August 30, 2025 • 3 mins
Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, August 30th, 2025. As we start our morning, let's take a look at the stories shaping our city right now.
Our top story comes from City Hall, where the future of the massive Google data center on the southside is hanging in the balance. The City-County Council is debating whether to rezone hundreds of acres in Franklin Township for the project. Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, who represents the district, is pushing for a separate council vote after hearing concerns from local residents about potential limits on jobs, taxes, and growth in the area. The next meeting is set for September 8th, and if the development moves forward, it would be one of the largest economic projects in the township this year.
On the statewide front, the future of funding for autism treatment is at stake. Lawmakers and families remain cautious as Governor Mike Braun reviews potential cuts to Medicaid payments for ABA, or applied behavior analysis, therapy. Legislators and advocates warn these changes could put extra strain on educators and parents of children with autism. The Governor has paused the proposed cuts for now, and a formal report with cost strategies is due by late November.
Turning to weather, we have mild temps to kick off the weekend. Expect a high near 82 in downtown with scattered clouds and a light breeze. There's a chance of a quick afternoon shower especially around Garfield Park, but most outdoor plans should go on as scheduled. Looking ahead, Sunday brings similar weather, so it’s another good day to catch a festival or sports game.
For jobs and real estate, our city remains a hot spot for young professionals. Marion County continues to see newcomers, especially those in their twenties and thirties settling downtown and along Mass Ave. However, local experts echo concerns about affordable housing options and the need for more jobs linked to tech and manufacturing as big projects like the Google data center seek approval.
If you’re interested in live music or arts this weekend, don’t miss the First Friday gallery openings near Fountain Square or local acts at the Vogue on College Avenue. Registration is still open for the Indy Ultimate urban adventure race, which weaves through Monument Circle tomorrow morning.
On the education front, shout out to North Central High School’s robotics team for winning the state qualifying round this week. IPS schools have also seen a boost in enrollment, in part due to new magnet programs rolling out this semester.
A quick crime update for listeners: police are investigating a string of car break-ins overnight in the Broad Ripple and Meridian Kessler neighborhoods. Patrols have increased in those areas, and authorities ask everyone to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.
On a brighter note, the community pulled together yesterday for a back-to-school block party on East 10th Street, providing backpacks and fresh meals for families in need. Volunteers from local businesses, churches, and the fire department made sure every child started the school year off right. It’s small efforts like this that remind us Indianapolis is strong because of our people.
Thank you for tuning in this morning. This has been Indianapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a beat. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.
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Our top story comes from City Hall, where the future of the massive Google data center on the southside is hanging in the balance. The City-County Council is debating whether to rezone hundreds of acres in Franklin Township for the project. Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, who represents the district, is pushing for a separate council vote after hearing concerns from local residents about potential limits on jobs, taxes, and growth in the area. The next meeting is set for September 8th, and if the development moves forward, it would be one of the largest economic projects in the township this year.
On the statewide front, the future of funding for autism treatment is at stake. Lawmakers and families remain cautious as Governor Mike Braun reviews potential cuts to Medicaid payments for ABA, or applied behavior analysis, therapy. Legislators and advocates warn these changes could put extra strain on educators and parents of children with autism. The Governor has paused the proposed cuts for now, and a formal report with cost strategies is due by late November.
Turning to weather, we have mild temps to kick off the weekend. Expect a high near 82 in downtown with scattered clouds and a light breeze. There's a chance of a quick afternoon shower especially around Garfield Park, but most outdoor plans should go on as scheduled. Looking ahead, Sunday brings similar weather, so it’s another good day to catch a festival or sports game.
For jobs and real estate, our city remains a hot spot for young professionals. Marion County continues to see newcomers, especially those in their twenties and thirties settling downtown and along Mass Ave. However, local experts echo concerns about affordable housing options and the need for more jobs linked to tech and manufacturing as big projects like the Google data center seek approval.
If you’re interested in live music or arts this weekend, don’t miss the First Friday gallery openings near Fountain Square or local acts at the Vogue on College Avenue. Registration is still open for the Indy Ultimate urban adventure race, which weaves through Monument Circle tomorrow morning.
On the education front, shout out to North Central High School’s robotics team for winning the state qualifying round this week. IPS schools have also seen a boost in enrollment, in part due to new magnet programs rolling out this semester.
A quick crime update for listeners: police are investigating a string of car break-ins overnight in the Broad Ripple and Meridian Kessler neighborhoods. Patrols have increased in those areas, and authorities ask everyone to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.
On a brighter note, the community pulled together yesterday for a back-to-school block party on East 10th Street, providing backpacks and fresh meals for families in need. Volunteers from local businesses, churches, and the fire department made sure every child started the school year off right. It’s small efforts like this that remind us Indianapolis is strong because of our people.
Thank you for tuning in this morning. This has been Indianapolis Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a beat. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, August thirtieth,
twenty twenty five. As we start our morning, let's take
a look at the stories shaping our city right now.
