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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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Indianapolis convention business looking to emerge from bleak coronavirus crisis

Conventions, conferences and trade shows cling to calendar spots with cautious optimism after the coronavirus pandemic caused tourism to nosedive.

       




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Indiana Black Expo cancels Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic over coronavirus

Citing the need to keep people safe, Indiana Black Expo has canceled its Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic.

       




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Nuvo founder tells supporters publication will cease operations

After ending print publication in 2019 and moving to online nonprofit model, Nuvo will cease operations.

       




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What we can learn from Depression-era cooks: 3 recipes to try

Look to those that survived the Depression for survival tips.

      




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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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Video: 5 Indianapolis attractions that have come and gone

Memories of our most beloved amusements

       




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Jim Gerard, former Indianapolis radio and TV host, has died. He was 93.

If Indianapolis had a spokesman, it was Jim Gerard. The Jim Gerard Show was a stop on many celebrity tours — bringing in stars like Bob Hope.

       




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1919: Indianapolis welcomes home its World War I troops in grand fashion

A Victory arch greeted the troops as an official welcome home

       




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Caption Competition

It's the Caption Competition.

Caption competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF].

This week, a new look is unveiled.

6. trisarahtops:
Catwalk face-off

5. StoneyMast:
We come, with our new look, in peace. Take me to your leader

4. George Huber:
Mannequin Skywalker

3. abz:
Terracotta Armani

2. Fi:
After 35 years, someone finally designed a collection to cover Morph's modesty...

1. SkarloeyLine:
Eighth new social class discovered - the faceless minority




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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: General Assembly must improve public education spending, teacher pay

We have not kept up, and we are losing a generation of teachers.

      




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Letters: National Gun Violence Survivors Week: a call for common sense gun legislation

An average of 907 Hoosiers are killed by guns each year, and 85 of those are children, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Solutions to Indy's violence go beyond law enforcement

When people have no respect for lives of others, it explains why the smallest disagreement can result in violent acts, 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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Letters: Rapid response to coronavirus saves lives in senior living communities

They have worked statewide seven-days per week to offer support, guidance, expertise and reassurance.

       




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Judge refuses to ease restriction on White Castle judges shooting evidence

Brandon Kaiser, charged with the shootings of Clark County judges Andrew Adams and Brad Jacobs, is scheduled to go to trial June 15.

       




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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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Crowd gathers after police-action shooting at 62nd Street and Michigan Road leaves man dead

A man was killed on Indy's northwest side after what IMPD reported was an exchange of gunfire with an officer.

       




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Fatal shootings rekindle long-simmering tension between IMPD and black residents

Two fatal shootings of black men by police and the death of a pregnant pedestrian struck by an officer resurface old scars for Indianapolis.

       




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Why IndyStar will focus on violence in a yearlong project called The Toll

The goal of the project is to peel back the layers of violence and explain why it is occurring.

       




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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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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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Indianapolis is the largest city in the nation without police body cameras

After IMPD officers killed 3 people in 8 hours, IndyStar found that Indianapolis is the largest city in the country without police body cameras.

       




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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's 5 burning questions: Where do points come from without Jordan Tucker?

We know Khalif Battle is headed out, but will anyone follow? And who could be coming in?

      




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Butler exploring transfer market but cautious about the right fit

LaVall Jordan on transfers: 'We'd rather have nobody than the wrong guy.'

      




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A look back at Butler's run at the 2010 NCAA championship

A look back at Butler's run at the 2010 NCAA championship.

      




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NCAA said spring-sport seniors can get extra year. One school says they can't. Why it might not be alone.

Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez announced his school will not submit waivers for spring-sport seniors to regain a year of eligibility.

       




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Butler, Notre Dame among schools in 2021 Maui Invitational field

Butler, previously announced as part of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, will be joined in the eight-team field by Notre Dame.

       




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5 Indiana reasons to pay attention on Oscar night

Here are five Indiana reasons to pay attention to Academy Awards night.

      




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Indy Film Fest: Bad decisions fuel road-trip comedy directed by IU grad Hannah Fidell

Indiana University grad Hannah Fidell directed 'The Long Dumb Road,' closing-night movie at this year's Indy Film Fest.

       




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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.'

       




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Fishers' Nickel Plate Trail construction will be a bump in the road for drivers

Motorists crossing the soon-to-b-built Nickel Plate Train will face a safety feature drivers crossing the Monon Trail don't encounter: speed tables

       




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New Hydrogen on Tap technology to reduce gasoline usage and lower emissions

Kurt Koehler, founder and president of AlGalCo, shows his HOT (Hydrogen on Tap) system.

       




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Two more Lou Malnati's Pizzeria locations are headed to Indy's north side

In March, Lou Malnati's confirmed its first location opening in Indianapolis. Now one is set for Carmel and another for Broad Ripple.

       




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Roundabout projects to close 3 Carmel intersections this week

Construction projects will temporarily close the intersections to traffic.

       




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Carmel mayor's promotion of coronavirus testing lab Aria Diagnostics raises concerns

Some ethics experts say Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard's push for coronavirus testing at Indianapolis lab Aria Diagnostics raises flags.

       




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Hamilton Town Center begins to reopen as coronavirus-related restrictions start to ease

Some stores opened today, some will open soon at Hamilton Town Center. Each store has its safety precautions ready, shoppers work to stay safe, too.

       




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Mysterious death of tech giant worker in Hamilton County baffles police

David Fouts had a good job at Salesforce and lived a standard middle-class life. That's why police in Hamilton County are baffled by his death.

       




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Robert Wickens ready for return to IndyCar competition: 'This is really just Step 1 of 100'

It may not be out on the asphalt, but Robert Wickens is energized to be back competing against the IndyCar paddock this weekend.

      




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IndyCar's iRacing introduction to ovals set to be 'action-packed' and 'a little nutty'

As IndyCar's iRacing Challenge ventures onto an oval track, expect the rhythm of the competition and, perhaps, those winning, to change.

       




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IndyCar driver Graham Rahal selling $8 million cliffside mansion outside Los Angeles

When Rahal bought the estate in November of 2017 for $6.1 million, it was the most expensive home ever sold in the city.

       




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Peek inside IndyCar Graham Rahal's lavish California mansion

The $8,000 square foot, $8 million home sits atop a hill and features windows from floor to ceiling.

       




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For IndyCar's recent champions, iRacing adjustment has been emotional roller coaster

They've piled up more on-track success than any other drivers over the past three years. But adjusting to sim-racing has been another task entirely.

       




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Will Power on iRacing: 'If you're driving like an idiot, you'll be called out. It's a great tool'

Oliver Askew: 'Wish I could have handled the situation differently, but I am thankful I am able to learn from this in sim rather than real life.'

       




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Organizations participating in #GivingTuesdayNow; Tony Kanaan fundraising for Riley

The people behind GivingTuesday launched the #GivingTuesdayNow campaign to ask people to be kind and generous during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

       




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IndyCar, IMS to auction off fan experiences to support non-profits battling the coronavirus

Interested in waiving the green flag at an Indy 500 practice, and looking to stay busy during the Month of May? IndyCar and IMS have a solution.

       




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Varvel: How a kid from Castleton went from playing with dolls to a YouTube sensation

Taking the road less traveled has made all the difference