Merritt says as mayor he would work to provide tax incentives or subsidies to local food markets in areas with food insecurity.

Its called the 'SOS' plan, which stands for the three things Merritt says he'll focus on to address crime in the city: Safety, Opportunity, and Streets.

Indianapolis has a plan to invest $400 million into infrastructure over the next four years, but it's not enough. Officials say the fundamental problem is how they get funding from the state.

WFYIs Taylor Bennett spoke with Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site President and CEO, Charles Hyde about the site serving as a polling center on May 7.

Merritt's first speech as a candidate focused primarily on three things - homelessness, crime, and grassroots support.

Council President Vop Osili was re-elected unanimously. Vice President Zach Adamson also retained his seat, defeating Republican challenger Marilyn Pfisterer with a vote of 14 to 0.

The Democrat announced his re-election bid during an event Wednesday night at the downtown Phoenix Theatre.

House Democrats managed to flip three GOP seats in northwest Indiana and Lafayette. And one seat is still undecided, as Porter County results remain delayed.

Indiana's early voting turnout this year is well ahead of the last two midterm elections.

The five new sites are the result of a settled lawsuit filed against the county's election board.