Sen. Andrea Hunley announces run for Indianapolis mayor Sen. Andrea Hunley will formally launch her campaign next month, but she confirmed she is running for mayor to IndyStar.

BREAKING: Indiana Sen. Andrea Hunley tells IndyStar that she will run for Indianapolis mayor in 2027.

In her first interview as a mayoral candidate, Hunley outlined her focus on neighborhood development and strong schools:

Marion County sheriff's race pits underdog against handpicked successor The outgoing sheriff's handpicked successor seems poised to win the job. But an underdog is pitching bold ideas with a grassroots style.

The outgoing sheriff's handpicked successor seems poised to win the Democratic nomination, out-fundraising his challenger more than 10 to 1. But the underdog is pitching bold ideas with a grassroots style.

Indy's old City Hall renovation dies. What will fill downtown void? The redevelopment effort faced ballooning costs and construction delays. What's next for the downtown site that's been vacant for over a decade?

A major blow for downtown redevelopment as Indianapolis backs out of its old City Hall renovation, which would have brought a museum hotel and housing to an ailing site:

Democratic challengers in Indy House race want change. Incumbent wants 'integrity' Two Democratic councilors think nearly 20 years in office is long enough for the House incumbent. Conflicts in each opponent's past could sway voters.

In a standout Marion County House race, two local Democratic councilors are challenging their party's longtime incumbent.

As they pitch voters on change, he appeals to "integrity," alluding to controversies in each challenger's past:

BREAKING: We finally know when Indy's downtown Central Library will reopen. But another brief closure looms as crews work to replace a fractured glass panel.

Marion County clerk's race tests power of Indy Democratic establishment The Marion County clerk's Democratic primary this May pits an incumbent with strong party ties against two challengers critical of the establishment.

The Marion County clerk's race pits an incumbent with strong ties to Indy's Democratic establishment against two challengers, including a Latino community advocate.

The results could be a proxy for how voters feel about Indy's political leadership:

Indiana led U.S. in February foreclosure rates, Indy among worst metros Indiana had the nation's highest foreclosure filing rate in February, with Indy among the worst metros. Rising costs and stagnant wages are to blame.

Foreclosure rates in Indiana outpaced every other state in February. The Indianapolis area was among the five worst major metros.

I looked into what's happening and asked Gov. Mike Braun what state leaders are doing about it:

An update on this: In a key preliminary vote, Indianapolis councilors are throwing their weight behind the new chief of staff despite his murky academic history.

Here's what they had to say:

New Indy council chief of staff claimed a degree years before he had one The new Indianapolis city council chief of staff has claimed a bachelor's degree throughout much of his career. He didn't really have one until 2024.

The new Indianapolis council chief of staff claimed a degree years before he had one, including when he applied for a public role and ran for public office.

Read IndyStar’s exclusive before councilors vote on whether to hire him tonight:

Indiana's barrage of law-and-order policies stokes fear of crackdown in Indy Republicans passed a slate of law-and-order policies asserting control over Indianapolis. Amid national strife, many fear they'll abuse that power.

One trend we noticed this session: Republicans passed a slate of law-and-order policies asserting control over cities like Indianapolis.

In this national political moment, critics and city dwellers fear they’ll abuse that power.

Downtown Indy's Lugar Plaza is now a park. How that could improve safety Designating Lugar Plaza as a park means activities like smoking and drinking alcohol are now illegal. Will that improve safety in the downtown space?

City officials say that designating downtown's Lugar Plaza as a park, a seemingly minor bureaucratic tweak, could make the underachieving site safer by giving police more leeway to make arrests.

Here's the new strategy:

Irvington reporting taught me that 'annoyance is the cost of community' IndyStar's city hall reporter reflects on how a debate over outdoor drinking in Irvington led to a story on a changing historic neighborhood.

And here’s a brief account of my takeaways from writing about Irvington:

Irvington reporting taught me that 'annoyance is the cost of community'
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In Irvington, generations clash as historic community enters new era As more young families move to Irvington, the neighborhood is grappling with how to embrace new ideas while preserving its historic charm.

The main story:

In Irvington, generations clash as historic community enters new era

Today’s @indystar cover story is about Irvington, a historic neighborhood that’s evolving as it trends younger.

Hotly debated changes like an outdoor drinking law and a bus rapid transit route taught me that “annoyance is the cost of community.”

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Indiana passes statewide homeless camping ban. Here's what will change Indiana will soon join a handful of states that ban homeless camping on public property. Results from one neighboring state worry critics.

Indiana is likely to soon become one of a handful of states to ban homeless camping on public property, as the statewide ban is now heading to the governor's desk.

Here's what the law will change and what critics fear it will lead to:

In Irvington, generations clash as historic community enters new era As more young families move to Irvington, the neighborhood is grappling with how to embrace new ideas while preserving its historic charm.

My attempt to reckon with the current moment in Irvington, a quirky and historic east-side enclave where generations are clashing as a new era begins.

Here's the latest on when Indianapolis plans to clear unplowed residential roads and how well they've done plowing neighborhoods so far:

While Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett may not seek reelection, his 2025 fundraising totals suggest he could play a major role in upcoming races.

Read what his numbers, as well as those from other top contenders, reveal about the state of the 2027 mayor's race:

BREAKING from @indystar: Andrea Hunley, who’s expected to run for Indianapolis mayor in 2027, won't seek reelection to the Indiana Senate this year.

Today’s big news: Councilor Vop Osili will run for Indianapolis mayor in 2027, becoming the first big name to enter the race.

Here's a rundown of everyone else who we think could run at this point.

Indianapolis police chief Chris Bailey says he didn't see his new job as the mayor's No. 2 coming.

The two-decade law enforcement veteran sat down with IndyStar to discuss how he'll try to influence city policy, Statehouse politics and more.

Read here:

Meeting little resistance, the Democratic supermajority on the Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday pushed through the leadership changes it announced late last year.

What to know about who's in charge for 2026:

An appellate court ruled that a 2024 state law can retroactively kill Gary's longstanding lawsuit against major gun manufacturers.

Here's why the court overruled a lower judge who said the case must be heard to "avoid manifest injustice":

I got the assignment to round up IndyStar's Top 10 storylines of 2025, along with some of the best visuals of the year.

A new governor and a new president reshaped public policy. Indy's sports teams showed incredible promise and incredibly bad luck.

See what else made the list:

Indiana Republicans could approve a map splitting Indy into four House districts, drowning out neighborhoods of color that lean Democratic with Whiter areas of the state.

We analyzed the maps and talked to Indy residents to understand the consequences:

Indy's first DORA in Irvington cleared a major hurdle Tuesday and could open in early 2026.

But ahead of a final vote, the idea is opposed by residents worried about public safety issues. What have other cities with DORAs found?

Find out here:

Ahead of the new legislative session, Statehouse insiders are looking into possible changes to Indiana law that could give National Guard troops more power to enforce laws in local jurisdictions.

Read the IndyStar exclusive:

In debates over where to relocate one Indiana casino, the numbers seem to favor a downtown Indianapolis location.

But objections from local "racinos" and the horse-racing industry make it a tough sell for top state lawmakers.

DORAs have taken Indiana by storm in the two years since state lawmakers legalized the outdoor alcoholic beverage districts.

But Indianapolis had been a holdout until now, with Irvington poised to host the city's first. Other neighborhoods say not so fast.

The city gave early approval to a developer's plans to tear down about a half-dozen buildings to make way for a 300+ unit apartment complex along the Monon Trail in midtown.