Creative Valentine’s Day experiences are on tap this February at the Indy Art Center in Broad Ripple and the Fishers Art Center, offering hands-on activities for couples, friends, families — or anyone looking to try something new.

Both locations will host Valentine-themed “Date Night Make It Take It” classes on Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14. These two-hour sessions are designed for couples and friends to create a finished art project in a relaxed, guided setting. Classes span a variety of studios, including jewelry, welding, clay and glass.

Valentine-inspired projects include heart-shaped fused glass pendants, hand-printed Valentines, a Robert Indiana “LOVE” screen print, felted heart potholders, glass hearts, welded candle holders and even mobile phone portrait photography.

Families with younger children can also take advantage of special Valentine programming. At the Broad Ripple location only, the Indy Art Center will offer Valentine Art Parties for kids while adults attend Date Night classes. Parties are available for children ages 4–5 and 6–10 and include art activities led by professional artist educators, games, a snack and a handmade keepsake to take home.

Beyond Valentine’s Day, Make It Take It classes are offered year-round at both art centers. These sessions allow participants to sample a new art medium without committing to a long-term class. The programs are open to individuals, groups, friends and families, and gift cards are available.

Date Night Make It Take It classes and Valentine Art Parties take place Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14. Regular Make It Take It classes are offered throughout the year.

In Fishers, classes are held at the Fishers Art Center, located inside the Fishers Arts & Municipal Complex at 1 Municipal Drive. Registration is available at fishersartcenter.org/miti/.

Classes are also available at the Indy Art Center, 820 E. 67th St. in Indianapolis, with registration at indyartcenter.org/miti/.

Class costs vary depending on the project and materials.

When the City of Fishers implemented an ordinance limiting rental homes to 10 percent of residences within a neighborhood—while allowing for certain exemptions and grandfathering provisions—it also required rental properties to be registered with the city.

Community Development and Economic Development Director Megan Baumgartner told the Fishers City Council Tuesday night that compliance with the registration requirement has been high. Only 137 homes citywide are suspected of being unregistered, meaning approximately 95 percent of rental homes have registered as required.

With the registration period largely complete, the city will now begin enforcing the ordinance.

The Council also approved a change in the administrative oversight of the program, shifting responsibility from the Planning and Zoning Department to Community and Economic Development.

Other items before the Council Tuesday night included:

• Fishers approved an interlocal agreement with Hamilton County allowing work to begin on a planned roundabout at 131st Street and Brooks School Road. A portion of the necessary right-of-way for the project is county-owned, requiring the formal agreement.

• Rising personnel costs prompted changes to the city’s fee schedule for police video requests. Under the new rates, Fishers Police Department review will cost 64 cents per minute, while attorney review will be billed at 94 cents per minute per video.

• Councilors approved amendments to the residential parking permit ordinance aimed at improving the city’s ability to enforce the regulation in the future.

• A $1 million transfer from the utility fund to the stormwater fund was approved to support an economic development agreement with INCOG. The city is offering incentives for the company to expand its workforce from about 400 employees to roughly 1,000 by 2030. The funding will allow INCOG to expand its parking lot to accommodate additional staff.

• A revised proposal for the Story Cottage Memory Care facility was introduced on first reading. The project, proposed for 10990 Brooks School Road, was withdrawn and reworked before returning to the Council. Only one Council vote is required to advance the proposal to the Fishers Plan Commission, which is expected to consider the project and hold a public hearing on February 4. The City Council is scheduled to take final action on February 23. During public comment, nearby residents said they continue to oppose the memory care facility, even with the proposed changes, citing concerns about its proximity to their homes.

The Fishers City Council on Tuesday night discussed legislation moving through the Indiana Statehouse that could significantly affect how cities make decisions in the future.

Councilor Brad DeReamer highlighted two bills currently under consideration by state lawmakers that he said raise concerns for local governments.

The first, House Bill 1152, would require homeowners associations to have a quorum of residents present at any meeting where an annual budget increase is approved. DeReamer said many HOAs already struggle to get enough residents to attend meetings, and the requirement could result in underfunded neighborhoods and neglected basic maintenance.

DeReamer also focused on House Bill 1001, which legislative leaders have described as an effort to improve housing affordability. He expressed concern that the bill could limit the ability of local governments to make zoning and land-use decisions.

Mayor Scott Fadness told council members he was at the Statehouse earlier Tuesday meeting with the bill’s author, Rep. Doug Miller of Elkhart, and described the conversation as productive.

