Frustrations remain for forest alliance even after shifting strategies
The group wants the city to dedicate funding to buy forested areas, to protect them from private development.
Taylor Wooten
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Speedway town official files to challenge Ryan Mears in Marion County prosecutor race
Philip Foust, a Republican, worked in the Prosecutor’s Office from 2015 to 2021 and saw “how dramatically it has drifted from its core mission,” he said in a press release announcing his candidacy.
Election board probe finds secretary of state likely violated campaign laws in ad
The Marion County Election Board voted to give Diego Morales about a month to respond to the findings of the investigation.
Lauth Group, Schmidt Associates to study redevelopment possibilities for Washington Square Mall
Developers and architects are teaming with the town of Cumberland and Indianapolis City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart for a study into the deteriorating retail center’s potential, the parties announced Wednesday.
Laurel Judkins to lead Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
Judkins has more than two decades of diverse experience in both the public and private sectors.
Developer withdraws rezoning request for proposed Pike Township data center
American Tower Co. submitted plans for the project to the city of Indianapolis late last year. The proposed plans called for a single-story data center that would use about 4 megawatts of power.
Harrison exhibit challenges visitors to recommit to our founding values
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site display that honors three members of the Harrison family coincides with the nation’s celebration of 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Stakeholders weren’t happy with Indianapolis decisions, so they took fights to the Statehouse
Local Democrats who have a stronghold on Indianapolis generally oppose intervention from the Republican supermajority that passes policies at the Indiana Statehouse, but Indianapolis Republicans are willing to invite it.
Incoming police chief Tanya Terry enjoyed years of ‘street cop’ work
Terry had been a beat cop for 15 years with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department before higher-ups encouraged her to begin ascending through the ranks.
Council committee shies away from moratorium as it weighs data center regulations
The Indianapolis City-County Council Environmental Sustainability Committee met Wednesday evening for the sole purpose of discussing data center development in Indianapolis
Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints 27-year veteran as Indy’s first female police chief
She replaces outgoing Chief Chris Bailey, who announced earlier this month that he would leave the role to become Hogsett’s chief deputy mayor.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears launches reelection bid
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, the Indianapolis Democrat was coy about the prospect of a potential mayoral run in 2027.
Indianapolis extends Travel Warning, urges patience after snowfall
A Travel Warning is the highest level of local travel advisory and means that travel can be restricted to emergency management workers only.
New City-County Council leaders want to leave 2025 drama behind
New Democratic leaders say they want to concentrate on policymaking, collaboration and transparency.
Monon 30 developer says upscale Hyatt coming to lagging mixed-use project
This week, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approved a rezoning request for the property at 1360 E. 30th St.
Local Democrats create contested primary for almost 20-year incumbent
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Keith Graves and Lawrence Common Council member Tyrell Giles will challenge incumbent Indiana House District 95 Rep. John L. Bartlett in the May primary.
Second Helpings to double storage capacity with new warehouse space
The Indianapolis hunger-relief agency is gaining some much-needed breathing room with a new warehouse space within walking distance of its headquarters at 1121 Southeastern Ave. Second Helpings is set to host a grand opening for the facility Wednesday.
Indianapolis finds energy-use benchmarking policy is a tall order
It’s been almost five years since the city joined sustainability-minded municipalities in passing an ordinance that requires owners of large buildings to report their annual utility use. Today, most building owners aren’t complying.
Vop Osili sets vision for mayoral run: ‘Always thinking about what’s next and what’s best’ for Indy
Here are several key takeaways from IBJ’s 45-minute conversation with the mayoral candidate.
State Sen. Andrea Hunley, possible 2027 Indy mayoral candidate, won’t seek reelection
“Our city needs bold leadership to be a world class destination for people to work, play, study, and stay,” the Indianapolis Democrat said in a Friday news release. “I am not going anywhere.”