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A local cemetery in Indianapolis has a new owner with plans to provide more holistic, inclusive funeral services. Indiana's only comprehensive cancer center could lose its National Cancer Institute designation if the state doesn't invest in cancer research. An analysis by the group Earthjustice shows some utilities and landowners might not be following toxic coal ash laws. Governor Mike Braun says Indiana got good news Tuesday as it closed the books on the last fiscal year with $2.5 billion in reserve – Democrats say the state is in budget purgatory. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Indianapolis Bar Foundation announced it gifted $30,000 to Exodus Refugee, a nonprofit that helps refugees coming to Indiana. Indianapolis Public Schools District is expanding their middle school science and math programming. Indiana government fiscal leaders say the state remains in a solid financial position as they closed the books on the last fiscal year. Hospitals across the Midwest are bracing for cuts to services and staff in the wake of funding changes created in President Donald Trump's budget bill. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Hundreds of women donated breast tissue in Indianapolis over the weekend. The state of Indiana will close the books on its previous state budget Tuesday. State lawmakers and the ACLU of Indiana rallied at the Indiana Statehouse Saturday in support of transgender youth. Indiana has ended more than a dozen education programs that served low-income and minority students – the cuts are the result of Gov. Mike Braun's executive order to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

School leaders in Marion County are backing a proposal to extend youth curfew hours after two weekends of violence left five teenagers dead. Certain family caregivers could be allowed to provide attendant care through Indiana Medicaid again under a proposal from the state. Residents at a downtown apartment complex are suing the Indianapolis Housing Agency for removing security amid safety concerns. Indiana is no longer moving forward with its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Families can get free school supplies, backpacks, immunizations and car seats this Saturday. A program that investigates instances of abuse against patients with mental illness could see its budget cut by over half in Indiana. The Braun administration is implementing changes across Indiana state government to eliminate statements, policies and programs referencing diversity, equity and inclusion. Indiana plans to strengthen and expand apprenticeship programs across the state through a $6 million federal grant. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Carlino stepped away from the Democratic caucus following backlash she received after last month's meeting. Indianapolis Public Schools denied a bid by one of its campuses to leave district control and operate as an independent charter school. A woman is charged with animal neglect after she was convicted of animal abuse four years ago. Some Hoosiers will be forced to prove their citizenship in order to keep their voter registration from being deleted under a new state law. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

We're learning more about the teenagers allegedly involved in the mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis over the holiday weekend. Families in Marion County are seeing steep preschool price hikes. A proposal that aims to extend curfew hours for young people in Indianapolis was introduced during Monday night's City-County Council meeting. Several cities across the Midwest are considered "hot spots" for HIV because they have so many new cases. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Purdue University announced it is sponsoring a mission to locate Amelia Earhart's lost aircraft. Faith leaders held a funeral service for those they say are "marked for death" by the federal tax and spending cut bill. Governor Mike Braun says Indiana agencies have improved coordination to better enforce Indiana's anti-abortion laws and regulations – a report evaluates how those policies are implemented. A local advocacy group is working to increase child care access. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday left two teenagers dead and five others injured. Some of America's newest citizens took the Oath of Citizenship in downtown Indianapolis Thursday as the country celebrates its 249th birthday. The Trump administration told states last week that it won't be dispersing nearly seven billion dollars in federal education grants. This past holiday weekend – scores of people gathered in Indianapolis to send a protest message to the Trump administration. New cases of HIV continued to rise in Indianapolis over the past few years. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indianapolis is celebrating Independence Day with the annual Fourth Fest downtown. The Indiana Fever are the 2025 Commissioner's Cup champions. The name of the tech company behind a proposal to build a data center in Franklin Township has been hidden from the public. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute will offer vouchers for discounted Uber and Lyft rides through its Sober Ride Indiana program. The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership announced it has acquired more than $12 million to support affordable housing initiatives. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The long-closed John Marshall High school on the city's far eastside will be repurposed. The Indiana Supreme Court heard a property tax case that could impact local government and school finances. Public colleges are planning to eliminate almost 20 percent of their degree programs across the state, following new legislative requirements. Governor Mike Braun was given slightly more expansive authority this year to explore tolling Indiana's interstate highways. