Bodycam footage released in fatal police shooting of Amir Locke Minneapolis police shot and killed 22-year-old Amir Locke as they carried out a no-knock warrant. In the footage, Locke is seen lying under a blanket holding what police say is a gun. It’s unclear if Locke, who was not named on the search warrant, was ever aware it was police entering his home. Authorities said they will conduct a transparent investigation. PLUS: AG Rokita defends state-funded trip to southern U.S. border Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is defending a recent state-funded trip to the southern U.S. border. According to Rokita’s office, the late January trip was his second to the southern border in three months. He met with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, law enforcement officials and other state attorneys general.

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22-year-old Amir Locke shot and killed by Minneapolis Police

As the first month of 2022 comes to a close we take a look back at the news of January, as we keep close watch on what is happening at the Indiana Statehouse. Breanna Cooper, Staff Writer at The Indianapolis Recorder brings up to speed on several bills including HB 1134, HB 1041, and SB13.

Open Lines Sunday - January in Review

As Indiana's daily COVID number skyrocket to record-breaking levels, we talk with Lauren Chapman from IPBS News for a deep dive into the numbers and the context behind them. Plus, Radio One one is doing something rare, it's taking a stance against House Bill 1134, the bill that aims to regulate the way educators teach history. Regional VP and General Manager Deon Levingston explains why he is asking people to call Indiana Speaker of the House Todd Huston at 317-232-9677 and say no to HB 1134, "Education Matters."

Putting context behind record-breaking COVID numbers; Radio One takes stance against HB 1134

Indiana's 2022 session is up and running and politicians have quickly made headlines for the bills they are proposing. Meanwhile Governor Holcomb gives his State of The State Address. Arielle Brandy, President of The Indiana Young Democrats and Whitley Yates, Director of Diversity for the Indiana GOP join us on Open Lines to give their thoughts on where Indiana politics is headed.

Indiana politicians start 2022 session by making national headlines

As Indianapolis hosts the College Football Playoffs, we give a preview of the long list of free events and concerts residents can attend ahead of the game. January is national mentoring month, we talk with Arnetta Scruggs from the Bloom Project and Chrystal Hines from Inner Beauty and New Breed of Youth. They tell us what their programs offer and how you can sign up to make a difference.

National Mentoring Month; College Football Playoffs

Cameron takes us into 2022 with a look ahead to the 3rd year of the pandemic, following a record-breaking year for shootings in Indianapolis. Plus we look ahead to what is happening at The Indiana Legislature for 2022. We talk about a number of proposed bills that may catch your eye for one reason or another.

New Year 2022: Surviving record crime, COVID and The Indiana Legislature

We bring the year 2021 to a close by hosting an hour of Open Lines where listeners provide their final thoughts of the year.

Reflections on The Year 2021

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears breaks some news on Open Lines announcing he will run for re-election in 2022. Mears reflects on 2021 and the record amount of violence that occurred in Indianapolis. Mears also doubles down on statements he's made about the Bail Project getting special treatment. We also have details on Christmas help! Alicia Jackson of Pride Academy is prepared to help 2,000 children. Jackson is prepared to help families who have lost a parent due to violence or who have an incarcerated; parent. Saturday, December 18 @ 5-7A at Kohl's Department Store, 5660 Crawfordsville Road, 46224. Then there is help for anyone who needs it also on December 18th, starting at 12 Noon at "B'More at The Balt," that's at 3091 Baltimore Avenue, 46218. Toys, Lunch, Coats and more will be given away. For more information contact Alicia Jackson at 317-373-5183.

BREAKING NEWS: Prosecutor Ryan Mears announces he will run for re-election in 2022

Carmen 'Punkin' Davenport is December's person you should know. Readers of her children's book know her as 'Carmen Davenport' while people on Facebook know her as 'Punkin Davenport' the creator of the 'Black Dolla Indy' Facebook group. 'Black Dolla' has become a popular online directory to Black Businesses in Central Indiana, which now has 39,000 members in the Facebook group. In our second half of the show, we are 'Are you paying attention?' The Supreme Court could rule that abortion can be banned if a state government decides they want to ban abortions statewide. Indiana is one of the states that would add abortion restrictions. We are our listeners 'Are you paying attention?"

