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IMPD’s historic first: Tanya Terry appointed police chief

NORAL PARHAM - January 28, 2026

Mayor Joe Hogsett made history on Jan. 27 with the appointment of 27-year Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) veteran Tanya Terry as the city's...

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Standiford Cox Fund open to applications, support for African American preservation in Indiana

CHLOE McGOWAN - January 28, 2026

Indiana Landmarks is now accepting applications for the Standiford H. Cox Fund to preserve significant African American landmarks in Indiana. Created in 2020, the Standiford...

Glaucoma: The silent thief of sight

HANNA RAUWORTH - January 28, 2026

Glaucoma Awareness Month is drawing attention to a vision condition that often progresses quietly, sometimes without noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has already...

Indiana Statehouse turns purple as Alzheimer’s advocates drive legislative momentum

HANNA RAUWORTH - January 28, 2026

The Indiana Statehouse wasn’t just decked in purple for a fashion moment Tuesday, Jan. 13. It was symbolic of a growing movement of Hoosiers — caregivers,...

Health

Anthem Invests $100,000 in Indianapolis free clinic network

STAFF - January 27, 2026

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield bolstered its commitment to community health in Indianapolis with a $100,000 donation to Gennesaret Free Clinics, a nonprofit...

Sports

Ignite cool off, fall in home opener

NORAL PARHAM - January 27, 2026

A winter storm demanded determination to reach the arena. Once inside the Fishers Event Center on Jan. 24, the Indy Ignite needed a different...

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Jeffrey Harrison named Chairman of Indy Chamber Board of Directors

MALIK SIMON - January 26, 2026

The Indy Chamber announced that Jeffrey Harrison, president and CEO of Citizens Energy Group, has been elected Chairman of the Indy Chamber Board of Directors at its December...

Black History Matters

2026 Black History Month Student Poetry & Essay Contest

CAMIKE JONES - January 26, 2026

In recognition of Black History Month, The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper is inviting local students to participate in our poetry and essay contest. Students in grades...

Sports

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis closes Ransburg center, consolidates east side and early learning services

NORAL PARHAM - January 23, 2026

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis will consolidate its east side services and early learning programming, including the permanent closure of the Ransburg YMCA effective...

Residents urged to prepare for frigid temperatures, snow expected this weekend

HANNA RAUWORTH - January 23, 2026

Indianapolis residents are being urged to prepare for dangerously cold wind chills and the potential for snow as frigid weather is expected to impact central Indiana beginning early...

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