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Martin Universitys closure threatens educational equity in Indiana, impacting first-generation students, working adults, and minority learners. Systemic issues, including competition from online institutions and limited resources, have led to this decision. Despite its mission to serve historically excluded populations, Martin has not received the same investment as larger colleges. Reinvention as a workforce institute or entrepreneurship hub is possible with collaboration from various stakeholders. Indiana cannot afford to lose Martin University, and unified action is needed for its future.

Actress Diane Kruger, known for her roles in films like Inglourious Basterds and National Treasure, stars in the new limited series Little Disasters. The show follows Krugers character, Jess, who brings her baby daughter to the hospital with a head injury she cant explain. Jesss close friend, an emergency room doctor, faces the difficult decision of whether to contact social services. Kruger described the filming experience as exhausting and satisfying, noting the intense emotional demands of playing a mother whose children are potentially being taken away. The series explores the complex question of whether Jess is responsible for her childs severe injury, a challenging role for Kruger, who is a mother herself. Little Disasters also stars JJ Feild and will be available for streaming on Paramount Plus starting December 11th.

Central Indiana braces for a severe cold snap, with temperatures dropping to single digits and wind chills plummeting to fifteen degrees below zero. The weekend brings strong winds, rain, and a chance of freezing rain, which can create hazardous ice conditions. Stay informed and take precautions to stay safe and warm.

Tragedy strikes Kentucky State University: 19-year-old student killed, another critically injured in double shooting; father of two baseball players arrested for murder and assault.

Podcast Papi shares his personal journey of overcoming a 3-year period of isolation, poverty, and lack of excitement. He emphasizes that current circumstances do not define ones future and encourages listeners to use challenging times as opportunities for growth and preparation for their comeback story.

This winter, Citizens Energy customers receive a unique holiday greeting: a scratch-and-sniff card with the scent of rotten eggs. The card is part of a safety campaign to help residents recognize the smell of natural gas leaks, which are otherwise odorless. The additive mercaptan creates a strong sulfur smell, serving as an early warning system. J.P. Ghio, vice president of energy operations, stresses the importance of not ignoring gas leaks, as they can be dangerous. The cards, distributed between early December and mid-January, provide information on spotting leaks, responding to them, and avoiding gas lines during home maintenance. If you smell gas, leave the building and call Citizens Energys Contact Center to report the potential leak.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Indianapolis, promoting her memoir One Hundred Seven Days at the Murat Theatre on February 26, 2026. Tickets, including meet and greet options, go on sale December 12. This event marks her first Indianapolis appearance since her campaign launch, offering a unique opportunity to hear her reflections on her political journey.

Tragic Shooting at Kentucky State University: A Nineteen-Year-Old Student Killed, Another Critically Injured; Suspect Charged

38 aspiring citizens denied naturalization in Indianapolis, Marion County Clerk Kate Sweeney Bell blames racist policy from federal government, demands immediate reversal and rescheduling of ceremonies.