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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.

The Indiana Pacers are one game away from advancing to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Eli Lilly and Company announce an expanded partnership with Purdue University. An Indianapolis Public Schools district school will convert to a charter school. The Trump Administration terminates federal funding that supports artists across 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.

City officials announce that Indianapolis infrastructure projects will receive more than 35 million dollars in federal funds. Indiana University joins two advocacy groups in suing the state over a new law that bans the use of student IDs for voting.  All 18 environmental justice employees at the Environmental Protection Agency's regional office receive layoff notices. The sudden decision to close Union School Corporation leaves families and officials blindsided. 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.

An event for Hoosiers to learn and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures returns this weekend. The Trump administration terminates a federal grant funding teacher bonuses and literacy coaches in Perry Township Schools.  More babies are being admitted to neonatal intensive care units across the country. The ACLU of Indiana is suing Governor Mike Braun over changes to Indiana University's Board of Trustees. 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 family is suing Indianapolis Public Schools, alleging a first grader at George Washington Carver Montessori School 87 was seriously injured after repeated bullying. Nonprofits in Indianapolis can now apply for energy assistance from the Office of Sustainability. Lawmakers made several changes this session to how the state delivers services to deaf and hard-of-hearing children. President Donald Trump's proposed budget would cut more than half of the Environmental Protection Agency's funding – that could make it even harder to provide safe drinking water and sanitary sewers to Indiana's rural communities. 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-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly broke ground Tuesday on its $4.5 billion facility in Lebanon. It may become more difficult to board commercial flights or enter some federal buildings beginning Wednesday without what's called a Real ID. If you're a parent in the city, your voice could help shape the future of Indianapolis Public Schools. Half of all Americans have been breathing in dangerous levels of air pollution between 2021 and 2023. 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 kicked off its 2025 preseason with two wins over the weekend. Indiana clergy continue to denounce Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith's statements about the Three-Fifths Compromise and call on the governor to take a stronger stand. Public media stations across Indiana confront major funding cuts at both the state and federal levels. Haitian leaders and interested community members gathered in Indianapolis to discuss pressing 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 Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Ivy Tech Community College has named Marty Pollio as its next president. More than 100 thousand retired public employees in Indiana will receive an additional benefit this year known as the 13th check – but lawmakers reduced the amount of that extra benefit by about five percent. Two charter schools in Indianapolis are poised to expand on the city's southeast and west sides – there's a proposal for a new high school that could open downtown. Gov. Mike Braun says his first 100 days in office has been a “wonderful opening act.” 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 CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt resigned from her role. Ivy Tech Community College will lose about five percent of its state funding under the latest budget. Indiana Humanities will receive more than $200,000 in emergency funds as part of a national response to the recent loss of federal support. Many of Indiana's coal ash ponds are in the floodplain, putting them at greater risk for spills – and experts say prevention is crucial. 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 moving on to the second round of playoffs. A new tactical urbanism project is set up along a busy cross-section of Indianapolis neighborhoods. A massive art installation has a new permanent home at the International School of Indiana. A group of researchers are hoping to incorporate virtual reality gaming technology to teach people how to reverse an opioid overdose. 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 Indy Juneteenth parade is on hold for 2025. The former Center Grove Superintendent used public money for personal expenses, according to a state investigation. The state is investigating a fatal case of ehrlichiosis, a tick disease, in Floyd County. For years Indianapolis's housing agency has struggled to serve the thousands of local, low-income residents who need stable housing – for people with disabilities the systemic issues can be amplified. 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 return to the Circle City one win away from advancing to the next round of playoffs. Young people in Indianapolis came together for the annual Peace Walk to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence on youth. Martin University hosted its annual reentry resource fair on Friday. A rural school district in Randolph County that also runs a large virtual learning program will be dissolved under the state's new property tax 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 Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A new initiative in Marion County will support people with disabilities during interactions with law enforcement. The state of the black community was discussed at the second annual Melanin Table Talk last week in Indianapolis. Purdue University's Boilermaker Special was involved in a fatal crash last week. How two top priority bills defined the 2025 General Assembly session. 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.

Over a thousand volunteers will gather today as part of the fifth annual Go All IN Day. The Indiana Pacers are another win closer to moving on to the second round of playoffs, after beating the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night. The former CEO of Edison School of the Arts has settled a federal lawsuit with his old employer. Leaders of the Indianapolis Jewish community gathered Tuesday to release an annual analysis of antisemitic incidents. 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.

In Indiana last year, 30 people were killed and more than one thousand five hundred were injured in work zones. A bill signed by Governor Mike Braun expands the kinds of opioid-reversing medications that can be stocked in schools. Legislation that could fine and jail people sleeping on public land was removed from another bill, shortly before the end of session. Health officials are worried about language included in Indiana's budget bill that requires some health funds only be used for Indiana residents who are U.S. citizens. 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 Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill into law that will take millions of dollars of funding away from local school districts. U.S. Congressman André Carson hosted a second immigration empowerment session for central Indiana residents last week. A Tippecanoe County high school brings home a world championship award in robotics. A process that's meant to evaluate whether someone is competent to stand trial may get some people with severe mental illness stuck in jail for 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.

The Brightwood-Forest Manor Community Center has a new home — the east side center is now located in a former church building. A large group of anti-Trump protestors gathered at the Indiana Statehouse. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales are suing the Trump administration over citizenship information. The public got its final chance Monday to testify before lawmakers on the new 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.

