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The $440 million nonprofit arts industry expects major damage. Here's how to help.

Indianapolis' nonprofit arts sector supports about 30,000 jobs. The closures forced by coronavirus are causing damage to theaters, artists and more.

      




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Was Addie Munroe a true rival of Madam C.J. Walker and other questions about 'Self Made'

We answer four questions about the historical accuracy of the Netflix series "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker."

      




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IU senior Tyler Combs advances to semifinals of 'Jeopardy!' college tournament

Indiana University student Tyler Combs finished opening week of 'Jeopardy!' college tournament with second-best performance among 15 competitors

       




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IU senior Tyler Combs advances to finals of 'Jeopardy!' college tournament

With semifinals win, Indiana University senior Tyler Combs nears $100,000 grand prize in 'Jeopardy!' college tournament

       




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We can't visit Newfields right now. Here's a photo tour of its blooming, flowery gardens.

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.

       




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IndyFringe cancels its 2020 festival on Mass Ave. because of coronavirus concerns

IndyFringe, the popular Mass Ave. theater festival, has been canceled. Social distancing requirements will not allow the artists to prepare.

       




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Arts venues will be among the last to reopen and must overcome some of the toughest hurdles

Social distancing and people's potential discomfort sitting in auditoriums have given Indianapolis venues several problems to solve amid coronavirus.

       




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Snake Pit gallery: Flesh, mud and lots of beer

      




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Director of 'Sound of Music,' 'West Side Story' never forgot his Hoosier roots

The prolific and multi-Oscar-winning director Robert Wise always credited his Indiana roots for his strong work ethic in Hollywood.

      




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'More than corn in Indiana': The history of Indiana Beach Amusement Park

After nearly 100 years, the northern Indiana resort and amusement park closes. The park near Monticello was originally named Ideal Beach.

      




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Retro Indy: Fire ravaged circus and elephants roamed the streets of Fulton County

Animals were burned alive in a fire that swept the winter quarters of Cole Bros. Circus in Fulton County, Indiana, on Feb. 20, 1940.

      




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This Hoosier president helped give America some of its greatest national parks

Often overlooked, Benjamin Harrison gave us great national parks and forests.

       




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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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Letters: Marion County Coroner's Office needs more resources, staff

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.

      




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Letters: The beauty of Thanksgiving is its simplicity

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.

      




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Letters: Congress must enact measures to limit scope of future wars

Future authorizations must be limited in scope and duration so that wars can no longer be waged endlessly without public deliberation, a letter says.

      




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Letters: Impeachment proves to be waste of taxpayer money, time

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

      




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Letters: Ban devices from chamber floors of Statehouse

More than half of the politicians that we voted in were on their cell phones, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Reproductive rights often overlooked in health care debate

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.

      




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Letters: Indiana can reduce the spread of coronavirus by instituting mail voting

Our state is taking the wise step of reducing unnecessary public gatherings and that includes voting.

      




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Letters: 'America is a country of strong people with the will to succeed'

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.

      




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Letters: State officials must offer end date for stay-at-home restrictions

While acceptable as a short-term mitigation strategy, the stay-at-home restrictions cannot be the long-term solution to this crisis.

       




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Man to get $1.4M from Indiana, city of Anderson after murder conviction reversal

Walter Goudy, 51, reached a settlement with the city of Anderson and the state of Indiana, according to city officials and and his attorney.

       




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Police investigate death of man found in ditch near Noblesville

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who was found in a ditch Friday afternoon just northeast of Noblesville.

       




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21-year-old man arrested in fatal shooting of Indianapolis mail carrier Angela Summers

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.

       




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Women accused of stealing morphine, PPE from Indianapolis cancer center

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.

       




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18-year-old killed in first Lawrence homicide of the year

Police said the shooting happened Friday night near the intersection of East 46th Street and Shadeland Avenue.

       




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Noblesville man accused of stabbing victim multiple times

The suspect is a 21-year-old Noblesville man who is facing three felony charges.

       




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Suspect accused of battering off-duty Noblesville police officer dies during pursuit

A man who allegedly battered an off-duty Noblesville police officer and stole her department vehicle Tuesday died during an ensuing pursuit.

       




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Raw video: IMPD officer-involved shooting near West 62nd Street and Michigan Road

A male suspect was shot during an exchange of gunfire with police at North Michigan Road and West 62nd Street.

       




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Pregnant pedestrian hit and killed by veteran IMPD officer who was on his way to work

Police said the pregnant woman was hit on South Harding Street, near the I-465 ramp.

       




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Indianapolis community leaders react to two fatal officer-involved shootings

Within hours of two officer-involved shootings on Indianapolis' north side, community leaders began to respond.

       




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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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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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IMPD's new chief understands the pain of violence. His father-in-law was murdered.

Randal Taylor, who became police chief last week, has felt the grief that lies behind every shooting in Indianapolis.

       




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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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Indianapolis police officers arrested in separate incidents unrelated to this week's shooting

Two Indianapolis police officers have been arrested in separate and unrelated incidents.

       




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Twitter is on fire after the latest instance of Kamaring

Bulldogs senior hits a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to knock off Xavier in the Big East regular-season finale.

      




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A day in the life of Kamar Baldwin: Hit game-winner, clean locker room

For years, Butler seniors have been trying to leave the locker rooms they visit cleaner than when they arrive

      




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Big East cancels tournament at halftime; Butler game is off

The league was the last major conference to cancel its tournament, doing so at halftime of the first game Thursday

      




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'Bigger than life': Butler star Ted Guzek's son on the importance of his HOF induction

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.

      




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Butler Insider: A journalist's memoir of the 2010 Final Four run

Butler basketball: IndyStar Insider David Woods recalls his thoughts during the bulldog's 2010 Final Four run.

      




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Butler casting wide net in pursuit of transfers

Butler Bulldogs is a finalist for some prominent college basketball transfers after missing out on a guard.

       




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Butler hall of famer, ex-Marian coach Ed Schilling Sr. dies following COVID-19 fight

Schilling — otherwise known as "Big Ed" or "Big Chill" — died Thursday at Witham Hospital in Lebanon. He was 75.

       




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How the Trump presidency changed the meaning of Rob Reiner's new 'LBJ' film

The Oscar-winning director will introduce his film Oct. 12 to Heartland Film Festival audiences at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

      




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Doug Jones: 'The Fred Astaire of Monsters'

Indianapolis native Doug Jones portrays the "Amphibious Man" in critically acclaimed film "The Shape of Water."

      




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Indianapolis native is leading (amphibian) man of Oscars' most-nominated film

Indianapolis native Doug Jones takes his creature craft to new heights in Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water."

      




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Superheroes in Indianapolis send hundreds of kids to see 'Black Panther'

NUVO, others buy tickets for hundreds of Indianapolis youth to see Marvel film with a black superhero

      




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7 movies made in Mexico are focus of Heartland mini-festival

"Cultural Journey: Mexico" is sequel to India-themed event presented last summer by Heartland Film.

       




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5 fast facts about the Bollywood adaptation of John Green's 'The Fault in Our Stars'

'Kizie Aur Manny' under way as the Hindi adaptation of John Green's 'The Fault in Our Stars.'