Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Friday, January 23. We kick off with big developments at City Hall, where a key bill just cleared the House Education Committee to create the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation. This new mayoral-appointed board would unify transportation, buildings, and enrollment for IPS and charter schools across our city, with a three million dollar budget to get it rolling by next year. It means smoother busing for about 42,000 students and fairer access near places like Martindale-Brightwood, though some worry about losing local control.

Shifting to jobs, small businesses here are eyeing steadier hiring after last years slowdown, with Crew Carwash topping Glassdoor's best places to work list for its 55 Midwest spots. We are seeing demand in manufacturing, logistics, and skilled trades like HVAC, plus growth in retail and dining thanks to our affordable housing.

On the business front, Indy Auto Man opens its new Westfield dealership today at 17230 Foundation Parkway, complete with a nine a m ribbon-cutting and fresh career opportunities in sales and service. Meanwhile, local officials pushed back against state limits on housing rules this week, aiming to keep control over growth.

For real estate, affordability is drawing foot traffic to shops and eateries, rounding median home values near 300,000 dollars. Culturally, the Indy Dance Film Fest hits January 27 with nine shorts, four from right here, perfect for a night out.

Sports wise, area high school stars shine, like Madison's Davis as IBCA District 3 Player of the Week after breaking scoring records. Crime stayed low in the past day, with no major incidents or alerts from IMPD, keeping our streets safe around Lucas Oil Stadium and downtown.

Weather today brings sunny intervals, highs near 28 degrees, lows to six below, so bundle up for events but expect a crisp, clear outlook through the weekend. Coming up, check the House of Hope Food Pantry giveaway soon.

In a feel-good note, our community rallies as Origin Park's Vista event center nears spring opening in nearby Jeffersonville, boosting tourism and local weddings.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, January twenty-second.

We're waking up to a winter weather event that's reshaping our day. A cold front is moving through right now with scattered snow showers and gusty winds picking up to forty miles per hour through midday. Temperatures started in the low thirties but are dropping as we head into the afternoon, so bundle up if you're heading outside. The National Weather Service is warning us about dangerous cold settling in tonight, with wind chills dropping into single digits and some nights dipping below zero as we move through the weekend. If you're planning to travel, use extra caution on the roads because accumulating snow is likely Saturday into Sunday, with heavy snow possible especially south of the Indianapolis metro area.

City crews have been out spreading salt on roads and highways as residents stock up on ice melt supplies. One local supplier tells us they already had thirty online orders for ice melt before eight this morning. The city of Carmel has canceled its Winter Games out of concern that residents could suffer frostbite and hypothermia competing in events like ice trike relay and human curling.

On the housing front, there's been significant debate at the statehouse about affordability. House Bill ten-oh-one, which would limit local zoning restrictions on home design, passed committee this week and is heading to the full House. Supporters say unnecessary regulations are driving up costs and preventing people from buying homes, but local officials argue that communities know their residents best and should maintain control over development standards. Meanwhile, on the southwest side, residents in Decatur Township are fighting against a major new data center project. Sabey Data Centers wants to build on roughly one hundred thirty acres near Kentucky Avenue and Camby Road. The hearing examiner was supposed to hear presentations this week but has rescheduled the discussion to February twenty-sixth.

The job market continues to face headwinds. According to Ball State University's economic outlook, job growth stagnated in twenty twenty-five after tariff announcements, making it one of the worst non-recession years for employment in fifty years. Looking ahead to twenty twenty-six, economists expect very modest growth, ranging from a loss of about three hundred jobs to a gain of four thousand per quarter.

In city government news, two eviction prevention programs are merging into one combined effort. The Tenant Advocacy Project will receive about one point five million dollars in Mayor Joe Hogsett's twenty twenty-six budget, and officials say the consolidated approach should make it easier to secure funding and coordinate services.

