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How to get your dog to potty in the snow and cold weather

Oh the joys of dog ownership — like getting your best bud to go to the bathroom in the snow. Here are some ideas.

      




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Antelope Club elects first woman president

Antelope Club elects first woman president

      




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Sweet and savory crepes offered at new T-Swirl Crepe in Downtown Indianapolis

Take a look at a new Downtown Indianapolis restaurant with Japanese-style crepes, T-Swirl Crepe.

      




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Watch these amazing crepes being made at T-Swirl Crepe in Downtown Indianapolis

Take a look at a variety of crepes being created at T-Swirl Crepe, a new place to eat in Downtown Indianapolis.

      




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Winter weather: How to report a pet left outside in extreme cold

It's illegal to leave a pet outside in Indianapolis when temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit or during a wind chill advisory.

       




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Here's what to do when a car won't start in cold weather

Cold weather can make it hard to start your car, or keep it running smoothly. Here's some help.

       




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How the blizzard of 1978 buried Indianapolis under snow, worry and wonder

Motorists stuck on the roadway with no heat. A mother in labor but snowed-in. A city in disbelief. Looking back at Indianapolis during the blizzard.

       




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Retro Recipes: Why some Hoosiers put spaghetti in chili

Add spaghetti to chili and people call you crazy. Add spaghetti and Middle Eastern spices and you're a genius (at least in Cincinnati).

       




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Looking for things to do? Sign up for the IndianapoLIST newsletter

Sign up for IndyStar's Things To Do newsletter. "The IndianapoList" gives you new ways to explore your city and the quirky stories behind it.

       




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Fortville restaurant owner transforms into 'Tiger King's' Joe Exotic to help workers

The owner of FoxGardin in Fortville transformed himself into Joe Exotic to help his workers.

       




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For the Birds: Leaving Chickadee snag alone can help bird populations

The snag that won attention this year tops out about 18 feet high, well away from my prying eyes.

       




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Sourdough baking: There's no time like the present

If your schedule is wide open, consider sourdough. Zionsville baker Cathy Richardson shares her tips for making crusty, tangy loaves.

       




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Falcon cameras from Monument Circle

Our live webcam is fixed on a falcon nest on the 31st floor of Market Tower in Downtown Indianapolis.

       




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Baking in the time of coronavirus: Bread is hot topic at home and away

Whether it's out of necessity, to pass time or to calm nerves, bread baking is a hot topic during coronavirus pandemic

       




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Coronavirus in Indiana: What we learned Thursday from the governor's news conference

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and health officials updated the public on the state's response to COVID-19 during a Thursday afternoon news conference.

       




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'He didn't deserve to die like that': Dreasjon Reed's dad speaks after Facebook Live shooting

The family of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed, who was fatally shot by Indianapolis police, remember him as an energetic young man just getting his start in life

       




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'He was loved': Indianapolis residents mourn Dreasjon Reed at prayer vigil and protest

Indianapolis residents held a vigil for Dreasjon Reed, who was fatally shot by police. At least part of it was captured on a Facebook Live video.

       




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Officer-involved shootings: Here's a list of fatal encounters with IMPD

Here is a list of notable officer-involved shootings by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers in recent years

       




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Sights and sounds from Downtown Indianapolis protest of police shooting of Dreasjon Reed

See sights and sounds from protests in Downtown Indianapolis on May 7, 2020, a day after an Indianapolis police officer fatally shot Dreasjon Reed, 21

       




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Indianapolis police say Dreasjon Reed was shot after stun gun was 'ineffective'

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on Thursday night released more information about an exchange of gunfire that it says occurred between fatal shooting victim Dreasjon Reed and police.

       




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IMPD chief speaks with Dreasjon Reed's family at site of fatal shooting

IMPD Chief Randal Taylor and Dreasjon Reed's family speak during emotional meeting, near where Reed was killed Wednesday in police-action shooting.

       




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Indianapolis police chief talks to Dreasjon Reed's family in emotional face-to-face exchange

In a tense conversation, Indianapolis Police Chief Randal Taylor speaks with Dreasjon Reed's family near where he was fatally shot by police.

       




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IMPD says motorist and officer exchanged gunfire

Within an eight hour period, IMPD officers have been involved the fatal shooting of two suspects and the death of a pregnant pedestrian.

       




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Walking untethered along the ocean floor: Indy Prize finalist feels a connection with marine life

Indianapolis Prize finalist Sylvia Earle was the first woman to act as an Explorer in Residence for the National Geographic Society.

