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Will northern lights be visible tonight in Indiana on Wednesday, Nov. 12? When to look
Many Hoosiers shared stunning images of the northern lights from all around Indiana when auroras shone Nov 11-12, 2025.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Here's a link to the story, which includes other emergency utility relief programs in Indiana.
Some Indiana residents can lower their heating bills thanks to this program
Thousands of Hoosiers might face the difficult choice of having either groceries or heat this year. These energy programs can help.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Deaths, drugs and discord: Inside Speedway Slammer, Indiana's latest ICE detention center
Long before it became an ICE detention center, the Miami Correctional Facility was constantly beset by violence fueled largely by gangs and drugs.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Story by Tony Cook / IndyStar @tonycook317.bsky.social | Peter Blanchard / Mirror Indy @peterblanchard.bsky.social | and Emily Hopkins / Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social can be read below:
Hogsett ignored Thomas Cook's secret relationship as money flowed to developers
An IndyStar and Mirror Indy investigation has found that Hogsett ignored conflicts of interest involving millions of dollars in city incentives.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Story by Tony Cook / IndyStar @tonycook317.bsky.social | Peter Blanchard / Mirror Indy @peterblanchard.bsky.social | and Emily Hopkins / Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social can be read below:
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'No Kings' rallies return to Indiana Oct. 18. What protesters can, can't do under the law
Can you video the police? What happens if you're arrested? Know your rights before you head to these Indiana "No Kings" protests Oct. 18.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Indiana's Gen Alpha kids are saying '6-7' and 'sendy.' What in the skibidi flop do they mean?
You might need to study up to figure out what the kids are saying these days.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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I'm usually left wondering by how many of these challenged books have been read in thorough detail for their literary merits vs. complained about from those among the professionally outraged.
October 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I'm usually left wondering by how many of these challenged books have been read in thorough detail for their literary merits vs. complained about from those among the professionally outraged.
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These 46 books were challenged at Indiana libraries in 2024. Is your favorite listed?
The American Library Association provided IndyStar with a list of 46 books challenged at Indiana libraries. Is one of them your favorite?
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October 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Disney is losing subscribers over Jimmy Kimmel. What fans are saying as they hit 'cancel'
People are calling for a boycott of Disney, including streaming services Disney+ and Hulu after a recent decision. Here's what's behind the move.
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September 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Jimmy Kimmel returning to air after suspension for Charlie Kirk comments, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is returning to air, Disney said in a statement, a week after ABC made the decision to suspend the show.
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September 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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