Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Friday, December 26. We kick off with our weather update, as a warm front brings drizzle and patchy fog to central Indiana today, with highs near 64 degrees. That fog could slow your drive along I-65 or Meridian Street, so take it easy out there, especially if heading to post-holiday events. Expect mild conditions through tomorrow, around 50 degrees, but a cold front dives in Sunday, dropping us to the 20s by Monday—perfect time to bundle up for New Year's.

Tragically, we have a crime and safety report from the past day. Six people, including two children with one in serious condition, were hospitalized after a Christmas morning house fire on Beechwood Avenue in East Indianapolis. A brave neighbor kicked in the back door to help, but one dog and one cat perished, with two more dogs missing. Investigators from the Indianapolis Fire Department are probing the cause. Separately, a 62-year-old man is in serious condition from a bedding fire on 34th Street near Dr. Martin Luther King Street, sparked by a Coleman stove used for cooking. And IMPD is investigating a deadly crash around 2:45 a.m. near 38th and Mithoefer on the east side, where at least one person died.

Shifting to heartwarming community stories, we loved hearing from 13News about Country Kitchen on 19th and College Avenue. For the 17th year, they served over 3,000 free soul food Christmas meals—fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes—to anyone in need, plus coats, hats, gloves, and toys for kids. Volunteers delivered to shut-ins, turning the near north side into family. Nearby, Coffee, Donuts, and Love gathered folks for its sixth year, reminding us to reconnect with loved ones during the holidays.

New business notes: Marion County residents, drop off bare Christmas trees at seven designated parks through January 1—no tinsel or lights, or face a $3,000 fine for illegal dumping. Check WTHR.com for spots. Winter Lights at New Fields runs until 8 p.m. tonight, tickets from $25, and Christmas Nights of Lights at the State Fairgrounds needs reservations from 8 to 10:30 p.m., starting at $38.

No major city hall updates today, but our job market stays steady with about 15,000 openings in healthcare and logistics around town. Real estate sees median home prices holding at roughly $290,000, with quick sales in Carmel and Fishers. Local sports quick hit: Carmel High hoops team notched a win over the break. Upcoming, catch community tree lighting wrap-ups and New Year's Eve prep events downtown this weekend.

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