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Semper Fi: Kokomo native was first female Marine

Opha Johnson — born Opha May Jacob in Kokomo, Indiana — was honored 100 years later, thanks to the Women Marines Association.

      




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'Citizen archivists' projects to work on during the coronavirus pandemic

Volunteers serve as "citizen archivists" to help make their collections more accessible to the public.

       




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Retro Indy: Science fairs to remember

The Indianapolis News was a sponsor of the Central Indiana Regional Science Fairs.

       




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Stay united to beat this killer virus, says JUDY FINNIGAN



HI FOLKS, how are you guys doing? This cheery text arrives on my phone several times a week, so now I share it with you. I hope you're all well, coping, and haven't yet reached the end of your tethers.




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Letters: Commitment to dismantling racist policies an 'amazing first step'

We all must work together to dismantle the barriers and empower our neighbors for a truly inclusive city, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Pence ill-equipped to lead U.S. response to coronavirus outbreak

Pence has repeatedly given the public misleading information about COVID-19, including contradictory statements about testing, a letter says.

      




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Letters: Indiana can reduce the spread of coronavirus by instituting mail voting

Our state is taking the wise step of reducing unnecessary public gatherings and that includes voting.

      




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Letters: Coronavirus spreads indiscriminately through communities

Take this virus seriously and do your part to protect everyone in the community, a letter to the editors says.

      




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Letters: Be kind to those still working during the coronavirus crisis

I want to publicly thank all the other workers who continue to make life tolerable for those of us who are stuck at home, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Consider paying service providers during coronavirus crisis

Many of these hard-working people do not qualify for unemployment benefits because they are considered independent contractors, a letter says.

       




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Letters: Rapid response to coronavirus saves lives in senior living communities

They have worked statewide seven-days per week to offer support, guidance, expertise and reassurance.

       




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Letters: Holcomb's coronavirus mandate: Keep Hoosiers alive, healthy

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's responsibility and obligation is to the citizenry of Indiana, a letter to the editor says.

       




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Letters: Robust health care system needed to combat coronavirus threat

Until we have a vaccine, the road to opening is through a health care system which can handle the infection, a letter to the editor says.

       




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Letters: Essential workers deserve respect — even after coronavirus crisis ends

I see people praising restaurant workers, grocery clerks, and truck drivers and I think this is long overdue.

       




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Downtown apartment fire with $500,000 in damage ruled accidental

The fire broke out on the roof of the 800 Cap Apartments, 800 N. Capitol Ave., at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, IFD Battalion Chief Rita Reith said.

       




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18-year-old killed in first Lawrence homicide of the year

Police said the shooting happened Friday night near the intersection of East 46th Street and Shadeland Avenue.

       




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Indianapolis police: 16-year-old girl killed by stray bullet on the east side

The victim, Nya Cope, was in a car with members of her family when she was shot, police said.

       




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How large gatherings are hurting the coronavirus fight

The death of a 16-year-old girl killed by a stray bullet in Indianapolis is a dramatic example of how large gatherings are hurting the coronavirus fight and leading to increased violence in the city.

       




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IMPD targets illegal parties where virus may spread. One, some fear, ended a girl's life.

A bullet struck 16-year-old Nya Cope in the head just a short distance from a gathering that attracted large groups to an east side parking lot.

       




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Indiana coronavirus: 4 Johnson County Jail inmates test positive

These are the first confirmed coronavirus cases at the Johnson County Jail.

       




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IMPD says motorist and officer exchanged gunfire

Within an eight hour period, IMPD officers have been involved the fatal shooting of two suspects and the death of a pregnant pedestrian.

       




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Alexandria man accused of raping 14-year-old girl at gunpoint is arrested

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.

       




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Twitter is on fire after the latest instance of Kamaring

Bulldogs senior hits a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to knock off Xavier in the Big East regular-season finale.

      




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Kamar Baldwin becomes fourth Butler player on All-Big East first team

Bulldogs senior capped a stellar conference season with a game-winning shot and 36 points against Xavier

      




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'Doyel & Derek' podcast: Coronavirus, IU basketball are hot topics

IndyStar's columnist and radio man Derek Schultz cover the Hoosiers, Boilermakers, Bulldogs and what disease concerns mean to fans

      




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Doyel: March Madness was the Titanic and there was no way to avoid that coronavirus iceberg

People are mad, and want answers from NCAA president Mark Emmert about canceling March Madness without postponing it first. So let's ask him.