The Hoosiers take on Rutgers in Big Ten action tomorrow evening, with the Scarlet Knights bringing an eight and three home record to the matchup.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, January 18. We kick off with breaking sports news from Bloomington, where our Indiana Hoosiers fell hard to Iowa last night, 74 to 57. Bennett Stirtz dropped 27 points and Tavion Banks added 26 for the Hawkeyes, who never trailed and shot lights out from the line. Tough loss for our guys at 12 and 6, but they head to Michigan Tuesday. Shifting to city hall, Mayor Joe Hogsett signed off on council matters earlier this month, and a new state bill advances, letting our cities opt into even-year elections to boost turnout and cut costs, though some worry local voices might get drowned out. On streets, we finished converting Michigan and New York streets back to two-way, with 10 more like them coming soon for safer drives downtown. Real estate stays strong, with average home values around $225,000 and about 7 percent rental yields, fueled by low unemployment near 4 percent and World Cup buzz drawing jobs. Job market looks solid too, with IU Indianapolis posting tons of internships and on-campus gigs via Handshake, plus small businesses reporting fewer openings but steady growth. Weather today brings overcast skies and sprinkles pushing temps to the low 60s by afternoon, east winds gusting to 20 near the airport, so grab that umbrella for Monument Circle strolls, but it clears up tomorrow. No major crime in the last day, just routine patrols keeping our neighborhoods safe. New business nod to the Indiana Hospital Association naming Dr. Jim Callaghan board chair for 2026, strengthening health care here. Schools shine with Hoosier science career fairs ramping up, and look for community events like street safety workshops on Massachusetts Avenue this week. Feel-good story: Neighbors rallied to clear snow from senior paths in Near Westside after yesterday's chill, proving we're all in this together. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for daily updates. This has been Indianapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, January 17. We kick off with the weather shaping our day, listeners. Light snow falls now through early afternoon, dropping about two inches around town, with temps hovering near 25 degrees and winds making it feel like teens. Bundle up for outdoor plans, as slick roads on Michigan Street and near the Fieldhouse could slow commutes, but we expect partly cloudy skies by evening, easing to 11 degrees overnight before clearing tomorrow.

Shifting to city hall updates, the Metropolitan Development Commission just delayed a rezoning decision on that proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood on Sherman Avenue. Residents pushed back hard over pollution worries from lead-tainted soil and extra noise, gaining a month until February 12 to organize—giving our community real voice in these fights that touch daily life.

On public safety, a Missouri man, Eddie Jones, received 40 years in prison yesterday in Hendricks County for killing Indiana State Trooper Aaron Smith during a 2023 chase on Ronald Reagan Parkway at I-70. Dozens of troopers filled the courtroom to honor Smiths dedication to family and service—a solemn reminder of risks our officers face. Meanwhile, Marion County Sheriff ended the special deputy program at Eskenazi Hospital, shifting arrests to supervisors as the hospital builds its own force.

Sports buzz us next: our top-ranked Hoosiers chase a national championship storybook tonight in Miami, fueling excitement here, while the Pacers host at Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight amid the chill. Bloomington gears up with watch parties on Kirkwood Avenue, and we hear stores plan early merch openings if they win.

In infrastructure wins, the city wrapped two-way street conversions on Michigan and New York streets to cut speeding, with 10 more projects ahead using federal grants. No major crime spikes in the last day, but stay vigilant downtown.

