WFYI News Now

Indiana's former Public Safety Secretary Jennifer-Ruth Green faces a complaint accusing her of violating multiple provisions of the state's ethics code. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales says his office provided the personal information of the state's registered voters — nearly five million Hoosiers — to the U.S. Department of Justice. The Muncie Human Rights Commission president, Ste-Ven Knipp, will step down from his position following social media comments he made that celebrated the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The annual Tippecanoe Latino Festival brought people together over the weekend to celebrate culture and community. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A move to fine families with children who are out past curfew is on hold for now at the City-County Council. The Marion County Public Health Department launched a new website where residents can request a free HIV test kit. Indiana food banks report growing concerns as food insecurity reaches its highest level in a decade. The future of sports is being shaped at the inaugural TEDSports event 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Sean L. Huddleston will step down as president of Martin University at the end of November. 2024 saw the second highest number of hate crimes reported in the U.S. since the FBI started collecting data. A new group aimed at encouraging independent candidates in Indiana will launch a statewide ad campaign. The Indiana Youth Institute is highlighting the rise of obesity in central Indiana youth. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

After AES requested permission to charge customers more for electricity, one state office is recommending the exact opposite. Indianapolis schools have far more classroom seats than students to fill them. It's a sign of declining and shifting enrollment and possible changes ahead. About 11 percent of Indiana's early childcare providers say they may CLOSE in the next year, according to a new survey. The latest version of an ongoing interstate study includes information on possible ways to improve Indianapolis infrastructure. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Google's proposed data center in South Indianapolis is facing another hurdle. At Monday night's City-County Council meeting, Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, who represents the district, pulled the rezoning plan for more debate. Indiana students are missing less school, a sign that they are slowly recovering from a SURGE in absenteeism in the wake of the pandemic. Voter advocacy groups delivered petitions from about nine thousand Hoosiers to the Statehouse Tuesday, opposing a redistricting effort. There is growing confusion about who should - and can - get a vaccine for COVID-19 as advice from the federal government conflicts with that of some health experts. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

An art gallery in the heart of downtown Indianapolis will close its space at the end of this month. Indiana Public Safety Secretary Jennifer-Ruth Green has resigned, less than a year after taking the newly created position. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says he is investigating Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc. for what he claims as potential labor trafficking and interfering with federal immigration enforcement. A national traveling rally to bring attention to rural hospitals stopped in Indiana. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A controversial project to build a new Google data center on the city's southeast side could face a final challenge tonight. A new treatment facility for people with substance use problems opened on Indianapolis' west side. Hundreds of Indianapolis students gathered on Friday afternoon at the Indiana Statehouse as part of a nationwide rally for gun safety reform. The Indianapolis Colts Sunday win over the Miami Dolphins 33-8 came without one familiar face in attendance — former team owner Jim Irsay. Irsay passed away in May at the age of 65. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

