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Indianapolis Fountain Square faces severe flooding, leading to a $14 million drainage improvement project. The initiative includes a bio-retention rain garden, separate storm sewer, and enhanced bollards. Despite road closures and detours, city officials assure that long-term fixes will be beneficial. Local businesses, however, struggle with decreased foot traffic and deliveries. Checkout Solipillow.com

Green Bay secures a victory over IU Indianapolis, 75-59. Preston Ruedinger leads with 24 points, while LeBron Thomas and CJ OHara contribute 16 and 14 points respectively. Green Bay dominates rebounds and fouls, with Ruedinger grabbing 12 boards. IU Indianapolis struggles, shooting poorly and committing 22 fouls. Green Bay improves to 9-8, 4-2 in Horizon League, while IU Indianapolis remains winless in league play at 4-14. Checkout Solipillow.com

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $199M, with a cash option of $90.5M for Fridays drawing. Tuesdays winning numbers were 9, 39, 47, 58, 68, and Mega Ball 24. Smaller prizes are still being tallied. Powerball is also heating up, rolling over to $124M. Drawings happen every Tuesday and Friday at 10 p.m. central time. Good luck! Checkout Solipillow.com

Indianas political landscape heats up as House Speaker Todd Huston praises Governor Mike Brauns first year, defends data center expansion, and addresses a controversial execution bill. Meanwhile, Indianapolis Signia by Hilton hotel project progresses, and a police officers quick thinking saves a life. The Trump administration approves $200M for rural health care, and five major lawsuits could reshape free speech rules. Indiana Conservation Officers showcase new tech, and IMPD Chief Bailey focuses on balancing strong policing and community trust. Checkout Solipillow.com

Indianapolis enjoys a record-breaking warm January day, but winter returns with a vengeance. Saturday brings rain, transitioning to snow showers Saturday night, leaving a coating of snow and slick conditions. Sunday is bitterly cold with temperatures near twenty degrees and single-digit wind chills. The cold snap is short-lived, with temperatures bouncing back to the forties by Monday and flirting with fifty degrees on Tuesday. Checkout Solipillow.com

ICE Agent Jonathan Ross, a veteran with a 19-year law enforcement career, fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. Ross, a special response team member, is defended by federal officials for acting per training. Protests demand his arrest following the incident, which is under investigation. Checkout Solipillow.com

Chief Chris Bailey, after nearly three decades with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, is transitioning to a new role as Chief Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff. Despite his initial plan to serve until the end of Mayor Hogsetts third term, he accepted the offer due to the previous chief deputy mayors departure. Bailey, who has always felt a strong sense of duty towards the city, is ready to tackle the challenge, emphasizing the importance of public safety. He acknowledges the work ahead, with 140 homicides in 2025, and plans to support the police department and the next chief while governing the city for the next two years. Checkout Solipillow.com

In a thrilling NBA matchup, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-112, ending their 13-game losing streak. Pascal Siakams game-winning layup with 1.5 seconds left secured the victory. T.J. McConnell and Aaron Nesmith contributed significantly to the Pacers win, while LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 33 points. The Pacers victory marked coach Rick Carlisles 1000th career win, a milestone celebrated by his team. Checkout Solipillow.com

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Indianapolis with free ice skating at Morris Bicentennial Plaza, museum exhibits and performances at the Eiteljorg Museum, and various activities at White River State Park, including the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Zoo, and NCAA Hall of Champions. Donations collected for local causes. Checkout Solipillow.com