Quick community lift: North Montgomery grad Dericka Jeffers tapped a new state law as the countys first to pursue dreams without barriers. Catch MLK events tomorrow blending into Hoosier watch parties.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Friday, January 16. We kick off with breaking news from city hall, where former City-County Council President Bob Osley just announced his run for mayor in 2027. He stepped down last December amid rumors, and now hes the first big name in what promises to be a crowded race, stirring up talk about our citys future right from the City-County Building. Shifting to public safety, IMPD investigated two shootings last night. On the South Side near Shelby Street and Thompson Avenue, a woman died from gunshot wounds during a family argument; a man had clothes pierced by a bullet, and a person of interest was detained. Police urge tips to Crime Stoppers. Over on the East Side by Colorado Avenue in Forest Manor, a gun discharged accidentally during a card game, leaving one person in critical condition. We remind everyone to treat firearms as loaded. Marion County prosecutors report strong results, convicting in nearly all 42 murder trials last year. Todays weather brings light snow early, with overcast skies and temps in the upper 20s, winds from the south at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Bundle up for slick roads near the War Memorial downtown, but it stays quiet through afternoon before possible evening flurries. Community voices are rising against proposed data centers in neighborhoods like Martindale-Brightwood, with hearings pushing for resident input on these big changes. In jobs and housing, Governor Braun highlighted rising GDP, wages, and affordability efforts, including housing, that could ease our daily costs. No major business openings or closings today, but were watching recovery center strains in nearby counties. Colts fans, grab free tickets for a community watch party at Lucas Oil Stadium this weekend to celebrate IU hoops. Carmel schools notched a regional debate win, and local youth basketball saw North Central triumph 55 to 42. For a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to clear sidewalks on the East Side after yesterdays chill, sharing hot cocoa at Forest Manor spots. Looking ahead, bundle for tomorrows arctic dip into the teens. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and please subscribe for more. 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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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, January 15.

We start with breaking news from Governor Mike Brauns State of the State address last night. He spotlighted our fight against drug trafficking, with Indiana State Police seizing over 300 pounds of cocaine in one stop near Fort Wayne just last week, worth 7 million dollars on the street. Overdose deaths plunged over 60 percent last year, saving hundreds of Hoosier lives. Braun also pushed tuition freezes at all public universities for two years and celebrated workers like paramedic Lonnie Camp, whose pay jumped 25 percent through upskilling programs. Hes eyeing data centers to pay their own power bills, like Amazons 15 billion project up north, so our electricity rates stay low.

Here at home, city hall faces big changes. Lawmakers are advancing bills to impeach county prosecutors and let the governor appoint a special one over Indys Mile Square, aiming to boost public safety amid shootings and fires in public housing. The Indiana Housing Authority just approved selling seven affordable properties to a Seattle developer, sparking calls for more action from Mayor Hogsett.

Weather hit us hard yesterday with a snow squall warning, flash freezing roads from I-65 to downtown. We saw one to two inches around the Circle, making drives on Meridian Street slick. Expect lingering snow showers today, windy with gusts to 30 miles per hour and highs in the low 20s. Bundle up for outdoor plans, and watch for black ice near the White River.

On the crime front in the past 24 hours, IMPD reports no major incidents, but stay vigilant after recent public housing unrest. Statewide, Operation Guardian Angel nabbed 48 child predators last year.

Jobs look strong with Braun investing in training, though tax changes from last years Senate Bill 1 could squeeze city budgets, hitting services on the east side. Real estate sees steady demand, with home prices up about 5 percent near Broad Ripple. New jazz series by Brandon Meeks honors Indy legends at the Jazz Kitchen starting Friday.

Pike High School basketball crushed their rivals 65-42 last night. Upcoming, catch the Colts watch party at Lucas Oil Stadium this weekend if weather eases.

For a feel-good lift, neighborhood cats are getting winter shelters from Indy Neighborhood Cats, dropped at spots like Broad Ripple Park.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, January 8, 2026.

We wake up today with cloudy skies over downtown and mild temperatures around the upper 50s. WRTV meteorologists say we stay mostly cloudy with a high near 60, with a small chance of light showers, and then rain and a sharp cool down moving in tomorrow and Saturday. So if we are heading to Monument Circle or walking along Mass Ave later, a light jacket and umbrella are a good idea.

At the Statehouse, lawmakers are debating a controversial move on capital punishment. Network Indiana and WOWO Radio report that a bill is moving forward that would allow a firing squad as a backup method of execution if lethal injection drugs are unavailable. Supporters say it is about ensuring sentences can be carried out, while opponents raise moral and legal concerns. That debate will shape headlines from downtown over the next few weeks.

