Herman Whitfield Lawsuit, Economic Enhancement District, Abortion Providers New Lawsuit, Gary Residents Seek Environmental Change, Indiana Veterans’ Treatment Court

In the lawsuit, Gladys and Herman Whitfield Jr. claim the actions of Indianapolis police led to the death of their son and caused them emotional distress. A new measure would create an Economic Enhancement District in downtown Indianapolis, where property owners would pay a fee to support public safety and beautification efforts in Mile Square. Indiana's former abortion care providers are taking new aim at the state's near-total abortion ban following their loss at the state Supreme Court earlier this year. Residents say the city of Gary has long been an industrial “dumping ground.” Some have now filed a civil rights complaint against the state. Allen County Circuit and Superior Courts celebrated the 10th Veterans Court graduation Thursday. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily.  Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.