It's been nearly a year since the launch of the Indy Health District - an initiative that hopes to change those statistics. Indiana lawmakers this year tasked the Secretary of State's office with studying whether to require all counties to use vote centers. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is cutting voucher reimbursement rates for the Child Care and Development Fund. As the climate warms, armadillos are moving north — forcing communities to adjust to the unexpected newcomer. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A high-profile, public art project planned for Broad Ripple received zoning approval this week. The state of Indiana will deliver more than 27 million dollars to nearly 500 schools this year through its school safety grant program. July saw the largest number of passengers flying out of Indy ever recorded at the airport. Hundreds rallied at the Indiana Statehouse last month against a push to redraw congressional districts — while many Republican lawmakers were in Washington, meeting with the Trump administration about the same plan. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Dozens of residents protested last week after city officials advanced Google's plan for a massive data center in Franklin Township. One of the most successful music groups to emerge from Indiana in the last decade was inspired by a course at Indiana University. At a time when youth violence prevention is top of mind in Indianapolis, work for one local nonprofit has been set back. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Two Washington Street closures are set to start as soon as today as part of the construction of the city's newest bus line — the Blue Line. Two recycling drop-off stations close in Indianapolis. A long-shuttered Indianapolis school building is back in use. Andrew J. Brown Academy has moved into the former Forest Manor Middle School after major renovations. People hit the streets of downtown Indianapolis Labor Day in support of workers and opposed to numerous state and national issues. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Residents may soon travel over a historic Indianapolis bridge again. Indiana Democrats are criticizing Governor Mike Braun's appointment of Philip Clay as the new executive director of the state's Civil Rights Commission. An Irvington mother is demanding answers after a Marion County Sheriff's deputy briefly handcuffed her 13-year-old daughter Sunday. Funding for critical safety and infrastructure improvements in Indianapolis were approved by a finance committee this week. A historically Black neighborhood in Indianapolis on Wednesday presented a new five-year improvement plan. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The utility company AES Indiana — formerly IPL — wants to raise prices. They're taking comments from the public before that might happen. Community leaders gathered this week for the launch of the Mosaic Center, an initiative backed by IU Health that aims to help people join the healthcare workforce. Hundreds rallied at the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday night, demonstrating against plans to redraw congressional districts across the country — and in Indiana. A growing number of faith leaders in Indiana are organizing demonstrations to protest federal and state immigration policies. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The sale of a key piece of Indianapolis real estate, owned by the State of Indiana, is now official. Indianapolis Public Schools will transfer two closed school buildings after a long legal fight over the state's so-called dollar law. A crime prevention program that advocates say is helping Indianapolis curb violence could lose a large chunk of its city funding next year. Grassroots pride events supporting LGBTQ people are growing across rural and small-town America, including at least 42 this year in Indiana. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indiana advocates say formerly incarcerated people need mental health and rehabilitation services to help them transition back into society. Rally against using a central Indiana military base to temporarily house Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees. Indiana's current Secretary of Education Katie Jenner will take on a new responsibility this fall: overseeing the state's colleges and universities. BUTTER, an annual art fair that highlights the work of Black artists, celebrates its five year anniversary Labor Day weekend. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The IndyGo Board of Directors voted last week to approve a rate hike - the first one in sixteen years. Two people were arrested following a town hall with Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith in Newburgh, last week. Indiana University language professors are petitioning Governor Mike Braun and university leadership to save the school's language programs. Fever players Brianna Taylor and Kelsey Mitchell are using their platforms to push for bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The 44th annual FIESTA Indianapolis is canceled after a decision organizers say is meant to keep people safe. A massive data center campus is coming to Franklin Township in south Marion County. Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham will not be returning to the court this season. The Indiana Pacers announced that head coach Rick Carlisle has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team. Indianapolis officials reversed plans to fully close an encampment for people experiencing homelessness in Fountain Square last week. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A piece of Marion County history has landed on an annual list of the state's most endangered landmarks. Parents and educators are pushing for major changes in how Indianapolis schools are governed. The Indiana Department of Health is reminding parents about how to put infants to sleep safely following an increase in deaths. Youth violence in Indianapolis recently received high profile local and statewide attention after a number of shootings involving teens. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A local cultural initiative weaves together the stories, artwork and artifacts of  Black Indianapolis' residents to honor their history and identity. The Indianapolis Rezoning Committee is expected to vote today on a proposed data center campus in Franklin Township. Indiana's Republican U.S. House delegation is backing President Donald Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional map. A dangerous intersection on Indianapolis's east side is set for an overhaul. Indiana is putting five million dollars towards the expansion of mobile crisis response units in five counties. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indianapolis Police Chief Chris Bailey released a statement in response to a hate group that marched in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend. Butler University will launch its own engineering program in 2026 — ending years of relying on a partner school. A Hamilton County resident tested positive for West Nile virus. A Hamilton County drug court recently celebrated the graduation of six participants. People with disabilities could face significant cuts to therapy services if Indiana's proposed changes to Medicaid waivers are approved. 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 Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Office of Public Health and Safety appears to be reversing course on fully closing down a camp for unhoused people in Fountain Square. Long lost music from the Indianapolis group Rapture, which thrived in the local 1970's funk scene, is available for the first as a limited edition vinyl LP. AES Indiana customers will soon be able to give feedback on a proposed rate hike that would raise electricity prices. Indiana policymakers have made elementary literacy a top priority, investing in educator training and evidence-based teaching. 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.