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force has released an initial plan to make the city safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The Indiana Department of Child Services is undergoing what it calls a “transformational” reorganization of its agency. Indiana officials seek to execute a third death row inmate less than a year after the state ended its 15-year pause on capital punishment. Mothers are now able to purchase and drop off donated human breast milk at an Ascension St. Vincent site in Carmel. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A new mural was installed at the Fletcher Place Community Center, painted in anticipation for the WNBA All-Star weekend. A proposed project to address affordable housing in Indianapolis received scrutiny at a recent meeting. Jeff Butts, who has led Wayne Township schools for more than a decade, will retire in January. A proposed data center would rezone more than 400 acres in Franklin Township on Indianapolis' southeast side – the city heard arguments for and against the proposal on Thursday. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Turmoil among Indianapolis City-County Democrats continues following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the mayor's office. A new charter school is set to open downtown next fall. A new initiative aims to bring healthy food to Indianapolis communities. Indiana's private school voucher program expanded more modestly this past school year, after frenetic expansion in earlier years. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The state of Indiana's lawsuits against TikTok can move forward after the Indiana Supreme Court decided not to take on the social media company's appeals. Advocates for federal clean energy tax credits are speaking directly to U.S. Senators through ads — including Todd Young of Indiana. Indiana University could lose hundreds of degree programs as part of compliance with an array of new laws affecting higher education. Some Franklin Township residents are concerned about the proposal for a massive data center development on the south side of Marion County. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Tobacco use among middle and high school students in Indiana continues to decline. College tuition rates for Indiana's undergraduate students will be paused for two years. One measure of the strength of Indiana's economy held steady for a third month according to new preliminary data. Indiana is introducing new tools on July 1st to evaluate if children and infants qualify for home and community-based services through Medicaid – some children may no longer qualify because of it. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A heat advisory for Central Indiana was extended until this Friday. The Indiana Pacers will have to continue their quest for an NBA Championship another year, after they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the deciding game of the Finals. Parents and community members are raising concern about longer bus rides, school closures and a lack of transparency as Indianapolis Public Schools prepares for potential major changes. A new $5.3 million housing project aims to meet the needs of a vulnerable group — young adults aging out of foster care. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A new mural is coming to the Fletcher Place Community Center in downtown Indy as part of the WNBA Legacy Project. Marion County school districts could soon lose a significant amount of local dollars. A recent proposal by the U.S. Senate could require Indiana to roll back eligibility in the Medicaid expansion program. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales remained defiant in the face of questions by the Indiana State Budget Committee on spending. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Indianapolis City-County Council approved funds to pay law firm Fisher Philips the remaining money owed for an independent investigation into the handling of sexual misconduct allegations. The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to force a game 7 in the NBA Finals. Indiana's Black Legislative Caucus Members reflect on Juneteenth. The work at one local urban farm continues, despite recent federal funding cuts. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Indiana Pacers will return to Indianapolis fighting to stay alive in the NBA Finals. The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability recently released its annual report highlighting local advancements toward a more environmentally-friendly future. Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Monday that 55 attorneys general have agreed to a settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. Nearly 1,000 Indiana union workers at Duke Energy are preparing for a potential strike. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Indiana Fever delivered the reigning WNBA champions the New York Liberty its first loss of the season on Saturday. A new hotel is coming to the Indianapolis International Airport. The 'Food in Transit' program is back for its eighth year, offering free produce to Indianapolis residents. More than 700 organizations and individuals signed a letter calling on Governor Mike Braun to convene a commission to address Indiana's housing crisis. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Thousands gathered at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend, part of the "No Kings" protests that took place nationwide. A new partnership on Indianapolis's near north side is trying to make healthcare more accessible for formerly incarcerated people. A group responsible for shaping the future of public schools in Indianapolis will be holding meetings throughout the summer. Last Monday night the Indianapolis City-County Council meeting erupted into chaos as Lauren Roberts was forcibly removed from the chambers while attempting to speak about her experiences inside Mayor Hogsett's campaign – WFYI's Jill Sheridan sat down with Roberts to find out what she wanted to say. