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We live here, and we work here. Telling your stories, holding public officials accountable and serving the public interest isn't just part of our job orthe ethical standardswe require of ourselves. It's what we've dedicated our lives to in the hopes that we can make Indiana a better place to live.
We don't rush to post unverified stories for social media clout or page views. Weknock on doors. We follow strict journalistic principles for editing and reporting only the facts, and if something incorrect slips past us, we tell you in a transparent waywith a correction.
We believe an informed Indianapolis is a better place to live.
It's the reason we cover school board meetings at 7 p.m. on a Tuesday. It's why we spend months combing through police reports and government records to identifyunchecked violence at local barsor what failures led to theshooting at FedExthat killed 14 people.
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Know what your elected officials are doing and stay informed in election years
It's easy to feel a little confused by the legislative process. We're here to help, with reporters across the newsroom tracking bills proposed by your lawmakers from start to finish.
We'll keep you up to date on the bills that are proposed each session, give context as they pass or fail and tell you when the new laws go into effect and what they mean for you.
When local and state elections happen, we keep you informed on the races and voting process every step of the way, then bring you the latest live results and winners.
As the country prepares for the November elections, our politics team brings you every new development while our vetted, factual and clearly labeled opinion content gives you context and differing viewpoints on the issues.
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Support our investigative work
IndyStar has one of the best localinvestigative teamsin the country, breaking stories such as theUSA Gymnasticssex abuse scandal anddeaths in Indiana prisons. Our investigative reporters dig into documents and ask the hard questions.
In recent years, our team looked at hundreds of acts of violence reported at downtown Indianapolis bars and clubs. One of those locations, a magnet for complaints,closed its doorsshortly after the project launched.
A new law prompted by IndyStar/ProPublica reporting increased scrutiny of abuse at youth centers.
We've told the stories of Indiana's longest-serving female prisoner, the controversial "caviar king" of Indiana and the rise and fall of the man who became the most powerful gaming executive in the state.
We've looked intodangerous conditions at rental propertiesin Indianapolis and given a voice to women whoaccused a pastor of grooming themwhen they were teens.
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Find out who's performing in Indianapolis and beyond
From concert and performance announcements to post-show photos and reviews, we'll make sure you know about the biggest names coming to Indy and make you feel like you were there.
From international superstars like Taylor Swift to the free stage at the Indiana State Fair, our arts, entertainment and pop culture reporters will make sure you are the first to know what's coming.
We told you about unheard demos from a legendary Indianapolis band that were released after 50 years and the little-known story of the feud behind the iconic "Back Home Again" song.
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Get the latest on eating out in Indy
Our staff can't agree on the best burger in Indy, but we'll keep you posted on the options around town.
We'll fill you in on all the restaurants opening and closing around the area, whether they're fancy places to celebrate a special occasion or new spots to pick up your morning coffee.
They told you about the Hoosier woman bringing the whiskey craze to Indiana, and took you inside the chaos of preparing for the Indy 500 at a small Speedway bar.
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Get the inside scoop on Indy sports, from high school to the pros
IndyStar is the best place to get game coverage, inside information and commentary on the biggest stories and the local athlete, coach or fan you aren't hearing about anywhere else. We're bringing you wall-to-wall coverage of the historic first season of WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark and what it means for the Indiana Fever.
Our sports reporters aren't just here to give you the score and tell you who the new coach is.They're insiderswho are ready to take a deep dive into the culture and the lives of the people involved. Their work is worth reading, and it's coverage and analysis you won't get from national outlets.
If you're still not convinced, don't forget about theIndy 500. It's a staple of life in the Indianapolis area, whether you're interested in the cars, the concert, the fashion or the traffic that weekend. We've been around for more than 100 years, and can tell you about the first race with archive photos, right through full coverage on the latest running.
Beauties and the beast:Two high school athletes who battled same bone cancer go to prom
'I may very well rise from the grave:'Beech Grove man lives on in family's March Madness
The day Mary Kate died:Colts' Ryan Kelly, wife Emma held daughter, kissed her and cried
Award-winning photojournalism
All of this work is complemented by incredible images and videos from our award-winning photojournalists. They tell important stories through heartfeltdocumentaries, impactfulinterviewsandgalleriesthat will have you wanting to up your photography game.
They told you about the Fishers family business that uses generations of skill and care to help patients who've lost an eye. They took you inside the boxing gym that teaches more than just how to throw a punch. They made you a part of the unique family tradition that local brothers have upheld for the past 50 years.
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Why should I pay for news when I can get it for free? It's a question we've heard throughout the years and the answer is simple. We have more than 100 years of experience covering this city and can give you content and context you won't find anywhere else.
Real journalism costs money to create. We are hiring journalists and putting a $1 million investment in local news to work bringing you more of the content you've come to expect from a multiple Pulitzer winner.
Next time you are reading that "free" article, see how often they cite (or more tellingly, don't cite) a local journalist or newspaper like us as their source. You might be surprised by how many other outlets rely on and repackage local journalism.
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