Closer to daily life, City Hall is focused on infrastructure and public safety. Council members are pressing the Department of Public Works on pothole repair timelines along East Washington Street and around Keystone Avenue after recent temperature swings. We can expect more short term lane closures as crews work ahead of the colder snap this weekend.

On the job front, local recruiters report that tech support, logistics, and healthcare roles remain strong in Marion County, with several hundred openings across the east side warehouse corridor and around the airport area. Starting pay for many warehouse jobs is now being advertised in the upper teens per hour, and major hospital systems continue hiring nurses and medical assistants.

In real estate, agents on the north side say average home prices inside the city are hovering in the mid 200 thousands, with well kept three bedroom homes in Fountain Square and Irvington still drawing multiple offers if they are priced right. Downtown apartment managers along Capitol Avenue and near Gainbridge Fieldhouse report vacancy rates holding steady, with modest rent increases compared with last year.

New business activity includes a locally owned coffee and vinyl shop opening just off Virginia Avenue in Fletcher Place, adding to the small business energy in that corridor, while a long running restaurant near Broad Ripple Avenue has announced it will close at the end of the month as the owner retires.

Looking at culture and events, the Indianapolis Symphony is performing a pops program at Hilbert Circle Theatre tomorrow night, and this weekend the Indiana Repertory Theatre continues its latest production on West Washington Street. Several neighborhood groups are hosting volunteer cleanup events along the White River and near Garfield Park on Saturday morning, weather permitting.

In sports, the Pacers return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight, and local high school basketball teams across IPS are in the thick of conference play, with several city programs picking up big wins this week on the boys and girls side.

Police report a relatively quiet but not uneventful past 24 hours, with officers responding to several overnight shootings on the east side and near 38th Street. Detectives say early information suggests some of these incidents may be targeted and are asking anyone with tips to contact Crime Stoppers. Extra patrols are planned around busy commercial strips as we head into the weekend.

For a feel good note, a group of students from Arsenal Tech High School is being recognized after organizing a winter coat drive that collected hundreds of jackets for families on the near east side, a reminder that our community still shows up for each other.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, January 4th. We start with breaking news from IMPD. Police announced yesterday that Savannah Allen faces preliminary adult charges in a high-profile murder case thats shaken our east side neighborhoods. In a separate tragedy just after 6:30 last night on Hawthorne Lane near 33rd Street and Downey Avenue, officers found four people shot, with two fatalities and two injured. Investigators urge anyone with info to call Crime Stoppers, and were keeping those families in our thoughts during this tough time.

Shifting to city hall updates, locals like Morton Marcus and Clarke Kahlo are calling out the Indiana Bond Bank for straying from infrastructure fixes like our pothole-plagued roads on Michigan Street and worse transit needs. They say its funding half a million for the Arts Council instead of sewers or utilities, and board meetings wont even allow public comments. This mission creep hits us right where we live, delaying real fixes for daily commutes.

On a brighter note, our weather from WISH-TV keeps things chilly today with overcast skies giving way to mostly sunny spells and highs in the mid-30s. Lows dip to the low 20s tonight, so bundle up for outdoor errands around Monument Circle, but no major impacts on events. Look ahead to next week with multiple days in the 50s before rain hits Thursday and Friday.

In sports, IU Indianapolis Jags host Wright State this afternoon after Kyler DAugustinos 20-point effort in their last game. Meanwhile, Indiana State womens hoops heads to Chicago for a 3 p.m. tip at Credit Union 1 Arena, riding their 88-78 win over Valpo. Colts fans, gear up for Sundays clash with Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Jobs stay steady with about 4,000 openings listed downtown, many in tech amid data center buzz, though community pushback in Indiana has killed over a dozen rezonings per Citizens Action Coalition. Real estate sees median home prices around 290,000, up slightly, but annexations like in Bloomington signal growth fights over housing and sewers.

New business wise, watch for arts spots thriving despite the funding flap. Upcoming, catch community events like east side cleanups this Tuesday at Ellenberger Park. Local schools report strong starts, with no big achievements yet but eyes on winter sports.

