Indiana News Archive, Page 2

Red brick former sheriff's residence in Noblesville with a Hamilton County Museum of History sign on the front porch, framed by fall leaves

Hamilton County Museum of History: Discovering Noblesville's Past

Explore the Hamilton County Museum of History in Noblesville, Indiana, where an 1876 sheriff's residence and county jail hold preserved cells and local exhibits.

Taylor Huff

Sideline Sports Show with Brice and DC graphic for the high school football semifinal recap and championship preview, Episode 40, showing a ball carrier in a black jersey and red helmet, No. 25, fending off a tackler in a white jersey

Sectional Semifinal Review & Championship Preview

Brice and DC recap the sectional semifinals, from Heritage's overtime thriller against Adams Central to the East Noble and Bishop Dwenger wins that set up a title game.

Brice Vance

Black-and-white photo of TV horror host Sammy Terry in pale makeup, a dark hooded cloak and a skull pendant, smiling at a large fake spider on his raised hand

Sammy Terry: Indiana’s Legendary Master of Horror

Sammy Terry, the Indianapolis horror host of WTTV's Nightmare Theater, debuted in 1962 and became a beloved part of Indiana's Halloween traditions and TV history.

Taylor Huff

Brick Carnegie Public Library building with a red tile roof, striped awnings and an American flag out front in Royal Center, Indiana

What's it like in Royal Center, Indiana?

Royal Center, Indiana, is a Cass County town of 919. See its railroad history, the Panhandle Pathway, Rea Park, Pioneer Panthers state titles and where to eat in town.

Cheyne Reiter

Graphic of Colts captains Quenton Nelson (No. 56) and DeForest Buckner (No. 99) in blue jerseys beside a glowing Colts Mystery Box trunk and a yellow Fire Sale sign

Colts Midseason Report: Dumpster Fire, Meet Fire Sale

At 2-5 with no GM and no 2027 first-rounder, the Colts are selling. Here's how the Gardner trade, Daniel Jones and the fire sale got Indy here.

Jarred Porter

Castle boys soccer player in a blue and black No. 5 jersey strikes the ball as a Carmel player in white follows during the semi-state match

2026 IHSAA Boys Soccer State Finals Preview

Preview of the 2026 IHSAA boys soccer state finals Oct. 30-31 at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, with Blackhawk Christian, Castle and Bishop Noll.

Cheyne Reiter

Walls and shelves crowded with Statue of Liberty replicas, souvenir plates, pennants and framed prints inside the Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum in Indianapolis

Hidden Gem: Indy’s Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum

Indianapolis' Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum packs hundreds of Lady Liberty replicas into one tiny space, and it's coming soon to Factory Arts South near Mass Ave.

Taylor Huff

Packed Mackey Arena crowd watches Purdue play on Keady Court under the center-hung Purdue Boilermakers scoreboard

Finding a New Identity: Purdue Basketball 2026-27 Season Preview

Purdue basketball opens 2026-27 outside the AP Top 25 after losing its top four scorers. Who steps up for Matt Painter, the games to circle and what to expect.

Jacob Dunn

Evansville North player in a green Huskies jersey plays the ball as an Evansville Memorial defender in white closes in during a night girls soccer match

2026 IHSAA Girls Soccer State Finals Preview

Preview of the 2026 IHSAA girls soccer state finals Oct. 30-31 at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, with Providence, Evansville Memorial and HSE.

Cheyne Reiter

Black-and-white portrait of Oscar Charleston in a ball cap and Pittsburgh Crawfords jersey

The Hoosier Comet Oscar Charleston

Oscar Charleston, the Hoosier Comet, was born in Indianapolis in 1896 and became a Negro Leagues Hall of Famer. Learn his story and where to see his legacy today.

Taylor Huff

Football players in blue Eagles jerseys and white helmets run onto the field through smoke and an inflatable eagle tunnel, under an IHSAA Sectional Preview graphic

IHSAA Football Sectional Preview: Week 9 Recap, 24 Unbeatens and Picks for All 48 Sectionals

Indiana high school football sectional preview: Week 9 recap, all 24 unbeaten teams and Get IN. Sports picks for all 48 IHSAA sectionals, starting Oct. 23.

