Tried to call in "raptured" today at work. Realized my mistake immediately.

Jimmy Kimmel will return to the air, according to a statement Disney provided to USA TODAY, after the company had several "thoughtful conversations" with the late show host. We might never know how many other "thoughtful conversations" happened over cancelled Disney+ accounts. Link in the comments

Under the agreement, ICE will pay Indiana a rate of $291.94 for each detainee per day — far higher than the $42 per day Indiana pays county sheriffs to house state inmates, and nearly four times the $75 cost for current inmates at the Miami facility. indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/17/b...

In the latest part of my #KeepDiscovering journey, I got a first look inside a stunning historic renovation in #Levelland. www.lubbockonline.com/story/busine...

This is great news for Indiana journalism! Congrats @byryanmartin.bsky.social on becoming IndyStar's new Executive Editor! Also, welcome back! @tonycook317.bsky.social has the story. Link in the comments.

"Attorney General Todd Rokita, who as recently as July invoked the need for 'protecting open discourse in classrooms,' has launched a statewide manhunt for school employees who've said anything about Kirk that might offend him." IndyStar's @jamesebriggs.bsky.social has this opinion piece.

This makes my nerdy heart happy. Critical Role came to Indiana. Here's where to stream it, and what to know about "Oaths & Ash," the one-shot campaign filmed live in Fishers. Click the link to IndyStar in the comments. #CriticalRole

BREAKING: Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has died after being shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah on Sept. 10, President Donald Trump confirmed.

At least 21 employees at WISH-TV have left the company after it demanded they sign a new contract barring them from working in nearly any form of media for a year after leaving the station. IndyStar examined who's been scrubbed of their website. Click the link in the comments to read more.

If you walked outside last night and wondered why the "blood moon" wasn't red, there's a good reason for that. The total lunar eclipse wasn't visible in North America. For images and video of what millions across Europe and elsewhere saw, click the story link to IndyStar in the comments.

Here it is, your moment of DnD Zen. (on alternating weekends, I’m either a helpful alchemist or a foxy rogue)

I'm shocked. Are you? "IndyStar analyzed hundreds of lobbying disclosures from the most recent legislative session to map the influence of lobbyists on lawmakers. The documents revealed a dominant energy lobby that spent tens of thousands of dollars currying favor with legislators."

I'm willing to cede the No. 3 spot to Chicago for its deep dish pizza, but I'll be cold and in the ground before I accept Omaha as higher up the chain than Indianapolis.

Cool story from a cool person, IndyStar investigative reporter, Ally Burris, @allymburris.bsky.social.

If you missed Critical Role's live show in Indiana, you've got one chance to see it in movie theaters. The laughs, the drama, the amazing moment Brennan Lee Mulligan walked out on stage, it all happened here in Indy. Thanks, @criticalrole.bsky.social!

So what kind of kilt does the guy selling kilts prefer? We’re at Gen Con Let’s ask him. #GenCon #kilts

Rachel at Gen Con gives some excellent advice on painting miniatures.

Check these guys out! Gen Con has so many talented artists here today in Indy.

ASMR for pirates. 🏴‍☠️

Just some of the many artists lined up for Gen Con.

Gen Con is sold out once again, meaning upwards of 70K people have gathered in one place. That’s like all of Muncie, Indiana (and 6,000 of their pets) flocking to downtown Indianapolis. #GenCon

And they’re off!! Gen Con 2025 has officially started!!

This video doesn’t do it justice. There are thousands and thousands of eager people lined up to get in the exhibit hall of #GenCon.

It’s almost time for Gen Con! Woot!! #gencon

Fellow geeks rejoice! Upwards of 70,000 people (roughly the population of Muncie, Indiana) congregate in downtown Indianapolis for four fun days of games, cosplay and cool nerd merch.

The arrangement raised concerns with two government ethics experts contacted by IndyStar. Here's what they said. Senior government accountability correspondent, Hayleigh Columbo, @hayleighcolombo.bsky.social, has the story.

Among other things, the woman accused an IMPD officer of harassing her through Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, and even a PayPal and Pinterest account.

Federal prosecutors are asking to meet with Ghislane Maxwell, an associate of Epstein, to ask what she knows about the alleged sex trafficker.

It looks amazing, but... Alysa Guffey, @alysaguffey.bsky.social, with IndyStar has this story.

Former Texan here. No football game I've attended (and I've been to a lot of them) ended with 119 men, women and children dead and 170 other people still missing.

The ghost of my dead grandfather, who served during WWII: Johnny boy! What's the latest news on Earth? Me: Don't ask. It's, uh, complicated.

Death toll in Texas floods climbs to 104 as hard-hit areas face new risks

Texas first responders have spent a grueling amount of hours rescuing people from deadly floodwaters. If you see one, say thanks. And if you see a reporter? Thank them, too. Journalists are working around the clock to bring people important information. We're all in this together. Help who you can.

So I got to hang out with Cal Dodd at PopCon for a red hot second. Not only is he the voice of Wolverine on the original X-men cartoon, he sang with Joe Cocker. And he’s a super nice guy!

Confession: Scout troopers were always my favorite troopers in Star Wars.

Wearing this in combat gives you a +10 to your Charisma score. #popcon

Lucky enough to be at PopCon this year? Go say “Hi” to Indianapolis author and illustrator Jared Hudson. He’s one of many creative talents showcasing their stuff in artist alley. Also, go check out his webcomic, Cashmere Sky. It looks neat!

Little known fact. Krampus is a force for good in Indianapolis.

Infinity stones anyone? Also, I’m pretty sure I could lift that hammer. Probably not the real Mjolnir, but that version is made of plastic and I’m feeling lucky. 🔨 ⚡️

Who ya’ gonna’ call?

So I’m at PopCon, standing a few feet away from voice actors Barry Gordon, Townsend Coleman, Cam Clarke, and Rob Paulsen. Aka Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael from the original TMNT cartoon. Cowabunga, y’all!

I have entered a dangerous hive of scum and villainy. Also adorableness.

I’m here at PopCon Indy and the people here have some sick cosplay going on. What a great way to kick off the weekend!

Live coverage of the #Indy500 is happening right now at IndyStar. Here's what our reporters are seeing during the greatest spectacle in racing!

"Are you a Gemini? Sagittarius? Nah, I'm a 'Genuine Risk.'"

Rudy Giuliani: Watch me piss away the most amount of goodwill anyone has ever received. JK Rowling: Hold my Butterbeer. Neil Gaiman: Bet.

Some southern Indiana counties have issued travel advisories due to flooding. Here's how to check if your county has an elevated travel status. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

No other state-level group or politician has gotten more donations from Kelley Automotive Group since 2017 than Indiana's current Secretary of State, who used taxpayer funds to buy himself a $90K luxury SUV from their company. IndyStar's Hayleigh Colombo, @hayleighcolombo.bsky.social, has more.

"The small men governing Indiana need big cars — and they'll cut programs you depend on to afford them." IndyStar's James Briggs, @jamesebriggs.bsky.social, has this latest opinion piece.