Monthly Archives: February 2024

IMPD Announces Command Staff Appointments

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Chief Christopher Bailey recently made deputy chief appointments to the IMPD Command Staff. Deputy Chief Catherine Cummings was promoted to Assistant Chief. Deputy Chief Michael Wolley was promoted to Assistant Chief. Commander Richard Riddle was promoted to Deputy Chief of Professional Standards. For … Read More

Mayor’s Office Announces Leadership Transitions

INDIANAPOLIS — Megan Vukusich has been named the Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development. Vukusich has served as DMD’s Deputy Director since September 2023, overseeing community and economic development for the department. Prior to her return to the City of Indianapolis, Megan was the Director of Planning and Zoning … Read More

EmployIndy Receives Over $5.5 Mil. for Employment Support

INDIANAPOLIS – EmployIndy recently received $5.5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to sustain and improve EmployIndy’s Youth Employment System (YES) to address education and employment disparities for Opportunity Youth (youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are not in school and not working) in Indianapolis. … Read More

Applause!: March 1-7

• Congratulations to Lawrence Central girls basketball for taking the IHSAA 4A State Championship! These young ladies had a great season and truly earned the trophy. • There will be a historical marker dedication ceremony for the jazz great Wes Montgomery on Wednesday, March 6 at 4 p.m. at 10th … Read More

The Jacket

“That jacket sure does bring back memories.” I could hear the chuckle in the man’s voice, muffled by the black medical mask he wore. We two were exiting the Kroger grocery store at 10th and Shortridge. I had just come from the nearby office of the Weekly View and decided … Read More