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Good morning Indianapolis! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What sentence could follow this fatal Indianapolis drunk-driving plea deal?
  • What the new Bridges Townhomes mean for Near Eastside families
  • What the White River reopening means for your next paddle trip

Also on today's calendar: Homeschool Day and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Set to Plead Guilty in 2023 Drunk Driving Crash in Indy (wibc.com) — A Marion County judge will soon decide whether to accept a plea deal for 42-year-old Bradley Woods, who plans to plead guilty to three felonies in a 2023 fatal drunk-driving crash in Indianapolis. The agreement would cap his prison time at 10 years, dismiss 18 other charges, require restitution, and suspend his license for three years after release.
   

2. $15.1 million townhome project opens for lower-income households (wishtv.com) — Indianapolis has opened the Bridges Townhomes at Sherman Park on the Near Eastside, adding 43 units for lower-income households and families transitioning out of homelessness. With rents around $1,000–$1,260 and income limits tied to Marion County's median, the $15.1 million project is backed by city land donations, federal relief funds, tax breaks, and state housing support.
   

3. White River recreational businesses reopen after flooding (wishtv.com) — Access to the White River around Indianapolis is reopening after mid-August's historic flooding, and Hamilton County has lifted its travel ban so kayaking and canoeing can safely resume. Local outfitter Frank's Paddlesports Livery is back in business after a costly closure, while still helping with cleanup and fundraising for flood victims, though officials warn paddlers to watch for lingering debris.
   

4. High heat adds another obstacle to Indianapolis flood recovery (wrtv.com) — Indianapolis residents still rebuilding from last month's historic flooding are now battling the hottest day of 2026 so far, with mid-90s temperatures slowing cleanup. In the Ravenswood neighborhood, homeowners without working air conditioning and volunteers from Samaritan's Purse are pushing through exhausting heat to clear damaged homes and make them livable again.
   

5. New: Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Indiana Defense Engine Expansion (redstate.com) — Rolls-Royce has completed a $1 billion upgrade to its Indianapolis jet engine campus, where it will build F130 engines for the Air Force's B-52 fleet through at least 2035. The expansion cements Indianapolis as the company's top global defense engine hub, supporting more than 3,500 jobs and likely adding more positions as new test cells and facilities come online.
   

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    Wednesday September 2
  • CDA Council Convening
    Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children 2955 N Meridian St #120, Indianapolis, IN 46208
    8:00 am
  • Little Scientists
    White River Library White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
    10:00 am
  • Crochet 101
    Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
    12:00 pm
  • East Central Chapter Meeting
    Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Zoom Meeting
    3:00 pm

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  • Walked into Costco and noticed that on the table was a stack of men's shirts and a Chase Bank envelope with money.
    Took it and turned it in to the security office. I hope that person who lost it will go there to see if it was turned in. (Nextdoor Fletcher Place)
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    My husband and I wanted to put out feelers about the local churches after moving to the area from Montana! We wanted to find one who has a strong… (Nextdoor Home Place)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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