Article Archives: Applause

Applause!: Jan. 9-15

January 8, 2026 | by Weekly View

• American Legion Post 107 was recently rechartered by African American veterans to be a voice for and to serve the Central Indiana African American community.  Originally chartered in 1919 by African American veterans, Post 107 surrendered its charter in the 1970s due to declining membership.  The post is being … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 2-8

December 31, 2025 | by Weekly View

• IMPD has released its preliminary crime statistics for 2025. There were 133 murders, and 371 non-fatal shootings, down from 2021 by 20%. Robberies were down 18.5% from 2021, from 1,743 in 2021 to 1,006 in 2025. Violent crimes and property crimes were also down significantly. • We are very … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 19-Jan. 1

December 18, 2025 | by Weekly View

• The upcoming film Dead Man’s Wire about the kidnapper Tony Kiritsis in Indianapolis in Feb. 1977, has an eastside connection! Alan Berry, former owner of Berry’s Music at 11th and Arlington, spent several years researching, documenting, and interviewing people familiar with the incident, and created a documentary called Dead … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 5-11

December 4, 2025 | by Weekly View

• The Franklin Township Historical Society’s “Christmas at the Meeting House” will take place Sunday Dec. 14th at 6:00 PM in the historic 1871 building at 6510 S. Franklin Rd. Come hear the histories behind our Christmas traditions, sing carols with an antique pump organ, enjoy a reading of “The … Read More

Applause!: Nov. 28-Dec. 4

November 26, 2025 | by Weekly View

• IMPD Chief Chris Bailey has announced a new portal that includes information about crime and traffic statistics, as well as professional standards in a user-friendly format. Visit the site at impdtransparency.indy.gov and see what you think about it. • Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force is going to reconvene on … Read More