Retro podcast: When John Mellencamp took his music to the streets
In this episode of the “Dave’s Old Interview Tapes” podcast, IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and Jim Ryser revisit chats with John Mellencamp.
Month: April 2019
Fishers is looking for its first chefs for The Yard culinary accelerator
Fishers is accepting applications for chefs to be the first at the culinary accelerator at The Yard dining district.
Southport HS pitching phenom Avery Short
Southport HS pitching phenom Avery Short
Indiana school safety bill hindered by debate over what role schools should play in students' lives
House Bill 1004 would expand the uses of the state’s school safety grants but has been caught up in a legislative squabble about the role of schools.
Chicago prosecutor to start erasing pot convictions soon
CHICAGO — A top Chicago prosecutor says she hopes to begin expunging minor cannabis convictions in the coming months but acknowledges it won’t be easy to implement her plan and that her office is still figuring out its scope.
Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich offers prayers for French people
CHICAGO — The cardinal of the Archdiocese of Chicago is offering prayers for the people of France after fire engulfed parts of Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral.
Here are you 2019 AP Indiana All-State girls and boys basketball teams
All five of the first-team boys selections are staying in-state for college.
GUEST COMMENTARY: The 2017 tax reform failed; a new tax law is needed
While every April 15 is an important day for the American taxpayer, this one holds special attention. That’s because the 2018 tax year was the first under a new tax law Congress and the administration passed and the real effect…
Cigarette butts a problem
On Monday, we celebrate our planet by focusing on clean air, clean water and clean land as part of Earth Day. Can you believe that nearly 38 % of all litter is comprised of cigarette butts? They are the most…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Wind, solar industries pleased by Democratic letter supporting clean energy tax credits
House Republicans passed tax reform last year, but Democrats have set their sights on tweaking things again to help clean energy. Last week Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Pennsylvania, introduced legislation that would create a tax credit for energy storage techno…