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Fishers announced last week that nearly one thousand acres have been added to the city. Advanced manufacturing workers are in high demand across the state and there's a growing need for credentialed workers in the sector. Indianapolis issued its first Knozone Action Day of the year. Oil company BP has put its project to store its carbon emissions underground in Indiana on hold. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A third member of the Indianapolis City-County Council has called for Mayor Joe Hogsett to resign. The expansion of a manufacturing warehouse in Lebanon is expected to create nearly 700 new jobs. The Keystone Group announced it purchased the former Anthem headquarters on Monument Circle. The City of Indianapolis announced a plan Tuesday for housing 350 unsheltered people across the city within the next 12 months. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A $27 million spending package at the Indianapolis City-County Council's Monday meeting was overshadowed by the fallout from a sexual harassment investigation. The Circle City Readers program is now funded through December. The northwest Indiana utility NIPSCO is working to repair a seawall near its Michigan City coal plant. People protested President Donald Trump's latest travel ban at the Indianapolis International Airport. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indiana is one of the states included in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs. More people living with H-I-V in Indiana will have access to supportive services with the opening of a new facility. A transitional housing complex in Indianapolis partially reopens, less than a year after a fire damaged the property. Why some Indiana children will NOT be able to join the state-funded preschool program next year. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Carmel is the latest municipality to adopt restrictions on the number of rentals in neighborhoods. The Trump Administration recently rescinded guidance directing hospitals to provide emergency abortions to women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition. Purdue University gave a two-day notice to the student newspaper that it would no longer help with distribution. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus will hold a series of town halls around the state over the next four months. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

U.S. Representative André Carson is seeking information on how an Indiana military base could potentially be used as an immigration detention center. A former administrator of two now-closed Indiana virtual charter schools has agreed to plead guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case. Indiana is bringing back A-to-F letter grades for schools – but what happens to schools that fail in the system?  A paramedic at IU Health is suing the hospital system, claiming he was harassed and retaliated against because of his sexual orientation. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Your power bill might go up over the next two years, if you're a Marion County resident. Indianapolis will be hosting the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials again in 2028. An Indianapolis tutoring program found results for struggling young readers since 2023 – but the program's future is in jeopardy. What's at stake if major Medicaid reforms make it through Congress? Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Democratic Indianapolis City-County Councilor Andy Nielsen has called for the resignation of Mayor Joe Hogsett after the final report of an investigative committee was released. A county judge is ordering the state to reopen a federal rental assistance program that was abruptly shut down in March. The U.S. Department of Energy has revoked a grant to help a cement plant in Lawrence County store its carbon emissions underground. The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in funding cuts to programs Hoosiers say they depend on to survive. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A $27 million spring spending package before the City-County Council will receive a final vote next week. Nearly half of all the solar installed in Indiana came online last year, mostly from the state's utilities. Monroe County is the only Indiana jurisdiction named on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's list of cities, counties and states that the agency believes obstruct enforcement of federal immigration law. Indiana officials say the state is declaring freedom from the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals. Parents of medically complex children say the changes made by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration following the 2023 Medicaid forecasting error left families without critical services. Purdue University is closing its Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. The U.S. Department of Energy is testing out a new way to recycle rare earth minerals from consumer electronics in Indianapolis. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Indiana Pacers will be returning to Indianapolis after losing to the New York Knicks 94 to 111. A section of Monument Circle in Indianapolis will transform into a pedestrian-only space designed to feel like a public park. Dozens of complaints around the state involve 'intellectual diversity' on college campuses. Last summer women who worked in Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett's administration and campaigns went public with accusations of sexual harassment by a former Chief of Staff – results of an investigation were unveiled Thursday night. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

