Indy Parks and Recreation offers summer swim lessons for pre-K-aged children, with scholarships for those living on lower incomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death.

The historic restoration of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in downtown Indianapolis won a top statewide award – the 2023 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration.

Indianapolis’s Fourth of July plans are expanded this year, and include a new street festival along with the annual fireworks.

The $25 million grant is part of the Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program.

Indianapolis will remain under a severe weather risk coupled with an extreme heat index through Saturday night as thousands remain without power, the National Weather Service said. Officials are urging customers and residents to have emergency safety plans in place. Approximately 81,000 customers were affected by yesterday’s storms that produced high winds and lightning and more than 47,000 customers remain without power as of June 30.

Law enforcement announced measures to prevent violence in Broad Ripple this coming holiday weekend.

The 10-day celebration of Black history, culture and business in Indianapolis will be jam-packed with hundreds of local business vendors, live music, food, activations and more, Edward Rogers Jr., director of events for Indiana Black Expo, told the Recorder.

With the 4th of July holiday just around the corner, it is important to remember the importance of fireworks safety. Many people do not understand how to safely handle fireworks. There is also a large population that does not consider how triggering fireworks can be for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Strong storms packing winds gusting as high as 70 mph have buffeted Indiana and Illinois, cutting power to more than 400,000 customers at times.

Massachusetts Avenue may look a little different starting this week, as a new mural capturing the life and legacy of Indy-based poet Etheridge Knight will soon be unveiled.