CLCR Team Expands to All Marion County, Indianapolis Says
The Clinician-Led Community Response Team is now operating in all of Marion County, providing immediate mental health care and support to residents in crisis, alongside MCAT, the Assessment Intervention Center and the Unified Mental Health Response.
| Jun 4, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Indiana's High Utility Shut-Off Rates Impact Communities
Indiana has high utility shut-off rates, significantly affecting Black households in Marion County.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Indianapolis Public Schools Sets High Starting Teacher Pay
Indianapolis Public Schools leads Marion County in starting teacher pay, boosting educator retention.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Webinar on Great Lakes Community Funding Opportunities
Purdue Extension hosts webinar on funding opportunities for Great Lakes community projects, February 20, 2025.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Marion County Launches New Health Survey Initiative
Marion County Public Health Department conducts survey to assess community health needs and initiatives.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
St. Petersburg Theatre Prepares for Black History Month
St. Petersburg City Theatre plans a Black History Month event highlighting local artists and creativity.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Indianapolis Foundation Funds Marion County Scholars
Community scholars receive full tuition scholarships and leadership opportunities to empower their futures.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Indianapolis urges weather awareness as storms move through Marion County
Indianapolis officials urged residents to stay weather aware tonight as severe storms move through Indianapolis and Marion County, according to the National Weather Service and Marion County Emergency Management.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Strong storms possible in Indianapolis tonight
Indianapolis could see scattered severe thunderstorms tonight into early Friday, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., with damaging winds, large hail and a few possible tornadoes, the city says, and residents are urged to stay weather aware.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Arts Council OKC seeks community input for 2026 survey
Arts Council OKC marks 60 years by inviting Oklahoma City residents to take the 2026 Community Survey to help shape the future of the city’s arts.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Arts Council OKC debuts 60th Festival commemorative shirt
The Arts Council OKC is selling a commemorative 60th-anniversary Festival shirt with preorders through April 22 and proceeds benefiting year-round OKC arts programming, with pickups on April 22 at Angels & Friends or at the T-shirt booth during the festival, April 23–26.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Pro-Am Gallery Showcases Artist Partnerships at Festival
The Arts Council OKC's Pro-Am Gallery pairs professional artists with amateur collaborators to co-create works from concept to completion, inviting festival-goers to view the shared canvases in the Pro-Am tent at Festival April 23–26.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Hogsett opposes vehicle excise tax hike
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said the City-County Council's proposal to increase the vehicle excise surtax and wheel tax in Marion County would unfairly burden working families and should not be pursued, noting his administration has nearly tripled road funding over the past decade and secured an additional $50 million in state road funding with a plan to meet the match by 2027 without raising taxes.
| May 29, 2026 at 6:05 AM | Gov |
Aaron Squirrel to Perform at Devon Tower for Art Moves
Art Moves performer Aaron Squirrel will bring his signature sound to the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City as the free, year-round program continues, with the next act, harpist Jessica Tate, at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art from 12-1 p.m.; explore the full schedule on the Art Moves website.
| May 19, 2026 at 5:18 PM | Arts |
IndyBar celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The Indianapolis Bar Association is highlighting its Asian American and Pacific Islander members for Heritage Month by profiling Lun Kham Pieper, a solo practitioner and registered domestic mediator who focuses on immigration, family law and criminal defense and who previously served with the United Nations, as a Marion County deputy prosecutor and director of Burmese Outreach, a staff attorney for the Indiana Supreme Court and a board member of APABA-Indiana.
| May 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM | Business |
Arts Council OKC seeks public input on 2026 arts survey
Arts Council OKC is seeking Oklahoma City residents’ input for its 2026 Community Survey to shape the future of the arts, asking what the arts should look like, what matters most and how people connect with the arts, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/artscouncilokc.