IU Indianapolis recently removed two signs that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Discrimination has no place here” from its downtown campus. The highest-paid public school employee in Indiana made more than three hundred and fifty-thousand dollars last year. The Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement – one small red card can help immigrants assert their Constitutional rights. Hamilton County has launched a new website that aims to be a one-stop shop for residents looking for help, from mental health support to where to find food. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Children 18 and under can get free meals at locations across the city through the Indy Parks Meals Program. The Indiana Pacers are one win away from making it to the NBA finals. A new board is expected to shape how Indianapolis Public Schools and charter schools collaborate. The chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Jim Houston, announced he'll retire in January – that leaves an important vacancy in the state agency that helps decide whether utilities can raise customers' rates, including for new power plants. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

When the checkered flag dropped, Alex Palou won the day in the No. 10 Chip Ganassi car with speeds topping 220 mph. After a disappointing loss at the end of Sunday night's playoff game, the Indiana Pacers face the New York Knicks for game four of the Eastern Conference finals. The Marion County Election Board is investigating whether the state's top election official violated the law. More than one million low income and disabled people across the Midwest could lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts' owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65. The Indy 500 has only had two Black drivers in its history — Willy T. Ribbs and George Mack. Nine international students in Indiana are no longer subject to immediate deportation. States across the country improved policies and supports for maternal mental health – but only slightly. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Grandstands at Indianapolis 500 are sold out for the first time in nearly a decade. Roger Penske has fired his team president, IndyCar managing director and IndyCar general manager in the wake of an Indianapolis 500 cheating scandal. Indianapolis community leaders gathered to celebrate new improvements at Grassy Creek Park, on the city's far east side. Indiana schools are not required to teach sex education – but if they do, educators must follow strict rules when they talk about it. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Team Penske has been rocked by a second cheating scandal in just over a year. Indiana residents can apply for money from the state to help make their home more energy efficient. Indiana collected about $51 million less in taxes last month than even the recent, very pessimistic revenue forecast projected it would. Indiana families who received credits for groceries through a federal food benefits program last summer won't get that help in 2025. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indianapolis Public Schools wants to hear from families about how students get to and from school. The Indiana Court of Appeals has issued a ruling in a years-long legal battle between Indianapolis Public Schools and the state. The Indiana Fever kicked off its 2025 regular season with a win against the Chicago Sky. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that ordered pharmaceutical drug manufacturers to offer Americans the lowest prices – experts say efforts to draw down prices are good, but the President's approach is unlikely to work. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

IndyGo is proposing a dollar increase to bus fares. An exhibit at the Indy Art Center explores cultural identity when faced with resistance. Twenty-nine percent of Hoosiers working the state's most common jobs struggled to afford basic necessities in 2023. A new book from a local lawyer, author and professor explores his work on eviction court in Indianapolis. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A new housing task force in Lawrence held its first meeting on Thursday. City money for roads, home repairs, parks and crime prevention is part of a $27 million spending package. Black and white clergy gathered to denounce Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith's recent inflammatory comments about the Three-Fifths Compromise. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently detained an Indianapolis woman during a routine check-in – she has no criminal record. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Indiana Historical Society will keep its building and take ownership of the land it sits on. Experts say Indiana's location, major tax breaks and relatively cheap land make it attractive for tech hubs – but some communities are pushing back. Indianapolis is renovating a city park, and part of the work includes a green makeover. Schools will soon be required to provide more intervention and support when middle and high schoolers have lots of unexcused absences. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A recent operation in the Middle East may have uncovered the remains of a slain humanitarian worker from Indianapolis. The Swiss biotech company Roche announced plans for a $550 million expansion of its Indianapolis diagnostics and manufacturing hub. The Indianapolis Housing Agency presented its new 12-month plan. Activists and northwest Indiana residents are asking the state to reduce water pollution coming from BP's Whiting Refinery. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.