Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Friday, August 22, 2025.

We start with breaking news that has rippled through our community, the cancellation of Fiesta Indianapolis. After more than 40 years, our city’s iconic Hispanic Heritage celebration won’t happen this year. La Plaza, Indiana’s oldest Latino nonprofit, made the tough call, citing deep concerns for community safety. Recent worries about immigration enforcement have led not only to fewer cultural events, but also fewer people enjoying nightlife at places like Estereo on East Vermont Street. Organizers are working with Univision to keep Hispanic stories alive, but many in our community feel this loss sharply.

From city hall, a major infrastructure project could affect our morning routine. Madison Avenue and County Line Road are under construction, with crews extending turn lanes and adding new curbs. Expect lane shifts through October. The city says these upgrades aim to ease congestion for drivers heading toward Greenwood.

If you’re heading out today, keep an eye on the weather. We start off with some lingering fog, but once it clears out, we’re looking at sunny skies and highs in the low 80s. That’s just about perfect for exploring downtown, catching a summer concert, or cheering at a baseball game. Weekend forecasts promise more sun, so get ready to enjoy outdoor events.

Real estate activity remains steady. Listings on the city’s north side show a median home price near three hundred thousand dollars for the month, with demand remaining high especially near Broad Ripple and Meridian-Kessler. The job market continues opening positions in healthcare and logistics, while Eli Lilly just announced a hiring push for lab techs and pharmacists at their South Delaware Street campus.

In business news, the outpatient therapy clinic at Easter Seals Crossroads behind Keystone Avenue will close September 26th, affecting around three hundred families who rely on those services. It’s a tough moment for parents like Leticia Brown, whose son Logan benefitted greatly from regular autism therapy there.

Community events this weekend include the final days of the Indiana State Fair at the fairgrounds and the annual monument climb at Soldiers and Sailors Monument tomorrow. If you’re downtown, keep an eye out for local musicians hosting open mic nights at Fountain Square’s White Rabbit Cabaret.

On the crime front, a jury has convicted Kara Hines for a deadly shooting in Broad Ripple last year. She faces sentencing next month. In another case, two parents face felony charges after separate incidents where toddlers died from accessing unsecured firearms at home, a somber reminder for all of us about gun safety.

For sports fans, Indiana Fever players are stepping up off the court. They joined a fundraiser yesterday to support women’s health rights, highlighting Indiana’s ongoing maternal health crisis. In high school news, Ben Davis and Warren Central delivered big wins last night, thrilling their fans as football season gets rolling.

Let’s end on a feel-good note. More than four hundred Indiana National Guard troops returned home this week after a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The homecoming at Indianapolis International Airport was full of joyful reunions and proud families. Governor Braun was there with hugs and handshakes, summing up the gratitude we all feel.

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