Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, February 19th.

We're starting today with some important developments coming out of the State House that could affect how Indiana operates moving forward. Indiana lawmakers are pumping the brakes on a major overhaul of state boards and commissions. The Senate Rules Committee has delayed most of the proposed eliminations until July of next year, giving lawmakers more time to work through the details. What's particularly significant for those of us who care about the outdoors is that the Natural Resources Commission, which has been around since 1965, will stay in place. That twelve-member board handles everything from hunting seasons to park fees to riverboat speed limits, and it was facing elimination. Republican Senator Randy Maxwell said his district is full of sportsmen, and when the turkey federation and outdoor enthusiasts spoke up, lawmakers listened. However, there are some changes coming to how the commission operates. The requirement that appointees have environmental or conservation experience is being removed, and there's a new flexibility around political party representation. The Senate also approved restoring the Governor's Workforce Cabinet, which was dissolved last year but needed to stay in place to keep federal workforce funding flowing to Indiana.

On another note coming from the Statehouse, Indiana has become the third state in the nation, along with Alabama and Tennessee, to advance a constitutional amendment related to bail for voters this November. That measure will be on the general election ballot in November.

We're also seeing action on social media regulations. Indiana lawmakers have passed an amended bill requiring anyone seventeen and younger to get parental approval before using social media platforms. This reflects growing national concern about young people's screen time and online safety.

Now let's talk weather, because we need to keep our listeners informed about what's happening outside today. The Finger Lakes region and much of Indiana are facing a slight severe weather risk this afternoon and evening. Forecasters are warning of the potential for severe thunderstorms, and there's even a possibility of isolated tornadoes and hail, particularly in the Indianapolis area and extending toward Cincinnati and Louisville. These storms could develop in the afternoon and push into the evening hours. If you're planning outdoor activities today, definitely keep an eye on the forecast. Temperatures this morning will start in the low to mid thirties with areas of fog and some drizzle possible early on. By midday, we'll see clouds clearing some and temperatures rising into the low to mid forties. Winds will pick up slightly from the southeast as we move into evening.

For our listeners planning their day, make sure to stay weather aware, especially if you're planning to be outside this afternoon and evening.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, February 15. We start with breaking news from our citys southeast side, where Metro police report one person died in a crash on Arlington Avenue near Edgewood Avenue yesterday. The driver hit a tree, and IMPDs fatal crash team is investigating. In downtowns Luger Plaza, officers arrested six people in the past day on narcotics charges and warrants, seizing drugs at the scene. This follows a mass overdose there three days ago that hospitalized six, though no connection is confirmed yet. We share these updates factually to keep everyone safe.

Shifting to our communities, east side neighbors rallied yesterday on Shortridge Drive outside the Randsburg YMCA at 10th and Shadeland, fighting to save it from closing March 31 due to funding woes. Parents rely on its daycare, seniors gather there, and State Senator Andrea Hunley joined, urging more support. Were watching closely as they push for help.

Weather wise, overcast skies this morning with temps around 4 degrees feeling like minus 11 from 9 mile per hour winds. Light snow picks up this afternoon, dropping about a tenth inch by evening, so bundle up for any outdoor plans and drive carefully on slick roads like those near Monument Circle. Expect partly cloudy conditions tomorrow with highs near 54.

Protests drew crowds to Monument Circle yesterday, with demonstrators calling for change in Iran amid global rallies. City Hall featured local art dedicated to 17 year old Hailey Busby, missing a month ago, as her family pushes state house reforms.

Looking ahead, join the ongoing YMCA fight or community remembrance events this week. No major school sports highlights today, but were rooting for our locals.

For a feel good note, these east side rallies show our strength in unity, turning worry into action that could keep a vital hub open.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, February 14th.

We're starting this morning with significant developments in two cold cases that have haunted our community for decades. A former Hamilton County town official named Andy Emmert was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the 1992 disappearance of Tony Bledsoe, a 24-year-old father of three from Arcadia. Emmert, who served as utilities and streets superintendent and building commissioner for the town of Atlanta, was just 21 years old when investigators say he committed the crime. He made his first court appearance yesterday afternoon in Noblesville. This arrest marks a major breakthrough after more than three decades, and the case was cracked thanks to a tip that eventually led Lieutenant Josh Watson to connect evidence from a separate remains recovery in Putnam County. In another development, Thomas Anderson has agreed to plead guilty to the 1993 murder of Carmen Van Huss, a 19-year-old killed in her North Side Indianapolis apartment. Anderson faces 30 years in prison plus 10 years probation, and he'll be sentenced on March 11th. Van Huss's family finally has answers after waiting nearly 33 years, and they credit Detective William Carter, who worked tirelessly on the case for years.

