🌱 Proving What’s Possible Initiative + Veal's Ice Tree Returns

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Indianapolis Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 32 Low: 21.

Here are the top three stories today in Indianapolis:

1. An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for killing a Greenwood father. Dwight Shotts was convicted of murder in December 2021 for taking the life of Tony Cline in April 2018. Shotts previously admitted to a 911 operator that he shot a man in his bathroom and didn’t want to call the police, but then later took back his confession. (WTHR)
2. Veal's Ice Tree has returned after not being up for the past two years. Visitors are welcome to view the Ice Tree at 6445 Mimosa Lane on Indy's southeast side, however, they are asked to remain on the pavement. The event is free and no donations will be accepted by the family. (WTHR)
3. A new program has been announced to help bring more educators of color to Indianapolis Public Schools. The Proving What’s Possible initiative aims to improve the recruitment and retention of high-quality teachers of color through a paid, year-long residency. Currently, 85 percent of the student population identifies as Black or Latino, compared to 26 percent of IPS teachers. (WFYI)

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Today in Indianapolis:

• Introduction to Microsoft Word Online, At Indianapolis Public Library Online (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Indianapolis Coffee Guide has re-introduced Mansion Society to the local coffee scene. This west-side dreamboat is back open under a new name and new ownership, but its vintage vibe remains. (Instagram)
• The voice of the Milwaukee Brewers and former Indians catcher Bob Uecker celebrated his 88th birthday yesterday. Happy birthday, Mr. Baseball! (Facebook)
• The relocated Glendale Branch Library will open in 2023 at the former John Strange Elementary School site. (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.