Local Pulse: Utility Rate Hike Controversy, Cooler Weather, and Neighborhood Celebrations

Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, August 24, 2025.

We start our day with a major story out of city hall. Hundreds of Indianapolis neighbors packed Thursday’s public hearing to protest the proposed AES utility rate hike. City leaders are weighing their options now after hearing firsthand how higher electric bills could stretch families and small businesses across our neighborhoods. Whether or not those new rates go forward is still undecided, and we’ll keep you posted on the outcome.

Turning to today’s weather, we’re waking up to mostly clear skies and cooler, comfortable air after last night’s cold front. Highs today top out around 76 degrees, and it’s likely to stay dry, making this a perfect Sunday to get outside or head downtown. With overnight lows expected to dip into the low 50s, the cooler-than-average stretch should last most of the week. After early evening, only a slight chance for a spotty shower lingers, but otherwise, enjoy this breath of late summer.

In breaking news, Indianapolis Metro Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early this morning on Graceland Avenue, near 34th and Meridian. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound in a backyard; he later died in the hospital. Two people were taken into custody after police linked them to a car described by witnesses, and investigators are still working to learn if this incident is tied to any other injuries. Police emphasize this appears to be an isolated event, but increased patrols will remain in the area through the weekend.

On a positive note, local school sports are buzzing with excitement this weekend. Several high schools reported strong showings in Friday night football, and one standout is Lawrence North’s narrow win over North Central, with a late interception sealing victory for the Wildcats. Teachers and students across IPS are also celebrating top scores in statewide reading assessments, helping boost the district’s overall performance this fall.

If you’re house hunting, local real estate agents report that the median home price in Marion County is now holding steady near 265 thousand dollars, with new listings up slightly from last month. Job seekers will want to note a local hiring fair set for Tuesday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Organizers say over 80 employers are signed up, representing everything from tech and healthcare to advanced manufacturing.

In business news, the Mass Avenue district welcomes a new locally owned bakery this weekend, Sweet Table, which opened its doors on East Michigan Street. Nearby, residents are bidding farewell to a longtime favorite as the Book Nook on College Avenue holds its final clearance sale. Owners thank loyal customers for three decades of support.

While cultural celebrations are a summer highlight, some disappointment this week as La Plaza has announced the cancellation of two major community festivals due to slower permit approvals. Organizers are hopeful to reschedule and say they appreciate everyone’s understanding.

Looking ahead, Eastside residents are invited to a town hall with city councilors Monday evening. The event promises candid Q and A at the East Anchorage Community Center, focusing on neighborhood policing and infrastructure.

We love to end on a feel-good note, and today that comes from the annual Riverside Park youth cleanup, where more than a hundred volunteers, from toddlers to grandparents, teamed up to beautify our city’s green spaces and plant new native flowers for fall. Park leaders say their sense of community pride is at an all-time high.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, August
twenty fourth, twenty twenty five. We start our day with
a major story out of City Hall. Hundreds of Indianapolis
neighbors packed Thursday's public hearing to protest the proposed as
utility rate hike. City leaders are raying their options now
after hearing firsthand how higher electric bills could stretch families

(00:22):
and small businesses across our neighborhoods. Whether or not those
new rates go forward is still undecided, and will keep
you posted on the outcome. Turning to today's weather, we're
waking up to mostly clear skies and cooler, comfortable air
after last night's cold front. His today top out around
seventy six degrees and it's likely to stay dry, making
this a perfect Sunday to get outside or head downtown.

(00:44):
With overnight lows expected to dip into the low fifties,
The cooler than average stretch should last most of the
week after early evening. Only a slight chance for a
spotty shower lingers, but otherwise enjoy this breath of late summer.
In breaking news, Indianapolis Metro Police are invested stigating a
deadly shooting that happened early this morning on Graceland Avenue
near thirty fourth and Meridian. Officers found a man with

(01:07):
a gunshot wound in a backyard. He later died in
the hospital. Two people were taken into custody after police
linked them to a car described by witnesses, and investigators
are still working to learn if this incident is tied
to any other injuries. Police emphasize this appears to be
an isolated event, but increased patrols will remain in the
area through the weekend. On a positive note, local school

(01:28):
sports are buzzing with excitement this weekend. Several high schools
reported strong showings in Friday night football, and one standout
is Lawrence North's narrow wind over North Central, with a
late interception sealing victory for the Wildcounts. Teachers and students
across IPS are also celebrating top scorers in statewide reading assessments,
helping boost the district's overall performance this fall. If your

(01:51):
house hunting, local real estate agents report that the median
home price in Marion County is now holding study near
two hundred and sixty five thousand dollars, with new listing
things up slightly from last month. Job seekers will want
to know a local hiring fair set for Tuesday at
the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Organizers say over eighty employers are
signed up, representing everything the Newnews dot com for three

(02:12):
footage is also local for News dot Com. Nearby residents
are bidding farewell to a long time favorite as the
booknok On College Avenue holds its final clearance sale. Owners
thank loyal customers for three decades of support. While cultural
celebrations are a summer high. Like some disappointment this week
as La Plaza has announced the cancelation of two major

(02:33):
community festivals due to slower permit approvals. Organizers are hopeful
to reschedule and say they appreciate everyone's understanding. Looking ahead,
Eastside residents are invited to a town hall with city
councilors Monday evening. The event promises candid Q and A
at the East Anchorage Community Center, focusing on neighborhood policing
and infrastructure. We love to end on a feel good note,

(02:56):
and today that comes from the annual Riverside Park Youth
clean up, where more than one hundred volunteers from toddlers
to grandparents, team made it up to beautify our city's
green spaces and plant new native flowers for Fall. Park
leaders say their sense of community pride is at an
all time high. Thank you for joining us and letting

(03:16):
us be part of your Sunday morning. Remember to subscribe
to stay in the know with Local Pulse. This has
been Indianapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more
local updates. This has been a quiet please production. For
more check out Quiet Please dot ai