of The $440 million nonprofit arts industry expects major damage. Here's how to help. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:01:37 +0000 Indianapolis' nonprofit arts sector supports about 30,000 jobs. The closures forced by coronavirus are causing damage to theaters, artists and more. Full Article
of Was Addie Munroe a true rival of Madam C.J. Walker and other questions about 'Self Made' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:05:22 +0000 We answer four questions about the historical accuracy of the Netflix series "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker." Full Article
of IU senior Tyler Combs advances to semifinals of 'Jeopardy!' college tournament By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:22:10 +0000 Indiana University student Tyler Combs finished opening week of 'Jeopardy!' college tournament with second-best performance among 15 competitors Full Article
of IU senior Tyler Combs advances to finals of 'Jeopardy!' college tournament By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:38:07 +0000 With semifinals win, Indiana University senior Tyler Combs nears $100,000 grand prize in 'Jeopardy!' college tournament Full Article
of We can't visit Newfields right now. Here's a photo tour of its blooming, flowery gardens. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:40:32 +0000 Newfields' gardens usually draw thousands of visitors this time of year. While it's closed because of the coronavirus, see a photo tour of the blooms. Full Article
of IndyFringe cancels its 2020 festival on Mass Ave. because of coronavirus concerns By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:55:03 +0000 IndyFringe, the popular Mass Ave. theater festival, has been canceled. Social distancing requirements will not allow the artists to prepare. Full Article
of Arts venues will be among the last to reopen and must overcome some of the toughest hurdles By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:00:35 +0000 Social distancing and people's potential discomfort sitting in auditoriums have given Indianapolis venues several problems to solve amid coronavirus. Full Article
of Snake Pit gallery: Flesh, mud and lots of beer By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 16:03:32 +0000 Full Article
of Director of 'Sound of Music,' 'West Side Story' never forgot his Hoosier roots By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:00:05 +0000 The prolific and multi-Oscar-winning director Robert Wise always credited his Indiana roots for his strong work ethic in Hollywood. Full Article
of 'More than corn in Indiana': The history of Indiana Beach Amusement Park By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:33:11 +0000 After nearly 100 years, the northern Indiana resort and amusement park closes. The park near Monticello was originally named Ideal Beach. Full Article
of Retro Indy: Fire ravaged circus and elephants roamed the streets of Fulton County By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:40:22 +0000 Animals were burned alive in a fire that swept the winter quarters of Cole Bros. Circus in Fulton County, Indiana, on Feb. 20, 1940. Full Article
of This Hoosier president helped give America some of its greatest national parks By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 18:23:09 +0000 Often overlooked, Benjamin Harrison gave us great national parks and forests. Full Article
of V-E Day: Indiana Newspapers announce end of war in Europe By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:06:08 +0000 PEACE and VICTORY were the headlines as the U.S. defeated Germany. Full Article
of Letters: Marion County Coroner's Office needs more resources, staff By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:00:21 +0000 Right now there is an epidemic of suicides and opioid overdoses, on top of the unacceptably high murder rate in the city, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
of Letters: The beauty of Thanksgiving is its simplicity By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:00:11 +0000 In this materialistic culture, this holiday stands alone as a time to reflect on the blessings we've been given by God, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
of Letters: Congress must enact measures to limit scope of future wars By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:00:03 +0000 Future authorizations must be limited in scope and duration so that wars can no longer be waged endlessly without public deliberation, a letter says. Full Article
of Letters: Impeachment proves to be waste of taxpayer money, time By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:00:12 +0000 It was clear from the beginning it was going to be totally partisan, yet the hatred for Trump drove them on, a letter to the editor says Full Article
of Letters: Ban devices from chamber floors of Statehouse By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:00:11 +0000 More than half of the politicians that we voted in were on their cell phones, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
of Letters: Reproductive rights often overlooked in health care debate By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:00:07 +0000 For too long, the health of women has been controlled by legislatures that are majority male or biased by their own religious beliefs, a letter says. Full Article
of Letters: Indiana can reduce the spread of coronavirus by instituting mail voting By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 03:01:46 +0000 Our state is taking the wise step of reducing unnecessary public gatherings and that includes voting. Full Article
of Letters: 'America is a country of strong people with the will to succeed' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:44:24 +0000 There is no recovery for those who will die if COVID-19 is not slowed and we overwhelm our health care system, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
of Letters: State officials must offer end date for stay-at-home restrictions By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:40 +0000 While acceptable as a short-term mitigation strategy, the stay-at-home restrictions cannot be the long-term solution to this crisis. Full Article
of Man to get $1.4M from Indiana, city of Anderson after murder conviction reversal By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:34:41 +0000 Walter Goudy, 51, reached a settlement with the city of Anderson and the state of Indiana, according to city officials and and his attorney. Full Article
of Police investigate death of man found in ditch near Noblesville By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:36:26 +0000 Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who was found in a ditch Friday afternoon just northeast of Noblesville. Full Article
