On his last day at the statehouse, Sen. Andy Zay made one final push to make breaded pork tenderloin the official state sandwich of Indiana. "In 49 other states, it's just a sandwich, but in Indiana the breaded pork tenderloin is revered." www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

Whether you're a federal employee who's gone weeks without pay or someone who is about to lose their SNAP benefits, Indianapolis residents who have been impacted by the federal government shutdown can visit these local food pantries for assistance. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

Nick Offerman pranked his "Parks and Recreation" co-star, Jim O'Heir, when they coincidentally were on the same flight to Indianapolis. Read more in my latest for IndyStar www.indystar.com/story/entert...

Dolly Parton's sister, Freida Parton, caused some commotion on social media this week when she asked for prayers for her sister. Fans worried about her health, so the singer took to social media herself to clear the air about her health. www.indystar.com/story/entert...

If you're driving in Indiana, you're likely to encounter a roundabout. So, how do roundabouts work? Here’s how to navigate one, according to INDOT. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

“The Life of a Showgirl” is officially here🧡 Here’s everything you need to know in my latest for IndyStar: www.indystar.com/story/entert...

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.

Did you know we have armadillos in Indiana? I sure didn't, but Indiana DNR confirmed it on social media earlier this week. Indiana's armadillo population has been on the incline over the last 20 years. Here's what Hoosiers should know about the little critters: www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

If you don't want your followers to know your exact location when you're scrolling through Instagram, then you will want to disable the latest feature. Learn more about Instagram maps in my latest for IndyStar www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

After a video of a fight at the Indiana State Fair went viral last weekend, the fairgrounds updated their Unaccompanied Minor Policy. Chaperones must be 25 (previously 21) and each adult can only chaperone up to four minors (previously six). See the full policy here www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

Is Hulu shutting down in 2026? Not exactly. According to the latest news from Disney, the plan is that Hulu will completely merge into the Disney+ app sometime in 2026 for a "unified app experience." Find out what we know so far in this article for IndyStar 📺 www.indystar.com/story/entert...

Is it too early to get ready for Halloween? Spirit Halloween doesn't think so.👻 They've already started setting up shop for Spooky Season. Spirit Halloween locations are opening up around the state this month. Find out where in this article for IndyStar🎃 www.indystar.com/story/money/...

Believe it or not, U.S. News & World Report ranked Indiana No. 1 for road quality in the country. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

The heat wave continues this week in the Midwest and our heat index value in Indianapolis today could reach 103. When will it cool off? Here's what NWS told me in my latest for IndyStar www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

A new Instagram page is hiding cash around Indianapolis for residents to find💵 Read more about it in my latest for IndyStar www.indystar.com/story/entert...

Ahead of the heat wave NWS predicts will arrive in Indianapolis early next week, refamiliarize yourself with the signs of heat stroke, heat exhaustion and what precautionary measures you should take when there's severe heat. Stay safe this summer🌞 www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

Emails sent from former Indiana government accounts are requesting payment unpaid tolls. If you receive one, don't click any links or provide any payment info. They are a scam. More in my latest for IndyStar. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

If you don't have a Real ID before your next domestic flight, you need to make sure you have a valid passport or acceptable alternative, otherwise you will not make it through TSA checkpoints.✈️ What you need to know is in my latest for IndyStar. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

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...

Drone footage by IndyStar's Clark Wade (@clarkwade34.bsky.social), and Max Gersh capture tornado damage at this Indiana warehouse in Brownsburg. As you can see, one side of the building looks sheered off.

Human remains were discovered in Bloomington earlier this week. This is what we know so far about the investigation. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

Tesla has recalled nearly all Cybertrucks due to a faulty exterior panel that could detach while driving. Here's what owners should do next www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

A bar in Knoxville, Tennessee has received threats after it was mistaken for the Indianapolis bar that kicked out Trump supporters last week. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

"Shiny new hospitals should not be secretly financed with understaffed nursing homes and patient neglect," an attorney who represents nursing home residents and their families told IndyStar. Tony Cook, @tonycook317.bsky.social, investigated this important issue. Here's what he found.

Indiana author John Green's new non-fiction book "Everything is Tuberculosis" hits bookshelves tomorrow. Here's what to know. www.indystar.com/story/entert...

How will Trump's staff cuts affect visitors to Indiana Dunes? @katiewiseman.bsky.social and Joseph Dits have the story. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

If you've received a text from the Indiana Toll Road about an unpaid toll it's not legit, it's a scam. The ITRCC doesn't text customers for payment. Don't click the link and don't give them your payment info. Here's how to check if you actually have a toll to pay. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

Several Indiana counties are under a travel advisory due to the snow and ice on the roads. Here's how to check your county's status today and for Indianapolis residents, how to check if your roads have been plowed ☃️ www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

A docuseries about the infamous Fox Hollow Murders that took place in Westfield, Indiana is now available to stream. Here's what to know. www.indystar.com/story/entert...

After all the snow and ice over the last month, potholes are back with a vengeance and have been spotted all over the city. Here's everything you need to know about potholes and how to report them in Indy ☃️ www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

The Supreme Court has upheld the TikTok ban. This morning's decision means that unless ByteDance sells the company before the weekend is over, TikTok will be banned in the United States... unless President-elect Donald Trump can somehow save it once he takes office. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

The Children's Museum in Indianapolis is celebrating 100 years in the best way possible: By giving their dinosaurs party hats, obviously 🦕 www.indystar.com/story/entert...

Caitlin Clark joined Jason and Travis Kelce on their podcast "New Heights" this week to talk all things sports, her career, growing up in the Midwest, meeting Travis at the Eras Tour in Indy and more. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Indiana officials react to the death of former President Jimmy Carter. He was 100 years old. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

Today you'll see E. Jean Carroll trending on BlueSky after President-elect Donald Trump lost his appeal to overturn a jury's verdict finding him guilty of sexual assault and defamation. Trump now owes Carroll $5 million. If you're wondering who Carroll is, I wrote this explainer last year.

December is here and it's going to be cold to start off the month. Here's what the weather is looking like this week, according to NWS Indianapolis. 🌧️❄️ www.indystar.com/story/news/2...

To get your Indianapolis news fix, this Starter Pack lists all the IndyStar reporters who are on Bluesky! 📰 Put together by our very own @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social go.bsky.app/KZdU816

Hello! If you're like me, journalism matters. It's more important now than ever, frankly. If you live in Central Indiana or the Midwest, here's a starter pack of reporters, columnists and sports folks at the Indianapolis Star, a 2021 Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper, that you can follow on Bluesky.

How important are banned books to you? Last year, Hoosiers challenged 346 books in libraries across Indiana. Thanks to help from the American Library Association (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social), I was able to compile a complete list, which I'm now sharing on BlueSky. #BookSky #bannedbooks

Hi! I’m shifting over to this app like so many others, so here’s a bit about me: I’m a reporter for IndyStar covering all things trending both locally and nationally! I love to read, try new food/drinks, watch old mystery shows or comedies and snuggle up with my lovely lil black cat named LaCroix.