
As March Madness descends on Indianapolis, the city struggles with some of its highest homicide numbers ever
CNN
As Indianapolis hosts the NCAA Tournament this month, it does so against the backdrop of a rise in homicides that threaten to thwart this sprawling city's economic recovery.
Sports events drive much of the tourism in Indiana, and typically bring in millions annually. But the Covid-19 pandemic has put a halt to this thriving industry, a factor some see as having contributed to the rise in homicides. Ryan Vaughn, president of the Indiana Sports Corp, a non-profit dedicated to hosting sports events in the state, said that Indianapolis as a brand destination is the result of multiple administrations and civic leaders' determined efforts.
Janet Mills and her allies are counting on a gender gap to narrow Platner’s wide lead ahead of the June 9 primary to decide who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They are betting that the unfiltered style that has brought Platner widespread attention as someone who could help Democrats reach young men will backfire with women.

As a shrinking number of Transportation Security Administration agents work to keep hourslong security lines moving despite not being paid, President Donald Trump stepped into the fray Saturday, announcing he will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports by Monday if Congress doesn’t agree to a plan to end the partial government shutdown.











