Morning Briefing

The Indianapolis morning desk for what matters before the day gets away

Fresh local headlines, neighborhood movement, civic watch, and weather-aware homeowner notes, all in one place and built for how locals actually scan the day.

Updated Jun 5, 10:50 AM ETMirror IndyWISH-TVWTHR
Morning briefing

Lead story

Fresh reporting and local movement worth catching before the day fills up.

WTHRJun 5, 10:50 AM

Carmel, Indianapolis mayors announce safety summit for central Indiana leaders together

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett issued a joint statement Friday announcing the "Regional Mayors' Public Safety Partnership Summit."

Top HeadlinesRight now
WTHRJun 5, 10:31 AM

Firefighters battle tiki bar fire in Martinsville

When firefighters arrived on scene, they were met with a fire that spread from tiki bar to two nearby storage barns behind a home.

WTHRJun 5, 10:01 AM

'Summer in the City' | Indy officials announce 'reimagined' free summer youth programming

This year's version of the annual programming is shifting to Friday and Saturday nights, from June 12 to Aug. 29.

WTHRJun 5, 8:21 AM

IMPD: 21-year-old woman arrested in downtown Indy triple shooting that killed 32-year-old man

The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Sunday, May 24 along South Meridian Street, near West Maryland Street.

WISH-TVJun 5, 7:04 AM

More Hoosiers go uninsured, resulting in higher emergency department usage

Indiana hospitals are reporting a double-digit increase in emergency department visits due to a decrease in health insurance coverage, which is expected to rise...

Homeowner note

Storm cleanup, outages, and roof questions usually travel together

The desk is seeing weather or home-readiness signals this morning, so Raptor Roofing fits best as the practical next step for inspections, photos, and damage triage before flood cleanup, wind damage, or the next round of storms turns a manageable issue into a bigger claim.

Civic WatchCity pulse
Mirror IndyJun 5, 5:00 AM

Mark your calendar for free family roller skating

A large crowd of skaters visit Skateland late July 19, 2025, for an event celebrating WNBA All-Star weekend at Skateland in Indianapolis. " data-large-file="htt...

WTHRJun 5, 12:14 AM

Marion County taxpayers weigh in on possible school tax increase for public education

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation is considering whether to ask voters to approve a new school funding referendum later this year.

WTHRJun 4, 7:37 PM

Shelbyville mayor criticized for data center comments

People in Shelbyville who posted "No Data Center" signs in front of their homes are now responding to controversy involving the city's mayor.

WTHRJun 4, 6:41 PM

Controversy brews in Jay Co. city over mayor's placement of American flags for July 4th celebration

Portland Mayor Jeff Westlake was hoping to spread some American spirit by placing dozens of flags in the city's flower planters.

Neighborhood WatchAround town
WTHRJun 5, 5:58 AM

Indiana Senate’s No. 2 Republican steps down from post after split from Bray

Sen. Chris Garten sent a letter Thursday to fellow Republican senators informing them of his decision to resign as majority floor leader.

WTHRJun 5, 12:04 AM

LGBTQ+ community criticizes Gov. Braun's 'nuclear family' proclamation as Pride Month begins

Some members of the LGBTQ+ community believe Gov. Braun's proclamation declaring June as Nuclear Family Month sends a different message during Pride Month.

WISH-TVJun 4, 11:01 PM

Indiana Senate floor leader steps down amid Republican leadership split

Republican Sen. Chris Garten has resigned as Indiana Senate majority floor leader, citing a lack of alignment with the current strategic direction of leadership...

Mirror IndyApr 29, 8:00 AM

Stringtown ‘neighborhood drama’ fuels debate about planned apartments

A westside apartment proposal is drawing a fresh fight over density, neighborhood identity, and who gets to shape the next version of Stringtown.

Weather & HomeStay ready
WTHRJun 5, 6:01 AM

Silver Alert canceled for eastern Indiana teen after found safe

The Silver Alert issued for a 17-year-old missing from Hagerstown was canceled early June 5, 2026.

WISH-TVJun 5, 5:06 AM

Humid, unsettled weather pattern to dominate Central Indiana forecast | June 5, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A shift in the weather pattern with increasing humidity and scattered showers in Central Indiana. Potential for severe wind gusts and isol...

Mirror IndyJun 4, 4:43 PM

Work completed on $3 million restoration of fountains at Garfield Park

Indy Parks on Saturday will unveil the restoration of longstanding fountains, a project almost two years in the making. The post Work completed on $3 million re...

Indiana Public MediaApr 28, 12:22 AM

Thousands without power after storms; flood warnings in effect

Storms brought tornado warnings, flood concerns, downed trees, and power outages across parts of central Indiana, with Marion County included in the warning foo...

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