       




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Indiana reopening projected to increase COVID-19 deaths by 543%

Indiana has the highest death rate among states that are reopening. One widely cited model predicts big rise as Holcomb sends Hoosiers back to work

       




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'Slow-rolling disaster': Exclusive look inside the coronavirus units at IU Health Methodist Hospital

IndyStar went inside IU Health Methodist Hospital for an exclusive look at its COVID-19 units in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

       




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75 years ago: How Indiana observed V-E Day

In stark contrast to the Armistice Day in 1918, Indiana celebrations of victory in Europe in World War II were somber and subdued.

       




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Protests held in response to a fatal shooting by police

The protest was in response to two fatal police involved shootings that happened Wednesday, May 6, 2020 and in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 7, 2020.

       




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Vigil, protest held for Dreasjon Reed, who was fatally shot by Indianapolis police

Dreasjon Reed, 21, was shot and killed following an Indianapolis police pursuit that was broadcast in part on Facebook Live.

       




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IMPD investigating after pedestrian struck, killed near 38th Street and Mitthoeffer Road

Officers were called to East 38th Street and N. Mitthoeffer Road shortly before 10 p.m. where they found a body lying in the roadway.

       




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V-E Day: Indiana Newspapers announce end of war in Europe

PEACE and VICTORY were the headlines as the U.S. defeated Germany.

       




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Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers names running mate

Indiana democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers named Linda Lawson as his running mate in an announcement Friday morning.

       




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Statewide coronavirus update: Coronavirus hospitalizations are down

News and updates on coronavirus in Indiana for May 8, 2020.

       




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Pete Buttigieg tweets demand for 'transparent investigation' of Dreasjon Reed shooting

Former South Bend, Indiana, mayor and former Democratic hopeful for president Pete Buttigieg responded to the shooting of Dreasjon Reed.

       




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Jack Butler, Decatur Township educator lost to COVID-19, remembered as 'caring, nurturing'

"When you think about people that pay it forward, he really captured the essence of someone that consistently did that on a daily basis."

       




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Teacher Appreciation Week: Students, parents, family and coworkers show their appreciation

This Teacher Appreciation Week, IndyStar asked readers to help recognize some of the amazing teachers going above and beyond during these times.

       




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Indiana coronavirus cases: As testing sites open, state has 5,383 tests, 675 new cases

Indiana coronavirus cases and newly reported deaths from COVID-19 for Friday, May 8.

       




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'Just for the camera?': Jimmy Kimmel deletes viral video that shows Pence delivering empty PPE boxes

Jimmy Kimmel tweeted and deleted a video clip that purportedly showed Vice President Mike Pence delivering empty PPE boxes to a health care center

       




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IU student files lawsuit, seeks reimbursement after class moved online due to coronavirus

An Indiana University student is suing the school, looking for a partial reimbursement on tuition and fees paid for the spring semester.

       




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Mike Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus, White House confirms

A member of Mike Pence's staff has tested positive for coronavirus, the White House confirms.

       




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Hogsett, Mears ask for outside help on IMPD shooting investigations

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is asking for federal law enforcement to "actively monitor" his police department's investigations into two fatal police shootings.

       




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Is Indiana reopening too soon? 5 things you need to know

Here are five factors to consider when evaluating Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's plan to begin lifting social distancing restrictions.

       




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What we know about Jimmy Kimmel's video of Mike Pence and empty PPE boxes

Here's what we know about a Jimmy Kimmel video clip supposedly showing Mike Pence delivering empty PPE boxes.

       




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'She lit up a room': Kim Blanchar, a retired Brebeuf teacher, died of COVID-19

"A little bit of all of us died when Kim died. If we could treat others like Kim treated us, the world would be a better place."

       




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The Hoosiers we've lost to COVID-19

We're committed to telling as many stories of Indiana residents lost to the novel coronavirus as we can. Join us in remembering our Hoosier dead.

       




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Prosecutor Ryan Mears calls for independent prosecutor in officer-involved shooting

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears calls for independent prosecutor in officer-involved shooting death of Sean Reed

       




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Protect your plants: Temperatures could fall into the upper 20s Friday night

Cover your vegetables and bring in your flowers: Central Indiana could see temperatures as low as the upper 20s Friday night.

       




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How coronavirus hit operating income for Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center

Operating revenues for the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium dropped by 60 percent in March, during coronavirus, compared to last year.

       




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Alexandria man accused of raping 14-year-old girl at gunpoint is arrested

Marc A. Jones Jr. faces charges of criminal confinement while armed with a deadly weapon, rape, sexual misconduct with a minor and pointing a firearm.

       




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Coronavirus in Indiana: What we learned Friday from the governor's news conference

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and health officials updated the public on the state's response to COVID-19 during a Friday afternoon news conference.