NEW: @ire.org demands that the FBI immediately explain why it took this highly intrusive action against a member of the media when federal laws and policies limit searches to the most extreme cases. MORE: bit.ly/4bzEbTj

If anyone is looking to buy Girl Scout cookies and wants to specifically support transgender and/or non-binary Girl Scout members, here's a generally thorough list.

Indiana Fever practice facility going up 🆙

As a freelancer myself - I don't typically go around telling folks how to duck paywalls but let's be real, we probably all do it (also as someone says in the comments: use your local library when possible) because it is quite literally impossible to subscribe to all the things.

A lobbying bill that would extend to alleged "paid protestors" has advanced to the Senate floor in Indiana. Information from Politifact - a fact-checking site affiliated with the Poynter Institute - cited in the article shows that paid protestors are rare: www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...

So, I've not fully launched my newsletter yet but this social media post is effectively our "debut article" just...in FB post form. Coverage of a small southeastern Indiana town's candlelight vigil for Renee Good: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...

Rolling Pebbles Portugal. The Boy Green Hour The White Stripe Maimed Kennedys The Windows Rusted Maiden Gray Sabbath Haleshower

Made it to my local animal shelter this morning. Walked dogs while shelter staff cleaned kennels. Forgot how much I enjoy doing this - one of my goals for 2026 is to get back to volunteering there more regularly!

The Indiana Capital Chronicle with the latest on SUN Bucks: indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/09/s...

Congrats to Rick Carlisle of the Pacers for becoming the 11th coach in NBA history to secure 1,000 total coaching wins!

I’m at a rally for Renee Good in San Diego right now.

Congrats, Coach!! #pacers

I was beginning to think he'd retire with 999 wins at the rate we were going. Glad that didn't happen.

PACERS WIIIIIIIIIIIIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pacers please just don't fall behind. Tie. Fine. Barely a lead. Fine. Just HANG IN THERE.

If anyone needs a timeline cleanse here's a photo of a tasty latte from a cool local coffee shop that I plan on enjoying today.

🕯Greensburg Vigil Jan 10th

Jeffries dodged when multiple reporter, myself included, ask about using appropriations to rein in ICE

Indiana candidate filings start amid Republican conflict, Democratic optimism

Haven't been great about consistently doing NBA All-Star votes. Remembered to just now. Might be a painful season as a Pacers fan but I'm still going to do an all-Pacers East team.

Carlisle: "We had a couple miscues early in the fourth. We made some very good plays in the fourth. But we're a group that is fighting hard and we're going to keep fighting."

I will say in all seriousness as long as Rick Carlisle is coaching I have faith in this team even when it looks bleak/grim. Long-term, we're gonna be fine. Short-term: ow.

Have we tried unplugging the Pacers and plugging them back in? Do we need to set up a Bat Signal to summon Larry Bird? I don't know what he'd do but I'm running out of jokey ideas? Time machine and kidnap 2004 Rick Carlisle to also coach/yell at refs?

If this keeps happening I feel like we're gonna get Quinn Buckner trying to do the broadcast with a tin can, some pieces of string and maybe some duct tape.

Felt like the broadcast rage quit.

Pacers please don't let the Cavs catch up I'm tired of losing.

I really did not need to read the words 13th straight loss and franchise record. Pacers, please just show some signs of life and get a win.

ICE is doing targeted advertisements for people who have attended UFC fights, listened to patriotic podcasts, or shown an interest in guns and tactical gear, according to a 30-page document distributed among officials this summer detailing ICE’s “surge hiring marketing strategy.” wapo.st/49qeiTe

Me seeing Animal Crossing is 25 and Pokemon is 30 and both are probably older than the NES Zelda game was when I first played it in the early '00s.

USPS postmarking changes are not expected to affect Hoosier absentee voters: indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/05/r...

I don't say this often because I don't expect people to "get" it but: seeing how far the Washington Post has fallen - even knowing it, like every other institution, had its flaws, had imperfections, etc. is sad. Again, I don't expect people to get it.

Am I allowed to self promote while also promoting some places I work with? For Indiana: the @indianacapitalchronicle.com is a non-profit and part of @statesnewsroom.com I'm a freelance journalist covering rural Indiana locally and regionally.

Called my congressperson re. everything going on right now and left a voicemail. Emailed yesterday. Democracy and freedom are not spectator sports. Use your voices.

Posted this elsewhere b/c of a post I saw on that platform but b/c it probably needs to be said here, too. Long thread incoming.

If anyone needs a timeline/palate cleanse after reading too much about current world events: I found a $5 bill in my coat pocket earlier that I wasn't aware I had.

Diane Crump, who in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby, has died.

I woke up like 20 minutes ago and this is how I find out? apnews.com/article/vene...

More detail from the Indiana Capital Chronicle re. the Ten Commandments Monument situation: indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/02/i...

I did not pay close attention to the game as I'm not a football person but way to go, Hoosiers!

Haven't been reading as much news over the holidays but this short video clip from the IndyStar seems important to be aware of. The captions in the video are solid enough I didn't need to turn the sound up on my laptop: www.indystar.com/videos/news/...

I could've lived without knowing that particular statistic but okay.

Tried an italian sausage tortellini soup recipe for dinner - definitely need to hang onto this recipe for future use.

Attention Bluesky Followers: If anyone among my followers resides in or cares about what is going on in Decatur County, check this page out: www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...

Canceled my Spotify subscription ahead of a possible price hike next year - doubt anyone reads the reasons for canceling when you click "other" but still told 'em exactly why. Also, they try to scare you with the "how you listen will change" and then guilt trip you at the end with a silly playlist.

MATHURIN!!

Pacers mixing it up in Miami and starting Johnny Furphy. It’s Nembhard, Mathurin, Furphy, Siakam, and Huff. So, Nesmith coming off the bench for now - same as his return last year. Plus, Quenton Jackson PG for the second unit again.

T.J. McConnell is out tonight in Miami with right hamstring soreness. He played last night. Earlier this week, McConnell only played in one end of a back-to-back with left knee soreness. Also, Aaron Nesmith has been upgraded to questionable with his left knee sprain.

I get why people say this but I also feel like they're overthinking the movie when they do so.