Article Archives: Applause

Applause!: Feb. 20-26

February 19, 2026 | by Weekly View

• Prayers for the family and friends of Beech Grove Officer Brian Elliott who died in the line of duty on Monday, Feb. 16. He and two other officers were called for a disturbance, and after they arrived, Officer Elliot and one other officer were shot. Despite the best efforts … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 30-Feb. 12

February 5, 2026 | by Weekly View

• The NCAA Men’s Final Four Legacy Project presented by Dove Men+Care will be at Christian Park here on the east side. By early April, Christian Park will receive a basketball court renovation to help create a true basketball and sports destination on the eastside of Indianapolis. The completed renovation … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 16-22

January 15, 2026 | by Weekly View

• The IU football team did it again, squashing the Oregon Ducks 56-22 in the Peach Bowl. They will go on to play The Miami Hurricanes on Monday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The game will air on ESPN, and is streaming live on many apps. Go Hoosiers! • There … Read More

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