@indystar executive editor
Indianapolis, IN
Joined March 2009
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I’m so excited to return to @indystar. I have such love for this newsroom and our city. indystar.com/story/news/loca…
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BREAKING: ICE detainees at Indiana's largest detention center have been sexually assaulted, stabbed and kept in a sewage-filled cell, according to a new lawsuit.
None have criminal records, their attorneys say.
Details from @bykristinep... indystar.com/story/news/inve…
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Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the Indiana secretary of state race from "toss up" to "leans Democratic" -- indystar.com/story/news/poli… via @indystar
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Wrote about Caitlin Clark dropping into the Sixers’ locker room last night to chat with LeBron, Tyrese Maxey and the team:
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UPDATE: Township officials voted to revoke Trustee Annette Johnson's right to drive a township vehicle, after IndyStar reported on trips that critics say violated state law.
They also declined to raise her roughly $109,000 salary.
Read more: indystar.com/story/news/loca…
State law requires township trustees to use government vehicles for "official duties."
But Pike Township Trustee Annette Johnson made multiple trips that critics say ran afoul of that law, including a candidate's campaign launch and a sorority brunch:
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Already worth noting: Long started in the role on Oct. 5, meaning she's released an average of just about 2.5 opinions per work day.
For comparison, Ruby was appointed in March 2025 but didn't publish her first opinion until November.
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Over the summer, @GraceRandolph_ and I reported on the Indiana Public Access Counselor's major delays and favorability toward govt. Since then, the leader resigned, a new one started, and more staff were lent.
PAC Brittney Long has signed 43 opinions so far. Let's dive in.
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Feel like there might be a lot of these in our future
Colts Cover 2 Podcast listeners: @JoelAErickson & I will be going live breaking down the Colts' trade of Quenton Nelson, looking at who may be next & taking your questions in an hour at 3:30pm at the link below ⬇️
Come join us. Bring you questions. youtube.com/watch?v=saGQoSyF…
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The two leading candidates for secretary of state sparred over everything from dark money to voter rolls and Diego Morales.
Tell us who won and see live poll results: indystar.com/story/opinion/2…
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Live updates: Bayh and Engling duel in final secretary of state debate indystar.com/story/news/poli… via @indystar
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NEW: The ACLU of Indiana is in turmoil after several of its most influential civil rights attorneys submitted their resignations in protest of the organization's direction under its board and incoming leader, multiple sources told @indystar . indystar.com/story/news/poli…
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.@indystar has published a bombshell investigation this morning re: Cook Medical. A must read by @AllyBurris:
This company is owned by Indiana's wealthiest man. Thousands of patients claim its products injured them indystar.com/story/news/inve… via @indystar
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The Indiana Parole Board heard hours of testimony on Weisheit's clemency petition. Lisa Lynch, the mother of Weisheit's victims, testified:
"The jury sat in that courtroom, heard every piece of evidence, saw the absolute horror of what was done to my children."
Jeffrey Weisheit, who's set to be executed Nov. 5, will ask Gov. Mike Braun to pause all executions in the state in light of the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee, where the governor has temporarily halted lethal injections. indystar.com/story/news/crim… via @indystar
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Calling college juniors and seniors: IndyStar seeks its summer sports intern for 2027, which really starts in May with the leadup to the Indy 500. Racing knowledge not needed, and we'll also have the Fever, high schools and other fun!
APPLY: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/g…
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We're filling my old position! Come lead IndyStar's politics team, an incredibly rewarding job: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/g…
Irvington's vibe is so strong that I was cosmically forced to adopt a black cat upon buying a home
Irvington one of few spots in city with that cache, long history, streets named after authors, events built around a time a year. But culture is not just a sense of community. Irvington developed its cultural cache from leaning into an identity — mind you, originally as a suburb. Irvington = halloween and spooks. Not sure many other places in Marion County outside Speedway compete on culture.
Who ever said Indiana elections are sleepy
Meanwhile there’s:
- That candidate who went viral: indystar.com/story/news/poli…
- Another cease-and-desist letter from Rep. Spartz, this time over AI allegations: indystar.com/story/news/poli…
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Lots of interesting political stories on our website this morning, starting with this breaking news: Secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard sues Indiana Election Commission, from @kayla_dwyer17
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My look at this moment for Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, who’s seeking reelection amid sustained backlash from the GOP and, now, speculation he’ll run for mayor next year:
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