| May 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM | Arts |
Indianapolis Issues Level-3 Severe Thunderstorms Threat
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Weather Service in Indianapolis and Marion County Emergency Management said the highest local risk level is 3 for scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon through midnight, with damaging winds and a few tornadoes as the primary threats and the best chance for severe weather from 8 p.m. to midnight; residents should stay weather aware and monitor forecasts.
| Apr 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM | Gov |
Lt. Amanda Hyams graduates from Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy
Friday, Lt. Amanda Hyams graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association's 2026 Commanders Academy in Tallahassee, a two-week program described as the premier executive study for mid- to upper-level criminal justice leaders, with a curriculum focused on leadership, ethics and discipline, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reports.
| Apr 28, 2026 at 3:43 PM | Police |
Marion County Faces Severe Thunderstorm Threat
A threat assessment from the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, Marion County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service warns of scattered severe thunderstorms in Marion County this afternoon through midnight, with a level 3 risk and primary threats of damaging winds and a few strong tornadoes, plus the potential for large hail and heavy rain, with the best chance for severe weather from 8 p.m. to midnight and residents urged to stay weather aware and monitor forecasts.
| Apr 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM | Gov |
OKC Arts Council Announces 2026 Festival of the Arts Winners
Oklahoma City — The Arts Council of Oklahoma City announced the winners of the 2026 Festival of the Arts Culinary Arts Awards, naming Best Sweet Wondervan Pops, Kids’ Choice Cool Cups, Best Savory Jolas Kitchen and Best in Show Rikas Botanas from more than 30 offerings at International Food Row, as the festival returns this Saturday and Sunday to Bicentennial Park.
| Apr 25, 2026 at 10:45 AM | Arts |
OKC Festival of the Arts Day Two features ballet, drones
Oklahoma City capped Day 2 of the Festival of the Arts with a 60th anniversary drone show and a performance by the Oklahoma City Ballet at Bicentennial Park, according to the Arts Council Oklahoma City, with more events planned for Saturday and Sunday.
| Apr 25, 2026 at 12:57 AM | Arts |
Law Day Rally set for April 30 in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Bar Association will hold the second annual Law Day Rally on April 30 from noon to 1 p.m. on the plaza of the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, with a coalition of co-hosts including multiple local bar associations and legal aid organizations.
| Apr 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM | Business |
OKC to Host Angels & Friends Playoff Night
The Arts Council OKC will host Angels & Friends on April 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bicentennial Park in downtown Oklahoma City, a pregame playoff event featuring live music, food and drinks, a Hi-Def Howlers reunion, early access to Festival artists, raffles and Fresh Paint murals with the Oklahoma City Thunder, followed by a walk to the Myriad Gardens as playoff night begins.
| Apr 18, 2026 at 8:34 AM | Arts |
Pro-Am Gallery highlights artist partnerships at festival
At the Pro-Am Gallery, professional artists pair with amateur collaborators to shape each piece from the first spark to the final work, with the exhibit part of Festival April 23–26 and sponsored by Steve and Lisa Mason.
| Apr 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM | Arts |
Oklahoma City's Festival of the Arts billed as citywide experience
Oklahoma City's Festival of the Arts is billed by Mayor David Holt and Meg Salyer as a citywide, community-focused event that has defined the city for 60 years and is scheduled for April 23–26.
| Apr 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM | Arts |
Final Four Legacy funds new basketball court at Christian Park.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Final Four Legacy project funded a new basketball court facility at Christian Park Family Center and a $6.8 million expansion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, as city officials celebrate renovations meant to inspire Hoosier athletes and honor civil rights legacies ahead of the NCAA Final Four weekend.
| Apr 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM | Gov |
Aurora City Hall Outlines April Events
Aurora, Colo., City Hall released a calendar of April events, including Fox Flix Film Series: “Brave” on April 4, a Community Tipi Build on April 5, Stewardship Saturdays for Families on April 18, a Spring Bird Walk in Aurora Open Spaces on April 19, the Sprint Triathlon on April 25, and the opening celebration for “A Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Filipino Community” on April 25.