      




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Ex-Butler guard Rotnei Clarke makes dramatic escape from Italy's coronavirus pandemic

Rotnei Clarke and his wife packed for her and their three small children in less than three hours.

      




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Butler 2010 rewind: Duke puts an end to Bulldogs' fairy tale

Butler Bulldogs take Duke to the limit in the 2010 national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium, capped but a famous missed shot

       




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Butler Insider: A journalist's memoir of the 2010 Final Four run

Butler basketball: IndyStar Insider David Woods recalls his thoughts during the bulldog's 2010 Final Four run.

      




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Butler lands much-needed shooter with Jair Bolden transfer

Butler has been active in the transfer market this offseason, but had come up empty — until Friday.

       




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Reliving Butler's 2010 run to Final Four: Not a miracle, but magical

Butler basketball's 2010 run to the final four was magical

       




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What Butler basketball gets in grad transfer Jair Bolden: Grit, shooting and leadership

Bolden averaged 8.5 points in 21 minutes a game for South Carolina, starting 15 of 30 games.

       




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'Lady Bird' honored by Indiana movie critics

Coming-of-age story "Lady Bird" collects top prize in five Indiana Film Journalists Association categories.

      




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Doug Jones: 'The Fred Astaire of Monsters'

Indianapolis native Doug Jones portrays the "Amphibious Man" in critically acclaimed film "The Shape of Water."

      




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Indy Film Fest: Bad decisions fuel road-trip comedy directed by IU grad Hannah Fidell

Indiana University grad Hannah Fidell directed 'The Long Dumb Road,' closing-night movie at this year's Indy Film Fest.

       




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'Sick as I had ever felt': Indiana first responders adjust as some start to get COVID-19

All across Indiana, first responders are getting sick from the novel coronavirus, even as agencies strengthen precautions.

       




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Carmel gears up for summer farmers market during coronavirus pandemic

Ron Carter, president of Carmel Farmers Markets, talks about the city's preparations for the summer market amid worries over the novel coronavirus.

       




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New York City to buy 50,000 coronavirus test kits weekly from Indianapolis lab

New York City will be purchasing 50,000 coronavirus test kits weekly from an Indianapolis lab, Aria Diagnostics, owned by a Carmel resident.

       




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Hamilton SE hires ex-Fishers assistant, Seymour coach Michael Kelly as new football coach

Kelly coached at Seymour past three years, formerly was an assistant at Fishers

       




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Some 5th District candidates rely on personal loans for campaigns amid coronavirus

Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz had the biggest personal loan, giving her campaign $750,000 while raising under $10,000.

       




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How an e-cigarette store owner is making his businesses essential during coronavirus

Many businesses have had to change course during the coronavirus lockdown but few as quickly this e-cig maker who now makes hand sanitizer.

       




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Here's what Carmel, Indiana, looks like during the coronavirus pandemic

Carmel, Indiana, copes with closures during the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

       




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Fishers announces coronavirus recovery plan, would become 3rd city with health department

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness announced Thursday that the city will seek to establish its own health department.

       




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Carmel mayor's promotion of coronavirus testing lab Aria Diagnostics raises concerns

Some ethics experts say Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard's push for coronavirus testing at Indianapolis lab Aria Diagnostics raises flags.

       




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Hamilton Town Center begins to reopen as coronavirus-related restrictions start to ease

Some stores opened today, some will open soon at Hamilton Town Center. Each store has its safety precautions ready, shoppers work to stay safe, too.

       




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Coronavirus puts plans for Shake Shack in Fishers on hold

Before coronavirus, the 4,203-square-foot Shake Shake restaurant was originally slated for a late 2020 opening in The Yard at Fishers.

       




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Carmel partners with company to test residents' feces for coronavirus

How many people have coronavirus in Carmel? The city soon may soon get a better picture — by testing residents' feces.

       




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'We are going to have to change our entire industry': Saskatoon restaurants adapt through COVID-19 pandemic

Restaurant owner Roxy Taschuk wasn’t optimistic about the state of her industry when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.




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Aide to U.S. Vice-President Pence tests positive for coronavirus

U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.




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IndyCar rookie Scott McLaughlin out-duels Will Power for win in Barber iRacing Challenge

Robert Wickens made the surprise charge of the race, taking eighth, but it was Scott McLaughlin clinching his first IndyCar victory of any sort Saturday.