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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.

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Pacers

Pacers telecasts on Fox Sports going mobile

Fox Sports Indiana is live streaming home and away games—as well as pre- and post-game shows—to mobile devices. Pacers officials are hopeful the viewing option will grow the team’s fan base and increase ticket and other sales.

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Top feeder series for IndyCar is back from the brink

In the 19 months since Dan Andersen took over Indy Lights—he has a long-term lease with an option to buy—he has grown the series from 12 races to 16; doubled the field size with a goal of 25 cars by next year; and inked critical sponsorships.

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IPL’s pitch: Tie less of bill to energy usage

The addition of CBS at WTTV-TV Channel 4 gives Tribune Broadcasting a rare one-two punch in the central Indiana market. WTTV and sister station WXIN-TV Channel 59, a Fox affiliate, can now deliver more sports to viewers than any other local broadcaster, by a wide margin. Those offerings could be used to raise revenue directly—especially […]

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TV sports programming to give Tribune a huge boost

The addition of CBS at WTTV-TV Channel 4 gives Tribune Broadcasting a rare one-two punch in the central Indiana market with sibling station Fox59, delivering more sports than any other local broadcaster by a wide margin.

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Funding not only obstacle for Indy Eleven stadium

Even if the Indiana General Assembly approves a funding mechanism for a proposed $87 million downtown soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven—which is no sure thing—hurdles would remain. For starters: where to build it.

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Colts sign exclusive TV deal with WXIN, WTTV

Beginning next season, the Colts' pre-season games will be broadcast on either WXIN-TV or WTTV-TV. In addition, programs such as “The Coaches Show with Chuck Pagano” and “Colts Up Close” will air on the stations.

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