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It's Monday, July 13. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Adding two members would give the county a 7-2 majority on the WJCC School Board.

It's Tuesday, July 7. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

“We're here to say we're here, we're queer, we're proud of it,” said Brian Brewer, planning committee member.

County leaders say their workforce needs the space. Residents worry the cost is too high.

In observance of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, city halls will be closed on Friday, July 3, in Elmendorf, Floresville, Poth, and Stockdale. La Vernia City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 6. All Wilson County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3. The Wilson County Collections Facility will close on Saturday, July 4, and remain closed until Tuesday, July 7. Additionally, all Wilson County Public Libraries will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, including Sam Fore Jr. Public Library in Floresville, Jane Yelvington McCallum Public Library in La Vernia, and Sarah Bain Chandler Public... Article Link

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Developers are calling the concept The Bluffs at Kiskiac. It includes more than 700 homes and an open-air museum showcasing 42 busts once located at York County's Presidents Park.

**Community Connection: Weighing In on Taxes and Infrastructure**This week on Community Connection, we're tackling some of the biggest issues facing our community: taxes and infrastructure. Join us as we dive into the proposed vehicle tax increase and its potential impact on our roads and residents. We'll also explore the city's plan to fix crumbling roads and the mayor's opposition to the proposal.In this episode, we're joined by City-County Council President Maggie Lewis and Assistant Majority Leader Andy Nielsen, who share their insights on the proposed tax increase and its potential benefits. We'll also hear from listeners who are concerned about the impact of the tax on their wallets and the state of our roads. From the city's plan to fix crumbling roads to the mayor's opposition, we're covering it all.One of the key points of discussion is the proposed vehicle tax increase, which would raise $50 million annually to fund infrastructure projects. The council believes this is a necessary step to secure matching state funds and address the city's infrastructure needs. However, the mayor argues that the city has tripled road funding over the past decade without raising taxes, and that now is not the time to ask families to shoulder an additional financial burden.Tune in to hear the full conversation and join the discussion on the proposed vehicle tax increase and its potential impact on our community. Listen to Community Connection to hear from our guests and learn more about the issues that matter most to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The $413 million budget brings property taxes down from 83 to 80 cents per $100 of assessed value, bumps meals taxes from 4 to 6% in January and sets a 5% tax on tickets for movies and Busch Gardens in July.

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Resident Susan Franz told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday the tax could jeopardize a tourism industry it relies on.

The update decreases assisted living or memory care rooms for more independent living apartments. Developers say it's driven by market demand.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Aaron Renn, author and consultant, and David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, about the recurring debate over whether the city of St. Louis should rejoin St. Louis County. They explore what city county mergers have actually accomplished in places like Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, and Lexington, why a full merger in St. Louis would be extraordinarily difficult to pull off, and whether the benefits would even outweigh the costs. They also discuss St. Louis's demographic challenges, what the Pittsburgh model might offer as a path forward, the cultural barriers that make it hard to attract and retain people from outside the region, and more. You can find Aaron's work at www.aaronrenn.com Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

The county could add speed cameras in two more zones this year.

“The big picture is for people in every community to have some insight into what it might be like to live even a few hours in the shoes of someone who is living in poverty,” said Bee Darrow, Virginia Cooperative Extension Family Focus coordinator.

The county is considering a 2% increase, bringing the rate to 6%.

Michael-Paul Hart joins the show to talk about Council member Rob Gibson having his home shot at, DATA centers, Jesse Brown drama over the weekend, new public safety curfew hours and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The operating budget is more than $280 million, a 6.8% increase.

Chris and Amy begin discussing the County response to Sam Page City/County proposal. Our 'Barch Madness' field of 64 will be released tomorrow. New YouGov poll shows data centers or not popular and more. Finally, did you see this.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Ryan Wrecker guest hosting, Ryan is joined by Byron Keeling, the President of Freedom Principle Missouri. He shares why his group strongly opposes St Louis County Executive Sam Page's new call for a City/County merger. Ryan is later joined by Michael O'Neill, the Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Landmark Legal Foundation. He shares the latest on the SAVE Act.

