For the second year in a row, the number of DCS caseworkers fell while the number of child welfare cases grew, according to the child welfare agency's annual staffing and caseload report indystar.com/story/news/2...
Fewer workers, more cases: Report shows DCS struggles to meet caseload requirements
A new report from the Indiana Department of Child Services shows a 40% of counties don't have enough workers to meet caseload standards.
indystar.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For the second year in a row, the number of DCS caseworkers fell while the number of child welfare cases grew, according to the child welfare agency's annual staffing and caseload report indystar.com/story/news/2...
Mayor Joe Hogsett, who has cultivated a reputation for public integrity, ignored conflicts of interest involving his former top aide Thomas Cook, a secret relationship, and millions of dollars in city incentives. New joint investigation from IndyStar and @mirrorindy.org indystar.com/story/news/i...
Hogsett ignored Thomas Cook's secret relationship as money flowed to developers
An IndyStar and Mirror Indy investigation has found that Hogsett ignored conflicts of interest involving millions of dollars in city incentives.
indystar.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Mayor Joe Hogsett, who has cultivated a reputation for public integrity, ignored conflicts of interest involving his former top aide Thomas Cook, a secret relationship, and millions of dollars in city incentives. New joint investigation from IndyStar and @mirrorindy.org indystar.com/story/news/i...
Amid push for nuclear, energy companies showered Indiana lawmakers with gifts, meals, and campaign contributions.
IndyStar's Marissa Meador has the receipts -- and a wild exchange between a state rep and a local mayor.
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
IndyStar's Marissa Meador has the receipts -- and a wild exchange between a state rep and a local mayor.
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
Energy lobby ramped up spending on meals and gifts for lawmakers amid push for nuclear. It worked
Powerful utility committee chairmen Sen. Eric Koch and Rep. Ed Soliday heralded pro-nuclear bills while accepting paid meals from utilities.
www.indystar.com
August 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Amid push for nuclear, energy companies showered Indiana lawmakers with gifts, meals, and campaign contributions.
IndyStar's Marissa Meador has the receipts -- and a wild exchange between a state rep and a local mayor.
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
IndyStar's Marissa Meador has the receipts -- and a wild exchange between a state rep and a local mayor.
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
NEW: Despite denials, email shows ex-Henry County sheriff knew of sex abuse claim www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
Despite denials, email shows ex-Henry County sheriff knew of sex abuse claim
Ric McCorkle denied that he knew about an inmate's 2018 sex abuse allegation. A newly disclosed email suggests he did know about the allegation.
www.indystar.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW: Despite denials, email shows ex-Henry County sheriff knew of sex abuse claim www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
Top Indiana Republicans met with VP on redistricting. Only Democrats are talking about it. www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
Top Indiana Republicans met with VP on redistricting. Only Democrats are talking about it
Gov. Mike Braun and GOP legislative leaders provided few details about redistricting after meeting with Vice President JD Vance. Why?
www.indystar.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Top Indiana Republicans met with VP on redistricting. Only Democrats are talking about it. www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
I grew up on the Little Miami River. I did not know it was possible to request that the water level be raised. This would have been useful information for my (not smart) teenage bridge jumping exploits.
August 7, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I grew up on the Little Miami River. I did not know it was possible to request that the water level be raised. This would have been useful information for my (not smart) teenage bridge jumping exploits.
NEW: A Henry County official sexually abused clients for years. An IndyStar investigation found that multiple county leaders knew of allegations, but failed to stop him. www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
County official abused clients for years. Leaders knew of allegations, but failed to stop him
An IndyStar investigation has identified at least seven men who say they were sexually abused by a Henry County community corrections official.
www.indystar.com
June 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW: A Henry County official sexually abused clients for years. An IndyStar investigation found that multiple county leaders knew of allegations, but failed to stop him. www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
NEW: A DCS worker tipped off a residential youth treatment center with a history of abuse allegations about 'surprise' inspection.
"I will tell you but you can't say I told you…”
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"I will tell you but you can't say I told you…”
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DCS worker tipped off youth center with history of abuse allegations about 'surprise' inspection
DCS received at least 27 reports alleging sexual abuse or inappropriate behavior by staff at Pierceton Woods Academy since 2017.
www.indystar.com
May 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
NEW: A DCS worker tipped off a residential youth treatment center with a history of abuse allegations about 'surprise' inspection.
"I will tell you but you can't say I told you…”
www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
"I will tell you but you can't say I told you…”
www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
NEW: 'Enormous harm to children': Caseload limits for DCS quietly chopped in state budget bill www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
'Enormous harm to children': Caseload limits for DCS quietly chopped in state budget bill
The move is raising concerns within the agency and among child welfare advocates.
www.indystar.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
NEW: 'Enormous harm to children': Caseload limits for DCS quietly chopped in state budget bill www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
A decade ago... www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
March 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A decade ago... www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
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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.
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
www.indystar.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
"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.
Tony Cook, @tonycook317.bsky.social, investigated this important issue. Here's what he found.
NEW: Data obtained by IndyStar through a public records lawsuit shows a massive diversion of Medicaid money intended to provide care for sick and elderly nursing home residents. www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
March 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
NEW: Data obtained by IndyStar through a public records lawsuit shows a massive diversion of Medicaid money intended to provide care for sick and elderly nursing home residents. www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
Twitter crashed for me this morning on the mobile app and desktop. Both are still down. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...
March 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Twitter crashed for me this morning on the mobile app and desktop. Both are still down. www.indystar.com/story/news/2...
