David Mayhew
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David Mayhew
@hugedave.bsky.social
Professional: Reader engagement for IndyStar.
Personal: AmStaff enthusiast, Spartan fan, Draymond Green apologist, Boilermakers, BSU, GCHS Eagles. Hype guy for my adorable granddaughter.
Do we have a homicidal version of the infamous Wet Bandits in Indy? IndyStar's Jade Jackson suggests that we probably don't. Probably.

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Is there a serial killer in Indianapolis? What police are saying about 4 bodies found
After four bodies were found recently some took to social media to warn and wonder about a possible serial killer. Police say the deaths don't appear related.
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June 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
IndyStar released their 3-year investigation into a local police force. Content warning: this is pretty disturbing stuff to be happening in our back yard.

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Lawless: Legacy of racist, brutal police culture still plagues city of Elkhart
Officers who called themselves Wolverines abused power for decades, an IndyStar investigation found — particularly targeting Black people in Elkhart.
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April 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
IndyStar is giving away a 4-pack of tickets to Naruto: The Symphonic Experience.
April 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Purdue got a lot right last night, but how far can this team go in the tournament? IndyStar's @greggdoyelstar.bsky.social has thoughts about what is holding the Boilermakers back.
Doyel: Purdue basketball has 2 All-Americans, and 2 big problems to solve
Purdue's loss at Michigan State put the Boilers closer to the sixth seed than a third consecutive Big Ten title. And it exposed two fatal flaws.
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February 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Last night's game was a blast, two tourney teams going head to head. Part of me wanted both teams to win, but I bleed green, so...

@chrissolari.bsky.social from the Free Press covers this highlights from the green side, including what the Spartans need to do to beat Michigan.
Michigan State basketball topples Purdue, sets up showdown with Michigan
Michigan State basketball topples Purdue, sets up showdown with Michigan for first place in Big Ten conference.
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February 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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It's like we all live at Four Seasons Total Landscaping now.
February 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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February 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Go green!! 💚
February 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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February 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Today's top story at IndyStar isn't about the big moves from the Fever, or that bill about weather control. Today y'all are voting and voting and voting for your favorite High School Boys Basketball player of the week.
Scoring milestones, underclassmen shine: Vote for IHSAA boys basketball player of week
Vote by noon Friday for Indiana high school boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 27-Feb. 1.
www.indystar.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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America has turned on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 for the wrong reasons. Too much Taylor Swift or ESPN? We can do better than that.
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Doyel: Cheer against KC in Super Bowl for right reason. No, not because of Taylor Swift
America has turned on Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 for wrong reasons. Too much winning or Taylor Swift or ESPN? We can do better than that.
www.indystar.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Get your votes in by noon Friday for high school boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 27-Feb. 1. bit.ly/3Ezykig
Scoring milestones, underclassmen shine: Vote for IHSAA boys basketball player of week
Vote by noon Friday for Indiana high school boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 27-Feb. 1.
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February 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Feeding the poor and healing the sick sounds awesome, but what if, and hear me out on this, what if instead we shut down global humanitarian outreach?
February 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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As we're learning more about how schools are responding to the latest Trump orders around ICE and schools, here is what Indiana's largest school district is saying:
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IPS won't allow ICE to enter schools without a warrant. Here's what other districts said.
Under a new federal policy pushed by the Trump administration, schools will no longer be considered "protected" areas from ICE.
www.indystar.com
January 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
My favorite new book!
January 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Local folks, drive better on 146th street, please. The top premium story on IndyStar this morning is about the most dangerous roads in Noblesville.

Nearly two-thirds of all car crashes in Noblesville happen on just 5% of roads.

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Noblesville's 6 most dangerous roads, ranked, and what can make them safer
Nearly two-thirds of all car crashes in Noblesville happen on just 5% of roads, with six stretches of streets deemed the most dangerous in the city.
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January 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Yesterday's top IndyStar story was Evan Frank's coverage of the upcoming IU/ND matchup:
Notre Dame vs Indiana in College Football Playoff: What to know about the Fighting Irish
Indiana received the 10 seed in the College Football Playoff and will take on No. 7 Notre Dame in the first round. Get to know the Fighting Irish.
www.indystar.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday's top story about High School swimming is still in the top 3, so clearly we ALL would love to be in a pool instead of these cold, cold temperatures.

This afternoon's #1 story from IndyStar is Dana Hunsinger Benbow's story about Steve Alford breaking NCAA records at the age of 60!
Steve Alford just made DI basketball coaching history with record-shattering feat
Steve Alford is only the second DI coach in history who can put this on his resume.
www.indystar.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:34 PM
The top story at IndyStar this afternoon was a nice surprise. Pool water sounds kind of awesome right now.

Check out @charlottevarnes.bsky.social 's story and pick your favorite for Central Indiana High School Swimmer of the Week:
www.indystar.com/story/sports...
School records and personal bests: Vote for Central Indiana swimmer of week (Nov. 26-Dec. 1)
The IndyStar is introducing a swimmer of the week poll. Vote for Indianpolis' top IHSAA swimmers here.
www.indystar.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:50 PM
This afternoon's top IndyStar story is Dana Hunsinger Benbow's piece on "Clarkonomics."

Caution: there will be some math in this one.
Clarkonomics: Dissecting the complexity of paying Caitlin Clark what she's really worth
Clark is responsible for 26.5% of WNBA activity - attendance, merchandise sales and TV. "The numbers are so staggering. They don't even seem real."
www.indystar.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:27 PM
The top story from IndyStar this afternoon is Jade Jackson's and @noepadilla.bsky.social 's reporting of a tragic finding on the southeast side. www.indystar.com/story/news/c...
Man getting packages finds missing baby girls in a ditch outside home
A man found 4-month-old and 5-month-old baby girls in a ditch outside his home after they were kidnapped in a vehicle earlier in the day.
www.indystar.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Good morning, friends!
November 14, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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November 12, 2024 at 10:17 PM