And a feel-good story: Neighbors on the near north side rallied to repair frozen pipes for an elderly couple near Butler University, proving our community spirit shines brightest in winter.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, January 3. We kick off with some sad news from our streets. IMPD reports the city's first homicide of 2026, a 17-year-old named Lamar Miller Junior shot and crashing into a tree on Tuxedo Street on the east side just before 1 a.m. yesterday. Police believe the shooting caused the wreck, and they urge anyone with tips to call in. Separately, 18-year-old Aaron Reed Junior died from wounds in a New Year's Eve shooting near 38th and North German Church Road on the far east side, with a 17-year-old survivor now stable. We handle these losses with care for our affected families and neighborhoods.

Shifting to city updates, new state laws hit today, including a 10 percent property tax credit up to 300 dollars on homestead bills, plus bigger deductions for seniors and disabled vets. Hoosiers on SNAP cant buy candy or sugary drinks anymore under Smart SNAP, pushing healthier choices for over 570,000 families. And if you repaint your car, notify the BMV within 30 days or risk a warning.

Jobs look strong with over 1000 openings around 21 to 57 dollars an hour, from Paul Mitchell School roles to home care gigs offering 401k and PTO. Flu cases jumped 1.43 percent this week, so we stay vigilant.

Weather wise, light snow falls now through afternoon, dropping temps to the low 20s with up to three-quarters inch accumulation by evening. Bundle up for outdoor plans, but roads stay manageable. We warm to the 30s tomorrow, then 40s and 50s next week.

Indiana Fever fans, grab their new specialty license plates, with proceeds aiding the team fund. Top-seeded Hoosiers crushed Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl, roaring to the CFP semis. Carmel schools report strong STEM gains amid talks of stricter cellphone bans.

New business buzz includes Paul Mitchell expansions hiring locally. Mark your calendars for the Westfield City Council and schools joint session January 7 at Westfield High on North Union Street.

For a feel-good lift, community searches continue for missing 16-year-old RJ Williams along the White River in Broad Ripple, now a recovery effort after finding his bags, showing our shared resolve.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Friday, January 2nd. We kick off the new year with slick roads from overnight snow showers and freezing mist that coated interstates like I-74 near Brownsburg and I-65 by 38th Street, causing multiple crashes including jackknifed semis. WTHR reports conditions are improving with some sunshine breaking through today, highs in the upper 20s around the city, though driveways and county roads stay icy so we give ourselves extra time getting out. Expect a mix of sun and clouds, drying out later, with warmer 40s and 50s ahead next week per local forecasts.

Over at the Statehouse, Governor Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita push to install an 11,500-pound Ten Commandments monument on the grounds, calling it a historical marker like one that stood there for decades until vandalized in 1991. The Indiana Citizen notes this challenges a 20-year-old injunction, sparking debate on public displays and our shared heritage.

In Fishers just east of us, city leaders gear up for budgets and public works as population nears 110,000, balancing growth with road fixes and school strains in Hamilton Southeastern district. Indiana businesses now face new consumer data privacy rules, giving us more control over personal info.

On the sports front, our Indiana Hoosiers football team stunned Alabama by 35 points in the Rose Bowl, cementing their CFP outlier status as IDS News highlights. Local schools note Hamilton Southeastern prepping for staffing and finance talks amid rising enrollment.

Crime in the past day stays low key, with IMPD reporting no major incidents or arrests, just routine patrols amid the ice.

New business buzz includes SNAP rule changes banning candy and soda purchases to promote healthier choices. Real estate sees steady demand with median home prices around 300,000 dollars, up 5 percent last quarter. Job market holds firm at about 4 percent unemployment, with openings in tech and logistics near the airport.

Looking ahead, bundle up for the Columbus Chamber Legislative Preview on January 12th at City Hall, but closer to home, community cleanups resume at Eagle Creek Park this weekend if weather holds.

And a feel-good note, volunteers cleared ice from senior sidewalks on the north side yesterday, keeping neighbors safe and connected.

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