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Schoettle grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Southport High School and Indiana University. He then departed on a tour of middle Indiana, reporting for papers in Greenwood, Frankfort, Columbus and Franklin before landing at IBJ in 1998. At his previous jobs, he spent a decade as a political and government reporter. Beyond writing, Schoettle’s passions include animals and wildlife, watching all manner of television and long-distance cycling and running. Though he put away his trumpet many years ago, he remains an avid music fan. Schoettle shares his home in Southport with his wife, Elizabeth, three salty dogs and three sweet cats. Preferring to live in a “park-like setting,” one of his primary goals each spring and summer is to see how seldom he can mow his front lawn.

Articles

Madness descending on Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Fieldhouse staffers will work around the clock to host 54 youth, high school, college and NBA games during an unprecedented 43-day stretch. The events are projected to score the city an economic impact of more than $40 million.

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Former Indiana casino boss takes horse racing’s hot seat

Mike Smith wasn’t looking for a job—and certainly not one as potentially controversial as the one he accepted earlier this month. By his own admission, he’s stepping into a position with “lots of complicated issues” and just as many agendas.

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CBS shift in 2015 rejiggers TV ratings

When CBS jumped from WISH Channel 8 to WTTV-TV Channel 4 last year, the latter added another 24.5 hours. That move, plus a new ratings system, led to a tumultuous year for local TV broadcasters.

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CIB approves $1.63M for Bankers Life, Lucas Oil

Melina Kennedy had a busy first day as president of the Capital Improvement Board but says she hasn’t been approached by Mayor Joe Hogsett or City-County Council members about shaking up the board’s finances—yet.

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