Staff Report /

**Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Highlighting Community Connection Through KIB Ambassadors**

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), based in Indianapolis, Indiana, reports that the KIB Ambassadors are crucial to their mission of fostering connections across Marion County. These ambassadors represent the "heart and soul" of community partnerships, ensuring that KIB serves as a valuable resource for all areas of the county.

The organization has reached out to the community, encouraging residents to "level up" their involvement by exploring opportunities to become a KIB Ambassador. For those interested in representing KIB on a broader scale, additional information is available at [this link](https://bit.ly/3GqSAR0).

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful remains dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods and enriching the community through its programs and initiatives.

Source: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful

Source Type: Community

Source Location: Indianapolis

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Indy Bar Offers Poll-Worker Training Ahead of Primary

The Indianapolis Bar Association and partners will offer a free, CLE-approved poll worker training on Indiana election law March 31, 2026, in two sessions at IndyBarHQ (9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.) with 3.0 general CLE credits; registration is at indybar.org/poll.

Central Indiana braces for severe storms tonight

INDIANAPOLIS — Central Indiana is bracing for severe weather tonight with an enhanced risk of thunderstorms from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., including damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, lightning and localized flooding, as officials urge residents to sign up for emergency alerts, report downed power lines or impassable roads, and review a severe-weather safety checklist.

Aurora Announces Spring Events for March–May

Aurora, Colo. — The city has released a lineup of family-friendly spring events for March through May, including $5 movie screenings with character appearances, a jigsaw-puzzle contest, a Prehistoric Aurora exhibit celebration, lifeguard hiring events and the city’s 135th birthday party, with details at AuroraGov.org/LocalActivities.

Week in Indianapolis: Polar Pedal, new bridge, NFL Combine

Indianapolis residents spent the week highlighting transportation and recreation growth, from the Polar Pedal Ride spotlighting near‑west side bike projects and the opening of the 96th Street pedestrian bridge on the Nickel Plate Trail, to Garfield Park’s Spring Bulb Show, IMPD’s new five‑year strategic plan and hundreds of NFL hopefuls converging for the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Marion County courts, Community Justice Campus closed for Presidents' Day

Marion County courts will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, for Presidents’ Day, while the Community Justice Campus will be closed by order of the circuit court judge and the Juvenile Detention Center, Initial Hearing Court and RSR will remain open, according to the Indianapolis Bar Association.

Indianapolis Revitalizes Neighborhoods with Bold Urban Renewal

Indianapolis transforms neighborhoods through demolitions, cleanups, and cultural district investments.

Entangled, Pregnant Manatee Rescued in Florida Operation

Pregnant Florida manatee Tawana was rescued, tagged, and monitored after entanglement injuries.

Scranton Pool Honors APA Grand Slam Award Winners

Scranton Amateur Pool honors five players with Grand Slam Award.

Indianapolis Fans Sign Up for Safety Alerts

Indianapolis officials prompt fans to sign up for safety alerts via texts.

Marion County Curbside Leaf Pickup Ends Friday

Marion County curbside leaf pickup ends December 5 for neighborhood cleanliness.