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Indianapolis Star
11-07-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Meet IndyStar photojournalism intern HG Biggs
IndyStar's newsroom internships are an important tradition that benefits readers, the news industry and aspiring journalists. We have nine summer interns for 2025 — students who have shown a passion for local journalism and have prior internship or student media experience. Their presence provides a bridge from student journalism to the professional ranks and helps the Star fill the gaps as our full-time staff take well-earned vacation time. Similarly, we're taking a break from our "Meet the Staff" feature for the summer to give you a chance to, yes, meet the interns. We also call them Pulliam fellows — in recognition of the family that used to own the newspaper and has continued to support journalism in Indianapolis — and past participants have gone on to rich careers at the Star and elsewhere in journalism. Up this week is 2025 IndyStar intern HG Biggs. As a photojournalist, I have the opportunity to help cover anything and everything happening around Indianapolis. While I don't have a specific beat, I will always have a soft spot for baseball because photographing Little League and tournament team games in Jackson, Mississippi, was my introduction to this job. I also enjoy covering stories that localize national and international issues. I graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in Mandarin Chinese in May 2024. I am currently a master's student at Ohio University studying visual communication in the Scripps College of Communication. I'm at a point in life where I enjoy knowing my daily schedule is going to be unpredictable. I get to meet some of the most interesting people, and it's always an honor to be trusted with documenting their stories. Getting the occasional front-row seat to sporting events isn't half bad, either. My good friend and colleague Brett Phelps was the IndyStar's photojournalism intern last summer, and he spoke highly of his time here. Hearing Brett talk about his experiences, the atmosphere between coworkers, and everything he learned from the editors and photojournalists at the Star encouraged me to apply. I'm excited to have the opportunity to learn from such a robust visuals team. In a time when visuals staff around the country are being cut, IndyStar is a newsroom challenging that trend and proving the value of investing in photojournalists. Reading: "All We Can Save" Watching: "The X-Files" "Insufficient facts always invite danger." — Mr. Spock, "Star Trek: The Original Series" "Dancin' in the Ruins" by Blue Oyster Cult and anything by Rage Against the Machine I see myself as a documentary photographer. I have no idea what that will look like, whether I'll be working in a newsroom, freelancing, or working a different job and documenting visual stories on my personal time. The world is always changing, and we have to be open to any opportunities. No matter where I go, two things will always be true: I'll always be a Mississippian, and I'll always be a photographer. Hiking the Appalachian trail, although that's a much longer undertaking than just a vacation.
Indianapolis Star
24-06-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
SBA leader Kelly Loeffler visits Indy contract manufacturer, praises 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler speaks with Olson Custom Designs co-founder Brian Olson, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, during a visit to Olson Custom Designs, a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products, in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Olson Custom Designs manufacturing floor photographed Tuesday, June 24, 2025, ahead of a visit from Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler. Olson Custom Designs is a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Olson Custom Designs program manager Steve Macey shows one of the medical devices for which Olson Custom Designs produces parts Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Indianapolis. Olson Custom Designs is a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products, in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler tours Olson Custom Designs with founders Mitch Olson (left) and Brian Olson, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Indianapolis. Olson Custom Designs is a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products. HG Biggs/IndyStar Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler wears a SBA pin Tuesday, June 24, 2025, during a tour of Olson Custom Designs, a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products, in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler tours Olson Custom Designs, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Indianapolis. Olson Custom Designs is a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products. HG Biggs/IndyStar Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler speaks to members of the press Tuesday, June 24, 2025, during a visit to Olson Custom Designs, a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products, in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A member of Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler's security team stands against a wall Tuesday, June 24, 2025, during a visit to Olson Custom Designs, a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products, in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar An American flag hangs over the Olson Custom Designs, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Indianapolis. The company is a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products, in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Olson Custom Designs founders Brian Olson and Mitch Olson speak with members of the press Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after a visit from to Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler in Indianapolis. Olson Custom Designs, a contract manufacturer specializing in components for aerospace, medical, and defense products. 'It's an arms race in our industry with technology for the bigger, better, faster for people,' says Mitch. HG Biggs/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
18-06-2025
- General
- Indianapolis Star
See first responders take action in mock disaster scenario at Indianapolis Int'l Airport
