A lawsuit claims a Center Township official is illegally living outside of the township. He has denied the accusation, and state law is complicated.

The city's lawsuit to take a couple's land along the Monon Trail has reignited a dispute over property rights along Indy's premier rail trail.

In the past year, more than 230 Indy neighbors went from homeless to housed. One man's journey from a high-profile camp shows how the program can change lives.

One of the first things Indiana's settlers did was plant corn. Centuries later, it has become synonymous with Hoosiers.

Leaders of the state's only predominantly Black university knew finances were dire. Students and staff are still scrambling after it closed almost overnight.

Gov. Mike Braun decided to celebrate families with "one husband" and "one wife" this June. LGBTQ+ Hoosiers celebrating Indy Pride have some thoughts.

Indy councilors made demands for change from the mayor's department targeting root causes of crime after a critical audit showed major issues.

A contaminated former Ford plant is ground zero in a debate over an east-side data center. Neighbors fear harms while the developer touts tax benefits.

The typical Marion County driver could pay five times more in a vehicle tax next year under council tax hikes. But Mayor Joe Hogsett opposes the plan.

A shooting at one councilor's home has spurred a push to remove addresses in one online form. Critics say it reduces transparency without helping.

Hogsett promised this would be his "final term." But in weighing another run, he may be looking to overcome scandals and project delays, experts say.

Indianapolis leaders have proposed new data center regulations addressing noise and location, but community advocates say they don't go far enough.

Sen. Andrea Hunley will formally launch her campaign next month, but she confirmed she is running for mayor to IndyStar.

The outgoing sheriff's handpicked successor seems poised to win the job. But an underdog is pitching bold ideas with a grassroots style.

The redevelopment effort faced ballooning costs and construction delays. What's next for the downtown site that's been vacant for over a decade?

Two Democratic councilors think nearly 20 years in office is long enough for the House incumbent. Conflicts in each opponent's past could sway voters.

Indy's largest library has been closed since late February after an interior glass panel shattered. Fixing the damage will entail another closure.

The Marion County clerk's Democratic primary this May pits an incumbent with strong party ties against two challengers critical of the establishment.

Indiana had the nation's highest foreclosure filing rate in February, with Indy among the worst metros. Rising costs and stagnant wages are to blame.

Years before he had a degree, Doran Moreland claimed one to land a job at Ivy Tech and while running for public office. Councilors still support him.

The new Indianapolis city council chief of staff has claimed a bachelor's degree throughout much of his career. He didn't really have one until 2024.

Republicans passed a slate of law-and-order policies asserting control over Indianapolis. Amid national strife, many fear they'll abuse that power.

Designating Lugar Plaza as a park means activities like smoking and drinking alcohol are now illegal. Will that improve safety in the downtown space?

Indiana will soon join a handful of states that ban homeless camping on public property. Results from one neighboring state worry critics.

As more young families move to Irvington, the neighborhood is grappling with how to embrace new ideas while preserving its historic charm.

Contractors called out to plow snow still hadn't reached many residential streets by noon Monday. Here's how long the effort will take.

While Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett may not seek reelection, his 2025 fundraising totals suggest he could play a major role in upcoming races.

Andrea Hunley, a first-term Indiana senator and former IPS principal, won't seek reelection to the Statehouse as she eyes a run for Indianapolis mayor.

Long seen as a potential successor to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, Vop Osili announced his bid for mayor in 2027. Here's who may challenge him.

In a sit-down interview with IndyStar, incoming Chief of Staff Chris Bailey discussed how he'll emphasize public safety and navigate city politics.

At least one of three new Indianapolis City-County Council leaders has proven willing to butt heads with the mayor this year.

An Indiana court ruled that a 2024 state law can retroactively kill Gary's lawsuit against gun manufacturers. Critics rebuked the state law as a "power grab."

The year in sports brought unlikely rises and dramatic falls. The year in politics shook Indiana's foundations. Here are the Top 10 stories of 2025.

If Republicans pass a new congressional map, Indy residents in diverse urban neighborhoods could be drowned out by heavily White suburbs and rural areas.

An Irvington DORA is moving forward despite residents' safety concerns. Here's what other Indiana cities with DORAs have seen.

National Guard troops do not typically enforce local laws and make arrests. But Statehouse insiders are considering changes to give guardsmen more power.

A new report names downtown Indy as the most lucrative site to relocate a casino. But smaller casinos and horse-racing advocates take issue.

Irvington leaders hope to bolster big events by setting up Indy's first designated outdoor refreshment area. Other neighborhoods are more cautious.

A developer plans to tear down about a half-dozen buildings for a major apartment complex along the Monon Trail in midtown Indy.

Wawa tried to replace an empty parking lot in east Indy with a store and gas station. City staff rejected the plan for being too car-centric.

There will soon be a second rail trail connecting Indianapolis and Hamilton County. How long do bicyclists have to wait?

Funding for major projects in Central Indiana are at risk because too few people are responding to a transit survey.

A farmer eager to retire had his plans thwarted by neighbors who opposed Google's data center. But debate over the farmland's inevitable reuse has resumed.

The city has started providing winter shelter in recent years as homelessness rises and Indy's largest shelter scales back its overflow capacity.

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As new state policies force belt-tightening among Indianapolis leaders, here are the causes that won and lost in the 2026 budget that passed Oct. 6.

A new report shows how the growth of downtown's residential population, changing perceptions of safety and major events are shaping the city's core.

Meet IndyStar journalists who bring you the news from around Central Indiana. Up this week is Jordan Smith.