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Wells County schools receive over $148,000 for safety upgrades from state grant program

By B. D. Mueller | Oct 2, 2025

Wells County schools have received over $148,000 in funding for safety improvements through Indiana’s Secured School Safety Grant Program.

Dubois County schools receive over $220K from state grant for safety upgrades

By B. D. Mueller | Oct 2, 2025

Dubois County schools have been awarded over $220,000 through Indiana's Secured School Safety Grant Program to fund campus security improvements.

Broad Ripple Middle School students win top spots at Monumental Kids 5K

By C. R. Cervantes | Oct 2, 2025

Two students from Broad Ripple Middle School achieved notable results at the recent Apex Benefits Monumental Kids 5K, which was presented by Indiana University Indianapolis.

Mike Akers reflects on nearly three decades serving Indianapolis Public Schools

By N. L. Cabrera | Oct 2, 2025

Mike Akers, assistant principal at William McKinley School 39, reflected on his nearly three-decade career with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) in a recent Q&A session.

André Carson criticizes Republicans amid looming government shutdown and healthcare dispute

By B. D. Mueller | Oct 1, 2025

Congressman André Carson used social media between September 30 and October 1, 2025, to highlight partisan divides over government funding negotiations and healthcare policy as a shutdown loomed.

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Shreve pledges salary donation to youth club if government shuts down

By A. S. Golden | Oct 1, 2025

Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) has announced that he will forgo his congressional salary if a government shutdown takes place.

Indianapolis Public Schools schedules FAFSA filing nights for students and families

By N. L. Cabrera | Oct 1, 2025

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1, 2025.

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Which former Marion County area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By J. B. Gold | Oct 1, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 4 will feature competition from these former Marion County area high school standouts.

This October's government events in Marion County

By A. L. Tobin | Oct 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Marion County this month.

IPS partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters for new mentorship pilot at School 51

By J. L. Rice | Sep 30, 2025

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has begun a new mentorship program in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI).

IPS partners with Elevance Health to open new weight room at Northwest Middle School

By J. L. Rice | Sep 29, 2025

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has unveiled a renovated weight room at Northwest Middle School, completed through a partnership with Elevance Health and the Impact Fitness Foundation.

Family and kids event this October in Marion County

By S. D. Hawkins | Sep 29, 2025

Don't miss out on this family and kids happening in Marion County this month.

Entertainment events this October in Marion County

By S. D. Hawkins | Sep 29, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Marion County this month.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Marion County will compete on Thursday, Oct. 2?

By J. B. Gold | Sep 29, 2025

This former Marion County high school star set for games on Thursday, Oct. 2.

This week's entertainment events in Marion County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By D. E. Weber | Sep 28, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Marion County this week.

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Which ex-Marion County area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 29?

By B. D. Mueller | Sep 26, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature these former Marion County area high school athletes.

How many H-2A petitions made by Indy Standard publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By N. H. Guerra | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Indy Standard publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

André Carson criticizes early redistricting and GOP stance on shutdown

By A. S. Golden | Sep 25, 2025

Congressman André Carson posted concerns on September 24–25 about early redistricting in Indiana and Congressional standoffs over government funding.

Rep. O’Brien joins federal officials to review progress on I-69 Ohio River Crossing

By B. D. Mueller | Sep 25, 2025

State Rep. Tim O'Brien of Evansville met with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Governor Mike Braun, and other officials to tour the ongoing I-69 Ohio River Crossing project.

Indiana lawmaker outlines ongoing efforts toward efficient state government