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Center Grove travels to Lawrence North for a high-stakes Week 8 game. Catch the action live on MyIndy-TV at 7 p.m. Friday.

Warren Central ramps up security for Friday night football WISH-TV -

If you’re looking for dog-friendly spots to visit in Indianapolis, one service dog organization has the perfect recommendations for you. Lydia Wood is the executive director and a trainer with Survivor’s Companion Service Dogs, a nonprofit specializing in training service dogs for those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. She joined Daybreak on Friday to share the personal favorites from her list of dog-friendly hangouts.

FISHERS (WISH) — Hamilton East Public Library will officially open its newly renovated youth services space Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and daylong celebration. The ribbon-cutting is open to the public and is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday. Library officials say Mayor Scott Fadness and representatives from the OneZone Chamber will be there. On Monday the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Library, Kelsey Sweet and the Hamilton East Public Library Director, Melissa Loiselle joined Daybreak to discuss the celebration and renovations. The renovations focus primarily on the Fishers Youth Services area, one of the busiest sections in the library system serving Noblesville and Fishers.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The central Indiana housing market is feeling the impact of high mortgage rates. Buyer demand has been dampened by significant, steady increases in mortgage lending rates, adding continued affordability pressure to home purchases. That’s according to Dan Brown, a realtor with F.C. Tucker. He joined Daybreak Tuesday for this month’s Real Estate Rundown. Brown says September's results showed sales retreating, with new contracts down 13% from the previous month, while sellers faced increased competition as the number of homes for sale in central Indiana climbed by 15% from the previous year.

Bierman Autism Centers is hosting sensory-friendly Trunk-or-Treat events at two Central Indiana locations this month, offering families an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating.The free events are designed specifically for children with autism who may find conventional Halloween activities overwhelming. Sean Erickson is with the Bierman Autism Centers and joined Daybreak on Wednesday to discuss the sensory friendly events.“Halloween is loud, bright, unpredictable, and full of social expectations,” according Erickson. Traditional trick-or-treating can present sensory challenges including unfamiliar costumes, flashing lights, unexpected noises and crowded neighborhoods.

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (WISH) — Children as young as six weeks old are learning rhythm, movement and early math concepts through a music enrichment program at a Brownsburg child care center. The Learning Experience in Brownsburg launched its Little Musicians program when the center opened in September 2024. Leaders with the school said the 17-week program gives children hands-on experience with instruments tailored to their age group. Makayla Griffith and Lindsey Phillips are leaders with the center and joined Daybreak on Thursday. “Little learners really dive into their creativity and curiosity, building on their fine motor skills, social emotional development, body movement and rhythm,” Griffith said.

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The Colts traveled to Minnesota this week hoping to hand the undefeated Vikings their first loss. Instead, the Vikings handed the Colts their third loss in a row.

Johnson says the 2026 Operating Referendum appearing on the ballot this election, if approved, could provide up to $95 million annually to support schools.