Jarred Porter

Visitors walk a path at Harvest Nights at Newfields lined with glowing jack-o'-lanterns under lit hanging moss and purple-lit trees

Halloweekend in Indianapolis 2026: The Best Things to Do Oct. 29 to Nov. 1

Halloween lands on a Saturday in 2026. Here's what to do in Indianapolis Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, from ZooBoo and Irvington to haunted houses and bar crawls.

Jarred Porter

Black-and-white studio portrait of Albion Fellows Bacon in a high-collared white lace blouse, resting her chin on her hand

Hidden Hoosiers: Albion Fellows Bacon

Hidden Hoosiers: Evansville reformer Albion Fellows Bacon wrote the housing laws Indiana passed in 1909, 1913 and 1917. Her story and where to find it today.

Taylor Huff

Aerial view of a tall sand dune and fall-colored woods above a beach along the Lake Michigan shoreline, with waves rolling in

The Mysterious Sinkholes of Mt. Baldy in Indiana

Mt. Baldy, the tallest moving dune in the Indiana Dunes, made national news in 2013 when a hidden sinkhole swallowed a boy. Here's what causes its mysterious holes.

Taylor Huff

The Twisted House sculpture at the Indianapolis Art Center, a cedar-shingled house bent into an arch with tilted windows and a crooked open doorway, behind a bed of pink and red flowers

The Twisted House in Indianapolis: A Whimsical Work of Art

The Twisted House at Indianapolis Art Center is a walk-in cedar sculpture in ARTSPARK that bends into an arch. Free to visit and a fun Indy hidden gem for all ages.

Taylor Huff

Purdue defensive linemen in black helmets line up across from Washington's center as he grips the ball before the snap at Ross-Ade Stadium

Purdue Football Falls to Washington 38-26 Heading Into Bye Week

Washington beat Purdue football 38-26 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette despite five Husky turnovers. The 3-4 Boilermakers now hit a bye before Penn State.

Jacob Dunn

Aerial view of the Fishers Event Center with Indy Fuel, Freight and Ignite banners on its brick facade and a large video board by the entrance

The Indy Fuel Are Back in Fishers: What to Know After Opening Night

Missed Indy Fuel opening night? Catch up on the 2-1 OT win, then grab tickets for upcoming home games in Fishers, including ZOOperstars and Halloween nights.

Jarred Porter

Tee Box Granger Brings Year-Round Golf to Indiana 23

Tee Box Granger is open on State Road 23 with four TrackMan simulator bays, a PuttView green, a golf gym and 24/7 member access. See pricing and details.

Jarred Porter

Aerial view of a crowd gathered outside the glass entrance of the Fishers Community Center on a sunny fall day

Fishers Community Center Dog Park Opens Today, and It's Already Sold Out

Memberships to the new Fishers Community Center dog park sold out before opening day. Here's what's inside, what it costs and how to snag a future spot.

Jarred Porter

Savannah Bananas players in yellow uniforms dance around home plate during a Banana Ball game in front of a packed football stadium crowd

The Savannah Bananas Are Coming to Notre Dame: What to Know Before the Ticket Lottery Closes

Notre Dame Stadium hosts its first baseball game ever when the Savannah Bananas visit June 26, 2027. Here's how to get tickets before the lottery closes.

Jarred Porter

Lifted Jeeps, a Cherokee and a rock crawler lined up on an open sand flat beside wooded hills while riders gather between the vehicles

A Hidden Adventure at Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, Indiana

Badlands Off-Road Park near Attica, Indiana, spans 1,400+ acres of sand dunes, mud holes and wooded trails for ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, Jeeps and 4x4 trucks.

Taylor Huff

Concrete bridge over a calm river lined with orange and gold fall trees, the foliage reflected in the water

What's it like in Bristol, Indiana?

Bristol, Indiana, is a small Elkhart County town on the St. Joe River. See its history, the Bristol Opera House, Bonneyville Mill and where to eat and drink in town.

Cheyne Reiter

Let AccountedFor Handle Your Small Business Accounting

AccountedFor, an online CPA firm in downtown Indianapolis, offers small businesses CFO services, bookkeeping, payroll and tax help with a dedicated CPA.

Cheyne Reiter

The John G. Heinl mausoleum at Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, a granite temple-front tomb with four columns and teal double doors among fallen leaves

Stiffy Green: Terre Haute's Most Famous Ghost Story

Stiffy Green is Terre Haute's best-known ghost story. Get the legend of John G. Heinl's bulldog, the Highland Lawn Cemetery grave and where to see him today.

