The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation released a new Community Data Snapshot highlighting key trends in education, health, and economic well-being for Indiana and Marion County. The data reveal that systemic inequities persist across racial and ethnic lines.

Bills advancing in the Legislature would take steps such as block the citys regulations on rental properties, demand changes to the city bus system, shift control of the Indianapolis police department to a governor-appointed board and strip much of the authority from a citywide zoning board.

The Indianapolis City-County Council held a full meeting Monday night.

Many Indianapolis organizations, public and private, hope to lower violent crime by addressing root causes. These groups mentor, feed people, increase employment opportunities, reduce homelessness and connect those in need with mental health services. This series reports on their work, their funding and their ongoing challenges.

The Indy Chamber has outlined its priorities for the 2021 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Chief Policy officer Mark Fisher says the regions largest business organization will pursue a policy agenda focused on getting people safely back to work.

As a dying wish to her mother, 48-year-old Winona Parker vowed to get her high school diploma. Now, the former fast-food worker is enrolled in a pharmacy tech training program in Indianapolis. It will allow her to be certified in about four months to help serve pharmacy teams on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Indianapolis City leaders gave an update on Marion County COVID-19 numbers Thursday.

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted to forward a resolution related to a 40-year moratorium on the construction of new jails.

The Marion County Public Health Department is moving one of its three COVID testing sites, the new location opens at the Marion County Fairgrounds this week.