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My Mayor 2026 – Episode 3
Welcome back to season 2 of My Mayor, the Catalyst series that helps you get to know the person behind the policy. We sat down with each candidate and asked them each the same five questions, with a few follow up questions sprinkled in. For Episode 3, we asked: What do you…

National Grid faces nearly $17 million penalty for failing to meet customer service targets
ALBANY — National Grid is facing a nearly $17 million penalty for not meeting customer service standards in 2025, according to a report from the Public Service Commission.

What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out process
South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established…

Indy’s vehicle tax stalled. What about Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport and Speedway?
Beech Grove may opt for an annual $25 fee to give residents a break.

Senator Gillibrand Stops by Utica Store to Talk Rising Grocery Costs
Rising grocery prices are putting pressure on family budgets as inflation continues to outpace wage growth.

Gillibrand visits Utica to speak out about rising grocery costs
UTICA — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, made a stop in Utica on Friday to speak about rising grocery costs and how they are affecting New Yorkers across the state.

Indiana not to participate in SUN Bucks in 2027
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana will not participate in the federal SUN Bucks Program in 2027, according to the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). The program (also known as Summer EBT) gives low-income families $120 per student to pay for groceries in the summer. It’s…

Docs: Funds for Mishawaka Fieldhouse used by Indianapolis company owner to purchase Florida home
INDIANAPOLIS -- An owner of an Indianapolis real estate development company that specializes in large-scale sports complexes has been charged in a federal civil complaint. This comes after court documents claim that he and his wife fraudulently used millions of dollars aimed for…

Oneida County Sheriffs introduce new K9 Officer
In a press conference at the Oneida County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Sheriff Robert Maciol introduced the newest officer of the four-legged variety.

Fulton County considers replacing elected treasurer post
Fulton County supervisors are considering a law seeking to eliminate the office of the county treasurer, an elected position, in favor of an appointed finance director, and residents can weigh in on the idea at a public hearing July 30.

Fulton County considers replacing elected treasurer post
Fulton County supervisors are considering a law seeking to eliminate the office of the county treasurer, an elected position, in favor of an appointed finance director, and residents can weigh in on the idea at a public hearing July 30.

Indiana families dropped from SNAP as state and federal changes collide
By FARRAH ANDERSON New state and federal SNAP changes are taking effect, and Indiana public health officials say they expect it will cause more Hoosiers to lose benefits. SNAP, or […]