Taylor Huff

Westfield Shamrocks football players in green jerseys and helmets run through a green and white banner onto the field before a game

Indiana High School Football Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Preview: Memorial Rallies From 21-0 Down, 28 Still Unbeaten

Indiana high school football Week 8 recap and Week 9 preview: Memorial rallies from 21-0 down, Bluffton's streak ends, 28 unbeatens and the Week 9 title games.

Jarred Porter

Purdue running back Fame Ijeboi, No. 2, holds the football after a touchdown run as a Minnesota defender lies on the turf at Ross-Ade Stadium

Revenge Game: Fame Ijeboi Runs Over Minnesota as Purdue Wins Second Straight Big Ten Game

Fame Ijeboi ran for 195 yards and three touchdowns against his former team as Purdue beat Minnesota 41-13 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Washington visits on Friday.

Jacob Dunn

Sideline Sports Show with Brice and DC graphic for the Week 8 high school and college football recap, Episode 37, showing a coach in a headset and white polo on the sideline.

Week 8 High School Football Recap! Is Purdue a Bowl Team? Concern for IU?

Brice and DC recap Week 8 of northeast Indiana high school football, from Homestead's comeback at North Side to Bluffton's ACAC title, plus IU and Purdue.

Brice Vance

Rusty metal skeleton horse pulling an old black hearse-style railroad cart marked Bakers Junction, with stone cat statues on top, at Bakers Junction Haunted Train near Bloomington, Indiana

Bakers Junction Haunted Train: A One-of-a-Kind Halloween Experience in Indiana

Bakers Junction Haunted Train near Bloomington, Indiana, turns vintage railroad cars into a family-run Halloween attraction, with a Kids Train for younger visitors.

Taylor Huff

Vintage black-and-white photo of midget race cars, numbers 11 and 12 among them, racing on the dirt track past a crowded wooden grandstand at Jungle Park Speedway in Bloomingdale, Indiana

Jungle Park Speedway: Indiana's Legendary Racing Ghost Track

Jungle Park Speedway near Bloomingdale, Indiana is a forgotten 1926 half-mile dirt track where Indy 500 legends raced. Here is its history and what remains.

Taylor Huff

Red brick Athenaeum building on Mass Ave in Indianapolis with a round turret and a sign reading YMCA Rathskeller Athenaeum Theatre

The Athenaeum: A Piece of Germany in the Heart of Indianapolis

The Athenaeum on Mass Ave in Indianapolis began as Das Deutsche Haus, built by the city's German community. See its history, the Rathskeller and events.

Taylor Huff

Sandy public beach on Cedar Lake, Indiana, with a fishing pier, pontoon boats and a stamped-concrete lakefront park path under a blue summer sky

What's it like in Cedar Lake, Indiana?

Cedar Lake, Indiana, is a Lake County resort town built around northwest Indiana's largest natural lake. See its Monon-era history, things to do and places to eat.

Cheyne Reiter

Interior of the roofless City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana, with Gothic stone arches, a stained-glass window at the far end, and weeds and debris covering the floor

City Methodist Church: A Haunting Indiana Landmark

City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana: the 1926 Gothic landmark that closed in 1975 and became one of the state's best-known ruins, plus where its future stands.

Taylor Huff

Black-and-white portrait of May Wright Sewall, a woman with pinned white hair wearing a dark jacket with a lace collar and cuffs

May Wright Sewall: The Indianapolis Woman Who Helped Change the World

May Wright Sewall, an Indianapolis educator and suffragist, co-founded a girls' school and civic clubs and led the International Council of Women. Find her marker.

Taylor Huff

Sideline Sports Show with Brice and DC graphic for the Week 7 high school and college football recap, Episode 36, showing a Concordia football player in a gray jersey under the stadium lights.

Week 7 High School Football Recap, Purdue Snaps a Losing Streak

Brice and DC recap Week 7 of northeast Indiana high school football, from Wayne and Concordia to Snider, Leo and South Adams, plus Purdue's win at Illinois.

Brice Vance

Smiling Purdue football players in white jerseys crowd the locker room as one holds the Cannon Trophy after beating Illinois in Champaign

The Cannon Comes Home: Purdue Football Stuns Illinois to End 19-Game Big Ten Losing Streak, Hosts Minnesota Next

Purdue football beat Illinois 24-17 in Champaign to win back the Cannon Trophy and end a 19-game Big Ten losing streak. Minnesota visits Ross-Ade Stadium next.