| Apr 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM | Gov |
Artisans Festival Production Night Set for April 10
Artisans Festival Production Night, hosted by Arts Council OKC as part of the Festival of the Arts, is set for April 10 at 5 p.m. at Festival Grounds on Colcord Drive with dinner at 8 p.m., offering a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the Festival of the Arts and a sign-up link for attendees.
| Mar 31, 2026 at 9:43 PM | Arts |
Children under 12 invited to craft birds at Festival
The Arts Council Oklahoma City invites children 12 and under to create a 2D multimedia scissortail flycatcher at the Festival of the Arts’ Children’s Art Field, inspired by 2026 featured artist Greg Erway, with 10–15 minute sessions and families encouraged to share their creations on social media during the festival, April 23–26, 2026, with support from St. Anthony SSM Health.
| Mar 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM | Arts |
INDIANAPOLIS: Community Justice Campus, Marion County Courts Closed Friday
The Community Justice Campus in Indianapolis will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday by order of a circuit court judge, while the Juvenile Detention Center, Initial Hearing Court and RSR will remain open and Marion County Courts will also be closed that day.
| Mar 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM | Business |
Indy Bar Offers Poll-Worker Training Ahead of Primary
The Indianapolis Bar Association and partners will offer a free, CLE-approved poll worker training on Indiana election law March 31, 2026, in two sessions at IndyBarHQ (9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.) with 3.0 general CLE credits; registration is at indybar.org/poll.
| Mar 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM | Business |
Central Indiana braces for severe storms tonight
INDIANAPOLIS — Central Indiana is bracing for severe weather tonight with an enhanced risk of thunderstorms from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., including damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, lightning and localized flooding, as officials urge residents to sign up for emergency alerts, report downed power lines or impassable roads, and review a severe-weather safety checklist.
| Mar 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM | Gov |
Aurora Announces Spring Events for March–May
Aurora, Colo. — The city has released a lineup of family-friendly spring events for March through May, including $5 movie screenings with character appearances, a jigsaw-puzzle contest, a Prehistoric Aurora exhibit celebration, lifeguard hiring events and the city’s 135th birthday party, with details at AuroraGov.org/LocalActivities.
| Mar 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM | Gov |
Week in Indianapolis: Polar Pedal, new bridge, NFL Combine
Indianapolis residents spent the week highlighting transportation and recreation growth, from the Polar Pedal Ride spotlighting near‑west side bike projects and the opening of the 96th Street pedestrian bridge on the Nickel Plate Trail, to Garfield Park’s Spring Bulb Show, IMPD’s new five‑year strategic plan and hundreds of NFL hopefuls converging for the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
| Feb 27, 2026 at 1:05 PM | Gov |
Marion County courts, Community Justice Campus closed for Presidents' Day
Marion County courts will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, for Presidents’ Day, while the Community Justice Campus will be closed by order of the circuit court judge and the Juvenile Detention Center, Initial Hearing Court and RSR will remain open, according to the Indianapolis Bar Association.
| Feb 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM | Business |
Indianapolis Revitalizes Neighborhoods with Bold Urban Renewal
Indianapolis transforms neighborhoods through demolitions, cleanups, and cultural district investments.
| Dec 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM | Gov |
Entangled, Pregnant Manatee Rescued in Florida Operation
Pregnant Florida manatee Tawana was rescued, tagged, and monitored after entanglement injuries.
| Dec 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM | Community |
Scranton Pool Honors APA Grand Slam Award Winners
Scranton Amateur Pool honors five players with Grand Slam Award.
| Dec 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM | Sports |
Indianapolis Fans Sign Up for Safety Alerts
Indianapolis officials prompt fans to sign up for safety alerts via texts.
| Dec 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM | Gov |
Marion County Curbside Leaf Pickup Ends Friday
Marion County curbside leaf pickup ends December 5 for neighborhood cleanliness.
| Dec 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM | Community |
