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Katie Wiseman ◡̈ @katiewiseman.bsky.social · Nov 22
To get your Indianapolis news fix, this Starter Pack lists all the IndyStar reporters who are on Bluesky! 📰

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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...
Residents can turn to these Indianapolis food pantries if they lose their SNAP benefits
The government shutdown has led to many families struggling to buy food. Here's a list of pantries in the area if you need help.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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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
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Nick Offerman pranks his 'Parks and Recreation' co-star, Jim O'Heir on flight to Indianapolis
Actor Nick Offerman pranked his "Parks and Recreation" co-star, Jim O'Heir, on a flight to Indianapolis.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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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...
Dolly Parton's sister asked for prayers for the singer. The request caused alarm. Here's what to know
Freida Parton, sister to singer Dolly Parton, asked fans to pray for her sister. The request caused alarm for fans. How is Dolly?
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October 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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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.

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If you're driving in Indiana, you're likely to encounter a roundabout. How do roundabouts work?
If you're new to Indiana or just passing through, you need to know how to navigate a roundabout because we have a lot of them here. Here's what drivers need to know.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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“The Life of a Showgirl” is officially here🧡 Here’s everything you need to know in my latest for IndyStar:
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Taylor Swift releases twelfth studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift is officially in a new era. Her twelfth studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is now available. Here's what to know.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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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.
September 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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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:
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Armadillos are becoming more common in Indiana. Do they carry diseases? Can you trap or kill them?
Armadillos are not just critters of the wild west; we have them here in Indiana. Here's what Hoosiers should know.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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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...
Instagram map can show your location to your followers. Here's what we know and how to turn it off
If you don't want your Instagram followers to know exactly where you are when you're scrolling through your feed, you'll want to disable the newest feature.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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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...
Chaperones age 25 or older now must accompany minors at the Indiana State Fair in the evenings
Anyone under age 18 will need to be accompanied by a chaperone at least 25-years-old in the evening hours at the 2025 Indiana State Fair, per the updated policy.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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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 📺
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Is Hulu shutting down in 2026? What we know about Disney+ and Hulu merging into one app
Is Hulu shutting down in 2026? Not exactly, based on the latest news. Disney+ will move forward with fully integrating Hulu content into their streaming app.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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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🎃
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When does Spirit Halloween open? What we know about Indiana store locations 2025🎃
Spirit Halloween has already started setting up shop at newly empty retail locations around the country. Here's what we know about Indiana locations.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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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...
Despite potholes, roundabouts and construction, US News ranks Indiana road quality as No. 1 in the country
U.S. News & World Report ranked the best states in the country for 2025. Indiana took the top spot for a sub-category that may shock Hoosiers: road quality.
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August 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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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...
Daily temperatures in the 90s will continue through the week. When will it cool off in Indiana?
The heat isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so stay safe out there, Hoosiers. Here's when NWS says we'll see daily temperature highs below 90 degrees.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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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...
Indianapolis residents may find cash hidden around the city thanks to a new Instagram page
Money doesn't grow on trees, but you might be surprised where you may find it in Indy. A new Instagram page hides cash around Indianapolis for locals to find.
www.indystar.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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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🌞
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How to stay safe and the signs of heat stroke, exhaustion. What to know before Indy's heat wave
It's important that Hoosiers know the signs of serious illness during a heat risk and how to stay safe and cool before next week's heat wave.
www.indystar.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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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...
Did you get an email from an Indiana government agency about unpaid tolls? It's a scam.
If the Indiana Department of Child Services emailed you to collect an unpaid toll, do not click any links. It's a scam sent from a hacked email address.
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May 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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...
The Real ID deadline is May 7, 2025. What happens if you don't have one by the deadline?
Real ID deadline is May 7, 2025. You'll need it to fly domestically, but there are other documents that are acceptable in the meantime.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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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...
Is my county under a travel advisory? How to check the Indiana travel advisory map
Several Indiana counties are under travel advisories as of Monday morning. Here's how to check if yours is on the list.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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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.
See drone video of Sur La Table warehouse damage from Wednesday's storm in Brownsburg
The Sur La Table warehouse in Brownsburg, Indiana, sustained significant damage, including a partial roof collapse, from Wednesday's severe storm.
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April 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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...
Human remains were discovered in Bloomington earlier this week. Here's what we know so far
Human remains were discovered in Bloomington on Wednesday. Here's what we know so far.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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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...
Tesla issues a recall for nearly all Cybertrucks. Here's what owners should do.
Tesla has issued a recall for nearly all Cybertrucks due to a faulty exterior panel. Here's what owners should do.
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March 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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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...
A Knoxville bar mistaken for the Indy bar where Trump supporters were booted receives threats
Trump supporters were kicked out of Chatterbox Jazz Club on Mass Ave last week, but a Knoxville bar with a similar name faces backlash.
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March 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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"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.
Residents suffer as county hospitals divert $2.6 billion from poorly staffed nursing homes
New data obtained by IndyStar through a public records lawsuit reveals the fullest picture yet of Indiana's secretive nursing home Medicaid scheme
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March 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Indiana author John Green's new non-fiction book "Everything is Tuberculosis" hits bookshelves tomorrow. Here's what to know.
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Indy author John Green's new book, 'Everything is Tuberculosis,' hits bookshelves Tuesday
John Green's new book "Everything is Tuberculosis" releases Tuesday. The Indiana author kicked off his book tour in Indianapolis over the weekend.
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March 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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How will Trump's staff cuts affect visitors to Indiana Dunes? @katiewiseman.bsky.social and Joseph Dits have the story.

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Trump administration cuts affect national parks. What does it mean for Indiana Dunes?
Here’s what we know about the local impact of President Trump’s aim to slash 5% to 10% of the federal workforce, including at national parks across the U.S.
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February 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM