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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.

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.