In this segment, Ryan is joined by Byron Keeling, the President of Freedom Principle Missouri. He shares why his group strongly opposes St Louis County Executive Sam Page's new call for a City/County merger.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Ryan Wrecker guest hosting, Ryan is joined by Byron Keeling, the President of Freedom Principle Missouri. He shares why his group strongly opposes St Louis County Executive Sam Page's new call for a City/County merger. Ryan is later joined by Michael O'Neill, the Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Landmark Legal Foundation. He shares the latest on the SAVE Act. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Ryan is then joined by Daniel Turner, the Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future. He shares where things stand with oil production during the Iran War and how long gas prices might be impact in the United States. In hour 3, Ryan is joined by Jim Talent a Former US Senator and Congressman from Missouri. He shares his thoughts on foreign issues including the Iran attack, NATO allies hesitancy to help the US safeguard the Strait and more. Ryan is later joined by Greg Damon, the General Manager at Sparks Tire & Auto in St Charles and the KMOX Auto Guy. He shares how to get the most out of your gas mileage and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War 19:04 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Sam Page’s call for St. Louis to "re-enter" St. Louis County || Records detail St. Louis arts commission spending on gifts, meals, 'executive coaching' || Owner of big buildings complains of costly St. Louis climate mandatesshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 35:02 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: The SAVE ACT https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War 19:04 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: Sam Page’s call for St. Louis to "re-enter" St. Louis County || Records detail St. Louis arts commission spending on gifts, meals, 'executive coaching' || Owner of big buildings complains of costly St. Louis climate mandatesshowmeinstitute.orgx.com/DavidCStokes 35:02 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: The SAVE ACT https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ Billionaires are leaving California 17:22 SEGMENT 2: PATRICK TUOHEY, Sr. Fellow at Show Me Institute || TOPIC: Sam Page's call for St. Louis City to re-enter the county || Patrick's new piece on the St. Louis guaranteed basic income pilot and why feeling more financially secure isn't the same as actually being better off. || Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill to let food truck vendors licensed in one county operate statewide without additional permits for the World Cup. showmeinstitute.orgx.com/PatrickTuohey 29:59 SEGMENT 3: Joey V’s Movies: “Project Hail Mary" Brought to you by https://www.facebook.com/HarryJsSteakhouse/ https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Cox breaks down the flawed logic behind the proposed St. Louis city-county merger with Kim, explaining why simply absorbing the city into the county is not a cost-saving solution. He outlines population impacts, fiscal consequences, and the city's history of mismanagement, warning county residents that the city would disproportionately benefit from shared resources and existing county revenue structures. The segment exposes the spin behind political promises and reinforces why this merger push is a “failure of an idea.” Hashtags: #CityCountyMerger #StLouisPolitics #Florissant #Chesterfield #LocalGovernment #FiscalImpact #BetterTogether #KimOnAWhim

Brad Young on the city-county merger- h4 full 1271 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:47:23 +0000 W4VZQ6UXKvGcrkPbfBZj5KYWNIgIWh4o comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Brad Young on the city-county merger- h4 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=htt

Chris and Amy discuss the need for a City/County merge of some sort, and get the details about Sam Page's comments from Sean Malone; former Cardinals Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina weigh-in on the WBC snafu; Matt Pauley is back from Cardinals Spring Training, and boy does he have a travel story; Major Garrett recaps his interview with Pete Hegseth for 60-Minutes; and the co-founder of 314 Day, Tatum Polk joins in-studio.

Chris and Amy discuss Sam Page's comments about a possible City/County merger of services; Amy thinks it would be funny to plant some 'offensive' names in the TIAM Birthday segment; Tatum Polk is the co-founder of 314 Day, he shares how the area-wide celebration of all thinks St Louis has grown.

Chris and Amy discuss another possible push to merge St Louis City and County services; did Mark DeRosa understand the tiebreaker rules in the WBC? Adam Wainwright says of course he did; why are some fans incredibly passionate about their college teams?; Did you see this? Youtube rakes in the dollars.

KMOX's Sean Malone details a press conference held by St Louis County Executive Sam Page this week where he proposed that St Louis City and County should hold discussions to merge some services. Sean says Dr Page didn't have details or a proposal planned. The County and City are both facing budget shortfalls, and the County needs a new headquarters due to facility issues.

The county is launching a community land trust and wants residents to apply for its first board of directors.

Colonial Behavioral Health is the sole provider of safety net behavioral health services for the uninsured and underinsured in the Historic Triangle.

City Comptroller Donna Baringer talks a city county merger, and Kevin's tricks!- h2 full 2116 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:07:10 +0000 tivkXWDmjv6NUv6zs4ExOV2ZeFdSRXhg comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government City Comptroller Donna Baringer talks a city county merger, and Kevin's tricks!- h2 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://p

“I think it's not a hard sell to the community to say let's see what we can do about increasing our stock of trees,” Board of Supervisors Chair John McGlennon said.

Revenues are up for the localities, but so are costs.

The sum is almost $2 million more than currently expected state and local funding. Division leaders will make their case for the additional money to city and county leaders on Friday.

In this episode of Community Connection, host Tina chats with City-County Councilor Rena Allen about her experiences on the council and the importance of community engagement. They discuss the recent full council meeting and more. Next up, Tina talks with Tracy Boyd, Board Chair Steward Speakers and Founder and President Steward Speakers Inc., about its deep history in the black community here in Indianapolis and upcoming guest speakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana's 2026 legislative session is set to resume on Monday. Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita want to place a monument with the Ten Commandments and the Bill of Rights at the Indiana Statehouse. A new program is aimed at addressing mental instability among Indiana students. New leadership will take over at the Indianapolis City-County Council in the new year. The Indianapolis Colts concluded their season Sunday losing to the Houston Texans 38 to 30. 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, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indiana's 2026 legislative session is set to resume on Monday. Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita want to place a monument with the Ten Commandments and the Bill of Rights at the Indiana Statehouse. A new program is aimed at addressing mental instability among Indiana students. New leadership will take over at the Indianapolis City-County Council in the new year. The Indianapolis Colts concluded their season Sunday losing to the Houston Texans 38 to 30.

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