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1-minute voter guide: Indiana's 5th Congressional District

The race could be closer than in previous elections.

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In a state where congressional races are usually decided in the primary, Indiana&#x27;s 5th Congressional District may be the one to watch this November.The big picture: While the district was redrawn after the 2020 census to be safer for Republicans, an unpredictable incumbent and an experienced challenger are making things interesting.

Indianapolis' Signia Hotel hits the home stretch 

Indianapolis is two months away from celebrating the skyline-reshaping project's first guest stays.

Indianapolis is two months away from celebrating the 38-story Signia Hilton Indianapolis&#x27; grand opening.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s soon-to-be tallest hotel anchors a plan to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="attract larger conventions and more visitors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/22/indianapolis-tourism-nfl-combine-ncaa-final-four" data-vars-content-id="d92383ff-95c2-4a63-ad8d-cc7c20e87e5d" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis&#x27; Signia Hotel hits the home stretch " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/22/indianapolis-tourism-nfl-combine-ncaa-final-four" target="_self">attract larger conventions and more visitors</a> as the Mile Square undergoes a major transformation.

Indy's best week for homebuyers is almost here

This seasonal sweet spot gives shoppers a break from the bidding war, but barriers to homeownership remain.

Warm-weather <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="house hunting" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/47582142.15/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tL2xvY2FsL3R3aW4tY2l0aWVzLzIwMjUvMDcvMTcvbWVkaWFuLW1ldHJvLWhvbWUtcHJpY2UtcmVhY2hlcy00MDBrLWZvci1maXJzdC10aW1lP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0B595646e8" data-vars-content-id="02c8867e-f7a7-44ca-9d9d-1baec72fa900" data-vars-headline="Indy&#x27;s best week for homebuyers is almost here" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/47582142.15/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tL2xvY2FsL3R3aW4tY2l0aWVzLzIwMjUvMDcvMTcvbWVkaWFuLW1ldHJvLWhvbWUtcHJpY2UtcmVhY2hlcy00MDBrLWZvci1maXJzdC10aW1lP3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0B595646e8" target="_self">house hunting</a> is over, and the Circle City is entering the best time of the year to buy a house, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Realtor.com report" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/47582142.15/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVhbHRvci5jb20vcmVzZWFyY2gvYmVzdC10aW1lLXRvLWJ1eS0yMDI2P3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0Bd7165e94" data-vars-content-id="02c8867e-f7a7-44ca-9d9d-1baec72fa900" data-vars-headline="Indy&#x27;s best week for homebuyers is almost here" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/47582142.15/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVhbHRvci5jb20vcmVzZWFyY2gvYmVzdC10aW1lLXRvLWJ1eS0yMDI2P3V0bV9zb3VyY2U9bmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj1zZW5kdG9fbG9jYWxuZXdzbGV0dGVydGVzdCZzdHJlYW09dG9w/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0Bd7165e94" target="_self">Realtor.com report</a>.Why it matters: This seasonal sweet spot gives shoppers a break from the bidding war, but rising rates and prices still put <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="homeownership out of reach" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/12/younger-homebuyers-indianapolis-nationwide" data-vars-content-id="02c8867e-f7a7-44ca-9d9d-1baec72fa900" data-vars-headline="Indy&#x27;s best week for homebuyers is almost here" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/12/younger-homebuyers-indianapolis-nationwide" target="_self">homeownership out of reach</a> for some would-be buyers.

Answers imminent in Purdue's search for Amelia Earhart plane

After a year-long wait, A Purdue-backed search for Amelia Earhart's missing plane is underway.

After a year-long wait, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Purdue-backed search" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/07/11/purdue-find-amelia-earhart-plane" data-vars-content-id="1941f38f-031b-4508-afc4-cb53c3e38f0d" data-vars-headline="Answers imminent in Purdue&#x27;s search for Amelia Earhart plane" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/07/11/purdue-find-amelia-earhart-plane" target="_self">Purdue-backed search</a> for Amelia Earhart&#x27;s missing plane is underway.Why it matters: If the team preparing to comb a Nikumaroro Island lagoon is successful, one of aviation&#x27;s biggest questions could be answered before Halloween.

Your weekend plans: Indy 8 Hour, Heartland Film Festival, Pacers and more

Some of the world's best drivers are speeding to IMS in a fleet of sports cars for a test of endurance.

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The Indianapolis 8 Hour returns to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Indianapolis Motor Speedway" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/endurance" data-vars-content-id="16a05f42-c15e-47ae-b0a7-e8bde181888e" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Indy 8 Hour, Heartland Film Festival, Pacers and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/endurance" target="_blank">Indianapolis Motor Speedway</a> this weekend, putting some of the world&#x27;s best drivers and a fleet of sports cars to the ultimate test of endurance.Why it matters: The event is the season finale for the global Intercontinental GT Challenge, with championships still up for grabs.

Your weekend plans: First Friday art, Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest, Lion King and more.

The first Friday of October brings new work to Indy galleries.

