Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, November 20th, 2025. We wake up today to another cloudy, chilly morning across the city. If you’re heading out near Monument Circle or driving down Meridian Street, expect thick clouds that just won’t budge, with temperatures stuck in the low forties and jacket weather set to linger through the afternoon. No rain expected today, and looking ahead to Thanksgiving next week, we’ll likely stay dry but cold, with daytime highs in the mid-thirties according to the National Weather Service.

We begin our roundup with a major development out of the Statehouse. Governor Mike Braun is authorizing the deployment of 300 Indiana National Guardsmen to Washington, D.C. next month for safety operations. Most of these soldiers will head to training in Edinburgh before supporting the mission, which should last up to four months. Meanwhile, in a move shaking up state politics, the legislature has decided not to reconvene until January 5th, despite the governor’s push for a special redistricting session. This means the battle over Indiana’s congressional maps is on pause, and candidates looking to run for office will face a tight filing window come January.

In the city’s ongoing housing conversation, there’s growing frustration at Lake Castleton Apartments on the northeast side. Residents there, not far from 82nd and Shadeland, are demanding action after hundreds of health citations were dismissed, a situation now drawing intervention from Indiana’s Attorney General. The state has filed a lawsuit against the complex’s owners citing mold, rodent infestations, and unsafe living conditions. It’s a stark reminder of the importance of safe, dignified housing for all.

Let’s turn to business headlines. Allison Transmission, with its roots deep in Indianapolis, has just secured regulatory approval for a massive 2.7 billion dollar acquisition, signaling confidence in our area’s advanced manufacturing scene. Over on the south side, intense debate continues as Decatur Township residents gather to discuss a proposed Sabey data center. More than 400 neighbors recently attended a public meeting voicing concerns over local infrastructure and emergency services. The matter comes up again for community discussion on December 18th at the Decatur Township School for Excellence.

School news is making waves as the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance presents new solutions for restructuring how public and charter schools share buildings and bus services. Ideas range from creating independent authorities to overhaul facilities management and transportation, and parents should stay tuned as the group moves toward public listening sessions in December. Meanwhile, the area’s public schools are under financial pressure, with a predicted 44 million dollar shortfall this academic year. IPS leaders are signaling another big referendum campaign may be on the way as federal pandemic funding dries up. Still, it’s not all grim; shout-out to Shelbyville Middle School’s Advanced Band. They wowed the crowd last night at the high school’s Breck Auditorium with a spirited performance of The Great Rubber Galop.

On community and culture, food insecurity remains a top concern, but there’s hope and help. The Office of Public Health and Safety is hosting free food giveaways on the Far East Side, with today’s distribution set for 38th and Post Road, just behind the Far East Side Neighborhood Center. More events are lined up through next week, making sure families have enough to eat as Thanksgiving approaches.

Taking a quick glance at local sports, high school basketball is heating up across Marion County and the Pacers are back home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a Friday night showdown that’s expected to draw a big crowd.

Turning to public safety, IMPD is investigating a deadly crash early this morning at East 25th Street and North Sherman Drive. The driver did not survive, and the passenger is hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Police believe the car lost control and crashed into a pole. Elsewhere, authorities are pursuing a manslaughter case against a homeowner accused of fatally shooting a cleaning worker who arrived at the wrong house earlier this month.

To wrap up, on a feel-good note, local volunteers and food pantries are teaming up to prepare thousands of meals for families in need, with distributions led by Gleaners Food Bank and central Indiana partners. Their work ensures that hope and heart remain strong in Indianapolis.

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