social and politics Crowd gathers after police-action shooting at 62nd Street and Michigan Road leaves man dead By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:08:20 +0000 A man was killed on Indy's northwest side after what IMPD reported was an exchange of gunfire with an officer. Full Article
social and politics 'No justice, no peace': Crowds gather after Indianapolis police fatally shoot man By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 03:12:07 +0000 Tense crowds chanted at Indianapolis police officers hours after an officer fatally shot a man following a pursuit partially caught on Facebook Live. Full Article
social and politics 'Blood is crying out from the streets for justice' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 03:10:01 +0000 Protesters gather in Indianapolis near the scene of a fatal police shooting after a pursuit that seemingly was captured in part on Facebook Live. Full Article
social and politics Indiana coronavirus: 4 Johnson County Jail inmates test positive By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:17:46 +0000 These are the first confirmed coronavirus cases at the Johnson County Jail. Full Article
social and politics Suspect killed in second fatal shooting within 8 hours By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:55:18 +0000 IMPD police shot and killed an armed suspect at the Dogwood Glen Apartments in the 2200 block of Woodglen Drive, at about 1:30 a.m. Full Article
social and politics Pregnant pedestrian hit and killed by veteran IMPD officer who was on his way to work By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:44:08 +0000 Police said the pregnant woman was hit on South Harding Street, near the I-465 ramp. Full Article
social and politics Indianapolis community leaders react to two fatal officer-involved shootings By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:47:02 +0000 Within hours of two officer-involved shootings on Indianapolis' north side, community leaders began to respond. Full Article
social and politics Indianapolis police fatally shoot man after a chase possibly broadcast on Facebook Live By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:56:53 +0000 An Indianapolis police officer fatally shot a man on the north side following a pursuit that seemingly was captured in part on Facebook Live. Full Article
social and politics What we know about Indianapolis police shooting, possible ties to Facebook Live video By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:00:24 +0000 An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer shot and killed a man in the area where a man on a Facebook Live video said he was being chased by police. Full Article
social and politics Suspect killed in second fatal Indianapolis police shooting within 8 hours By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:09:16 +0000 The shooting happened early Thursday on the northwest side, just eight hours and three miles removed from another fatal police-involved shooting. Full Article
social and politics Fatal shootings rekindle long-simmering tension between IMPD and black residents By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:08:02 +0000 Two fatal shootings of black men by police and the death of a pregnant pedestrian struck by an officer resurface old scars for Indianapolis. Full Article
social and politics Indianapolis police investigating fatal shooting on city's northeast side By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:12:19 +0000 Indianapolis Metro police are investigating after a man was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound or wounds on the city's north east side. Full Article
social and politics Officer-involved shootings: Here's a list of fatal encounters with IMPD By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:45:41 +0000 Here is a list of notable officer-involved shootings by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers in recent years Full Article
social and politics IMPD says motorist and officer exchanged gunfire By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:05:37 +0000 Within an eight hour period, IMPD officers have been involved the fatal shooting of two suspects and the death of a pregnant pedestrian. Full Article
social and politics Protests held in response to a fatal shooting by police By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:20:36 +0000 The protest was in response to two fatal police involved shootings that happened Wednesday, May 6, 2020 and in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 7, 2020. Full Article
social and politics These six graphics help explain Indianapolis' homicide problem By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Dec 2018 22:04:47 +0000 A statistical analysis of Indianapolis' homicides shows that young black males are four times more likely than others to be victims of homicide. Full Article
social and politics Why IndyStar will focus on violence in a yearlong project called The Toll By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:41:28 +0000 The goal of the project is to peel back the layers of violence and explain why it is occurring. Full Article
social and politics IMPD's new chief understands the pain of violence. His father-in-law was murdered. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:22:08 +0000 Randal Taylor, who became police chief last week, has felt the grief that lies behind every shooting in Indianapolis. Full Article
social and politics Vigil, protest held for Dreasjon Reed, who was fatally shot by Indianapolis police By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:23:16 +0000 Dreasjon Reed, 21, was shot and killed following an Indianapolis police pursuit that was broadcast in part on Facebook Live. Full Article
social and politics Hogsett, Mears ask for outside help on IMPD shooting investigations By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:18:33 +0000 Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is asking for federal law enforcement to "actively monitor" his police department's investigations into two fatal police shootings. Full Article
social and politics Alexandria man accused of raping 14-year-old girl at gunpoint is arrested By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:11:03 +0000 Marc A. Jones Jr. faces charges of criminal confinement while armed with a deadly weapon, rape, sexual misconduct with a minor and pointing a firearm. Full Article
social and politics Indianapolis police officers arrested in separate incidents unrelated to this week's shooting By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:24:43 +0000 Two Indianapolis police officers have been arrested in separate and unrelated incidents. Full Article
social and politics Indianapolis is the largest city in the nation without police body cameras By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:16:55 +0000 After IMPD officers killed 3 people in 8 hours, IndyStar found that Indianapolis is the largest city in the country without police body cameras. Full Article
social and politics Indianapolis police investigating fatal shooting on city's west side By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:58:56 +0000 Police are investigating after a woman was fatally shot on the city's west side early Saturday morning. Full Article
social and politics Indiana 5th Congressional District: Republican candidates on debt, gun control and more By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:59:04 +0000 IndyStar reached out to every candidate to ask questions about topics Hoosiers care about. Here's what the Republicans on the ballot said. Full Article