Jacob Dunn

Week 7 Indiana high school football recap graphic showing a Lawrence North Wildcats quarterback in a green No. 12 jersey throwing a pass as Warren Central Warriors defenders in white and gold rush past his offensive line

Indiana High School Football Week 7 Recap: Warren Central Beats Lawrence North, Memorial Edges Reitz, 30 Still Unbeaten

Indiana high school football Week 7 recap: Warren Central's 53-37 win over Lawrence North, Memorial over Reitz, 30 unbeatens and Week 8 games to watch.

Jarred Porter

Preserved trunk of the Constitution Elm inside its sandstone monument in Corydon, Indiana, with a bronze plaque and fall leaves

The Constitution Elm: Where Indiana’s Statehood Took Root

The Constitution Elm in Corydon, Indiana, shaded delegates as they wrote the state's first constitution in 1816. Learn its story and see its preserved trunk today.

Taylor Huff

Fowler Theatre's neon marquee and Art Deco facade lit up at night in downtown Fowler, Indiana

What's it like in Fowler, Indiana?

Fowler, Indiana, is the Benton County seat in the heart of wind turbine country. See the Art Deco Fowler Theatre, a giant turbine blade, places to eat and local history.

Cheyne Reiter

Blue Nike Caitlin Clark CC1 basketball shoe under a spotlight, an AI-generated illustration rather than an official Nike photo

How Indiana Celebrated Caitlin Clark's First Nike Shoe

Caitlin Clark's Nike Caitlin 1 dropped Oct. 1. Indiana celebrated with a drive-in watch party near Rockport, a Long's Bakery takeover and a remodeled Nike Keystone.

Jarred Porter

Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum building in Elkhart, Indiana, with window art of Superman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and other heroes

Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum in Elkhart, Indiana

The Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum in Elkhart, Indiana, packs comic books, movie props and rare collectibles into a family-friendly stop. See tickets, hours and more.

Taylor Huff

Colorized 19th-century portrait of Calvin Fletcher in a dark coat, white collar and black bow tie

Calvin Fletcher: The Man Who Helped Build Early Indianapolis

Calvin Fletcher, Indianapolis's first lawyer, helped build the early city through banking, schools and abolition work. See where his story lives on in Fletcher Place.

Taylor Huff

Purdue Dismantled by No. 3 Notre Dame as Defensive Woes Continue; Turns Page to Illinois Trip

No. 3 Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, dropping the Boilermakers to 1-3. Next, Purdue visits Illinois to battle for The Cannon.

Jacob Dunn

Week 4 Indiana college football recap graphic showing a player in a blue No. 5 jersey with red and white trim standing on the field under stadium lights.

Indiana College Football Week 4 Recap: IU Holds Off Northwestern, Notre Dame Routs Purdue, Butler Keeps the Hoosier Helmet

Indiana college football Week 4 recap: IU's 29-23 win over Northwestern, Notre Dame's 49-10 rout of Purdue, Butler's Hoosier Helmet win and every small-college score.

Jarred Porter

Week 6 Indiana high school football recap graphic reading Panthers Dominate, showing four Knightstown Panthers players in black jerseys with red and white trim celebrating under stadium lights.

Indiana High School Football Week 6 Recap: Knightstown Panthers Roll 75-0, Brownsburg Beats Westfield, 35 Still Unbeaten

Indiana high school football Week 6 recap: Knightstown's 75-0 rout, Brownsburg over Westfield, four overtime finishes, 35 unbeatens and Week 7 games to watch.

Jarred Porter

Waterfall spilling into a rocky limestone canyon under green trees at McCormick's Creek State Park

McCormick's Creek Is Getting a Bigger, Better Campground. Here's What's Coming.

McCormick's Creek State Park is building a $25 million campground with 192 full-hookup sites, due in late summer 2028. Here's what's coming and what's open now.

Jarred Porter

Vintage postcard of a woman in a white dress and wide hat mailing a letter at the tiny wooden Wawasee, Ind. post office

Indiana’s Smallest Post Office: A Tiny Piece of Big History at Lake Wawasee

In the early 1900s, Lake Wawasee in northern Indiana was home to what was known as the smallest post office in America, a structure barely larger than a shed.

