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Hey there, Indianapolis! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can west side surveillance cameras help solve this deadly bike hit-and-run?
  • Are you in the Indianapolis neighborhoods affected by the boil advisory?
  • Indianapolis neighborhood shaken after parents fatally stabbed, son detained

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sister seeks answers one week after west side hit-and-run kills identical twin (wishtv.com) — A week after a deadly hit-and-run on Indianapolis' west side, the twin sister of 56-year-old cyclist Terry Sadberry is pleading for neighborhood surveillance video to help find the driver. Police say Sadberry was struck from behind near West Michigan Street and Grande Avenue on Oct. 4 and died at the scene, and investigators still have not identified the vehicle or suspect.
   

2. Parts of Boone, Marion counties under boil water advisory (youarecurrent.com) — If you live in northwest Indianapolis near 86th Street and Lafayette Road or in the specified Boone County area, you're under a boil water advisory after a water main break. Citizens Energy says to boil tap water for three minutes before drinking, cooking, making ice, or brushing teeth for up to 72 hours or until the advisory is lifted.
   

3. Indiana man detained after fatally stabbing parents: police (local12.com) — Indianapolis police are investigating a tragic double stabbing on the city's north side, where a man and woman believed to be the suspect's parents died from their injuries Sunday. Officers detained the couple's son at the Lakeshire Lane home, and IMPD officials say the family had prior contact with the department's Mobile Crisis Assistance Team over his mental health concerns.
   

4. Indiana State Police Promote Jon Troyer to Sergeant in Indianapolis District (boonecountydailynews.com) — Indiana residents should know that Indiana State Police have promoted Jon Troyer to sergeant for the Indianapolis District, where he'll now supervise and mentor a squad of troopers. Troyer, previously named 2023 Trooper of the Year for the Indianapolis District, brings experience as a field training officer and drug recognition expert, which could influence how traffic safety and enforcement are handled around the city.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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