Indianapolis, IN
Cyclists want bridge built over dangerous intersection

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Bicycle Storage Indy is launching a residents’ examine to encourage town to construct a pedestrian bridge over East 86th Road and the Monon path. Those that take part are requested to file video of any damaging experiences on the intersection.
“I used to be there on Wednesday night time, a number of of the volunteers had been out and I crossed it and it’s a kind of the place you need to be on excessive alert,” mentioned Connie Szabo Schmucker, director of advocacy for Bicycle Storage Indy.
An analogous survey was executed by advocates in Chicago.
“They did a visitors examine for a day that documented what went on at that intersection, Lakeshore Drive and Grant Park and the lake,” Schmucker mentioned.
Former Bicycle Storage Indy worker Frank Radaker was struck and killed by a car at this intersection final fall.
The path lifeless ends at 86th Road the place cyclists should peddle to a close-by parking zone to get again on the path on the opposite facet of the divided freeway. The Indianapolis Division of Public Works estimates the bridge would value $10 million to $12 million.
“When you get a federal grant, the grant would pay for 80% of it,” Schmucker mentioned.
The survey runs till July 19. Go browsing to take part.

Indianapolis, IN
Woman found dead on east side of Indianapolis, IMPD rules incident a homicide

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has ruled a woman’s death a homicide after she was found on Friday on the east side of the city.
Just after 8 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of North Downey Avenue on a report of a disturbance with a weapon.
Officers arrived at the scene and found an adult woman with injuries consistent with trauma wounds to her body. EMS pronounced her deceased at the scene.
IMPD said officers detained a person of interest at the scene, who they later arrested for murder upon consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
IMPD is actively investigating this incident.
They are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Christopher Winter at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or via email at Christopher.Winter@indy.gov.
Indianapolis, IN
Man critically injured in shooting on far east side of Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — A man is reported to be in critical condition following a shooting on the far east side of Indianapolis on Friday, police said.
IMPD East District officers responded to the 3000 block of Mitthoefer Road around 6:09 p.m.
Officers found a male victim suffering from injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
An investigation is ongoing.
Indianapolis, IN
WNBA All-Star legacy will live on through new basketball court at Indy Park

INDIANAPOLIS — As the WNBA All-Star Weekend approaches, efforts to create a lasting impact on Indianapolis communities are already underway. A basketball clinic on Thursday at Al Polin Park on the city’s near northside celebrated the unveiling of a newly upgraded WNBA All-Star Legacy basketball court.
The newly refurbished court is part of the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee’s goal of extending its influence beyond basketball.
“We’re doing four legacy projects totaling a million dollars, and our hope was that we could impact tens of thousands of people in Indiana and the central Indiana community,” said Mel Raines, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
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The WNBA All-Star Game is not the only event with a commitment to community enhancement in Indianapolis.
In 2012, the Super Bowl legacy project helped fund the Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center, a community fitness center in Indy.
Similarly, last year’s NBA All-Star Game awarded legacy grants to local students and nonprofits who support the community.
“We were able to put down this beautiful floor in our gym. We originally had a carpeted gym, and so it was the original. It’s probably 20 years old,” said Lynn Rogers, Director of Children and Youth Services at the Concord Neighborhood Center.

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For Rogers, the NBA All-Star grant has continued to make a substantial difference at Concord, the oldest community center in the city.
“Being able to be that versatile in the programming that we can offer just makes our you know, our reach to the community even greater. ” Rogers said.
They now use the court not just to play on, but to host community events and more.
The ultimate goal of these initiatives extends beyond just major sporting events in Indianapolis.
This mission resonates especially with Kierra Ready, the artist who hand-painted the new court at Al Polin Park.

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“I want people to come to this park, young girls as well, because I’m all about uplifting young women,” Ready said. “I want them to know that they have a place where they are welcome and invited. It feels great to be a part of that.”
The WNBA All-Star Host Committee plans to distribute a total of $1 million to support upgrades at four local nonprofit organizations, Fletcher Place, the McCoy Center, and they also plan to fund the championship court at the Marvella Sports Complex, a facility dedicated to young female athletes.
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