Republicans on the Indianapolis City-County Council have chosen new leadership. A new partnership between Eli Lilly, the Indiana Fever and the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis aims to get more girls into basketball. Indiana Democrats say pressure from the Trump administration to redraw districts is “congressional shoplifting.” A recent Senate report raises concerns about growing relationships between telehealth companies and drug manufacturers Eli Lilly and Pfizer. 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.

Safe Park Indy pilot program for homeless people living in their cars will end. The passing rate on Indiana's third grade reading exam rebounded this year to the highest it's been since before the pandemic. A new plan could change how votes are cast in Hamilton County. A story of harassment and discrimination inside an Indianapolis city department. 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 Metropolitan Police Department says it will ramp up impaired driving enforcement in the days leading up to Labor Day. Indianapolis teens have a new curfew.  Purdue University in Indianapolis is getting a new student center this fall. Indiana has a leader for its new statewide school safety efforts. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is proposing a new $1.7 billion budget for 2026 — the largest to date. 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.

Officials celebrated the conversion of two Indianapolis streets from one-way to now two-way traffic. Indianapolis will be home to one of two federally backed centers studying Alzheimer's disease using stem-cell models of the human brain. An Indianapolis nonprofit that works to improve food security and equity inside schools will undergo a name change as it expands its mission. The City of Indianapolis plans to close a camp for unhoused people in Fountain Square this week. 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 community center that serves more than 300 families on Indianapolis's northwest side will temporarily close its doors. The Indianapolis City-County Council has announced its next steps following the investigation into the city's handling of inappropriate workplace behavior and sexual harassment allegations. The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County changed the name of one of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committees this summer. Governor Mike Braun reappointed three members to Purdue University's board of trustees. It was gouda vibes at the Indiana State Fair last week with the unveiling of the annual cheese sculpture. 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. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem thanked Indiana Governor Mike Braun for expanding detention beds and dubbed the added space the “Speedway slammer.”  A series of lawsuits have been filed in Marion County court against drug manufacturer Eli Lilly. Republicans from the Indianapolis City-County Council are proposing new ideas to combat youth violence.  Indianapolis announced Wednesday it replaced and upgraded HVAC systems at a senior living center, using federal funds meant to improve energy efficiency. Vice President JD Vance met with Governor Mike Braun Thursday to discuss redrawing Indiana's congressional district lines to benefit Republicans. 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 State Fair has changed rules related to minors attending the fair. The Trump administration is releasing five billion dollars in federal grant funding for education that it unexpectedly withheld earlier this summer. Central Indiana residents are being asked to participate in a survey on their transportation habits. Governor Mike Braun says Vice President J-D Vance will be in Indianapolis this week to meet with him. 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 local nonprofit launched a free construction training program Tuesday for recently incarcerated people. A woman with a prior animal cruelty conviction was sentenced in late July to additional prison time for breaking the terms of her release in Indianapolis. A Purdue University student was released from ICE custody Monday after being detained late last week. The new school year is underway, and Indianapolis police are stepping up patrols to keep kids safe. 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.

Several branches of the Indianapolis Public Library are getting changing stations, designed to help people with mobility challenges use the restroom. Summer is coming to a close for children in Marion County. Former Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke called on Hoosiers to support Texas Democrats in their fight against a Republican redistricting effort. More than 70,000 fans packed downtown Indianapolis this past weekend for Gen Con, as President Donald Trump's tariffs are putting the tabletop gaming industry at risk. 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.

Fewer than 3 in 10 Marion County public school students passed Indiana's latest ILEARN exam. An ambitious overhaul of the entire City Market block has hit a number of delays. The Environmental Protection Agency wants to undo its finding that climate change harms people, and eliminate greenhouse gas standards for cars and trucks. First Lady Maureen Braun last week announced a "significant investment" in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Indiana. 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.

