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High school students in central Indiana are gaining crucial firefighting and emergency response skills at the Emergency Services Education Center. Students from Ben Davis High Schools Area Thirty-One Career Center participate in unique training, including a specialized maze for navigating tight spaces. The center offers advanced props and instruction, with a focus on firefighter and EMT training. In January, a Path to the Patch program will guide aspiring firefighters through the hiring process.

Indiana Defies Redistricting Pressure, Sparking Political Tension: Despite White House and Republican leaders push, Indiana lawmakers reject congressional district map redrawing, potentially weakening the presidents political coalition.

Big news from the world of sports and entertainment: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld are expecting a baby. The couple announced this through Steinfelds newsletter, featuring a heartwarming video of Allen kissing her belly. Steinfeld reflected on her twenty-eighth year, ending with the news that shes stepping into her twenty-ninth year as a softer, stronger version of herself.

Brace for Extreme Cold: Shovel Snow Early, Stay Hydrated, and Protect Your Pipes

Uncle Matthews Hoosiers Prediction: A Family Tie in Football - A high school football prediction show buzzes with praise for the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers, as coach Matthew Panzer confidently predicts a victory over Georgia. Panzer, a second cousin once removed to star quarterback Fernando Mendoza, shares his familys close-knit support and pride in Mendozas incredible year. The story highlights the power of family ties in football, blending personal pride and athletic achievement.

United Ways Winter Assistance Fund opens for applications, offering crucial support to eligible households in Marion County struggling with rising energy costs. The fund, which begins accepting applications on January 1, 2026, aims to fill a gap in community support for low-income families who earn just a bit too much to qualify for federal aid. Applicants must work with one of the United Ways eleven partner agencies and provide necessary documentation. Donations are also welcome to help more families stay warm during the winter.

AES Indiana proposes rate reduction for customers due to lower fuel costs, aiming to provide financial relief during winter. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will review the proposal, potentially offering customers savings on their electricity bills.

Major Milestone Reached: Clear Path Project on Indianapolis Northeast Side The Clear Path four sixty-five project on Indianapolis northeast side has reached a significant milestone, with over eighty percent of the construction now complete. This major undertaking aims to improve safety and traffic flow on Interstate four sixty-five and Interstate sixty-nine, two of the states busiest roadways. Twelve of the fourteen new bridges are finished, and five miles of new pavement have been laid on Interstate four sixty-five. Crews have also rehabilitated bridges over seventy-first Street and opened several key ramps connecting the interstates. However, the ongoing construction, which began in two thousand twenty-two, has caused considerable frustration for local drivers due to unexpected challenges and extended timeline. Lane and ramp restrictions are now expected to continue into late two thousand twenty-six. Drivers can anticipate continued improvements in the coming months, with new southbound Interstate four sixty-five lanes and a new ramp connecting southbound Interstate sixty-nine to Interstate four sixty-five slated to open later this winter, weather permitting.

In a pivotal Week Fifteen clash, the Indianapolis Colts, led by Philip Rivers return, face the Seattle Seahawks. Despite key injuries, including cornerback Sauce Gardner, wide receiver Anthony Gould, and veteran right tackle Braden Smith, the Colts aim to secure a road win and boost their playoff chances. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is out, but defensive end Tyquan Lewis, questionable, could return, adding a glimmer of hope for the Colts in this tough matchup.