Indy council GOP caucus abruptly selects new minority leader
The caucus voted to replace Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, the minority leader it selected earlier this year, with Councilor Brian Mowery in a closed caucus meeting Monday.
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Woman who accused Hogsett aide of harassment forcibly removed from council meeting
The forced removal took place during a meeting in which City-County Council members eventually and overwhelmingly voted to delay a final $300,000 payment to Fisher Phillips, the Atlanta-based law firm hired to investigate Hogsett and his administration’s handling of harassment allegations against the mayor’s former chief of staff.
Residents, attorneys raise questions about Indy’s land acquisitions in planned Monon Trail expansion
Indianapolis city officials say the acquisition process is intended to clear up the ownership of the former rail line as they expand the trail from 10th to 96th streets.
Appeals court hears streaming services case where Legislature intervened
At question was whether lawmakers unconstitutionally intervened in 2023 to nullify a lawsuit filed by four Indiana cities seeking to recoup franchise fees from some streaming service providers.
Town of Zionsville joins trend of hiring in-house counsel
Municipal leaders say hiring an in-house attorney helps them stay on top of ever-changing laws.
Felony charges filed against man over unpaid utilities at 4 apartment complexes
The charges are related to a high-profile case in which the landlord of the four affordable apartment properties in Indianapolis collected money from tenants but failed to pay Citizens Energy Group for services from October 2019 to April 2022.
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry dies after cancer battle
The news of Henry’s passing came just hours after his family said the mayor had entered hospice care following a cancer-related medical emergency early Wednesday.
Moving city workers a heavy lift but a cost saver
The space on the Indianapolis City-County Building’s 12th floor didn’t initially look like much, but for the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services, the new home was a big deal.
COA upholds preliminary injunction against construction of Carmel senior living group home
Construction of a proposed senior group home in Carmel cannot move forward after a split panel of the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed a preliminary injunction challenging the underlying building permit.
Indianapolis gun violence plan showing progress, officials say
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and officials involved in the city’s gun-violence-reduction strategy held a press conference Thursday to announce progress two years into their three-year $150 million plan.
Hogsett wins third term in most expensive mayor’s race in Indianapolis history
Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett beat back his best-funded Republican challenger ever in businessman Jefferson Shreve, winning a third term Tuesday in what was the most expensive mayoral race in Indianapolis history.
Indy animal shelter volunteers file 1st Amendment suit, claiming shelter officials tried to stifle critical speech
The ACLU of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the city of Indianapolis on behalf of two animal shelter volunteers who allege Indianapolis Animal Care Services’ attempts to restrain speech that was critical of the shelter violated their constitutional rights.
Judge reverses hold on Bloomington annexation lawsuit
A case dictating the outcome of whether two areas will become part of the city of Bloomington is moving to trial after a judge lifted a hold on the case Wednesday.
Prosecutor’s office, public defender agency get funding boost in 2024 Marion Co. budget
Law enforcement agencies, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and the Marion County Public Defender Agency will each receive a funding boost in 2024 after the City-County Council passed Mayor Joe Hogsett’s 2024 budget earlier this week.
Contentious Bloomington billboard ban vote shelved after legal question
Bloomington business owners and organizations may need to find other advertising solutions as the city weighs banning billboards.
Company’s repairs of damaged outdoor billboard did not result in sign being ‘relocated,’ IN Supreme Court affirms
A Noblesville ordinance’s language for sign relocation was ambiguous with its usage of “relocate” and “move,” the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed Monday in upholding a trial court’s judgment in favor of an outdoor signage company.
Bloomington’s annexation attempts lead to legal chess, constitutional question
The city of Bloomington is still attempting to expand its borders to the displeasure of a significant amount of the Monroe County residents who stand to be annexed.
Judge dismisses landowners’ lawsuit against LEAP District annexation
A Boone County judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by a group of landowners against the city of Lebanon over the municipality’s decision to annex 5,200 acres of land and create a new zoning district for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District.
Lawrence Common Council, Mayor Steve Collier settle legal battle
The Lawrence Common Council approved a settlement agreement Wednesday to close a messy legal battle between the legislative body and Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier. The council appropriated $335,000 to pay legal fees.
Indy to test state law in nuisance enforcement effort
Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration is seeking a stronger approach to force property and business owners to discourage behavior that compromises public safety.