We're also reflecting on the community's response to the tragedy surrounding 17-year-old Haley Busby. Hamilton Southeastern High School continues to honor her memory by selling custom clothing, with orders now open online and shipping available across the country. Her celebration of life took place yesterday at IT Town Church, and the community is channeling grief into action. Her family is pushing for real change at the state house to improve how authorities handle missing children cases and when alerts go out.

On the city front, Indianapolis leaders shared a snow response review this week. The Department of Public Works deployed crews for more than 90 thousand hours, plus another 52 thousand hours of overtime, during the recent major snowstorm. They're implementing improvements, including upgrading the snow force viewer so residents can track plow locations in real time. DPW crews are already on pothole patrol as snow melts across the city.

Looking at today's weather, we're expecting rain to move in this afternoon with high temperatures reaching around 52 degrees. Tomorrow should clear up nicely with mostly clear skies and a high near 55 degrees.

On the sports calendar, we're just 100 days away from the Indianapolis 500, and the speedway celebrated this milestone yesterday with a big community event near the pagoda and Gallagher Plaza.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Friday February 13th. We start with breaking news from downtown where six people are recovering after a suspected mass overdose near the Julia Carson Transit Center yesterday morning. An off-duty officer spotted them showing similar symptoms and called medics right away three were critical but all are stabilizing now. Its the second incident like this in under a year in that same spot so IMPD is ramping up patrols to keep our streets safer. Speaking of safety six people now face charges in a recent shooting and new Chief Tanya Terry addressed a tense video of an officer confronting a teen with a gun during a walkout at Warren Central High. The prosecutors office is reviewing it carefully.

On the crime front in the past day we had two near-miss head-on crashes at the same intersection raising alarms from locals and State Police arrested a suspect in a long-cold murder case without incident. No major public safety alerts today but stay vigilant.

City Hall updates include Speedway warning residents at an apartment complex about raw sewage risks after last weeks boil water advisory lifted. Over in nearby areas annexation bids got blocked by courts due to tax hike worries affecting daily budgets.

Weather wise we have overcast skies this morning with temps around 4 degrees feeling like negative 11 from 9 mile per hour winds. It warms to the mid 20s by afternoon with light snow picking up later possibly dropping an inch or two by evening so bundle up for any outdoor plans and drive carefully on bridges like those over Fall Creek.

New business buzz a proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood got initial city OK despite neighbor pushback promising jobs but sparking community talks. Meta broke ground on a big campus in Lebanon boosting our job market by thousands regionally.

For community events check the blood pressure monitor giveaway through Monroe County Health soon and a fun Candy Stripe Classic bike race around The Mill on March 8th with family rides.

Pistons school sports saw solid wins this week and a feel-good note friends gathered to honor 17-year-old Hayley Busby from Fisher community showing our tight-knit spirit.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, February 8. We kick off with the weather thats finally easing up after more than 12 straight days of freezing temps around the Circle, the longest stretch since the 1940s according to WTHR. Today expect light snow showers mainly north and east of the city through late morning, with up to an inch of powdery flakes that could make drives on I-465 a bit slick before lunchtime. Temps hover in the upper 20s under mostly cloudy skies, a touch warmer than yesterday but still chilly so bundle up for outdoor errands. Sunshine returns Monday with highs near 30, though wintry mix chances pop up midweek.

Shifting to sports, our local high school hoops scene stays hot. Triton Central girls basketball bowed out last night in the sectional finals to Heritage Christian, but were rooting hard for that underdog spirit echoing the legendary Shelbyville Golden Bears state title run decades ago when they overcame bias to claim victory at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Meanwhile, NIPSCO utility bills are sparking outrage in nearby Northwest Indiana, with some doubling this winter due to cold snaps and gas prices, as residents vented at a Munster town hall per Fox reports, pushing lawmakers for rate caps that could ripple to our power costs here.

On city hall fronts, federal infrastructure cash flows slow only 117 million of 175 million spent at Indy airports so far, limiting hangar builds near Eagle Creek that affect jobs. Job market holds steady with rounded 4 percent unemployment, while real estate sees median home prices around 320000, up 5 percent year over year near Broad Ripple. New business buzz includes whispers of pop-ups on Mass Ave, no major closings yet.

Community events ahead: Check the upcoming Beyond the Beltway forum February 18 for policy chats impacting us. Local schools shine with quick wins like Circleville boys basketball grabbing league lead, inspiring our Indy teams.

Crime stays low key past 24 hours, just routine patrols around Monument Circle, IMPD reports no major incidents or alerts.

