July 18, 2024
Indiana reports first 2024 West Nile virus case, detected in mosquitoes across state
The Indiana Department of Health is warning people to use insect repellent and wear protective clothing following the state’s first reported West Nile virus case of 2024. The agency expects to see additional cases as the mosquito season progresses.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024
Scholar support program expands to IU Indianapolis, helps first-gen underrepresented students
Indiana University Indianapolis announced this week it will bring the Groups Scholars Program to its campus next year. The program provides academic, financial and social support to first-generation and underrepresented college students to help them obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Animal registry ordinance could help curb overpopulation and backyard breeding
A new ordinance would require Indianapolis pet owners to register dogs that are not spayed or neutered.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2024
Jim Morris, civic and Pacers leader, dies at 81. "Indiana lost a favorite son”
Jim Morris, a pivotal figure in central Indiana’s business and civic communities for over sixty years, passed away on Friday night at the age of 81.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2024
Tens of thousands of Catholics to gather in Indianapolis after countrywide pilgrimage
The first National Eucharistic Pilgrimage since 1941 will culminate in a procession to the downtown St. John the Evangelist Church for a noon Mass on July 16.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2024
Body cam, radio comms show police targeted student protest leaders
Police targeted two Indiana University student protest leaders for arrest, according to Indiana State Police radio chatter and body camera footage obtained by WFIU/WTIU.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
Indianapolis unveils affordable housing unit for youth experiencing homelessness
Indianapolis officials and community leaders held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday for a new 48-unit apartment building offering affordable housing to city residents.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2024
How do language barriers affect lead education outreach efforts?
Lead exposure can lead to long-term consequences for children, especially if not caught and treated quickly. Outreach on the risks of lead often falls to , but what happens when there is a language barrier?
Read MoreJuly 7, 2024
Crews search Lake Michigan for 2 Chicago-area men who went missing while boating in Indiana waters
Crews are searching Lake Michigan for two suburban Chicago men who went missing while a large group of people were boating along northwestern Indiana’s coastline.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2024
District to help downtown Indy cleanliness and safety goes before council for second time
The district allows a fee to be charged to certain property owners in a certain area to support public safety, homelessness and beautification efforts.
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