Simple Civics

In each episode of Simple Civics, Butler University Professor of Political Science Terri Jett tackles a specific question in just a couple minutes – breaking down the history behind an issue and how it affects us today. | READ MORE

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December 19, 2024

Safe Park Indy looks to add a second Indianapolis location as waitlist grows

Safe Park Indy, a program that gives homeless people living in their cars a safe place to park overnight, is expanding.

December 21, 2024

Over 100 unhoused residents died in Indy, sparks calls for progress at their memorial

Community members gathered for the Homeless Persons Memorial Day to honor 101 people who died living unhoused in Indianapolis. CHIP reported the number of homeless people increased since pre-pandemic years, to a point-in-time count of 1,701.

December 20, 2024

Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in Delphi killings of Liberty German and Abigail Williams

Richard Allen was convicted of killing Abigail Williams and Liberty German and was sentenced to a maximum of 130 years in prison.

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December 19, 2024

Indy's Teeny Statue of Liberty museum to find new home

Indianapolis’s Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum will close at the end of this year, but an agreement is in the works to move the collection to a new home.

14-year-old Arsenal Tech student fatally stabbed near school. Teen suspect in custody

December 16, 2024

'Renaissance' coming to northeast Indy brings financial resources, homeowner assistance

December 16, 2024

Indianapolis veteran finds permanent housing after fire displaced him and 47 others

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A free online training teaches Indiana residents how to reverse overdoses

Citizen Opioid Responders training takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. It covers topics like Naloxone administration, scene safety and good samaritan laws.