For a feel good lift, were celebrating neighbors shoveling walks on Davisson Street post snow, keeping our sidewalks safe.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Friday, February 6th. We kick off with breaking news from Speedway, where a boil water notice started February 1st after water main breaks near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mirror Indy reports the first tests on February 5th showed no bacteria, and second results come today. Expect the notice lifted by afternoon or this weekend if all clears. Residents like Allyson Schabel near Crawfordsville Road are boiling water or grabbing free bottles at the Speedway Municipal Center until then, while spots like Borage stick to carryout.

Our weather today brings light snow starting this morning, per flxweather.com, with temps steady in the mid 20s under cloudy skies. Roads stay mostly good till late afternoon when steadier snow hits, dropping to low 20s by evening with winds picking up overnight. Bundle up for any outdoor plans, as travel turns tricky after dark.

Shifting to our neighborhoods, southsiders in Barrington near Fountain Square worry a new Friends of Stanley Strader Park board could spark gentrification, according to Mirror Indy. Indy Parks upgraded the field and parking with nearly 800 thousand dollars, but flooding persists, and locals fear outsiders like nearby Victory College Prep might dominate decisions. Community meetings resume soon to hash it out.

City hall updates include gaming buzz, as WFyi notes House Bill 1038 just passed, eyeing a 14th casino district that could boost jobs. On jobs, we see steady demand with about 15 thousand openings locally, rounded from recent reports, while real estate holds firm around 300 thousand median home prices.

McLaren Racing unveiled a sleek new headquarters here, per WRTV, promising motorsports energy. No major crime in the past day, but we stay vigilant.

Quick sports nod to Colts offseason vibes, and local schools like Noblesville face staff cuts amid budgets. Feel-good moment: Communities tied pink ribbons for Hailey Buzbee awareness on the East Side.

Upcoming, catch gaming talks on WFyi tonight at 8, and watch for snow-impacted events this weekend.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, February 5.

We start with a chilly morning across central Indiana, hovering in the low 20s downtown and dipping to the upper teens in Carmel and Fishers, thanks to that cloud blanket overnight. Expect sun and clouds today with temps peaking near 22 degrees by afternoon, light winds from the southwest, and no snow in sight, so bundle up for outdoor errands but plan ahead for Colts tailgates or park walks at White River State Park. Warmer air heads our way next week.

Big updates from city hall and state leaders we can all feel. Governor Mike Braun launched the Council on Fraud Detection to scrutinize Medicaid, child care, and food programs after scandals in other states, aiming to protect our tax dollars and tighten rules on both providers and families in need. Meanwhile, lawmakers push Haleys Law for a pink alert system for at-risk kids and school predator awareness classes, sparked by the heartbreaking Hayley Busby case from Fishers, where remains were found in Ohio and suspect Tyler Thomas faces charges. Our hearts go out to her family as this drives real child safety changes.

On the roads, good news from the Clear Path project at the I-465 and I-69 junction on the northeast side. The next phase builds that new eastbound ramp over Bedford Boulevard, with full reopening targeted this year, easing our daily commutes.

Pike Township neighbors celebrated last night as American Tower dropped plans for a data center, listening to community voices near Martindale Brightwood too. Child care costs are surging here, overwhelming families, per recent studies, so watch for state support.

Sports buzz: IU womens basketball freshman Nevaeh Caffey dropped a career-high 16 points in their tight 77-74 win over Wisconsin, showing Hoosier grit.

Crime report from the past day stays calm, no major incidents or alerts from IMPD, keeping our streets safer.

Feel-good moment: Commemorative milk bottles and cartons are back for the 2026 Indy 500 at the Speedway, rallying our racing spirit.

Upcoming, check community events at Monument Circle this weekend.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, February 1. We kick off with breaking sports news that has our Hoosier hearts pumping. Indiana mens basketball pulled off an epic 98-97 double-overtime thriller against UCLA last night in Los Angeles, rallying from a late collapse with clutch free throws from freshman Trent Sisley to seal it. Coach Darian DeVries called it a gutsy win, their third straight, boosting NCAA tournament hopes before facing USC Tuesday. Closer to home, our womens Hoosiers host Northwestern at 2 p.m. today at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, where sharpshooter Shay Ciezki leads the charge. And the Pacers aim for a fourth straight home win tonight at 7 p.m. against the Houston Rockets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Shifting to our streets, we see clear sunny skies this morning with temps climbing to 33 degrees by afternoon, feeling like 39 with southwest winds at 7 miles per hour. Visibility sits at 10 kilometers, perfect for outdoor plans, though watch for possible thundery outbreaks nearby later, so stay alert on Meridian Street walks or White River trails. Outlook stays mild through midweek.

From city hall vibes, Bloomingtons council gets an update Wednesday on keeping Kirkwood Avenue open to cars year-round, prioritizing better parklets and events over full closures, based on data showing dips in daily visits despite more festivals. It means easier access for deliveries near Nickerson Hall while prepping a 2027 corridor study.

