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We want to know the Best Things in Indianapolis, and we need your help

We're on the quest to find Indianapolis' best things in 150 categories. Nominate your favorites now!

       




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National signing day: Where IU, Purdue rank among Big Ten recruiting classes

Boilermakers and Hoosiers try to break into the upper echelon of Big Ten football recruiting

      




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4-star PF Caleb Furst commits to Purdue basketball

The Boilermakers received a commitment from Caleb Furst, a 2021 prospect from Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian

      




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Purdue basketball's George Faerber (of Bee Window) and his statistically perfect game

George Faerber still holds 17 records from his high school career, including a game with 52 points and 32 rebounds.

       




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This is the Purdue basketball schedule for 2019-20

Purdue men's basketball is coming off of an Elite Eight season as Matt Painter enters his 15th season as coach

       




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Drew Brees' sons thrill legends in 'dunk contest'

Baylen, Bowen and Callen get a NBA-level call as they take to their lowered rim for a contest

       




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NFL Draft 2020: Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins picked by Rams in 4th round

Tight end who scored 16 touchdowns for the Boilermakers is picked by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round.

       




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NFL Draft 2020: Purdue linebacker Markus Bailey drafted by Cincinnati Bengals

Markus Bailey missed most of his senior season with a knee injury but he started 40 games for the Boilermakers.

       




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Toughness, maturity define incoming Purdue quarterback Austin Burton

Austin Burton announced last week he's transferring from UCLA to Purdue. He'll be a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility.

       




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IU football walk-on gets booming scholarship announcement from Pat McAfee

Former Center Grove High School kicker gets a big-screen announcement from the former Colts punter.

      




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After opening week setback, Carmel out to prove it's still a title contender

The Greyhounds were run off the field by Louisville Trinity in a 41-14 opening week loss. Since then, Carmel is 2-0 and outscored opponents 57-14.

      




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Doyel: This is how it feels when Franklin finally beats Whiteland

Led by larger-than-life QB Drew Byerly, charismatic coach Chris Coll and two weight-room ringers, Franklin finally beats neighboring Whiteland.

      




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8-week-old baby dies after being dropped off at babysitter in Franklin, police say

An 8-week-old baby died Tuesday after the infant was dropped off at a babysitter in Pennington Mobile Home Park in Franklin, police said.

      




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MJ Hammill's volleyball skills help Center Grove, but her leadership means more

"For some kids, success is probable. For her, it may be inevitable. She works and takes others with her."

      




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The unthinkable struck twice in one day. The tiny town mourned on the football field.

Owen Sego's dad died in a plane crash. Avery Whitten's mom died of heart failure. Two tragedies hit two Indian Creek football players in 24 hours.

      




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Skeletons are taking over Franklin. And tibia honest, they're kinda cute.

The Franklin Skeleton Crew is connecting small businesses with the community in an unconventional way.

      




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Why buying a home in Greenwood is out of reach for many who work there

Greenwood is booming. But that growth is leaving some of those who work in the city behind.

      




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Energizer is bringing 440 jobs to Franklin, and getting a hefty tax abatement

Energizer is planning to open a facility in Franklin. Here's how much money they'll save in a 10-year tax abatement.

      




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Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers announces he has Parkinson's disease. Vows to take it 'head-on.'

Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a nervous system disorder.

      




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How Bargersville hopes to keep its charm amid record growth and I-69 extension

The rural Johnson County town hopes to take advantage of growth while retaining its small-town charm.

      




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Man killed after well trench collapsed in Bargersville, officials say

One person died after the collapse of a well that was under construction in the 4900 block of W. Road 225 N. in Bargersville.

      




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Police believe alcohol was a factor in crash that killed Bargersville man

A Bargersville man died in a head-on crash in Johnson County early Saturday morning. Police believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.

      




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Athlete spotlight: Catching up with Greenwood Christian senior Champ McCorkle

McCorkle leads the Class A second-ranked Cougars in scoring (13.7 ppg), rebounding (6.9) and assists (4.2) through 11 games this season.

      




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Greenwood Christian wins first Johnson County title, likely will get top spot in Class A

Champ McCorkle notched his 1,000th-career point as the Cougars beat Center Grove for the Johnson County tournament championship.