social and politics Indy fights coronavirus | IndyStar investigates elderly care By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:51:19 +0000 Plus, candidates line up to replace Susan Brooks. Restaurants give in time of need. Indy finally puts up streetlights. Legislation to help casino fails. Full Article
social and politics Law on Holcomb's side despite conservative backlash over COVID-19 measures By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:45:51 +0000 Failing to abide by governor's order is a misdemeanor, but officials hope they don't need to enforce it. Full Article
social and politics How COVID-19 could impact the May primary in the 5th District and across Indiana By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 05:27:11 +0000 So far, Indiana leaders haven't made a decision to postpone the May primary over coronavirus despite decisions to do so in Ohio and Kentucky. Full Article
social and politics Gov. Holcomb is moving Indiana primary election to June 2 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 05:59:38 +0000 Gov. Eric Holcomb says the Indiana primary election will be moved from May 5 to June 2. Full Article
social and politics How to vote in the Indiana primary and why it matters By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 01:55:50 +0000 Indiana's 2020 primary has been moved to June 2 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here's everything you need to know about the primary. Full Article
social and politics 10 of the biggest things you should know about stay-at-home in Indiana By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:33:39 +0000 Ten things to know as Indiana prepares to hunker down to fight coronavirus. Full Article
social and politics Here's what enforcement of coronavirus 'stay at home' order will look like in Indiana By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:23:08 +0000 Education will be the key to enforce orders from Gov. Eric Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett to close businesses and to urge people to "stay at home." Full Article
social and politics Here's what Indiana's 'stay at home order' means during the coronavirus pandemic By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:27:45 +0000 Gov. Eric Holcomb's coronavirus "stay at home" executive order generally limits travel to essential trips, allows outdoor activities such as walking. Full Article
social and politics 'Stay home': Holcomb elevates Indiana response by shutting down nonessential businesses By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:29:50 +0000 Indiana on Monday joined a handful of states, including several of its neighbors, by shutting down nonessential travel and businesses. Full Article
social and politics Stop saying I recruited you to run, Susan Brooks' office tells a 5th District candidate By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:25 +0000 Beth Henderson on the "Good Morning Grant County" radio show said U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks encouraged her to run for Indiana's 5th District. Full Article
social and politics Indiana Election Commission moves deadlines, makes changes to accommodate June 2 primary By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:15:55 +0000 The Indiana Election Commission on Wednesday ratified several changes that Gov. Eric Holcomb recommended at a news conference last week. Full Article
social and politics Gov. Eric Holcomb rejects landlord-tenant bill, saying it's 'not the right time' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:57:24 +0000 Holcomb's veto, only his second as governor, provides a win to hundreds of advocates who had all but begged for his support in recent weeks. Full Article
social and politics The fight against RFRA isn't over. Meet its conservative opponent. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:10:07 +0000 It's been five years since Indiana's controversial Religion Freedom and Restoration Act was passed, igniting a firestorm. Full Article
social and politics Longtime Statehouse observers 'disturbed' over how 11th hour legislation was pushed through By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:14:34 +0000 Legislation that Indiana lawmakers tacked onto other bills received only the most perfunctory, if any, public vetting in the General Assembly. Full Article
social and politics What a coronavirus executive order means for abortions in Indiana By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:32:07 +0000 Holcomb says order included abortion clinics to make medical resources available to fight COVID-19. But letter writing campaign preceded his decision Full Article
social and politics Indiana, once a last bastion of blue laws, considers alcohol sales 'essential' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:00:29 +0000 Indiana was among the last states to give up blue laws. Now, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, alcohol is considered an essential product Full Article
social and politics Indiana state revenues plunge in March, leading to speculation governor will cut spending By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:00:15 +0000 Gov. Eric Holcomb will have tough spending decisions as tax revenues decline amid COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
social and politics Pence says national emergency gives president absolute power. Here's what experts say. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:58:55 +0000 Vice President Mike Pence said President Donald Trump has absolute power during a national emergency. Here's what experts say. Full Article
social and politics Indiana governor's race for 2020 narrows By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:44:41 +0000 There are two main candidates for the Indiana governor's race in 2020: Republican incumbent Eric Holcomb and Democratic challenger Woody Myers. Here's what we know. Full Article
social and politics Indiana Democrats to host state convention online due to coronavirus fears By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:45:38 +0000 Indiana Democrats announced today they will hold the June 13 state convention virtually. Full Article
social and politics Indiana black caucus wants governor to address high coronavirus rate among African Americans By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:52:14 +0000 In Indiana, African-Americans make up a disproportionate amount of positive cases and deaths from the COVID-19 , a troubling trend that's mirrored nationally. Full Article
social and politics Exclusive: Trey Hollingsworth clarifies comments that sending Americans back to work is lesser of two evils By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:13:49 +0000 Indiana Congressman Trey Hollingsworth says it's a false choice between accepting widespread casualties or reopening the economy. Full Article
social and politics Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky governors to coordinate lifting of coronavirus restrictions By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:28:08 +0000 The governors of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky have been in close contact throughout the coronavirus pandemic and are coordinating stay-at-home orders. Full Article
social and politics Some 5th District candidates rely on personal loans for campaigns amid coronavirus By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:19:06 +0000 Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz had the biggest personal loan, giving her campaign $750,000 while raising under $10,000. Full Article
social and politics How Holcomb will work with other governors, businesses to reopen Indiana By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:08:27 +0000 Gov. Eric Holcomb will partner with other Midwestern states as they coordinate reopening their economies in phases as soon as early May. Full Article