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Mother raises awareness on rare form of cancer in honor of her daughter

Family and friends gathered at the Annex Learning Center on May 20 to honor the life of a Franklin High School student, Destini Fuqua, at...

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.

Colts confirm NFL investigating player for possible gambling

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts say they are aware the NFL has opened a gambling investigation into one of the team's players. A team spokesman also says the team will have no additional comment. The player has not been publicly identified. The confirmation comes after reports first leaked Monday and less than two months after the NFL suspended five players — including four from the Detroit Lions — for gambling policy violations. The Colts are holding workouts this week at the team facility

University honors award-winning graduates

Martin University hosted its 54th commencement ceremony last Saturday where 27 graduates earned 18 bachelor’s degrees and 9 master’s degrees respectively. Edgar Fakari, a summa...

Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package. It's now on its way to President Joe Biden's desk to become law before a fast-approaching deadline. The Senate ground through late-night voting Thursday to wrap up work on the hard-fought deal. The compromise package negotiated between Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy leaves neither Republicans nor Democrats fully pleased with the outcome. But the result cuts spending for two years and suspends the debt limit until 2025 after the next presidential election. Biden says he will sign it into law as soon as possible.

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.

Pacers and Indiana Black Expo team up ahead of 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend

The Indiana Black Expo (IBE) and Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) have partnered to bring the city of Indianapolis its first-ever party on an NBA court floor. The partnership is a tip-off for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game hosted in Indianapolis.

ā€˜Randy got shot!’: IMPD’s efforts to serve justice and healing

Charita Hinkle had just gotten out of the tub when she noticed multiple missed calls from her niece, Audrikka Burr. Hinkle called her back: ā€œAuntie Rita, Randy got shot!ā€ Burr screamed through the phone. Randy is Hinkle’s son.

Local farm works to end food deserts

Since its inception in 2016, Flanner Farms has worked to end food deserts on the Northwest side of the city, and nearly seven years...

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