of 21-year-old man arrested in fatal shooting of Indianapolis mail carrier Angela Summers By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:11:43 +0000 Angela Summers, 45, was shot around 4 p.m. Monday while working in the 400 block of North Denny Street. She died later at an area hospital. Full Article
of Women accused of stealing morphine, PPE from Indianapolis cancer center By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:59:37 +0000 Among the unaccounted for items were seven boxes of masks, 50 tubs of sanitizing wipes, 10 containers of soap and 20 bottles of hand sanitizer. Full Article
of 18-year-old killed in first Lawrence homicide of the year By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:02:19 +0000 Police said the shooting happened Friday night near the intersection of East 46th Street and Shadeland Avenue. Full Article
of Noblesville man accused of stabbing victim multiple times By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:10:59 +0000 The suspect is a 21-year-old Noblesville man who is facing three felony charges. Full Article
of Suspect accused of battering off-duty Noblesville police officer dies during pursuit By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:04:08 +0000 A man who allegedly battered an off-duty Noblesville police officer and stole her department vehicle Tuesday died during an ensuing pursuit. Full Article
of Raw video: IMPD officer-involved shooting near West 62nd Street and Michigan Road By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:12:36 +0000 A male suspect was shot during an exchange of gunfire with police at North Michigan Road and West 62nd Street. Full Article
of Pregnant pedestrian hit and killed by veteran IMPD officer who was on his way to work By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:44:08 +0000 Police said the pregnant woman was hit on South Harding Street, near the I-465 ramp. Full Article
of Indianapolis community leaders react to two fatal officer-involved shootings By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:47:02 +0000 Within hours of two officer-involved shootings on Indianapolis' north side, community leaders began to respond. Full Article
of Officer-involved shootings: Here's a list of fatal encounters with IMPD By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:45:41 +0000 Here is a list of notable officer-involved shootings by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers in recent years Full Article
of IMPD says motorist and officer exchanged gunfire By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:05:37 +0000 Within an eight hour period, IMPD officers have been involved the fatal shooting of two suspects and the death of a pregnant pedestrian. Full Article
of IMPD's new chief understands the pain of violence. His father-in-law was murdered. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:22:08 +0000 Randal Taylor, who became police chief last week, has felt the grief that lies behind every shooting in Indianapolis. Full Article
of Alexandria man accused of raping 14-year-old girl at gunpoint is arrested By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:11:03 +0000 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. Full Article
of Indianapolis police officers arrested in separate incidents unrelated to this week's shooting By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:24:43 +0000 Two Indianapolis police officers have been arrested in separate and unrelated incidents. Full Article
of Twitter is on fire after the latest instance of Kamaring By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 04:15:45 +0000 Bulldogs senior hits a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to knock off Xavier in the Big East regular-season finale. Full Article
of A day in the life of Kamar Baldwin: Hit game-winner, clean locker room By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:16:22 +0000 For years, Butler seniors have been trying to leave the locker rooms they visit cleaner than when they arrive Full Article
of Big East cancels tournament at halftime; Butler game is off By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:12:23 +0000 The league was the last major conference to cancel its tournament, doing so at halftime of the first game Thursday Full Article
of 'Bigger than life': Butler star Ted Guzek's son on the importance of his HOF induction By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:21:39 +0000 Ted Guzek, the son of 1957 Butler All-American Ted Guzek, remembers his father and explains the meaning of his Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame induction. Full Article
of Butler Insider: A journalist's memoir of the 2010 Final Four run By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:26:29 +0000 Butler basketball: IndyStar Insider David Woods recalls his thoughts during the bulldog's 2010 Final Four run. Full Article
of Butler casting wide net in pursuit of transfers By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:26:19 +0000 Butler Bulldogs is a finalist for some prominent college basketball transfers after missing out on a guard. Full Article
of Butler hall of famer, ex-Marian coach Ed Schilling Sr. dies following COVID-19 fight By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 20:43:42 +0000 Schilling — otherwise known as "Big Ed" or "Big Chill" — died Thursday at Witham Hospital in Lebanon. He was 75. Full Article
of How the Trump presidency changed the meaning of Rob Reiner's new 'LBJ' film By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:05:07 +0000 The Oscar-winning director will introduce his film Oct. 12 to Heartland Film Festival audiences at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Full Article
of Doug Jones: 'The Fred Astaire of Monsters' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 06:09:35 +0000 Indianapolis native Doug Jones portrays the "Amphibious Man" in critically acclaimed film "The Shape of Water." Full Article
of Indianapolis native is leading (amphibian) man of Oscars' most-nominated film By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:36:52 +0000 Indianapolis native Doug Jones takes his creature craft to new heights in Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water." Full Article
of Superheroes in Indianapolis send hundreds of kids to see 'Black Panther' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 01:36:20 +0000 NUVO, others buy tickets for hundreds of Indianapolis youth to see Marvel film with a black superhero Full Article
of 7 movies made in Mexico are focus of Heartland mini-festival By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:23:16 +0000 "Cultural Journey: Mexico" is sequel to India-themed event presented last summer by Heartland Film. Full Article
of 5 fast facts about the Bollywood adaptation of John Green's 'The Fault in Our Stars' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:33:30 +0000 'Kizie Aur Manny' under way as the Hindi adaptation of John Green's 'The Fault in Our Stars.' Full Article