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Behning: Helping students recover from learning loss

While Hoosiers have largely shaken off negative effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, too many of our K-12 students are still behind in school after many switched to virtual or hybrid instruction during the public health emergency. In Indiana, only 22% of low-income students (those on free and reduced lunch) passed …

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IMPD Detectives Arrest Two Sisters for Recent Homicide

INDIANAPOLIS- The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has arrested two sisters for their alleged involvement in a homicide that took place last week. 23-year-old Arieal Smith was arrested for murder and her sister, 27-year-old Ebonie Parks was arrested for assisting a criminal reference this case. The sisters were located by …

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North Split construction may impact NCAA Big 10 tournament travel

MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) asks motorists to plan ahead for travel related to the upcoming NCAA Big 10 Women’s Basketball Tournament. Routes to Gainbridge Fieldhouse may be impacted by work being performed as part of the North Split Reconstruction interchange closure. Exits currently open …

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Officer Shot During Officer Involved Shooting

On Sunday, February 27, 2022, shortly after 10:00 pm, an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) was shot and an officer-involved shooting occurred in the alley north of 1600 Woodlawn Avenue.  The information provided is preliminary and subject to change. Shortly after 10:00 pm, IMPD Southeast District officers responded …

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