The Indiana National Guard is deleting posts celebrating Black history and women due to the Trump administration’s federal order. They include this one commemorating Juneteenth and the end of slavery.
www.indystar.com/story/news/p... via @hayleighcolombo.bsky.social
www.indystar.com/story/news/p... via @hayleighcolombo.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The Indiana National Guard is deleting posts celebrating Black history and women due to the Trump administration’s federal order. They include this one commemorating Juneteenth and the end of slavery.
www.indystar.com/story/news/p... via @hayleighcolombo.bsky.social
www.indystar.com/story/news/p... via @hayleighcolombo.bsky.social
Reposted by Tony Cook
I've be struggling to comprehend how the sweeping disruptions to federal programs and mountain of executive orders is having a real-time effect on people here in Indianapolis.
So I'm starting this thread to keep track of stories documenting the impact.
Let's go.
So I'm starting this thread to keep track of stories documenting the impact.
Let's go.
February 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I've be struggling to comprehend how the sweeping disruptions to federal programs and mountain of executive orders is having a real-time effect on people here in Indianapolis.
So I'm starting this thread to keep track of stories documenting the impact.
Let's go.
So I'm starting this thread to keep track of stories documenting the impact.
Let's go.
Reposted by Tony Cook
New: Fundraising is ongoing for the Indianapolis mayor who said he wouldn't run again. A campaign flyer obtained by Mirror Indy suggests yearly donations of $2,500 or more for access to "Mayor Joe" next month. Here's the latest from @peterblanchard.bsky.social: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
February 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
New: Fundraising is ongoing for the Indianapolis mayor who said he wouldn't run again. A campaign flyer obtained by Mirror Indy suggests yearly donations of $2,500 or more for access to "Mayor Joe" next month. Here's the latest from @peterblanchard.bsky.social: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Reposted by Tony Cook
Reposted by Tony Cook
WISH-TV meteorologist says she was fired after questioning how station treats Black women
www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
WISH-TV meteorologist says she was fired after questioning how station treats Black women
After more than six years as WISH-TV's chief meteorologist, Ashley Brown Elliott says she was fired after questioning how the station treats Black women.
www.indystar.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
WISH-TV meteorologist says she was fired after questioning how station treats Black women
www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
IndyStar scoop: Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber is heading to Indy to talk about the city's pursuit of a professional soccer club. www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Sources: MLS boss heads to Indy months after talking up city as future team site
Mayor Joe Hogsett is trying to bring a MLS to Indianapolis but he'll need the blessing of state government leaders to finance a stadium.
www.indystar.com
February 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
IndyStar scoop: Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber is heading to Indy to talk about the city's pursuit of a professional soccer club. www.indystar.com/story/sports...
The Indiana House passed a bill to let payday lenders charge rates currently considered felony loan sharking.
▪️Loans up to $5K w/ rates of nearly 150%
▪️Targets borrowers w/ poor credit, high risk for default
▪️"Monthly service fees" that opponents worry could confuse borrowers
▪️Loans up to $5K w/ rates of nearly 150%
▪️Targets borrowers w/ poor credit, high risk for default
▪️"Monthly service fees" that opponents worry could confuse borrowers
February 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Indiana House passed a bill to let payday lenders charge rates currently considered felony loan sharking.
▪️Loans up to $5K w/ rates of nearly 150%
▪️Targets borrowers w/ poor credit, high risk for default
▪️"Monthly service fees" that opponents worry could confuse borrowers
▪️Loans up to $5K w/ rates of nearly 150%
▪️Targets borrowers w/ poor credit, high risk for default
▪️"Monthly service fees" that opponents worry could confuse borrowers
NEW: Bert Whalen, one-time business partner of former Fox & Friends host Clayton Morris, was sentenced today in New Jersey for his role in a multi-million real estate Ponzi scheme involving hundreds of Indianapolis properties www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
February 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
NEW: Bert Whalen, one-time business partner of former Fox & Friends host Clayton Morris, was sentenced today in New Jersey for his role in a multi-million real estate Ponzi scheme involving hundreds of Indianapolis properties www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
The legislation is a response, in part, to abuse scandals at USA Gymnastics that were uncovered by IndyStar. www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
Indiana lawmakers pushing for tougher penalties for failing to report child abuse
The measure is a response to failures at USA Gymnastics and other organizations.
www.indystar.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The legislation is a response, in part, to abuse scandals at USA Gymnastics that were uncovered by IndyStar. www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
We're looking for an environment reporter to join our team
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January 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We're looking for an environment reporter to join our team
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DCS won’t say if it had case with 7-year-old who was abused and starved www.indystar.com/story/news/c... via my colleague Jade Jackson
Criminal records. Police reports. DCS involvement? Other signs 7-year-old boy was in danger
Family of 7-year-old Kayden Gavarrete, who died Dec. 22 following abuse and starvation, says 'no stone should be left unturned' in investigation.
www.indystar.com
December 31, 2024 at 3:55 PM
DCS won’t say if it had case with 7-year-old who was abused and starved www.indystar.com/story/news/c... via my colleague Jade Jackson
BREAKING: Indiana Sen. Greg Taylor is out as minority leader amid allegations of sexual harassment. Democrats elect Sen. Shelli Yoder to replace him. indystar.com/story/news/p...
Indiana Sen. Greg Taylor ousted as minority leader despite denying sexual harassment
Indiana Senate Democrats elected a replacement for Taylor after the number of women alleging sexual harassment rose to six.
indystar.com
December 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM
BREAKING: Indiana Sen. Greg Taylor is out as minority leader amid allegations of sexual harassment. Democrats elect Sen. Shelli Yoder to replace him. indystar.com/story/news/p...