IndyStar disciplines columnist Gregg Doyel after Caitlin Clark press conference
Sports columnist Doyel is serving a suspension following his widely criticized behavior toward Indiana Fever rookie Clark.
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Indiana Fever lands Eli Lilly as jersey patch sponsor
Lilly and the Fever said they would also use the partnership “to close gaps on health outcomes in Indianapolis and across the state” by raising awareness of health issues.
Eight major newspapers join legal backlash against OpenAI, Microsoft
The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft used copyrighted newspaper articles to train their algorithms without compensating content owners.
IBJ wins 11 honors, Indiana Lawyer wins five at SPJ’s Best of Indiana awards ceremony
IBJ’s design team, which does work for Indiana Lawyer as well, swept the graphics and illustration category.
Special judge in Delphi case denies more broadcast camera requests for trial
The special judge in Richard Allen’s murder trial next month has denied three more news organizations from accessing the proceedings with broadcast cameras.
The country music ride endures at 8 Seconds Saloon
Since 1999, 8 Seconds has been the place to catch rising country stars onstage and to show off boot-scooting moves on the dance floor.
Bill forcing TikTok parent to sell or face ban heads to Biden for signature
The TikTok legislation was included as part of a larger $95 billion package that provides foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. President Joe Biden said he will sign it Wednesday.
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark set to sign $28M Nike deal
Sources say the contract spans eight years and includes a signature shoe.
Judge in Delphi double-murder case denies another request to allow courtroom cameras
Thursday’s decision marks the fourth time a television station has been denied camera access for the high-profile trial.
Indy-area TV stations to broadcast 17 Indiana Fever games this season
With rookie sensation Caitlin Clark set to make her professional debut in May, the Fever has reached a deal with the owner of two Indianapolis TV stations to air nearly half of the team’s regular-season schedule.
Viral criticism of Gregg Doyel persists after self-acknowledged ‘creepy’ greeting of new Fever star
Observers and fellow journalists have described IndyStar columnist Gregg Doyel’s actions at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as unprofessional and sexist.
Federal appeals court rejects WISH-TV owner’s racial discrimination claims
The court ruled that when DISH and DirecTV Network declined to pay broadcast fees to Circle City Broadcasting for rights to carry the company’s two Indianapolis-based television stations, that decision did not reflect discrimination.
Seinfeld’s Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race
Indianapolis-based Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 8 car will be painted in the texture of an unfrosted Pop-Tart along with images of Seinfeld and some of the movie cast members to promote the film.
Caitlin Clark showed up on SNL to dunk all over Michael Che
Caitlin Clark, who is expected to be the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever in Monday’s WNBA draft, deftly skewered “Weekend Update” co-host Michael Che in a “Saturday Night Live” appearance, and used the platform to offer a reminder of the many women’s basketball stars who came before her.
Cameras in courtrooms: Will the judge in the Delphi double-murder trial allow them?
Video cameras in the courtroom are becoming increasingly common since the Indiana Supreme Court last May gave local judges the discretion to decide whether to allow media broadcasting of court proceedings.
Indiana Fever to have most national appearances on WNBA broadcast schedule
Call it the Caitlin Clark effect. The WNBA will show all but four of the Fever’s games on its national broadcast and streaming partners, starting with the season opener at Connecticut on May 14.
New billboards urge Indiana Democrats to vote Republican in May primary
The crossover push is part of a media campaign by ReCenter Indiana, a bipartisan group that seeks to move state politics “closer to the center” and “bring more civility to political discussions,” according to its website.
Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says
The labels are expected to provide easy-to-understand, accurate information about the cost and performance of high-speed internet service to help consumers avoid junk fees, price hikes, and other unexpected costs.
Women’s NCAA basketball title game draws more viewers than men’s final
The Sunday afternoon game on ABC and ESPN featuring Caitlin Clark outdrew Monday’s men’s final between the University of Connecticut and Purdue University by more than four million viewers.
Lawmakers unveil sprawling plan to expand online privacy protections
The sweeping bipartisan proposal would for the first time give consumers broad rights to control how tech companies like Google, Meta and TikTok use their personal data, a major breakthrough in the decades-long fight to adopt national online privacy protections.