🌱 Federal Mask Mandate Struck Down + Man Dies In South Side Shooting

Morning, people of Indianapolis! It's me again, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Indianapolis Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 60 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories in Indianapolis today:

1. A kids' dream? The world's biggest bounce house is coming to Indy this May. The Guinness World Record holder is on tour across the United States in the Big Bounce America 2022 tour. Dates for the Indianapolis visit are set for Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15. Tickets for the 16,000 square foot bounce house are available at the link for $19 per ticket. (WTHR)
2. A man was shot to death early Tuesday morning on Indianapolis's southeast side. According to police, the shooting took place just after 1:00 a.m. in the 2700 block of S. State Ave. The man's identity has not yet been released. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. (FOX 59 Indianapolis)
3. The federal mask mandate has been struck down. What does that mean for Indianapolis? According to the Indianapolis International Airport website, masks are no longer required in the terminals. Click the link to listen for more details. (WISH TV Indianapolis, IN)

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Today in Indianapolis:

• Junior Ecologist Homeschool Club At Zionsville Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Clay Handbuilding Studio At Garfield Park Arts Center (6:00 PM)
• Bookends Book Club At Mayfield Memorial Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Indianapolis Animal Care Services held an Easter egg hunt on Monday. Click the link to watch the video of the adorable pups sniffing out some tasty treats. (Facebook)
• Indianapolis Firefighters were recognized at the 54th Annual Fire Police Deputy Sheriff's Community Recognition Luncheon yesterday. Congratulations to all! (Facebook)
• Downtown Indy shared information on a production opening today at the Indiana Repertory Theater. The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin is a tale of immigration, identity, and the human spirit. Find out more information and get your tickets here. (Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.