HI FOLKS, how are you guys doing? This cheery text arrives on my phone several times a week, so now I share it with you. I hope you're all well, coping, and haven't yet reached the end of your tethers.

PROFESSOR Neil "do as I say, not as I do" Ferguson has had a bad week, which he brought entirely on himself.

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.

Our leaders need to get back to the roles they were elected to and stop playing politics, a letter to the editor says.

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

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.

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

Pence has repeatedly given the public misleading information about COVID-19, including contradictory statements about testing, a letter says.

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

Take this virus seriously and do your part to protect everyone in the community, a letter to the editors says.

I want to publicly thank all the other workers who continue to make life tolerable for those of us who are stuck at home, a letter to the editor says.

The worst part of the COVID-19 outbreak for the vast majority of healthy Americans is the uncertainty of the situation, a letter to the editor says.

Many of these hard-working people do not qualify for unemployment benefits because they are considered independent contractors, a letter says.

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

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's responsibility and obligation is to the citizenry of Indiana, a letter to the editor says.

Eventual vaccine developed to fight COVID-19 should be free to everyone, a letter to the editor says.

Until we have a vaccine, the road to opening is through a health care system which can handle the infection, a letter to the editor says.

This example many will be able to repeat with possible grave danger to uncounted numbers, a letter to the editor says.

I see people praising restaurant workers, grocery clerks, and truck drivers and I think this is long overdue.

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

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

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

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

The death of a 16-year-old girl killed by a stray bullet in Indianapolis is a dramatic example of how large gatherings are hurting the coronavirus fight and leading to increased violence in the city.

A bullet struck 16-year-old Nya Cope in the head just a short distance from a gathering that attracted large groups to an east side parking lot.

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

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

These are the first confirmed coronavirus cases at the Johnson County Jail.

An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer shot and killed a man in the area where a man on a Facebook Live video said he was being chased by police.

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

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

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

Bulldogs and the Musketeers complete the Big East regular season on March 7, 2020

It was vintage Kamar Baldwin against Xavier

IndyStar's columnist and radio man Derek Schultz cover the Hoosiers, Boilermakers, Bulldogs and what disease concerns mean to fans

Providence has dominated the series with Butler,12-4

People are mad, and want answers from NCAA president Mark Emmert about canceling March Madness without postponing it first. So let's ask him.

Rotnei Clarke and his wife packed for her and their three small children in less than three hours.

How the beloved bulldog would've been at the center of a national championship celebration; well, he got a pet from Peyton Manning in the deal

Butler basketball's 2010 run to the final four was magical

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

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

Coming-of-age story "Lady Bird" collects top prize in five Indiana Film Journalists Association categories.

These are the Christmas movies we have to watch every year.

Arlington High School alum Vivica A. Fox will speak at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, as part of the Meet the Artists opening reception at Indianapolis Central Library. Her book, "Every Day I'm Hustling" will arrive in stores April 3.

'Tully,' starring Charlize Theron, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg documentary highlight lineup for 15th annual Indy Film Fest

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

Former IndyStar movie critic Bonnie Britton remembered for her personable nature, love of films.

All across Indiana, first responders are getting sick from the novel coronavirus, even as agencies strengthen precautions.