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Building bright futures: Summer in the City program equipping youth with essential skills to deter violence

A new program, designed specifically for Indianapolis teens, is aiming to ensure their safety and prevent their involvement in gun violence by offering multiple opportunities for newly learned skills.

Mayor Hogsett’s anti-violence update: Gun-free zones, new gun control ordinance and alleged threatsĀ 

In a continuation of Mayor Joe Hogsett’s anti-violence plan, he announces a gun-free zone policy; City council passes new gun control ordinance, and Mayor Hogsett said people have been threatening him against these changes

Underwater noises heard in desperate search for submersible missing with 5 aboard near Titanic

A Canadian military surveillance aircraft has detected underwater noises as a massive operation searched in a remote part of the North Atlantic for a...

Using a loophole in state law, Indy passes no turn on red proposal

The Indianapolis City-County Council passed a plan to restrict right-hand turns downtown on June 5 despite a state lawmaker’s attempt to block the city...

Home health hazards to look out for this summer

While the season invites warm sunshine and outdoor adventures, it’s equally vital to ensure that your home remains a sanctuary free from potential health and safety hazards.

Northeast Indianapolis Corridor plans for a safe start to summer with 3rd annual Community Love FestĀ 

The Northeast Indianapolis Corridor wants the community to join them in the fight against violence this summer. They unveiled plans for the 2023 Community Love Fest

White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor arrested

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — The Marion County Sheriff's Office says a Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor last week in the violent culmination of what the sheriff described as a 2½-year feud was arrested Tuesday. Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, who is white, was arrested on charges of manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery and two counts of assault in the death of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four. Authorities came under pressure Tuesday to arrest and charge the white woman who fired through her front her door and killed a Black neighbor in a case that has put Florida's divisive stand your ground law back into the spotlight.

On this Day: Remembering Tank Man at Tiananmen Square

On this day in 1989, an unidentified man stood in front of a squadron of tanks in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The individual, who came...

Mayor Hogsett debuts #IChoosePeace Campaign

Placed inside the Clowes Auditorium (last) Wednesday at the Indianapolis Central Library downtown were 78 reserved seats.Ā Ā They represent the lives lost to gun violence so far this year.

Local organizations to host a weekend of events for those affected by gun violence

Purpose for My Pain will partner with several local organizations to honor those affected by gun violence to kick start this year’s National Gun...

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