Our top story comes from City Hall, where the future
of the massive Google data center on the south Side
is hanging in the balance. The city County Council is
debating whether to rezone one hundred the Bakers in Franklin
(00:22):
Township for the project. Councilor Michael Paul Hart, who represents
the district, is pushing for a separate council vote after
hearing concerns from local residents about potential limits on jobs, taxes,
and growth in the area. The next meeting is set
for September eighth, and if the development moves forward, it
would be one of the largest economic projects in the
township this year. On the statewide front, the future of
(00:43):
funding for autism treatment is at stake. Lawmakers and families
remain cautious as Governor Mike Brown reviews potential cuts to
Medicaid payments for ABA or applied behavior analysis therapy. Legislators
and advocates warned these changes could put extra strain on
educators and parents of children with ALLA. The governor has
paused the propost cuts for now, and a formal report
(01:04):
with host strategies is due by late November. Turning to weather,
we have mild tempts to kick off the weekend. Expect
the high near eighty two in downtown with scattered clouds
and a light breeze. There's a chance of a quick
afternoon shower, especially around Garfield Park, but most outdoor plans
should go on as scheduled. Looking ahead, Sunday brings similar weather,
so it's another good day to catch a festival or
(01:26):
sports game. For jobs in real estate, our city remains
a hot spot for young professionals. Marion County continues to
see newcomers, especially those in their twenties and thirties, settling
downtown and along mass Abbot. However, local experts echo concerns
about affordable housing options and the need for more jobs
linked to tech and manufacturing, as big projects like the
(01:48):
Google Data Center seek approval. If you're interested in live
music or arts this weekend, don't miss the First Friday
gallery openings near Fountain Square or local acts at the
Vogue on College Avenue. Registration is still open for the
indie Ultimate Urban Adventure Race, which weaves through Monument Circle
tomorrow morning. On the education front, shout out to North
(02:09):
Central High School's robotics team for winning the state qualifying
round this week. IPS schools have also seen a boost
and enrollment, in part due to new Magnet programs rolling
out this semester. A quick crime update for listeners. Police
are investigating a string of car breakings overnight in the
Broad Ripple and Meridian Kessler neighborhoods. Patrols have increased in
(02:30):
those areas, and authorities ask everyone to lock vehicles and
report suspicious activity. On a brighter note, the community pulled
together yesterday for a back to school block party on
East Tenth Street, providing backpacks and fresh meals for families
in need. Volunteers from local businesses, churches, and the fire
department made sure every child started the school year off right.
(02:52):
It's small efforts like this that remind us Indianapolis is
strong because of our people. Thank you for tuning in
this morning. This is been Indianapolis Local Pulse. We'll see
it tomorrow with more local updates. Be sure to subscribe
so you never miss a beat. This has been a
quiet Please production for more check out quiet Please dot
ai
Good morning. This is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, August thirtieth,
twenty twenty five. As we start our morning, let's take
a look at the stories shaping our city right now.
Our top story comes from City Hall, where the future
of the massive Google data center on the south Side
is hanging in the balance. The city County Council is
debating whether to rezone one hundred the Bakers in Franklin
(00:22):
Township for the project. Councilor Michael Paul Hart, who represents
the district, is pushing for a separate council vote after
hearing concerns from local residents about potential limits on jobs, taxes,
and growth in the area. The next meeting is set
for September eighth, and if the development moves forward, it
would be one of the largest economic projects in the
township this year. On the statewide front, the future of
(00:43):
funding for autism treatment is at stake. Lawmakers and families
remain cautious as Governor Mike Brown reviews potential cuts to
Medicaid payments for ABA or applied behavior analysis therapy. Legislators
and advocates warned these changes could put extra strain on
educators and parents of children with ALLA. The governor has
paused the propost cuts for now, and a formal report
(01:04):
with host strategies is due by late November. Turning to weather,
we have mild tempts to kick off the weekend. Expect
the high near eighty two in downtown with scattered clouds
and a light breeze. There's a chance of a quick
afternoon shower, especially around Garfield Park, but most outdoor plans
should go on as scheduled. Looking ahead, Sunday brings similar weather,
so it's another good day to catch a festival or
(01:26):
sports game. For jobs in real estate, our city remains
a hot spot for young professionals. Marion County continues to
see newcomers, especially those in their twenties and thirties, settling
downtown and along mass Abbot. However, local experts echo concerns
about affordable housing options and the need for more jobs
linked to tech and manufacturing, as big projects like the
(01:48):
Google Data Center seek approval. If you're interested in live
music or arts this weekend, don't miss the First Friday
gallery openings near Fountain Square or local acts at the
Vogue on College Avenue. Registration is still open for the
indie Ultimate Urban Adventure Race, which weaves through Monument Circle
tomorrow morning. On the education front, shout out to North
(02:09):
Central High School's robotics team for winning the state qualifying
round this week. IPS schools have also seen a boost
and enrollment, in part due to new Magnet programs rolling
out this semester. A quick crime update for listeners. Police
are investigating a string of car breakings overnight in the
Broad Ripple and Meridian Kessler neighborhoods. Patrols have increased in
(02:30):
those areas, and authorities ask everyone to lock vehicles and
report suspicious activity. On a brighter note, the community pulled
together yesterday for a back to school block party on
East Tenth Street, providing backpacks and fresh meals for families
in need. Volunteers from local businesses, churches, and the fire
department made sure every child started the school year off right.
(02:52):
It's small efforts like this that remind us Indianapolis is
strong because of our people. Thank you for tuning in
this morning. This is been Indianapolis Local Pulse. We'll see
it tomorrow with more local updates. Be sure to subscribe
so you never miss a beat. This has been a
quiet Please production for more check out quiet Please dot
ai
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