Indy Redistricting Vote, Council Shakeup, Winter Storm Ahead, Crime Crackdown, and Community Rallies for Shelter Pets
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Indy Redistricting Vote, Council Shakeup, Winter Storm Ahead, Crime Crackdown, and Community Rallies for Shelter Pets
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We wake up today watching the Statehouse, where Indiana senators are set to take a final, high stakes vote on a new congressional map that would split Indianapolis into four districts instead of one. According to the Associated Press, this mid decade redistricting push is drawing heavy pressure from former President Trump and could shift who speaks for our city in Congress, so we will be watching how that impacts our neighborhoods from Broad Ripple to Mars Hill.
At City Hall, longtime City County Council president Vop Osili is stepping aside from the top role while staying on the council, as WTHR reports. That opens the door to new leadership on day to day issues like public safety funding, road repairs on streets like Keystone Avenue, and support for affordable housing near downtown.
Weather wise, we start with cold rain around the I 65 and I 70 split, and 13News meteorologists say temperatures drop through the afternoon with a changeover to light snow later tonight. We should plan for slick spots on I 465, especially near the I 69 ramps on the northeast side, and bundle up for a colder stretch heading into the weekend.
On the crime front, federal prosecutors in Indianapolis say several violent felons have just received multi year sentences in separate firearms cases, part of an ongoing push to get illegal guns off our streets. At the same time, local police are investigating a series of overnight vehicle break ins on the near north side; we keep our tone careful here and remind listeners to lock cars, turn on porch lights, and check on neighbors, especially older residents.
In education, Chalkbeat Indiana reports the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance is weighing big changes in who controls school transportation and buildings across IPS and charter schools. That could affect bus routes for thousands of families on the east and west sides, with final recommendations expected next week.
On the personal interest side, Mirror Indy notes that churches across the city, especially on the near west side, are preparing Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations, showing how our immigrant communities keep culture alive even amid worries about immigration enforcement.
The job market in the metro area stays steady, with unemployment hovering around four percent, and large employers along the I 69 corridor and in the tech district near Massachusetts Avenue still posting openings in logistics, health care, and IT. In real estate, agents say Marion County median home prices are now in the mid two hundreds, with older homes near Garfield Park still drawing multiple offers, while new apartments rise around the IU Health hospital expansion on Capitol Avenue.
Culturally, there is plenty to do. The Circle of Lights on Monument Circle is still glowing, the Indianapolis Symphony is performing holiday pops at Hilbert Circle Theatre, and local venues on Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square are hosting regional bands through the weekend. The Children’s Museum winter festival continues, which is great if the snow flies later tonight.
Sports wise, the Pacers are back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight, fighting to stay near the top half of the Eastern Conference, and the Colts prepare for a key road game that could keep their playoff hopes alive. High school basketball is heating up too, with a big matchup tomorrow between Lawrence North and Warren Central, both coming off strong early season wins.
For a feel good story, Hendricks County volunteers are rallying to improve conditions at their crowded animal shelter after concerns shared with WTHR. Nearby Indy rescue groups are stepping in to foster dogs and cats, a reminder that our wider metro community can come together quickly when animals and neighbors need help.
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