Indianapolis, IN
Juneteenth: Indianapolis to host multiple celebrations this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — White River State Park will be the central hub for Juneteenth celebrations this weekend, featuring a range of events for residents and visitors alike.
The events will take place on Saturday offering the following activities across the park.
Indy Juneteenth Festival
The Indy Juneteenth Festival will be held in Military Park on Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. This festival will feature live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, games, bounce houses, education stations, and more.
The day will kick off with a parade at Indiana and Blackford Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is free. For registration and more information about the Indy Juneteenth Festival, visit here.
Juneteenth Celebration: History, Health, and the Arts at the Indiana State Museum
The Indiana State Museum will celebrate Juneteenth with free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include hands-on art activities, opportunities to chat with curators, food trucks, and live artist performances. Community partners such as IU Pediatrics and Growing Places Indy will engage families in activities designed to promote health and wellness. Visitors can also explore the museum’s galleries, including the newest exhibits, Good Night Forest and Ancient Seas. For more information, click here.
Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration at the Eiteljorg Museum
The Eiteljorg Museum will host its 9th annual Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum admission is free.
The event will feature live jazz performances by the Cassius Goens Quartet and the Rob Dixon Quartet, along with poetry readings, storytelling, art-making activities, and more.
Visitors can also explore the museum’s current exhibitions, including Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West, Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces, and Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field. For more details, click here.
Attractions with Free Admission
In addition to the Eiteljorg Museum and the Indiana State Museum offering free admission on June 15, the NCAA Hall of Champions will offer free admission on June 19, and the Indianapolis Zoo will provide over 50% off admission as part of their Celebration Days.
Indianapolis, IN
IMPD asks for help to find missing 26-year-old man
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police on Tuesday asked for the public’s help to find a missing 26-year-old man with autism.
Tyrese Pepper was described as being 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a dark-colored jacket with a Colts logo and navy jogger pants.
He was last seen riding a navy-and-white bicycle eastbound on East 21st Street, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
IMPD says Pepper is nonverbal and autistic.
If located, please call 911 immediately.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis councilman says ‘No Data Centers’ note was left at his home after someone opened fire
The home of a councilman in Indianapolis was shot at early Monday in what local police said was an “isolated, targeted incident.”
The incident came less than a week after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission voted 6 to 2 on April 1 to approve rezoning to allow the construction of a data center.
Ron Gibson, a Democrat who represents District 8 on the council, spoke out in support of the rezoning and the efforts to build the data center in his district.
“Earlier this morning, between approximately 12:45 a.m. and 12:50 a.m., just a few hours after Easter Sunday, an individual fired 13 rounds at the front door of my home and left a note on my doorstep that read, ‘No Data Centers,’” Gibson said in a Monday statement.
Councilman Ron Gibson
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said it was called to the home on Monday morning, and officers found evidence that gunshots had been fired at the house. Police said no injuries were reported.
“I understand that public service can bring strong opinions and disagreement, but violence is never the answer, especially when it puts families at risk,” Gibson said in his statement.
The Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.
The data center is set to be built by Metrobloks, a data center developer based in Los Angeles. Following the vote last week, Gibson shared a statement on social media promoting the project.
“Metrobloks has the potential to bring significant investment, create jobs, and generate long-term tax revenue that supports infrastructure, housing, and essential services,” the statement said.
A data center boom is happening across the US, with companies pouring billions into building the infrastructure to keep up with demand in the era of AI. The data centers have faced increased opposition, with critics pointing to the high resource costs, from water to energy, and other issues like noise pollution, as detailed in a Business Insider investigation.
Indianapolis, IN
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