New business buzz includes Heaven and Horseshoes, a 7,000-square-foot worship and community center, opening February 6 just outside Horseshoe Indianapolis racetrack, promising family gatherings amid the excitement.

On real estate, a 114-acre Blackford County farm fetched about 15,000 dollars per acre in auction, signaling steady demand that could nudge local prices up around Shelbyville Road properties.

Community events ahead feature Indy Elevens US Open Cup prep, with Southern Indiana rivals gearing up too. Local schools shine as Fishers freshman Maya Makalusky dropped 17 on Michigan recently.

Crime stays low key past 24 hours, no major incidents or alerts from IMPD, keeping neighborhoods like Broad Ripple safe.

For a feel-good lift, that Hoosiers comeback shows our citys grit, much like volunteers sprucing up Eagle Creek Park trails this week.

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, January 31. We kick off with breaking news from the Statehouse, where a bill to expand the Indiana National Guard's policing powers has passed the House and heads to the Senate. Supporters say it adds crisis response tools, but critics like Representative Matt Pierce warn it risks escalating protests into tragedies, much like Minneapolis. WFYI reports this stirs debate on local control here in our city. Meanwhile, the Senate backed a constitutional change on bail, letting judges deny it for dangerous suspects or repeat offenders, now moving to the House for a possible November ballot vote.

Snowmageddon 2026 disrupted everything this week, blanketing parts of Indiana with record snow and forcing the House to cancel sessions Monday, though the Senate powered through. That chaos hit families hard, with childcare scrambling amid snow days. Todays weather eases up, though, with cloudy skies, highs around 19 degrees, and a 24 percent chance of precip according to WRTV. Bundle up for outdoor plans, but expect a milder thaw ahead into next week.

On city hall fronts, stakeholders challenged Indianapoliss billboard ban inside I-465 at the Statehouse, fighting for changes that could reshape our skyline. Crime in the past day stays low key, with no major incidents or alerts from IMPD, keeping neighborhoods safe around Meridian Street and the Circle.

Rascal Flatts brings their Life is a Highway Tour to Gainbridge Fieldhouse next Saturday, promising country vibes downtown. Catch the Putnam County Museums talk on Cloverdales history this weekend if youre nearby. Local schools saw no big headlines, but our job market holds steady with about 5 percent unemployment, while real estate listings hover around 4,000 homes citywide.

New business buzz includes hospitals flagging financial woes, with 45 percent operating at losses per the Indiana Hospital Association, urging aid that affects our care. For a feel-good lift, community volunteers cleared snow from senior paths in Broad Ripple yesterday, warming hearts amid the cold.

Upcoming, file for local office by next week, and watch for 4-H exploring events. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and 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 Friday, January 30. We kick off with the weather thats dominating our morning. Frigid temperatures and leftover snow from the weekend storm have triggered widespread school delays across central Indiana, including Christel House Academy, Herron Preparatory Academy, and Cathedral High School opening one to two hours late, according to WIBC closings. Many others like Center Grove and Greenwood Community Schools are on two-hour delays with no morning preschool. Drive carefully, listeners, as Indiana State Police handled over 530 crashes, 212 slide-offs, and 732 stuck vehicles since Saturday, with six trooper cars hit, the latest on I-70 near Plainfield, per 13News reports. Expect icy side streets today despite DPW inspections, so bundle up and plan extra time for commutes. Outlook calls for clearing skies this afternoon with highs near 25 degrees.

Shifting to breaking news, IMPD arrested 16-year-old Dominic Sherman as an adult for the November murder of 35-year-old barber Steven Coach Junior on North Pennsylvania Street near 38th and Meridian. Video shows Sherman with Coach before the shooting and stealing his car; hes charged with murder, robbery, and gun possession, facing court today, as 13News details. In other public safety, Marion County Sheriffs Office clarified a viral video showed their sex offender unit aiding U.S. Marshals, not ICE.

From city hall, officials brainstormed snow response coordination with residents, ensuring contractors hit side streets like those on the west side near I-65. On the economy, jobless claims dipped slightly nationwide to about 209,000 last week, signaling stabilization, while Home Depot cut 800 jobs but demands a five-day office return. Locally, steady healthcare and education growth fuels our job market. Real estate looks brighter too, with PulteGroup forecasting new home prices around 550,000 dollars in 2026, down slightly from last year amid lower rates near 6 percent.

New business wise, no major openings or closings today, but were watching. Colts fans, high school sports shine with recent wins at Cardinal Ritter amid delays. Feel-good note: Community plows cleared Monument Circle paths, helping neighbors check on elderly folks downtown.

Upcoming, tune into weekend snow-clearing events at Eagle Creek Park. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and 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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