role of right-wing influencers who've promoted antisemitic and other extremist ideas.

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Interview: Made Man Improv’s final act — Justin Bland on community, comedy and what’s next
Arts & Culture / December 18, 2025

Interview: Made Man Improv’s final act — Justin Bland on community, comedy and what’s next

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Justin Bland is the creator and host of Made Man Improv, a popular improv comedy showcase based in Indianapolis. But after years of sold-out performances, Bland is ending the Made Man Improv series this month.

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A tutoring program says it improved Indianapolis reading scores. It’s only funded through this school year
Education / December 23, 2025

A tutoring program says it improved Indianapolis reading scores. It’s only funded through this school year

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Circle City Readers — an Indianapolis tutoring program to address K-3 grade literacy gaps at public schools — has improved reading for over 750 students since 2022, according to a new report from the Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation.

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When porch pirates steal medicine instead of holiday gifts
Health / December 24, 2025

When porch pirates steal medicine instead of holiday gifts

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Mail theft can happen around the holidays, but sometimes, instead of getting a new iPad, the thief swipes a mail order medicine. Here's what to do about it.

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