Taylor Huff

Kokomo Conference Center exterior with glass entrance and brick facade at 121 E. Superior St. in downtown Kokomo

Kokomo's New Conference Center Is Open. Here's What's Inside.

Kokomo's downtown conference center and Hilton Garden Inn opened Sept. 21 with room for 1,000 guests, history-named meeting rooms and 10 Kokomo-made cars on display.

Jarred Porter

Aerial view of the lit Boone County Courthouse and string-lit square in downtown Lebanon, Indiana at dusk

What's it like in Lebanon, Indiana?

What's it like in Lebanon, Indiana? The Boone County seat serves up the Alley-Oop, Donaldson's Finer Chocolates, dinner in an old jail cell and Rick Mount history.

Cheyne Reiter

Indiana News Archive, Page 2

Hamilton County Museum of History: Discovering Noblesville's Past

Sectional Semifinal Review & Championship Preview

Sammy Terry: Indiana’s Legendary Master of Horror

What's it like in Royal Center, Indiana?

Colts Midseason Report: Dumpster Fire, Meet Fire Sale

2026 IHSAA Boys Soccer State Finals Preview

Hidden Gem: Indy’s Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum

Finding a New Identity: Purdue Basketball 2026-27 Season Preview

2026 IHSAA Girls Soccer State Finals Preview

The Hoosier Comet Oscar Charleston

IHSAA Football Sectional Preview: Week 9 Recap, 24 Unbeatens and Picks for All 48 Sectionals

Halloweekend in Indianapolis 2026: The Best Things to Do Oct. 29 to Nov. 1

Hidden Hoosiers: Albion Fellows Bacon

The Mysterious Sinkholes of Mt. Baldy in Indiana

The Twisted House in Indianapolis: A Whimsical Work of Art

Purdue Football Falls to Washington 38-26 Heading Into Bye Week

The Indy Fuel Are Back in Fishers: What to Know After Opening Night

Tee Box Granger Brings Year-Round Golf to Indiana 23

Fishers Community Center Dog Park Opens Today, and It's Already Sold Out

The Savannah Bananas Are Coming to Notre Dame: What to Know Before the Ticket Lottery Closes

A Hidden Adventure at Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica, Indiana

What's it like in Bristol, Indiana?

Let AccountedFor Handle Your Small Business Accounting

Stiffy Green: Terre Haute's Most Famous Ghost Story

Indiana High School Football Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Preview: Memorial Rallies From 21-0 Down, 28 Still Unbeaten

Revenge Game: Fame Ijeboi Runs Over Minnesota as Purdue Wins Second Straight Big Ten Game

Week 8 High School Football Recap! Is Purdue a Bowl Team? Concern for IU?

Bakers Junction Haunted Train: A One-of-a-Kind Halloween Experience in Indiana

Jungle Park Speedway: Indiana's Legendary Racing Ghost Track

The Athenaeum: A Piece of Germany in the Heart of Indianapolis

What's it like in Cedar Lake, Indiana?

City Methodist Church: A Haunting Indiana Landmark

May Wright Sewall: The Indianapolis Woman Who Helped Change the World

Week 7 High School Football Recap, Purdue Snaps a Losing Streak

The Cannon Comes Home: Purdue Football Stuns Illinois to End 19-Game Big Ten Losing Streak, Hosts Minnesota Next

Indiana High School Football Week 7 Recap: Warren Central Beats Lawrence North, Memorial Edges Reitz, 30 Still Unbeaten

The Constitution Elm: Where Indiana’s Statehood Took Root

What's it like in Fowler, Indiana?

How Indiana Celebrated Caitlin Clark's First Nike Shoe

Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum in Elkhart, Indiana

Calvin Fletcher: The Man Who Helped Build Early Indianapolis

Purdue Dismantled by No. 3 Notre Dame as Defensive Woes Continue; Turns Page to Illinois Trip

Indiana College Football Week 4 Recap: IU Holds Off Northwestern, Notre Dame Routs Purdue, Butler Keeps the Hoosier Helmet

Indiana High School Football Week 6 Recap: Knightstown Panthers Roll 75-0, Brownsburg Beats Westfield, 35 Still Unbeaten

McCormick's Creek Is Getting a Bigger, Better Campground. Here's What's Coming.

Indiana’s Smallest Post Office: A Tiny Piece of Big History at Lake Wawasee

Kokomo's New Conference Center Is Open. Here's What's Inside.

What's it like in Lebanon, Indiana?

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