The Indy Pride Parade hit the streets of Indianapolis Saturday to the cheers of thousands.

This year’s festival will run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Military Park, 601 W. New York St. General admission is $10 and can be purchased online. Live performances and activities will occur throughout the day.

A 61-year-old Indianapolis nursing home resident pleaded guilty to murder and rape Thursday in the death of an 80-year-old invalid last year.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. sat out of Wednesday's practice, two days after team officials said they were aware of an NFL investigation into gambling allegations about one of Indy's players.

Changes to public spaces in downtown Indianapolis include closures for Monument Circle and Georgia Street.

Union workers at newspapers owned by Gannett in Indiana and across the country say the company is failing to fairly negotiate their contracts. Journalists at many of those papers began a coordinated nationwide action on Monday, which included strikes for some.

The council passed measures that prohibit turns on red lights, including in the downtown core. The proposals moved forward despite new state legislation that aims to stop the ban.

Youth can earn prizes for reading and participating in bonus activities. Participants can read or listen to any book, magazine, graphic novel, magazine, e-book or newspaper. Reading material can be from the library or from home.

The vice president of the Boone County Council died Sunday in a possible drowning.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or chaperoned if they enter the Indiana State Fair starting 6 p.m.