      




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Greenwood park, fieldhouse renderings

Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers released interior designs for the city's downtown fieldhouse during his State of the City address Feb. 6, 2020.

      




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It will take more than a $23M expansion to solve Johnson County's jail problem

The Johnson County jail will soon undergo a $23 million expansion to ease overcrowding. The jail could need yet another expansion after that.

      




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Franklin's plan to turn a flood-prone plot into a farmers market plaza, amphitheater

The last business standing on a flood-prone piece of land is expected to vacate this year, making way for a 15-acre park with an amphitheater.

      




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See renderings for a planned amphitheater park in Franklin

A 15-acre park with amphitheater, playground and farmer's market plaza is planned for the southwest side of Franklin.

      




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How Franklin is breathing new life into its historic downtown homes

Franklin's quaint downtown is full of historic homes. But some had fallen into disrepair.

      




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Some of Franklin's oldest homes get makeovers

Franklin Development Corporation's Krista Linke talks about the city's residential facade program being used to transform downtown homes.

      




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Before and after: Restoring an 1830s log cabin in Franklin

Mike and Carol Dale purchased the dilapidated home at 551 W. Madison St. in Franklin in 2019 and soon discovered it was an 1830s log cabin.

      




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After a yearlong delay, Coffeehouse Five opens shop in downtown Franklin

Coffeehouse Five opened a shop in Franklin this week. The coffeehouse is a non-profit that offers pastoral counseling services for free.

      




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How Johnson County is working to lure tourists

With its first visitor center, Johnson County is taking the next step in its belated push to attract tourism.

       




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Greenwood Christian AD Sue Tameling dies from apparent heart attack: 'She very much loved GCA.'

Sue Tameling was in her role as Greenwood Christian AD for less than two years, but she left an impression as a mentor, teacher and a friend.

       




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Here's what Greenwood looks like during the coronavirus pandemic

Here's what Greenwood looks like during coronavirus pandemic

       




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'We're the anchor': Why Franklin's Historic Artcraft Theater must survive the pandemic

The Historic Artcraft Theater in Franklin has to survive the pandemic shutdown. The downtown economy depends on it.

       




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Shoppers return to Greenwood Park Mall as coronavirus restrictions begin to ease

With most stores remaining closed, Greenwood Park Mall reopened to the public on the first day of Phase 2 of Gov. Holcomb's coronavirus pandemic plan.

       




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My Associated Press high school boys basketball ballot for this week

Lawrence North, Silver Creek, Fort Wayne Blackhawk, Greenwood Christian on top of my ballot this week

      




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This week's Associated Press high school boys basketball poll

Shenandoah moves up to No. 1 in Class 2A and Greenwood Christian No. 1 in Class A

      




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My Associated Press high school boys basketball ballot this week

Bloomington South No. 1 on my Class 4A ballot this week

      




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Bloomington South moves up to No. 1 in Class 4A in this week's AP basketball poll

Lawrence North drops to No. 2 in Class 4A after loss to North Central

      




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This week's Associated Press high school boys basketball poll

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Shenandoah, Greenwood Christian are No. 1 teams this week

      




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My Associated Press high school boys basketball ballot for this week

Bloomington South, Lawrence North, Lawrence Central top three on my Class 4A ballot this week

       




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This week's Associated Press high school boys basketball poll

Linton-Stockton new No. 1 this week in Class 2A

       




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My Associated Press high school boys basketball ballot for this week

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Fort Wayne Blackhawk, Greenwood Christian on top of my ballot

       




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This week's Associated Press high school boys basketball poll

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Shenandoah, Greenwood Christian on top of polls this week

       




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My Associated Press high school boys basketball ballot for this week

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Fort Wayne Blackhawk, Barr-Reeve No. 1 teams on my ballot for this week

       




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This week's Associated Press high school boys basketball poll

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Shenandoah and Barr-Reeve ranked No. 1 this week

       




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My final Associated Press high school boys basketball ballot

IHSAA basketball: IndyStar's high school insider Kyle Neddenriep ranks boys basketball teams statewide.

       




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The final Associated Press high school boys basketball poll of the season

Bloomington South, Silver Creek, Shenandoah, Barr-Reeve are No. 1 teams going into tournament