Ko Lyn Cheang
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Indianapolis moves to ban retail sale of cats, dogs, rabbits. But state could intervene.
The ban may not last long as the Indiana state legislature is considering a bill to prevent cities like Indianapolis from passing such bans. → Read More
5 key projects coming to Indy in 2023, including trails and converting 1-way roads
When will the Cultural Trail expansion be ready? How is pedestrian safety being improved? IndyStar has the answers on key transportation projects. → Read More
Meriweather ends campaign for crowded Indy mayor’s race to support Shackleford
Indianapolis’ crowded Democratic mayoral primary on May 2 has just gotten a little less crowded. → Read More
It's pothole filling season. Here's what the city has been doing.
Department of Public Works crews are filling potholes that formed over the city's freeze-thaw winter cycle with hot asphalt, the most durable fix. → Read More
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz to run for Indy mayor. Here's how that shakes up the election.
Hakim-Shabazz has a history of making controversial comments that some have said are offensive. He said he's tough on crime, but smart on crime. → Read More
'A voice of change': Community activist Stephen Lane appointed to Indy library board
Lane has been an outspoken supporter of Nichelle Hayes and strong critic of the library board in its CEO search. His tenure will shift board dynamics. → Read More
Amid CEO controversy, library board appoints temp executive as No. 2 leader
Harden will be the library's chief administrative officer, a new position created by the board Tuesday, for a period not to exceed one year. → Read More
4th Democratic candidate, community activist Clif Marsiglio, to run for Indy mayor
A community leader, Marsiglio serves on the board of the Holy Cross Neighborhood Association and of Near Eastside Community Organization. → Read More
2nd Republican candidate to run for Indianapolis mayor
John L. Couch has become the second Republican candidate for this year's Indianapolis mayoral race, facing pastor James Jackson in the primary. → Read More
4 library board members detail why they won't hire Nichelle Hayes as CEO
The letter is the most in-depth explanation that board members have given for their choice not to appoint Nichelle Hayes as library CEO. → Read More
City-County Council members urge library board to appoint Hayes as CEO
The City-County Council's top leaders, Vop Osili and Zach Adamson, joined in the community call for the library board to make Nichelle Hayes its CEO. → Read More
Here's what Indianapolis is asking the state legislature to do this session
The state budget for the next two years will be crafted during the 2023 Indiana General Assembly session. The city is asking for more funding. → Read More
Here's what Indianapolis is asking the state legislature to do this session
The state budget for the next two years will be crafted during the 2023 Indiana General Assembly session. The city is asking for more funding. → Read More
Here's what Indianapolis is asking the state legislature to do this session
The state budget for the next two years will be crafted during the 2023 Indiana General Assembly session. The city is asking for more funding. → Read More
'Long overdue': Marion County Democratic Party ends controversial slating process
It comes almost a year after Black leaders and Democratic politicians called for an end to the tradition of pre-primary party endorsement. → Read More
Beech Grove Mayor Dennis Buckley will not seek fourth term
Marion County's longest serving mayor will not seek a fourth term after his current term expires on Jan 1, 2024, he announced on Wednesday. → Read More
Gabriel Morley declines library CEO job offer after community opposition
Gabriel Morley has declined the job offer to lead the Indianapolis Public Library as CEO, library spokesperson Joe Backe said. → Read More
IndyPL picks Gabriel Morley as new CEO over current interim CEO Nichelle Hayes
The Indianapolis Public Library announced that its board of trustees has chosen Gabriel Morley, a library director from New Orleans, as its new CEO. → Read More
IMPD: Man dead after shooting on eastside Sunday morning
The Indianapolis police said they responded to reports of a person shot at East 18th Street and Ludlow Avenue just before 3 a.m. → Read More
Mayor Joe Hogsett announces bid for third term
Mayor Joe Hogsett will run for a third term as the city's top elected official, putting him head-to-head with Democratic challenger Robin Shackleford. → Read More