An aircraft fire fighting simulator is ignited Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar (From left) Indianapolis International Airport Chief of Police Ted Fries, Deputy Senior Director of Operations and Maintenance Matt Lewis, and Indianapolis Airport Authority Fire Chief Fred Pervine speak to members of the press Wednesday, June 18, 2025, ahead of a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. The aircraft behind the three men will be used for the mock investigation portion of the exercise. HG Biggs/IndyStar An Indianapolis International Airport Fire Department aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle drives down the tarmac Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. ARFF vehicles are specialized for airport use, and carry a larger water supply than municipal fire trucks. HG Biggs/IndyStar Indianapolis International Airport Fire Department aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles douse the aircraft fire fighting simulator Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar Firefighters douse the aircraft fire fighting simulator Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar A Vincennes University aircraft, a Boeing 737-200, is staged on the tarmac Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar Members of the FBI Evidence Response Team stage their equipment on the tarmac Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar A Delta Boeing 757-200 taxies toward the International Arrivals terminal Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. The Delta plane was performing normal flight operations. HG Biggs/IndyStar Volunteers pretend to be dead and wounded Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar First responders transport volunteer Carnisa Laster, who had a fake head injury, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar A first responder transports volunteer Ryan Cooney, who had a fake facial wound, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar Volunteers pretend to be dead and wounded Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar A volunteers pretends to be dead Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar Logan Hussein, who had a fake hand injury, is transported by first responders Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar Logan Hussein, who had a fake hand injury, is transported by first responders Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
See the 2025 Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis as thousands celebrate
A parade participant shows off their skills with a flowstar as spectators cheer Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. According to Indianapolis Fire Marshall, Deputy Chief Michael Beard, Indy Pride estimated around 30 thousand attended the parade. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants wave from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participants holds an anti Trump sign Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Miss Indy Pride 2025 Aura Aurora waves from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Pride of Indy band members perform Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Pride of Indy band members perform Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A drag queen waves to spectators from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade spectator holds a fan in his back pocket Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators watch from a balcony Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A drag queen waves to spectators from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participants dances down Massachusetts Avenue Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators line Massachusetts Avenue Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Newfields Museum of Art parade participants hand out flowers to spectators Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Newfields Museum of Art parade participants hand out flowers to spectators Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Drag queens wave from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants block protester's religious signs Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participant shows off their skills with a flowstar Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participants makes a peace sign toward the crowd Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Two parade participants embrace march Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Motorcyclists kick off the Indy Pride Parade Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants march down Massachusetts Avenue Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Indiana Fever mascot Freddy Fever high fives spectators Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators stand on chairs Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participant waves a giant rainbow streamer Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators watch from balconies Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants hand out flags to spectators Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants cheer and embrace Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
From Pacers playoffs to the Indy 500, see IndyStar's favorite photos published in May 2025
Mykal McEldowney Grace Hollars Michelle Pemberton Grace Smith Kelly Wilkinson HG Biggs Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Nieka Zupfer misses at getting a prize with the claw grabber game at the Tony's Chocolonely booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Franklin Central Flashes Adelaide Hubbard (17) warms-up to bat Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during the IHSAA sectional championship game at Moorseville High School, in Mooseville. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Elise Shrock (left) Elise Shrock holds up a video call with Lauren Roberts, who along with 2 other women made sexual harassment allegations against Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett's former chief of staff Thomas Cook. Morgan Mickelson (center) and Maggie Adams-McBride hold up signs condemning Mayor Hogsett and abuse against employees, Thursday, May 29, 2025, as the Indianapolis' City-County Council's investigative committee hears the final report from law firm Fisher Phillips regarding Mayor Hogsett's response to the allegations. HG Biggs/IndyStar Roncalli Royals Elise Baker (4) cheers after stealing second base Tuesday, May 27, 2025, during the IHSAA 3A sectional 28 semifinals in New Palestine, Indiana. The Roncalli Royals defeated Indian Creek. HG Biggs/IndyStar, HG Biggs/IndyStar Newfields staff and media gather in the Lume for a preview of 'Connection: Land, Water, Sky-Art & Music from Indigenous Australians" at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Newfields on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Brekken Pritt, 3, watches his friends play rock paper scissors Friday, May 16, 2025, during Fast Friday ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates with fans as he walks off the court following of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 114-105. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Media surrounds Arrow McLaren's Tony Kanaan, team principal, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, prior to his refresher laps ahead of practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar IndyHumane Foster Assistant Kelsey Minier snuggles Turbo, Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the IndyHumane. The little kitten is being nurtured and available for adoption. