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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation said the 20 foot almost 17,000 pound steel beam evokes strong emotions from those that visit it, Wednesday August 19, 2026, Indianapolis.
Samantha Horton
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WFYI
'Their souls are in that steel.' A beam from the World Trade Center stops in Indianapolis
Samantha Horton
"Out of the 2,977 lives that were lost, there’s over 1,000 bodies that were never recovered specifically from Ground Zero in New York," said Scott Nokes of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Senate Republican leaders in 2023 discuss their agenda on the Senate floor. From left to right are Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown), Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville), Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and Sen. Mike Crider (R-Greenfield).
Brandon Smith
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IPB News File Photo
Republicans endorse Garten to lead Indiana Senate
Benjamin Thorp
Senate Republican leaders in 2023 discuss their agenda on the Senate floor. From left to right are Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown), Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville), Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and Sen. Mike Crider (R-Greenfield).
Brandon Smith
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IPB News File Photo
Indiana Republican senators endorse Garten as chamber's next top leader
Sen. Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis), Rep. Earl Harris (D-East Chicago), and other members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus speak at a press conference about concerns over Gov. Mike Braun's recent move to end certain contract goals for women- and minority-owned buisnesses.
Caroline Beck
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WFYI
Black lawmakers challenge Braun's move to end minority contract preferences
Caroline Beck
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Jonathan Whitham and Indiana Governor Mike Braun address the media concerning flood response efforts August, 17.
Caroline Beck
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WFYI
Indiana activates disaster relief fund, updates response after historic flooding
Caroline Beck, Jill Sheridan

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A nursing mother and her litter rest in a temporary kennel setup following an emergency surrender on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Courtesy Humane Indiana via Facebook
Local News
Following Severe Storms, Northwest Indiana Animal Shelters Face a Dual Crisis of Outages and Intakes
Dee Dotson
Following Severe Storms, Northwest Indiana Animal Shelters Face a Dual Crisis of Outages and Intakes
Local News
Standing With Our Neighbors: Legacy Foundation Mobilizes Major Relief Fund After Severe Storms
Dee Dotson
Screenshot of press conference hosted by City of Gary Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton is pictured with Congressman Frank Mrvan, Gary Common Council President and 5th District Councilwoman Linda Barnes-Caldwell, and Fire Chief Larry Tillman.
City of Gary Government
Local News
Mayor Eddie Melton outlines Gary’s storm recovery as residents balance relief and lingering frustration
Dee Dotson
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