Penske Entertainment has sold a one-third interest in the company to FOX. Dozens of workers and supporters rallied in Indianapolis Wednesday for the latest stop on a bus tour touting the benefits of unions. A Muncie fifth-grader was named the grand prize winner of a national presidential history competition. The 168th Indiana State Fair begins today at the state fairgrounds 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 charitable pharmacy project from Purdue University and Gleaners Food Bank will soon open to the public. A recent senate report raises concerns about growing relationships between telehealth companies and drug manufacturers Eli Lilly and Pfizer. Two Indiana University School of Medicine researchers received top awards at the Alzheimer's Association's annual international conference in Toronto this month. Ground breaking for a new subsidized apartment building in the Mapleton-Fall neighborhood will offer 57-units of affordable housing to Indianapolis families. 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 affordable dental clinic is now open at the Damien Center. Indiana is ending a widely praised high school program aimed at keeping at-risk students on track for college and careers. A group of 14 Republican U.S. Senators including Indiana's Todd Young sent a letter urging the White House to fully fund the National Institutes of Health. Indiana is revamping how it grades a school's quality. 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 Fountain Square encampment for people experiencing homelessness will close next month. There is still a large gap between what it takes to afford an average two-bedroom apartment in Indiana and the typical Hoosier renter's wage. Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval at the Brickyard 400 this weekend. The only American Sign Language interpreting program at a public university in Indiana will be cut as a result of a new policy in the state budget. 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.

Cumberland Police have announced they are deploying a new tool to end vehicle chases safer. Indianapolis is one of five new hub locations announced for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The number of Indiana high schoolers who go straight to college has reached a record low. Indianapolis's struggling animal care agency is one step closer to having a new leader. 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 is getting a 10.5 million dollar grant over the next five years to support the district's literacy programs. Two local nonprofits that serve Hoosiers experiencing homelessness announced a merger. A house that's been standing in Fishers since the late 1800s is soon to be torn down. Surgeons at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis performed the state's first successful fetal spinal surgery on a severe spinal cord defect. Cookie Monster will be at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend as the Grand Marshal for the Brickyard 400. 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.

Around 50 people met at the Indiana War Memorial downtown Tuesday night to protest the Israeli government and the ongoing war in Gaza. The importance of school attendance got renewed attention in Indiana after absenteeism spiked during the pandemic. The importance of school attendance got renewed attention in Indiana after absenteeism spiked during the pandemic. An initiative at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway had hundreds of volunteers pack thousands of menstrual products for those in need. 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.

Legendary sports editor Bob Hammel passed away Saturday night at 88 years old. Fort Wayne Community Schools' virtual learning program is expanding statewide. The Indiana Supreme Court on Friday denied Attorney General Todd Rokita's request to dismiss a disciplinary complaint against him. Indiana has proposed changes to Medicaid waivers that provide home- and community-based services, including a significant cap on certain therapy services. 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.

Caitlin Clark is not expected to be available Tuesday night, when the Indiana Fever resume their season at the defending champion New York Liberty. Dozens protested outside of U.S. Senator Todd Young's Indianapolis office Sunday over increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A law dissolving Union Schools Corporation in 2027 sparked fears the district couldn't open for classes next month – but a judge has ruled otherwise. Brandon Randall talks about the work he does with young people to address the root causes of violence. 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's local NPR and PBS stations face severe financial challenges after Congress eliminated federal support for public media. WNBA All-Star Weekend brought thousands of fans to downtown Indianapolis. A new letter from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirms that Camp Atterbury in Indiana is planned to be used to hold immigrant detainees, after months of speculation. Medicaid data will be shared with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a new agreement with the Trump administration. 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. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon praised Indiana as a national model for school choice and affordability during a visit to Purdue University. Marion County public schools scored generally lower than the state average in this year's state exam, the ILEARN. The safety of downtown Indianapolis is top of mind for local and state officials ahead of a high-profile weekend. The Indianapolis City-County Council is one step closer to imposing stricter curfew hours for young people in downtown 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 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.