🌱 Indy Federal Broadband Assistance + East Side Murder-Suicide

Happy Saturday, Indianapolis! Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 38 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories in Indianapolis today:

1. Indianapolis residents are now eligible for federal broadband assistance, according to an announcement on Friday from AT&T and Cricket Wireless. Residents can receive discounted internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), if approved by the federal government’s National Verifier. Enrollment for the program is now open and only available through the internet services of AT&T and Cricket Wireless. (Fox 59)
2. On Friday, Bon Jovi announced their upcoming spring tour will be stopping in Indy. The rock band will be performing at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 19. Tickets will be available at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21. (WISHTV.com)
3. A murder-suicide on Indianapolis' east side has left two people dead. Police visited the 6100 block of Nelson Place on Friday morning for a welfare check and found two people dead with gunshot wounds inside the residence. Police are investigating and believe it was a domestic-related incident that occurred within the last day or two. (Fox 59)

Today in Indianapolis:

• Connecting to Personal Finance Resources -Basic Financial Lingo, At Indianapolis Public Library Garfield Park Branch (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Ready to add a furry friend to your home? The Indianapolis Animal Care Services is full and in need of adopters. (Facebook)
• Beginning Monday, Jan. 10, all of the Indianapolis Public Library's in-branch library programs and community meeting room reservations are canceled as a result of COVID-19. The library branches, online services and programs, computers, curbside pickup, and vaccine clinics remain available. (Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners, and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.