A new selection of group bike tours are coming to Indianapolis. Lawmakers have debated whether they should adopt controversial language this session to criminalize people sleeping on public property. Frustrations over the homelessness crisis in Indianapolis were concentrated on one person during a recent City-County Council meeting. A federal judge ruled that he would not grant a temporary restraining order to seven international students whose visas were recently revoked by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Indiana Humanities is one of several local organizations recently impacted by 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.

A lawsuit against a former Indianapolis Public Schools teacher, alleging systemic abuse against a student, has been dismissed. A large-scale cleanup of an east side waterway and greenspace is planned for this Earth Day weekend. Residents who live in rural areas or lack transportation may struggle to access lung screenings. Forty percent of the staff in the U.S. Education Department Office for Civil Rights have been laid off under President Trump's administration, and parents say their complaints of discrimination in schools are not being investigated. 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 major property tax reform package is now law, as Governor Mike Braun signed the measure Tuesday. Indianapolis residents are being asked to help shape priorities for the city's Vision Zero initiative. The ACLU of Indiana sued the Trump Administration on Tuesday for revoking visas of seven international students studying at universities in Indiana. There are growing tensions over school choice, funding, and access — and very different visions for how to serve students of color and low-income 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.

Indiana's property tax reform plan would cost school districts more than $740 million across three years. The state Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that aims to secure power for AI data centers. Indiana Governor Mike Braun hosted U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Tuesday – protestors gathered outside the event to express their dissatisfaction with the Make America Healthy Again movement. 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 Hamilton County organization is looking to help residents replace potentially harmful plants with native species. A bipartisan-supported bill at the Statehouse would provide more money for Indianapolis' infrastructure. Students, parents and educators filled the Statehouse Monday to tell lawmakers that the state's plan for property tax relief would be “detrimental” to their district. Experts say ER waits will get worse as the U.S. prepares for a "silver tsunami" – an aging population which may come with complex diseases and more dementia 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.

The world's largest firefighter training event was back in Indianapolis last week, for the 31st year. The Trump Administration is revoking student visas for international students across the country, including in Indiana. Republican leaders in Indiana are split on establishing universal school vouchers. School suspensions in Indiana have increased since the pandemic – and students with disabilities are suspended more than twice as often as their peers. 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 towering portrait of Tamika Catchings is set to join the Mass Ave neighborhood, and the community has a chance to weigh in on the final design. Indiana school districts stand to lose half a billion dollars under the latest plan to cut property taxes for Hoosier homeowners. An Indianapolis Public Library program offers residents a chance to learn about the city's diverse population. Workers at the Indianapolis VA Hospital are required to be in-person starting on April 14th, as part of a new federal policy. 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 lawmakers snuck language into a bill that would make it illegal to sleep outside. A new legislative proposal would create an education alliance of Indianapolis Public Schools and the Mayor's office. The Indiana Department of Health will lose millions of federal dollars after the Trump administration cancelled COVID-era funding linked to several public health programs in March. Indiana students with disabilities are suspended more than twice as often as their peers. 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 Department of Health confirmed the first measles case in over a year. Indianapolis City-County Councilors approved lending a private company the funds to redevelop the Old City Hall and construct a new mixed use building. More than 80,000 Hoosiers will need new skills or credentials every year over the next decade to meet the demand for workers in the state. A House committee scaled back and refocused a controversial measure to eliminate DEI programs in state agencies and educational institutions. 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 train derailed on the southeast side of Indianapolis Sunday night, near the intersection of Southeastern Avenue and Earhart Street. Indiana faces a growing workforce shortage and a need for more skilled talent, according to a new report from Ivy Tech Community College. Property tax relief from Indiana House Republicans now would split local property tax revenue between traditional public school districts and charter schools. Democratic lawmakers say the GOP property tax overhaul plan, unveiled Monday, is not "ready for primetime." 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 health reporting team at The Checkup answers the question: What are site-neutral payments, and why are rural hospitals concerned about them? One of the largest diabetes studies is under threat from the current administration's funding cuts. High school students who graduate with one of Indiana's new diplomas are guaranteed a spot at one of the state's seven public universities. House Republicans unveiled a property tax reform plan on Friday. 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.

After a 17-month closure and more than $60 million in renovations, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway museum reopened to the public. A Republican push to give charter schools a share of local property tax money has sparked a fierce debate, and students from traditional public and charter schools say their voices matter. A study emphasizes how community violence impacts neighborhoods and residents and examines possible solutions. The Trump administration is freezing millions of dollars in federal funding for Planned Parenthood in several states 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 southern block of the Circle Centre Mall closed to prepare for an extensive redevelopment project. A new study in Indianapolis set out to learn if giving incarcerated people more resources could help them reenter society. Indiana public schools suspended more than 72,000 students last academic year, one of the highest numbers in the past decade. 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.

An Indianapolis chef took the top prize at the World Food Championships on Sunday. XiaoFeng Wang, a tenured cybersecurity professor recently fired by Indiana University the same day the FBI raided his homes, stood accused of academic misconduct for not properly identifying people involved in his research. Indiana-based company Eli Lilly has approval for an Alzheimer's drug in multiple countries. Student IDs from Indiana's public colleges and universities could no longer be used as voter IDs, under a bill approved by House 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.