UPDATE: Excavation, reinterment of graves at former Greenlawn Cemetery site progressing
Work to excavate and reinter graves discovered on the site of the former Greenlawn Cemetery near downtown has progressed slowly.
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Indianapolis adopts new snow-plowing policy following January snowstorm debacle
The policy change came just before an Indianapolis City-County Council Public Works Committee meeting in which a similar plowing proposal was set to be heard.
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City keeping redevelopment options open for remainder of Jail I site
Regardless of who ultimately develops the 1-acre eastern half of the city-owned Jail I site at 40 S. Alabama St., city officials view it as “incredibly important” that the project support further development on the east side of downtown.
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Indianapolis commits to incinerating municipal trash through 2035
The Indianapolis Board of Public Works voted narrowly Wednesday to continue sending the bulk of Marion County’s waste to an incinerator that burns trash to create steam energy through 2035.
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Noblesville to begin assessing S.R. 37 interchange options
The state and the city of Noblesville are setting the stage to overhaul four intersections along a 2-mile stretch: at Greenfield Avenue, Town and Country Boulevard, Pleasant Street and State Road 32/38.
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Experts, insiders say it’s unclear which option MLS might favor for Indianapolis soccer team
If Major League Soccer decides to put a team in Indianapolis, it can happen one of two ways: through an expansion of the 30-team league or by moving an existing team here.
Contract reshuffle, planned $63M facility upgrade set stage for 2028 curbside recycling rollout
City officials have said they will need until 2028 to educate Indianapolis residents about what they can and can’t recycle and how to use recycling bins.
Council panel recommends Hogsett pick for deputy mayor despite scrutiny over employee treatment
The vote came moments after an employee told councilors that Lena Hill had harassed her for months.
Indianapolis approves 10-year contract with new trash, recycling service
The company will also be involved with the city’s transition to universal curbside recycling, expected to begin in 2028.
Westfield seeks audit to determine scope of city employee payroll problem
Westfield plans to conduct a payroll audit going back 17 years after officials recently discovered a firefighter had experienced incorrect payroll deductions since 2009.
Developer requesting $66M city loan for Old City Hall project
TWG Development’s “Alabama Redevelopment” plan includes a new 21c Museum Hotel through the renovation of Old City Hall and the construction of an adjacent 29-story tower.
Mayor to find another candidate to lead Indianapolis Animal Care Services
The interim leader at Indianapolis Animal Care Services—who has faced weeks of criticism over conditions at the city’s animal shelter—won’t become the permanent director.
City officials see promise in Indiana House road-funding legislation
Indianapolis’ pothole-ridden roads might see a financial boost under an amended road-funding bill that provides options to local leaders.
Indy to receive funding for Nickel Plate, Monon pedestrian bridges
Indianapolis city leaders and elected officials have spotlighted the danger of the two intersections for years.
Devington Plaza task force unveils ideas as residents, developer look for path forward
The neighborhood proposal comes as the group pushes New York-based Skysoar Capital Partners to reconsider its plan for the nearly abandoned site.
City names new director for Department of Public Works
Todd Wilson will lead the DPW, the city’s largest department by budget and second largest in terms of workforce.
Cumberland seeks through state legislation to split from Unigov
Leaders for the town, a suburban enclave of just under 3 square miles that straddles the line between Marion and Hancock counties, want to separate from Indianapolis government.
South Carolina housing official chosen to lead troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency
Yvonda Bean will join IHA Feb. 17, less than a year after the IHA was placed under federal management.
Hogsett team remains upbeat as MLS discussions grow quiet
There’s been little public movement on the pursuit of a Major League Soccer club since the city last August asked the state to create a new taxing district to pay for a soccer-specific stadium.
Michael-Paul Hart named new City-County Council GOP leader
Hart, who has represented District 20 on the city’s southeast side since 2019, replaces former Minority Leader Brian Mowery.
Simon-backed group buys key parcel at potential MLS stadium site
The parcel, a parking lot of just six-tenths of an acre, was sold for $1.59 million by electric company AES Indiana.
Indianapolis won’t begin universal curbside recycling until 2028
In November, a Department of Public Works staffer revealed to the Board of Public Works in a public meeting that the Hogsett administration is now planning for a rollout three years later than the original target.
Beverly Hudnut, former first lady of Indianapolis, dies at 66
Beverly Hudnut, the former mayor’s third wife, worked as a lawyer, lobbyist, policy adviser and consultant.
City says Jail I building demolition to begin by end of year
The $4 million demolition, which is being led by Indianapolis-based Renascent Inc., comes after the building was vacated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in 2022.