Democratic Indianapolis City-County Councilor Andy Nielsen has called for the resignation of Mayor Joe Hogsett after the final report of an investigative committee was released. A county judge is ordering the state to reopen a federal rental assistance program that was abruptly shut down in March. The U.S. Department of Energy has revoked a grant to help a cement plant in Lawrence County store its carbon emissions underground. The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that includes hundreds of milli...
Jun 04, 2025•6 min
A $27 million spring spending package before the City-County Council will receive a final vote next week. Nearly half of all the solar installed in Indiana came online last year, mostly from the state's utilities. Monroe County is the only Indiana jurisdiction named on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s list of cities, counties and states that the agency believes obstruct enforcement of federal immigration law. Indiana officials say the state is declaring freedom from the Highly Pathogen...
Jun 03, 2025•6 min
The Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals. Parents of medically complex children say the changes made by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration following the 2023 Medicaid forecasting error left families without critical services. Purdue University is closing its Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. The U.S. Department of Energy is testing out a new way to recycle rare earth minerals from consumer electronics in Indianapolis. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear...
Jun 02, 2025
The Indiana Pacers will be returning to Indianapolis after losing to the New York Knicks 94 to 111. A section of Monument Circle in Indianapolis will transform into a pedestrian-only space designed to feel like a public park. Dozens of complaints around the state involve 'intellectual diversity' on college campuses. Last summer women who worked in Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration and campaigns went public with accusations of sexual harassment by a former Chief of Staff – results o...
May 30, 2025
IU Indianapolis recently removed two signs that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Discrimination has no place here” from its downtown campus. The highest-paid public school employee in Indiana made more than three hundred and fifty-thousand dollars last year. The Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement – one small red card can help immigrants assert their Constitutional rights. Hamilton County has launched a new website that aims to be a one-stop shop for residents looking for he...
May 29, 2025•5 min
Children 18 and under can get free meals at locations across the city through the Indy Parks Meals Program. The Indiana Pacers are one win away from making it to the NBA finals. A new board is expected to shape how Indianapolis Public Schools and charter schools collaborate. The chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Jim Houston, announced he’ll retire in January – that leaves an important vacancy in the state agency that helps decide whether utilities can raise customers’ rates,...
May 28, 2025•5 min
When the checkered flag dropped, Alex Palou won the day in the No. 10 Chip Ganassi car with speeds topping 220 mph. After a disappointing loss at the end of Sunday night's playoff game, the Indiana Pacers face the New York Knicks for game four of the Eastern Conference finals. The Marion County Election Board is investigating whether the state’s top election official violated the law. More than one million low income and disabled people across the Midwest could lose their Medicaid health insuran...
May 27, 2025•5 min
Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts’ owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65. The Indy 500 has only had two Black drivers in its history — Willy T. Ribbs and George Mack. Nine international students in Indiana are no longer subject to immediate deportation. States across the country improved policies and supports for maternal mental health – but only slightly. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now...
May 23, 2025•5 min
Grandstands at Indianapolis 500 are sold out for the first time in nearly a decade. Roger Penske has fired his team president, IndyCar managing director and IndyCar general manager in the wake of an Indianapolis 500 cheating scandal. Indianapolis community leaders gathered to celebrate new improvements at Grassy Creek Park, on the city's far east side. Indiana schools are not required to teach sex education – but if they do, educators must follow strict rules when they talk about it. Want to go ...
May 22, 2025•4 min
Team Penske has been rocked by a second cheating scandal in just over a year. Indiana residents can apply for money from the state to help make their home more energy efficient. Indiana collected about $51 million less in taxes last month than even the recent, very pessimistic revenue forecast projected it would. Indiana families who received credits for groceries through a federal food benefits program last summer won’t get that help in 2025. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI Ne...
May 21, 2025•5 min
Indianapolis Public Schools wants to hear from families about how students get to and from school. The Indiana Court of Appeals has issued a ruling in a years-long legal battle between Indianapolis Public Schools and the state. The Indiana Fever kicked off its 2025 regular season with a win against the Chicago Sky. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that ordered pharmaceutical drug manufacturers to offer Americans the lowest prices – experts say efforts to draw down prices are good...
May 20, 2025•6 min
IndyGo is proposing a dollar increase to bus fares. An exhibit at the Indy Art Center explores cultural identity when faced with resistance. Twenty-nine percent of Hoosiers working the state’s most common jobs struggled to afford basic necessities in 2023. A new book from a local lawyer, author and professor explores his work on eviction court in Indianapolis. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analys...
May 19, 2025
A new housing task force in Lawrence held its first meeting on Thursday. City money for roads, home repairs, parks and crime prevention is part of a $27 million spending package. Black and white clergy gathered to denounce Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith’s recent inflammatory comments about the Three-Fifths Compromise. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently detained an Indianapolis woman during a routine check-in – she has no criminal record. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on...
May 16, 2025•5 min
The Indiana Historical Society will keep its building and take ownership of the land it sits on. Experts say Indiana’s location, major tax breaks and relatively cheap land make it attractive for tech hubs – but some communities are pushing back. Indianapolis is renovating a city park, and part of the work includes a green makeover. Schools will soon be required to provide more intervention and support when middle and high schoolers have lots of unexcused absences. Want to go deeper on the storie...
May 15, 2025•5 min
A recent operation in the Middle East may have uncovered the remains of a slain humanitarian worker from Indianapolis. The Swiss biotech company Roche announced plans for a $550 million expansion of its Indianapolis diagnostics and manufacturing hub. The Indianapolis Housing Agency presented its new 12-month plan. Activists and northwest Indiana residents are asking the state to reduce water pollution coming from BP’s Whiting Refinery. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? ...
