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IU Launches Initiative to Support Black Arts, Culture, and Research A new initiative at Indiana University is aiming to expand how Black culture, history, and the arts are studied and supported across the Midwest. The program, called Black Humanities in the Midwest, is centered on creating space for deeper exploration of Black life through research, […]
Butler Launches New Fund to Support Indy’s Arts Scene With Every Ticket Sold A major move is happening at Butler University and it could have a lasting impact on Indianapolis’ creative community. The university has officially launched a new initiative called the Arts Performance Fund, designed to turn every show into long term support for […]
5 People Break Into Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse, Steal $15K in Equipment Indianapolis police and officials at Butler University are asking for the public’s help after a bold break-in at one of the city’s most historic sports venues. According to investigators, a group of five individuals broke into Hinkle Fieldhouse late Saturday night. Surveillance footage shows […]
LAKE VILLAGE, Ind. — A destructive tornado tore through Lake Village on Tuesday, and two people have been tentatively identified. At a Wednesday press conference at the Lake Village Community Center, Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield described a scene where volunteer firefighters spent the overnight hours navigating pitch-black darkness and dangerous debris to find […]
Gov. Mike Braun’s administration has proposed charging $15.60 in tolls to drive a car across Indiana on Interstate 70 in order to pay for widening all of that highway to six lanes. The state’s application seeking federal approval for I-70 tolling and outlining $6.5 billion in improvements was released Monday by Braun’s office after a public records […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A staggering majority of Hoosiers struggling with mental health conditions are being “locked out” of the care they need. A new report released Tuesday by the national advocacy group Inseparable reveals that Indiana is currently meeting only 32 percent of its mental health workforce needs. The findings, detailed in The Workforce Report: Bridging […]
Lawrence Selected for State Climate Fellowship Program to Support Urban Forestry Efforts LAWRENCE, Ind. — The City of Lawrence has been selected to participate in a statewide climate and sustainability fellowship program that will bring a dedicated environmental fellow to the city this summer to help expand local environmental initiatives. Mayor Deb Whitfield announced Tuesday […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A Marion County jail inmate has been convicted of killing his cellmate. A Marion County judge recently delivered the guilty verdict to D’Angelo Smith. Prosecutors said that in June 2022, Smith strangled Charles Barron to death. Video caught Smith placing socks over his hands, wrapping a bedsheet around them, and then strangling Barron […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Ramp closures are expected starting next week as part of the I-65 Safety & Efficiency Project in Indianapolis. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the ramp from Washington Street to southbound I-65 and the ramp from Calvary Street to northbound I-65 will be closed from March 18 through the fall for reconstruction […]
STATEWIDE–Gas prices continue to rise all across both Indiana and the U.S. because of the conflict in Iran. “The next increase for many stations in Indiana could be $3.69 or $3.79. If oil prices go up more than that, it could push prices to $3.89,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. DeHaan […]
Inspire HER: Women’s History Month 2026 Celebrating the Women Who Move Indianapolis Forward Radio One Indianapolis Every March, Radio One Indianapolis proudly celebrates Women’s History Month by recognizing the incredible women who are shaping our community through leadership, innovation, service, and impact. Through our annual Inspire HER initiative, we spotlight women across Indianapolis who are […]
WESTVILLE, Ind. — As the State of Indiana nears completion of a massive $1.2 billion restructuring of the Westville Correctional Facility, a growing movement of activists and families are becoming more vocal on current conditions they describe as “human torture.” Central to this movement is an activist known as King, a former federal and state […]