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Hail, high winds and isolated tornadoes possible in Central Indiana today Central Indiana is under a hazardous weather outlook for Thursday, Feb. 19, with severe thunderstorms, large hail and isolated tornadoes possible.

Central Indiana may see rain showers and possibly severe thunderstorms later this afternoon that could bring high winds, hail or even isolated tornadoes. I'm keeping tabs on the weather today for IndyStar, you can follow along here www.indystar.com/story/weathe...

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
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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...

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

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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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 📺
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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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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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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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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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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. Here's what we know so far Human remains were discovered in Bloomington on Wednesday. Here's what we know so far.

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 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.

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 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.

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...

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

"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.

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.

Indiana author John Green's new non-fiction book "Everything is Tuberculosis" hits bookshelves tomorrow. Here's what to know.
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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.

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

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The Indiana Toll Road won't text you to collect payment. Don't fall for the latest smishing scheme If you've gotten any texts lately telling you that you need to pay up after using an Indiana Toll Road, that message is not legitimate. Here's what to know.

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...

Which Indiana counties have active travel advisories? How to check your county's status Several Indiana counties are under a travel advisory as of Thursday morning after the snowy and icy weather. Here's how to check if yours is on the list.

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...

New docuseries 'The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer' is now streaming The infamous murders that took place at Fox Hollow Farm now has a four-part documentary series available to stream from home. Here's how.

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...