Why "Black Dolla's" Carmen 'Punkin' Davenport is Someone You Should Know

On the edition of Open Lines we discuss what is happening in Indiana classrooms. In Indianapolis' Pike Township, teachers and bus drivers are fighter for better pay and working conditions. In Indianapolis' Center Township, the Innovation Network Charter Schools of Indianapolis Public Schools are getting more money. The IPS school board has agreed to share referendum money from 2018 with it's charter schools. While that's good news for the charter schools, supporters of the traditional schools are concerned.

Pike Twp Schools teachers and bus drivers fight for better pay

The Black Entrepreneur Group and Don't Sleep needs your help to put together Care Packages for 1,000 of Indy's Homeless Neighbors. They need donations and help distributing the care packages. RaeVen Ridgell joins us on the show with details. Plus, community leader Dee Ross is known for his giving spirit especially during the holidays. This time of years he's preparing to feed hundreds of families for Thanksgiving - but this week he is doing that and trying to put back together the pieces of his life after a house fire destroyed everything he owns and killed his dog. After days in the hospital Ross and his wife are preparing to give back while they literally have nothing.

Community leader loses everything in house fire, still planning annual Thanksgiving food giveaway

On this edition of Open Lines with Cameron Ridle: IMPD Chief Randal Taylor spends an hour answering questions from Cameron and listeners about all things IMPD.

An Hour with The Chief: Randall Taylor answers questions on all things IMPD

On this edition of Open Lines with Cameron Ridle we introduce you to Alexis Rogers. She's the new lead anchor on WISH-TV Channel 8. You can watch her on WISH-TV at 4, 5, 6, 10 and 11pm. PLUS: The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males hosts its 21 annual Black Male State Conference on Tuesday Nov. 2nd. This year's slogan is "Black Males Health is Wealth." Vice Chairwoman Shanel Poole and Prosecutor Ryan Mears join us on our live line.

Why WISH-TV's Alexis Rogers is Someone You Should Know

INDYGO TEMPORARY ROUTE CHANGES AND HIRING DRIVERS IndyGo will temporarily adjust its bus schedules due to unprecedented staffing challenges caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The adjustments will be made to improve service reliability and help minimize adverse service impacts to our riders and staff. Starting Oct. 10, 15 bus routes will experience a change in operating times. The effected routes include 2, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31 and 86. · Routes 2 and 86 will transition from a 30-minute frequency to a one-hour frequency Monday through Saturday. · Routes 12 and 13 will transition from a one-hour to two-hour frequency Monday through Friday. · All other routes listed above will maintain their current frequency throughout the day with no high frequency service during rush hour windows between 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. This includes Routes 4, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 30, and 31. Routes 3, 8, 10 and 90 will experience minor time adjustments of a few minutes. Video released by police in Indiana appears to show a sergeant stomp on a man's head The Sept. 24th arrest of Jermaine Vaughn, a 39 year old homeless man is making national headlines. Vaughn, who who was handcuffed and on the ground when body camera footage showed an IMPD officer approach him and stomp once on his head. That officer was Sergeant Eric Huxley, a 43 year old, a 14-year veteran of IMPD who is now being charged with official misconduct and battery with moderate bodily injury. IMPD Chief Randal Taylor announced that Huxley has been suspended without pay and that he will recommend termination. This originally started when police said they could heard Vaughn “screaming from the south spoke of the monument” and ordered him to quiet down. He was then placed under arrest. Fox 59 reports, the officers said Vaughn “became agitated” during the arrest. That’s when one of the officers forced Vaughn onto the ground and maintained he was being uncooperative. Shortly after Vaughn is laying on the ground. That’s when video shows Sergeant Huxley driving his left foot into Vaughn’s face. Vaughn was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement. We get all the details of what happened during the arrest as reported by WTHR 13 News reporter Emily Longnecker.

IMPD officer recommended for termination after stomping homeless man's face

On this edition of Open Lines, we ask who is responsible for Indy's violent crime? As of October 10, 2021 the city has already had more than 210 homicides. So who is to blame for that? Is it the people committing the crimes or is it our elected officials who some believe aren't doing enough.

Who's responsible for Indy's violent crime problem?

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