The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee approved an amendment to chapter 2.83 of the revised code to modernize the stated duties of the Forensic Services Agency, removing outdated testing references and adding authority for contemporary analyses such as DNA and quality-assurance language.

Dozens of Indianapolis residents told the Local Education Alliance to preserve a fully elected Indianapolis Public Schools board, place a moratorium on new charter schools inside IPS boundaries and require public accounting of property-tax funds sent to charters and transportation arrangements.

The board approved Resolution 5‑20‑25 to terminate a long‑term care lease with landlord Rob New for the West Bend facility. CEO Paul Babcock told trustees he will seek authority next month to negotiate potential longer‑term leases with Omega, the corporation’s largest long‑term‑care landlord, to encourage capital investment and address occupancy‑dr

The Health and Hospital Corporation (HHC) Board of Trustees voted to authorize staff to enter contracts for three Eskenazi Health construction projects, including a recommended $360,000 award to FA Wilhelm Construction for the Basil Pavilion curtain‑wall replacement. The board recorded unanimous votes with one absence on each item.

Interim CFO James Simpson told trustees a recent bond refinancing was well received, producing significant investor demand and estimated savings; he also flagged an annual review of the investment policy for November and provided general fund projections.

Eskenazi Health presented the board with data and mitigation steps on workplace violence affecting healthcare staff, describing expanded security presence, panic‑button technology and AVADE training for thousands of employees.

Speakers from Denver and Washington, D.C. told the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance that a clear shared performance framework, predictable student-based funding and coordinated transportation were central to improving outcomes, while warning that pacing, engagement and transparency are essential when adopting such reforms locally.

Kosciusko County staffer Amy briefed the Parks and Recreation Board on multiple community-amenity (CAP) projects across the county, discussed coordination with towns and townships, and described an unresolved CAP/Indiana Trails grant deferral affecting a Syracuse-area application.

High school staff told the board the district offers 13 in-house CTE pathways and 13 more through the Hammond Area Career Center, reported gains in pathway completion and credentialing, and described participation in a College Board pilot for AP-style cybersecurity coursework.

Summary of formal votes taken by the commissioners during the Oct. 21 meeting, including grants, contracts, change orders, settlements, and appointments of appraisers and vendors.

The Board unanimously approved a special exception to construct an 11‑story mixed‑use building at 21 Virginia Avenue that includes parking, retail and 90 residential units. Approval includes a condition and commitments requiring coordination with the Indianapolis Cultural Trail on any rebuilding or plaza construction and delegates design details to

After a presentation and discussion, the county voted to move from a fully insured plan to a self-funded Anthem health plan option that consultant Chris Maynard said could save about $700,000 if claims run as expected; the plan includes stop-loss protections and a gene therapy rider.

The Vanderburgh County commissioners approved a financial commitment letter for an NDOT Community Crossings grant application and several construction change orders and settlements tied to county road projects, including schedule notes for the Oak Hill Road work.

Suzanne Swartz, who said she was terminated by Ball State University, spoke at the rally about free speech and urged people to continue speaking out and petitioning government officials.

State and local elected officials and civic groups gathered at the Indiana Statehouse to oppose a proposed special session to redraw congressional maps, urging residents to contact the governor and legislators and to organize for upcoming elections.

Activists and community leaders at a rally criticized a reported plan to build an ICE detention facility at Camp Atterbury, recounted past refugee resettlement there, and urged Marion County officials to end a contract that allows ICE to use the county jail.

The Department of Public Works presented its near‑term capital program, maintenance priorities, a data‑driven asset‑management approach and a new snow‑response framework; residents raised alleys, illegal dumping and traffic safety concerns.

Sam Carpenter of the Hoosier Environmental Council discussed wetland loss, nature‑based stormwater solutions, water and energy impacts of data centers, and resources the council can provide to neighborhoods.

State Sen. Fadi Katura, ACLU of Indiana organizer Danielle Drake and local clergy addressed a crowd at an Indianapolis rally, condemning what they called attempts to concentrate political power and urging nonviolent protest and voter engagement.

The Elkhart County commissioners approved a DPUD for a NIPSCO New Paris local operations center after public hearings and negotiations over screening, berms and traffic access; commissioners conditioned approval on specified berm and landscaping requirements around adjacent residential properties.

The Indianapolis Airport Authority voted unanimously to sell a 5.359-acre heliport at 51 South New Jersey Street to the Consolidated City of Indianapolis for $10,875,000; most proceeds are FAA grant funds and must be reused on FAA‑approved aviation projects, and the board asked staff to return with options for how local funds will be spent.

The Indianapolis Airport Authority adopted Resolution 8‑2025 to renew a transatlantic incentive supplement intended to attract additional nonstop flights to Europe; the plan carries a proposed budget limit of $3 million per year for up to three years and will go to the finance and audit committee for annual budget approval.

At its Oct. 16 meeting the Elkhart County Council approved a package of appropriations for courthouse work, accounting reconciliation, bridges and software, reappointed a library board member, approved a local TIF agreement and adopted the county's 2026 budget and salary ordinance.

Forvis Mazars LLP issued unmodified opinions on Indigo's 2024 financial statements and the single federal grant audit; auditors reported no reportable findings and one internal control deficiency tied to a recorded accounts‑payable accrual.

At its Oct. 16 meeting the Evansville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special‑use permit for a dog training and overnight boarding facility, a parking‑lot expansion for Northwoods Church, a downtown office expansion that reduces required parking from 137 to 39 spaces, five rear‑setback variances in Larimer Cove and several accessory‑structure wa