The Marion County Public Defenders have their first union contract. The independent agency organized for better pay and improved conditions.

Residents of Indianapolis neighborhood Martindale Brightwood and organizers from multiple community groups rallied Monday against a possible data center planned for development at the site of the former Sherman Drive-In theater.

The "Doggy Day Out" program gives Indianapolis shelter dogs a chance to stretch their legs — and maybe find their forever home.

The Indianapolis Clowns are returning to the field, this time to play in the Banana Ball Championship League.

A key section of a west side, rail-to-trail project was completed this week.

In an unanimous vote Monday night, the City County Council passed a resolution addressing the power company and also urged state leaders to do more to oppose the company’s request to raise rates, a second year in a row. Last year the state approved AES Indiana to increase rates and the company is currently in the middle of those approved increases.

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.

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.

The Vision for the Prison event will invite community members beyond the fence of the historic women’s prison site to take part in clean-up efforts and see plans for the area.

Elanco Animal Health opened its new global headquarters Wednesday. State and local leaders attended a ribbon-cutting event and said the project could be a catalyst for the health industry and innovation in Indiana.