The first Friday of October brings a new exhibit to Gallery 924 as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="four Indiana artists honored" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/22/meet-the-maker-2025-dehaan-artists-of-distinction" data-vars-content-id="2f01b94f-a226-4590-b998-821ddbe74c60" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: First Friday art, Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest, Lion King and more." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/22/meet-the-maker-2025-dehaan-artists-of-distinction" target="_self">four Indiana artists honored</a> for their creative experimentation showcase their latest creations.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The DeHaan Artist of Distinction exhibition" data-vars-click-url="https://indyarts.org/event/first-friday-opening-dehaan-artist-of-distinction-exhibition-2025/" data-vars-content-id="2f01b94f-a226-4590-b998-821ddbe74c60" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: First Friday art, Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest, Lion King and more." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://indyarts.org/event/first-friday-opening-dehaan-artist-of-distinction-exhibition-2025/" target="_blank">The DeHaan Artist of Distinction exhibition</a> starts its run this weekend with a free opening reception.

Dress like a bird and find your whimsy at Crow Fest

The event encourages people to tap into their creative side and visit the new CAMI museum.

Witness a murder Friday night when the first annual Crow Fest descends upon CAMI.Flapping the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Third Rodeo Art Collective" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdhR97Fp9tg/" data-vars-content-id="68c31658-4911-41d8-af96-daf5c1106107" data-vars-headline="Dress like a bird and find your whimsy at Crow Fest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdhR97Fp9tg/" target="_blank">Third Rodeo Art Collective</a> is inviting First Friday visitors at the (relatively) new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis" data-vars-click-url="https://camindy.org/" data-vars-content-id="68c31658-4911-41d8-af96-daf5c1106107" data-vars-headline="Dress like a bird and find your whimsy at Crow Fest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://camindy.org/" target="_blank">Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis</a> to join the flock — dress like a crow, bring shiny trinkets to trade and do a crow-themed craft.

Your weekend plans: Circle City Classic, Harvest Nights, Colts vs Texans and more. 

This weekend, the Circle City will get its first look at a revamped Classic.

This weekend, the Circle City will get its first look at a revamped Classic.Why it matters: The change is a major reset for one of Indianapolis&#x27; longest-running Black cultural and sports traditions.

Meet the Maker: India Hines

Meet the Indianapolis artist who creates in a flow state.

Meet India Hines, a booked and busy Indianapolis artist who doesn&#x27;t always know what a piece is about when the process begins.The inspo: Hines is self-taught artist who works primarily in pencil, pen and watercolor, while exploring oil paint and digital art.

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Indianapolis

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

Axios Social Club is bringing readers together for dinner to Indianapolis&#x27; Old National Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

100 concerts to catch in Indianapolis this fall

As fall arrives with the promise of cooler temperatures, Central Indiana's live music scene remains scorching hot.

As fall arrives with the promise of cooler temperatures, Central Indiana&#x27;s live music scene remains scorching hot.Why it matters: Some of the biggest names in entertainment are making stops in the Indianapolis area during spooky season.

Your weekend plans: Battle on the Bricks, Irish Fest, Art Squared and more

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is revving up a big weekend of fall racing with a battle of endurance and skill.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is revving up a big weekend of fall racing with a battle of endurance and skill.Driving the news: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tirerack.com Battle on the Bricks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/imsa" data-vars-content-id="18716571-5ad5-43d0-aebd-c735fe214128" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Battle on the Bricks, Irish Fest, Art Squared and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/imsa" target="_blank">Tirerack.com Battle on the Bricks</a> returns to IMS, giving race fans a high-speed showdown that looks a little different than <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="that big race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/05/26/the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-the-2026-indianapolis-500" data-vars-content-id="18716571-5ad5-43d0-aebd-c735fe214128" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Battle on the Bricks, Irish Fest, Art Squared and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/05/26/the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-the-2026-indianapolis-500" target="_self">that big race</a> that rolls around each May.

Indy Jazz Fest returns with a bigger Broad Ripple finale 

For nearly three decades, the Indy Jazz Fest has worked to keep the Circle City's deep jazz history connected to its modern music scene.

For nearly three decades, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Indy Jazz Fest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indyjazzfest.net/" data-vars-content-id="04a0cb42-0a36-43ef-8e19-f70f9dae3934" data-vars-headline="Indy Jazz Fest returns with a bigger Broad Ripple finale " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indyjazzfest.net/" target="_blank">Indy Jazz Fest</a> has worked to keep the Circle City&#x27;s deep jazz history connected to its modern music scene.The big picture: The five days of jazz, funk and soul going down next week provide a vital cultural platform that unites local music education and live performance in Indianapolis year-round.

Your weekend plans: Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival, French Market, Opera in the Park and more

Look to the sky this weekend as Indiana's largest hot-air balloon festival returns to Conner Prairie.

Look to the sky this weekend as Indiana&#x27;s largest hot-air balloon festival returns to Conner Prairie.Driving the news: Dozens of balloons will take flight Friday through Sunday during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.connerprairie.org/jupiter-flights-balloon-festival" data-vars-content-id="2f247b86-672c-4cab-8d87-50c639fca284" data-vars-headline="Your weekend plans: Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival, French Market, Opera in the Park and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.connerprairie.org/jupiter-flights-balloon-festival" target="_blank">Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival</a>.

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Your weekend plans: Indy 8 Hour, Heartland Film Festival, Pacers and more

Your weekend plans: First Friday art, Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest, Lion King and more.

Dress like a bird and find your whimsy at Crow Fest

Your weekend plans: Circle City Classic, Harvest Nights, Colts vs Texans and more.

Meet the Maker: India Hines