Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, April 2nd. We kick off with breaking news from City Hall where Mayor Hogsett just named nine members to a new IPS budget-control board, shifting oversight of schools budgets and facilities from the elected board to this group, aiming to stabilize funding for our kids classrooms. In sports, our Pacers dominated the Bulls 145 to 126 last night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, climbing out of the NBA basement and boosting fan spirits citywide. Final Four fever grips downtown too, with Illinois Athletics hosting fan events around Lucas Oil Stadium all week. On a sadder note, we have troubling crime reports from the past day: a mom and her boyfriend face charges in the severe abuse of a three-year-old girl suffering internal bleeding and kidney failure, and a four-year-old boy with medical needs was found dead in a basement closet on the east side, with the couple arrested for neglect. A fourth fire in ninety days hit a vacant duplex near 38th Street, but a quick-thinking neighbor saved a nearby family. Were staying vigilant for public safety. Weather wise, central Indiana faces a windy day with gusts over 40 miles per hour under a wind advisory, pushing temps to near 80 degrees by afternoon, perfect for outdoor plans if you secure loose items around your home or high-profile vehicles. Late storms could bring severe risks like damaging winds and large hail, so keep an eye out, though much of the day stays dry. Expect rain Saturday into Easter weekend, cooling us to the 50s Sunday. New business buzz includes Indys first all-claw arcade, Catch Win Clawcade, opening in Castleton, drawing families for interactive fun. Real estate sees median home prices holding around 320,000 dollars amid steady spring demand near White River State Park. Job market perks up with about 5,000 openings posted last week in tech and healthcare downtown. The Shelby Street Bridge over Pleasant Run closes today for six months of refurbishment, so plan detours for south side commutes. Looking ahead, check out pool spots from cocktail bars on Mass Ave to sports pubs, and mark your calendar for the Native Plant Sale at Prophetstown State Park soon. Local schools report strong achievements in IPS math scores, and were rooting for our high school teams. For a feel-good lift, spring cherry blossoms are blooming along the canal despite the unpredictable skies, inviting us all for peaceful walks. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Indianapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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