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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott made a transformative $42 million donation to Elizabeth City State University on its Founders Day. University leaders said that this gift will accelerate ECSU’s new five-year plan, ASCEND 2030. “This gift allows institutions like Elizabeth City State University to move boldly toward the future while remaining grounded in the mission that […]

Indianapolis Shows Up for St. Jude During Praise Indy Radiothon Indianapolis showed up in a powerful way for the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during this year’s St. Jude Radiothon on Praise Indy. Throughout the day, listeners, community leaders, artists, and Praise Indy personalities came together with one shared mission: becoming Partners in […]

  Praise Indy Cares for Kids! St, Jude Kids Radiothon 2026 March 12th, 2026 6 am – 6 pm Become A Partner In Hope: Call 1-800-411-9898 or text WTLC to 71007 DONATE NOW Why Support St. Jude? Families NEVER receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food – because all a […]

Gov. Mike Braun’s administration has proposed charging $15.60 in tolls to drive a car across Indiana on Interstate 70 in order to pay for widening all of that highway to six lanes. The state’s application seeking federal approval for I-70 tolling and outlining $6.5 billion in improvements was released Monday by Braun’s office after a public records […]

INDIANAPOLIS — A staggering majority of Hoosiers struggling with mental health conditions are being “locked out” of the care they need. A new report released Tuesday by the national advocacy group Inseparable reveals that Indiana is currently meeting only 32 percent of its mental health workforce needs. The findings, detailed in The Workforce Report: Bridging […]

STATEWIDE — Electricity prices are rising nationwide, including in Indiana, as demand for power continues to grow. At the same time, solar energy and battery storage are expanding quickly and now make up a share of new electricity generation added to the grid. Indiana has emerged as one of the fastest-growing solar markets in the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Braun is promising that relief is on the way for your energy costs. During a press conference Monday, Braun argued that his new strategy to hold utility companies and massive data centers accountable is already showing progress. He pointed to a new law that forces electric companies to meet specific […]

JACKSON COUNTY, Ind.–The body of a boater who disappeared in Jackson County, Indiana, floodwaters has been recovered. Indiana Conservation Officers found the man, Bradley Deaton, 55, of Seymour, on Sunday afternoon. Deaton and another man were helping others stuck in floodwaters when their boat capsized east of Cortland. The boat had a mechanical issue and […]

Inspire HER: Women’s History Month 2026 Celebrating the Women Who Move Indianapolis Forward Radio One Indianapolis Every March, Radio One Indianapolis proudly celebrates Women’s History Month by recognizing the incredible women who are shaping our community through leadership, innovation, service, and impact. Through our annual Inspire HER initiative, we spotlight women across Indianapolis who are […]

WESTVILLE, Ind. — As the State of Indiana nears completion of a massive $1.2 billion restructuring of the Westville Correctional Facility, a growing movement of activists and families are becoming more vocal on current conditions they describe as “human torture.” Central to this movement is an activist known as King, a former federal and state […]

STATEWIDE — Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to move into Indiana late Tuesday as a weather system dropping south from the Great Lakes pushes a cold front across the Midwest, according to the National Weather Service. Mike Ryan with the National Weather Service said the front will slide into northern Indiana Tuesday evening, with […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a driver hit an IMPD officer and a security guard in downtown Indianapolis Saturday night. It happened South Meridian Street near West Louisiana before 10:30 p.m. A crowd had gathered in the street while cars were driving erratically through the intersection. Indianapolis officers were already in the area handling […]