“I’m cautiously optimistic that we can get to a place that doesn’t strip you guys of your authority to make decisions on behalf of our residents and what kind of community they want to live in and grow,” Fadness told council members.

Fadness said several provisions in House Bill 1001, as currently written, could impede a city’s ability to charge impact fees, establish design standards, and regulate development density. While the bill includes an opt-out provision allowing some cities to avoid certain requirements, Fadness said he is concerned lawmakers could remove that option in a future legislative session.

With the General Assembly’s short session expected to conclude before the City Council meets again, Fadness said he will draft a letter on behalf of the council outlining its concerns. Individual council members may choose to sign the letter if they wish.

The Fishers Police Department is providing new details in the ongoing search for 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, whose case was recently upgraded to an endangered missing juvenile investigation.

In an update released Tuesday, police said they have received and investigated numerous tips from the public with the assistance of state and federal law enforcement partners. Authorities thanked the community for continuing to share Hailey’s information and for reporting credible leads, noting that public involvement has been critical to the investigation.

Because the case remains active, police said many details cannot be released in order to protect Hailey. However, investigators confirmed that Hailey left her home willingly sometime during the night of January 5 or the early morning hours of January 6 and initially was classified as a runaway.

Police now believe Hailey did not act alone and left with a plan. Based on investigative findings that have not been made public, her case has since been elevated to endangered missing juvenile status, indicating heightened concern for her safety.

Anyone who sees Hailey or has information that could help locate her is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the Fishers Police Department non-emergency line at 317-773-1282.

Police emphasized that continued sharing of Hailey’s information and reporting of relevant tips could help bring her home safely.

Chase Rice will headline the 17th annual Evening of Inspiration: Chasing A Cure, a concert benefiting Huntington’s disease research, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Fishers Event Center. Indiana native Clayton Anderson will join Rice as a special guest for the event.

Presented by the Bev Hartig Huntington’s Disease Foundation, the annual concert and gala raises funds to support research aimed at finding a cure for Huntington’s disease, a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder. Since its founding, the nonprofit has donated more than $3.6 million toward Huntington’s research.

Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, January 23, at 10 a.m. and will be available through FishersEventCenter.com.

“This event reminds us what is possible when hope, music and purpose meet,” said Lisa Rump, gala committee co-chair for the foundation. “Together, we are not just raising funds—we are fueling real progress, honoring families affected and moving one step closer to the future Bev dreamed of.”

Rice is a multi-platinum country music artist with a career spanning more than 15 years. He first gained widespread recognition as a songwriter on the Diamond-certified hit “Cruise” before launching a successful solo career that includes multiple No. 1 singles such as “Eyes On You” and “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” Rice has sold out tours worldwide and shared stadium stages with artists including Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney. His most recent album, ELDORA, reflects a more stripped-down, independent approach to songwriting inspired by the American West.

Anderson, a Southern Indiana native, has built a national following rooted in Midwest sensibilities. He won Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star competition in 2008 and has since released several albums while touring with major country acts including Eric Church, Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean. His music has also been featured in national campaigns and sports broadcasts on ESPN and through partnerships with brands such as Ford.

The Bev Hartig Huntington’s Disease Foundation was established in 2011 and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Inspired by the late Bev Hartig, who was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, the foundation focuses on education, funding innovative research and maintaining awareness that a cure is achievable. Its flagship Evening of Inspiration event has grown into one of the organization’s most significant annual fundraisers.

More information about the foundation and its mission is available at bevhartighuntingtonsdisease.com.

Fishers police are asking for the public’s help as they continue the search for a missing 17-year-old girl who has been classified as an endangered juvenile.

The Fishers Police Department confirmed Monday morning that Hailey Buzbee has been reported missing and that the case remains an active and ongoing investigation. According to police, detectives and law enforcement partners are working around the clock to follow up on all leads and tips related to her disappearance.

“This is still a very active investigation,” Fishers Police Major Ryan Jones said in a statement. “FPD and our law enforcement partners are working around the clock to investigate every tip.”

Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding Buzbee’s disappearance, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. Officials say updates will be shared as the investigation allows.

Authorities are urging anyone with information that could help locate Buzbee to contact law enforcement as soon as possible. Even information that may seem minor could prove important to investigators.

Police emphasized that community assistance is critical in missing juvenile cases and encouraged residents to remain alert and report anything that could help bring Buzbee home safely.