May 14, 2025•6 min
The Indiana Pacers are one game away from advancing to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Eli Lilly and Company announce an expanded partnership with Purdue University. An Indianapolis Public Schools district school will convert to a charter school. The Trump Administration terminates federal funding that supports artists across Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily...
May 13, 2025•5 min
City officials announce that Indianapolis infrastructure projects will receive more than 35 million dollars in federal funds. Indiana University joins two advocacy groups in suing the state over a new law that bans the use of student IDs for voting. All 18 environmental justice employees at the Environmental Protection Agency’s regional office receive layoff notices. The sudden decision to close Union School Corporation leaves families and officials blindsided. Want to go deeper on the stories y...
May 12, 2025•10 min
An event for Hoosiers to learn and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures returns this weekend. The Trump administration terminates a federal grant funding teacher bonuses and literacy coaches in Perry Township Schools. More babies are being admitted to neonatal intensive care units across the country. The ACLU of Indiana is suing Governor Mike Braun over changes to Indiana University's Board of Trustees. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/...
May 09, 2025•6 min
A family is suing Indianapolis Public Schools, alleging a first grader at George Washington Carver Montessori School 87 was seriously injured after repeated bullying. Nonprofits in Indianapolis can now apply for energy assistance from the Office of Sustainability. Lawmakers made several changes this session to how the state delivers services to deaf and hard-of-hearing children. President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would cut more than half of the Environmental Protection Agency’s funding – t...
May 08, 2025•6 min
Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly broke ground Tuesday on its $4.5 billion facility in Lebanon. It may become more difficult to board commercial flights or enter some federal buildings beginning Wednesday without what’s called a Real ID. If you're a parent in the city, your voice could help shape the future of Indianapolis Public Schools. Half of all Americans have been breathing in dangerous levels of air pollution between 2021 and 2023. Want to go deeper on the stories you he...
May 07, 2025•6 min
The Indiana Fever kicked off its 2025 preseason with two wins over the weekend. Indiana clergy continue to denounce Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith’s statements about the Three-Fifths Compromise and call on the governor to take a stronger stand. Public media stations across Indiana confront major funding cuts at both the state and federal levels. Haitian leaders and interested community members gathered in Indianapolis to discuss pressing issues. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on W...
May 06, 2025•6 min
Ivy Tech Community College has named Marty Pollio as its next president. More than 100 thousand retired public employees in Indiana will receive an additional benefit this year known as the 13th check – but lawmakers reduced the amount of that extra benefit by about five percent. Two charter schools in Indianapolis are poised to expand on the city’s southeast and west sides – there's a proposal for a new high school that could open downtown. Gov. Mike Braun says his first 100 days in office has ...
May 05, 2025•5 min
The CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt resigned from her role. Ivy Tech Community College will lose about five percent of its state funding under the latest budget. Indiana Humanities will receive more than $200,000 in emergency funds as part of a national response to the recent loss of federal support. Many of Indiana's coal ash ponds are in the floodplain, putting them at greater risk for spills – and experts say prevention is crucial. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now...
May 02, 2025•6 min
The Indiana Pacers are moving on to the second round of playoffs. A new tactical urbanism project is set up along a busy cross-section of Indianapolis neighborhoods. A massive art installation has a new permanent home at the International School of Indiana. A group of researchers are hoping to incorporate virtual reality gaming technology to teach people how to reverse an opioid overdose. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social medi...
May 01, 2025•9 min
The Indy Juneteenth parade is on hold for 2025. The former Center Grove Superintendent used public money for personal expenses, according to a state investigation. The state is investigating a fatal case of ehrlichiosis, a tick disease, in Floyd County. For years Indianapolis’s housing agency has struggled to serve the thousands of local, low-income residents who need stable housing – for people with disabilities the systemic issues can be amplified. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on ...
Apr 30, 2025•9 min
The Indiana Pacers return to the Circle City one win away from advancing to the next round of playoffs. Young people in Indianapolis came together for the annual Peace Walk to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence on youth. Martin University hosted its annual reentry resource fair on Friday. A rural school district in Randolph County that also runs a large virtual learning program will be dissolved under the state’s new property tax plan. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on W...
Apr 29, 2025•5 min
A new initiative in Marion County will support people with disabilities during interactions with law enforcement. The state of the black community was discussed at the second annual Melanin Table Talk last week in Indianapolis. Purdue University’s Boilermaker Special was involved in a fatal crash last week. How two top priority bills defined the 2025 General Assembly session. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comp...
Apr 28, 2025•9 min
Over a thousand volunteers will gather today as part of the fifth annual Go All IN Day. The Indiana Pacers are another win closer to moving on to the second round of playoffs, after beating the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night. The former CEO of Edison School of the Arts has settled a federal lawsuit with his old employer. Leaders of the Indianapolis Jewish community gathered Tuesday to release an annual analysis of antisemitic incidents. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? ...
Apr 25, 2025•5 min
In Indiana last year, 30 people were killed and more than one thousand five hundred were injured in work zones. A bill signed by Governor Mike Braun expands the kinds of opioid-reversing medications that can be stocked in schools. Legislation that could fine and jail people sleeping on public land was removed from another bill, shortly before the end of session. Health officials are worried about language included in Indiana’s budget bill that requires some health funds only be used for Indiana ...
Apr 24, 2025
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill into law that will take millions of dollars of funding away from local school districts. U.S. Congressman André Carson hosted a second immigration empowerment session for central Indiana residents last week. A Tippecanoe County high school brings home a world championship award in robotics. A process that’s meant to evaluate whether someone is competent to stand trial may get some people with severe mental illness stuck in jail for months. Want to go...
Apr 23, 2025•9 min
