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Foster care struggles, MCCSC referendum, Talking to kids about shootings | Indiana Newsdesk

The Marion County prosecutor will determine charges.
The Marion County prosecutor will determine charges.

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk :

Around 300 people age out of foster care every year in Indiana, but many struggle to make the transition to living on their own. Ahead, we visit with a woman fostering two teens and their children.

IU had grand plans for the Crosstown Shopping Center when it began tearing buildings down in 2018, but the pandemic put those on hold. Now, only three businesses occupy the remaining building in the once bustling area.

And, we talk with a psychologist about the best way to talk to children about recent school shootings.

Those stories and the latest news headlines from across the state, right now on  Indiana Newsdesk.

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren