IndyStar's @alysaguffey.bsky.social is doing an AMA today on Indiana data centers: www.reddit.com/r/Indiana/co...
Ryan Martin
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Investigative journalist in Indianapolis. Executive editor at IndyStar. Enjoying nature, kindness and a good book. ryan.martin@indystar.com Tips, Signal: 317-500-4897 https://byryanmartin.substack.com/
Heads up to Indy voters: Here are the two Democrats running for sheriff www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
Marion County sheriff's race pits underdog against handpicked successor
The outgoing sheriff's handpicked successor seems poised to win the job. But an underdog is pitching bold ideas with a grassroots style.
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"These people in Iran are so desperate ... My family is so desperate." www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
Glued to their phones, Iranian Hoosiers track war back home
Hoosiers from Iran are glued to their phones as war escalates with U.S., Israel.
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It took 27 years to clear his name, but a wrongfully convicted Indiana man has walked free. "I’m just trying to be a better man and a better father now. That's it ... Too much has been taken away from me." www.indystar.com/story/news/i... 🖊️Kristine Phillips/📷Mykal McEldowney + South Bend Tribune
"I cannot think of a single time that I reported a law violation, like a human rights violation ... that it was actually rectified." www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
This prison had a suicide crisis. Then its mental health staff left.
Conditions inside Indiana State Prison are fueling a suicide crisis, according to former mental health employees.
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Winner: Data centers Loser: Dance majors See who else made the list from the Indiana legislative session that just wrapped: www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
Bears, ICE and IPS: Winners and losers from the 2026 legislative session
As usual, some people and groups came out ahead while others' legislative priorities were dashed. Here's IndyStar's breakdown.
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"If I’m only in community with people I like, I’m doing it wrong. Annoyance is the cost of community." www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
In Irvington, generations clash as historic community enters new era
As more young families move to Irvington, the neighborhood is grappling with how to embrace new ideas while preserving its historic charm.
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One of the people behind an ICE-monitoring app is explaining why he's suing the Trump administration: "It's an important lesson that when the government overreaches and when the government oversteps, you can't just shrug and move on." www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
This Indiana man made an app to hold ICE accountable. Now, he's suing.
The Indiana native is behind the ICE-monitoring website and app, Eyes Up, which has recently caught the attention of high-level Trump officials.
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IndyStar's investigative team will be led by a Pulitzer Prize finalist whose career is filled with public service journalism that exposes wrongdoing: www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
IndyStar veteran named new investigative editor
The author of IndyStar investigations into nursing homes, gun laws and city contracts has been promoted.
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New: Mayor Joe Hogsett's administration is spending millions on projects and contracts awarded to allies and major donors. "We see them just squandering excessive amounts of our tax dollars," one advocate said. Part two of "Mr. Clean" by IndyStar/Mirror Indy: www.indystar.com/story/news/i...
Hogsett allies routinely benefit from no-bid city contracts
On the campaign trail a decade ago, the mayor said no-bid contracts should ‘never be the default.’
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Big week for mayoral announcements in Indy, but my roots in public safety reporting has me keeping an eye on the police chief opening, too: www.indystar.com/story/news/c...
Who could be the next IMPD chief? Some internal names surface
IndyStar got insight from dozens of people, including officers, neighborhood leaders, city councilors and people involved in crime reduction and strategic initiatives.
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LIVE: Watch as Indiana senators are set to cast a vote on mid-decade redistricting: www.indystar.com/live-story/n...
Watch live: Indiana Senate debates ahead of redistricting vote
The vote may come down to the wire as on-the-fence lawmakers hear final arguments.
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Hey Indy, know any local charities or nonprofits who need some newish fridges? We won’t need them in our new space.
What Indianapolis neighbors had to say about an Indiana Republican plan to carve up historically Black neighborhoods in new congressional districts: www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
Just a reminder, all IndyGo services will be fare free this Thursday, and buses will operate on a Sunday schedule in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday!
Different data center proposal, different part of the southside. Same neighbor opposition. www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
Data center planned for Decatur Township site meets hostile neighborhood crowd at town hall
A Decatur Township town hall got heated Tuesday night as the crowd repeatedly shouted over a data center operator wanting to build in the township.
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Indiana Republicans could give themselves even more power by changing the boundaries of Congressional districts. But when an undecided state senator asked whether the maps should be changed, here's what his constituents told him: indystar.com/story/news/p...
An undecided GOP senator holds a redistricting town hall in a swing county. How it went
Robert F. Kennedy's name is invoked as Indiana state Sen. Greg Goode seeks input on whether to support the Trump administration on redistricting.
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My neighborhood does Halloween right. Check out these photos from IndyStar photojournalist Grace Smith: www.indystar.com/picture-gall...
Wrote a column pledging IndyStar's continued commitment to local investigative news: www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
How Indy council's reaction to 'Mr. Clean' underscores need for local investigative news
Some public officials are saying they will wait to act until they learn more from local news reporters.
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New investigation from IndyStar and @mirrorindy.org:
Mayor Joe Hogsett, who has cultivated a reputation for public integrity, ignored conflicts of interest involving his former top aide Thomas Cook, a secret relationship, and millions of dollars in city incentives. New joint investigation from IndyStar and @mirrorindy.org indystar.com/story/news/i...
Southsiders prevail in fight against Google data center: mirrorindy.org/google-withd... 🖊️ Elizabeth Gabriel 📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
A couple great examples of everyday people in Indy stepping up for our community: A new space for Indy youth to feel empowered mirrorindy.org/listen-to-ou... Tiny homes planned at westside church to help people who are homeless mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
A new space for Indy youth to feel empowered
From 2020 protests to political upheaval, this nonprofit wants to help youth find their voice.
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Come Chat N Chew with Mirror Indy and community leaders on Sept. 23. The theme is civic leadership! We’re building Mirror Indy around what our community wants and needs. So, we’re taking the time to meet with as many neighbors as possible. Register below. https://bit.ly/3VIkW0H
A push to preserve an Indianapolis neighborhood built by Black WWII veterans: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis... 📷 Flanner House, Indiana Historical Society
Indy residents crowded the City-County Council chambers last night to voice their opposition a Google data center on the south side. See the scenes and catch up on the news on @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/google-data-...
Riverside’s 100th annual parade happened last weekend. 📸 Check out Ted Somerville’s photos from the event: https://bit.ly/4pdxcE5
Scenes from the Students Demand Action walkout in Indianapolis on Friday: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis... 🖊️ @carleylanich.bsky.social 📷 Brett Phelps / @mirrorindy.org
For years, city employees and political volunteers would not speak negatively about working for Mayor Joe Hogsett. Now, a collection of current and former employees are speaking out about what they say is a toxic work culture in the administration mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
Workers describe ‘toxic’ culture in Mayor Joe Hogsett’s city hall
The harassment allegations engulfing the Indianapolis mayor’s administration stem from a toxic work environment, several former employees said.
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Just sharing this book recommendation today for no reason at all bookshop.org/p/books/some...
Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir
A Memoir
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