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In today's newsletter:

  • How a suspected drunk driver slammed into a trooper on I-465
  • Why IMPD is boosting patrols at Indianapolis synagogues this Hanukkah
  • How an east side school honored an Indianapolis student killed in Kentucky

Also on today's calendar: Kelly Education Hiring Event! and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 25 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 37, low: 32.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Drunk Driver struck an Indiana State Police car; Trooper Injured (wtreradio.com) — An Indiana State Trooper was injured early this morning on I-465 near Allisonville Road in Indianapolis when his cruiser, blocking a jackknifed semi, was rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver. The trooper has been released from the hospital, while the Indianapolis driver was arrested on an operating while intoxicated causing injury charge, marking the third time this trooper’s been hit by an impaired driver.
   

2. IMPD increasing patrols near Indianapolis synagogues in wake of antisemitic attack in Australia (fox59.com) — Indianapolis police are stepping up patrols around local synagogues and Jewish community centers during Hanukkah in response to a deadly antisemitic attack in Australia. IMPD and Jewish community leaders stress there’s no specific local threat but say extra visibility is a precaution to protect central Indiana’s Jewish residents. Hanukkah observances here continue through Dec. 22.
   

3. Balloon release held for Indianapolis man killed in shooting at Kentucky State University (fox59.com) — Friends and family gathered outside Victory College Prep on Indianapolis’ east side Sunday to release balloons honoring 19-year-old De’Jon Fox Jr., an Indianapolis native killed in a shooting at Kentucky State University. Despite frigid, snowy conditions, a large crowd came to remember the upbeat former Victory College Prep student and support his grieving loved ones.
   

4. White House denies Trump threatened Indiana with funding cuts over redistricting (wishtv.com) — From Indianapolis, the White House is pushing back on claims that President Trump threatened to cut Indiana’s federal funding if lawmakers rejected his preferred congressional maps. State senators instead passed a bipartisan plan, drawing sharp criticism and primary threats from Trump, Gov. Mike Braun, and conservative activists toward Republicans who opposed the redistricting proposal.
   

5. Wizards have rare showing on defense in win over Pacers (statenews.net) — A rough shooting night for the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis ended with a 108-89 home loss to the Washington Wizards, who dominated the boards and held Indiana under 90 points. Marvin Bagley III led Washington with 23 points and 14 rebounds as the Pacers’ offense sputtered despite five players reaching double figures.
   

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    Wednesday December 17
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    Indianapolis Public Library - East Washington Branch, 2822 E Washington St, Indianapolis
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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday December 15
  • Toddler Time: Cookies
    Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
    10:00 am
  • Baby & Me Playdate
    Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
    10:00 am
  • Gentle Slow-Flow Yoga
    Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
    10:30 am
  • Homeschool Teen STEAM
    Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Indy DPW will be deploying contractors to assist with snow removal on residential streets.
    Contractors will be addressing priority three roadways by the end of the day Saturday and are expected to continue working through much of Sunday… (Nextdoor German Church-Warren)
  • Missing!
    She disappeared Thursday 12-11-2025 Please she is dearly missed my kids are upset, her siblings are upset. Very soft sweet loving baby she is only 6… (Nextdoor Drexel Gardens)

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