WFYI-TV (Indianapolis, IN)

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South Bend artist selected to create WNBA star Tamika Catchings mural

3 days ago | wfyi.org | Farah Yousry

May 13, 2025 After an international call for artists, South Bend’s Nate Baranowski has been selected to create a new portrait mural of Women's National Basketball Association and Indiana Fever star Tamika Catchings. Catchings is one of the most decorated female basketball players. She led the Indiana Fever to its first ever WNBA championship win in 2012 and has earned four Olympic gold medals.
Eli Lilly expands partnership with Purdue by $250 million

4 days ago | wfyi.org | Benjamin Thorp |Ben Thorp

May 12, 2025 Eli Lilly and Company on Friday announced it would expand a partnership with Purdue University. The pharmaceutical giant plans to pump around $250 million into research initiatives over the next eight years. Purdue President Mung Chiang said it may be the largest industry-academic agreement of its kind in the United States. The Lilly announcement will extend an agreement aimed at accelerating medicine development and bolstering the workforce-talent pipeline.
Indiana disability rights advocates urge clemency for death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie

4 days ago | wfyi.org | Brandon Smith

May 12, 2025Article origination IPB News Disability rights advocates said Indiana death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie's "profound brain damage" should spare him from execution. Ritchie's legal team appealed to the Indiana Parole Board for clemency Monday for the 2000 killing of Beech Grove police officer William Toney. Forensic psychologist Dr. Megan Carter said Ritchie has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which she is under-recognized, especially when Ritchie was younger.
Indiana halts Digital Opportunity Grants after Trump administration orders suspension

4 days ago | wfyi.org | Brandon Smith

May 12, 2025Article origination IPB News Indiana is halting its Digital Opportunity Grant program after it said the Trump administration told it to suspend the grant. Indiana received $15 million last year to implement its plan for digital equity.
More babies are being admitted to NICUs in the Midwest, according to CDC data brief

4 days ago | wfyi.org | Benjamin Thorp |Ben Thorp

May 12, 2025 More babies are being admitted to neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, across the country, according to a data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The brief looked at NICU admissions between 2016 and 2023. Generally, infants can be admitted to the NICU for a variety of reasons, including being born early, underweight, having birth defects, infections or heart or respiratory issues.
New affordable housing project opens on Indy's south east side

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Sydney Dauphinais

May 9, 2025 The Southeast Neighborhood Development Corporation announced the completion of The Bridgeman, a new affordable housing project on the near south east side. The four rental units are available to people who make less than 50% of the area's median income.
Indiana School for the Deaf, School for the Blind and Visually Impaired get 5 percent budget cut

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Brandon Smith

May 9, 2025Article origination IPB News Lawmakers celebrated after they said they protected K-12 education funding above all else as they faced a $2 billion budget shortfall. But the Indiana School for the Deaf saw its funding slashed by 5 percent. One advocate worries the cuts will "gravely impact" the school's ability to function. Geoffrey Bignell is the director of advocacy for the Indiana Association of the Deaf.
More than $35 million in funding for Indianapolis infrastructure projects announced

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan

May 8, 2025 Indianapolis infrastructure projects will receive more than $35 million in federal funds, city officials announced this week. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization distributes annual federal transportation funds for projects including bridges, roundabouts and trails. One major project sets aside $7 million for a new pedestrian bridge over 86th St along the Monon Trail. The community has long lobbied for improvements at the dangerous intersection.
Union Schools sues Gov. Mike Braun over law forcing district closure

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Rachel Fradette

May 8, 2025 The Union School Corporation is seeking to reverse a decision by Indiana state lawmakers that would dissolve the district in 2027. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, Union district officials argue that state officials violated several provisions of the Indiana Constitution when they added language to a property tax bill that mandates the district’s closure.
Festival celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander culture in Indy

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Samantha Horton

May 8, 2025 Asian Fest returns this weekend, an event for Hoosiers to learn and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures. The free event takes place during AAPI month. The festival will include food, music and art for families. There will also be a health clinic and a brief presentation recognizing Asian American youth in the community.