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indiana Pacers fans yell in excitement during team introductions Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Spectators cheer for the Chi Dog Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Fans toss beach balls as The All-American Rejects and Bret Michaels perform Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Yorktown's Adam Lin jumps in a pole vaulting attempt Tuesday, May 6, 2025, during a high school track and field meet between Lawrence North and Lawrence Central at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) holds up the Eastern Conference Championship trophy Saturday, May 31, 2025, after defeating the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates a late three point basket against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, May 25, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar With photos of Zara Arnold shown behind them, Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police President Rick Snyder hugs State Senator Cyndi Carrasco after he spoke to the press Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the FOP Lodge. Indy FOP is calling for state and federal intervention after the murder of Zara Arnold, a 5-year-old who died after torture and abuse. Zara's father, Zachary Arnold, is charged with murder in her death. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Center Grove Trojans fans sit in the outfield as the rain pours over the field Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during the IHSAA sectional championship game at Moorseville High School, in Mooseville. Grace Hollars/IndyStar A concert goer continues dancing lying down in the Snake Pit, Sunday, May 25, 2025, before the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Terry Crews walks the red carpet on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar The Zionsville Eagles celebrate winning Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during a Class 4A sectional game between the Noblesville Millers and the Zionsville Eagles at Carmel High School in Carmel. Ella Brookbank, 5, lays under an umbrella Saturday, May 17, 2025, during qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Travelers wait in the TSA screening line Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Concourse A at Indianapolis International Airport. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Scott Fitzgerald looks at a Indy 500 Champions banner at his new sports memorabilia store, Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Avon Orioles celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Brownsburg Bulldogs on Thursday, May 29, 2025, during the IHSAA sectional championship game at Brownsburg High School in Brownsburg. Grace Hollars/IndyStar A fan wears a brown bag over his head reading 'Newgarden' with a frown drawn on it Monday, May 26, 2025, before the start of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Jenson Pfister leans against a monolithic sculpture while his older brother, his brother's prom date, and mother take pre-prom photos at the White River State Park on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar The Indiana Fever are introduced Sunday, May 4, 2025, during a preseason game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil national team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Grace Smith/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) celebrates Sunday, May 25, 2025, after winning the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Christine Tannous/IndyStar It's hard for Diane Holt to catch her breath Thursday, March 16, 2023, as she stands near her son, Gregory's, gravesite at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. 'He was one of a kind,' she said. 'He was he was a good cook, and a prankster. He'd love to aggravate everybody. And I miss him. I miss him badly.' Gregory, 48, died by overdose Feb. 15, 2022. Holt and her family believe Gregory was purposefully given a lethal dose of meth and fentanyl by friends who then stole his money. They say they've received threatening phone calls urging them to stop pursuing justice in Gregory's death. Holt visits her son's gravesite at least once a week. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Volunteer Missi Young registers clients Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Crooked Creek Food Pantry. The pantry is a drive-thru distribution. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indiana Fever gather together Friday, May 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.. Grace Hollars/IndyStar James Dilanchian waterfalls a beer on Carb Day, Friday, May 23, 2025, prior the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up for a basket against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks, 130-121. Grace Smith/IndyStar The New York Knicks' starting lineup is introduced before Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Christine Tannous/IndyStar The Indiana Pacemates perform Friday, May 9, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Friends Martha June, from left in front, and Janie Westermeier; and Lorraine Smith, from left in back, and Anne Heighway wave as they get ready to pass though an intersection on their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Center Grove Trojans celebrate the the trophy on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, during the IHSAA sectional championship game at Moorseville High School, in Mooseville. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) celebrates with members of his crew Sunday, May 25, 2025, after winning the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin takes part in a Naturalization Ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 13, 2025, in Indianapolis. Thirty-three citizenship candidates from 33 countries taking the Oath of Allegiance to become United States citizens. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Concertgoers dance in the snake pit Sunday, May 25, 2025, during the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) and guard Josh Hart (3) guard Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) as he shoots the ball during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) is tangled up by the against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, May 9, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) scores a three-point basket Friday, May 30, 2025, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Connecticut Sun defeated the Indiana Fever, 85-83. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Matthew Slotwinski tapes another beer to his beer tower on Carb Day, Friday, May 23, 2025, prior to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Slotwinski has attended the Indianapolis 500 for nearly a decade. HG Biggs/IndyStar Bret Michaels and band perform Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar An officer talk with racing fans Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) holds the Eastern Conference Championships trophy Saturday, May 31, 2025, after defeating the New York Knicks to at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Chrisitne Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) goes up for a basket against New York Liberty guard Marine Johannès (23) on Saturday, May 24, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Reginald Dillard, who's serving time for murder, poses Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, along the grounds of Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Indiana. Dillard says he was the oldest of six children in his family, and found the streets early to help raise his siblings. "I dropped out of high school in 10th grade, he said. "My mother had told me if I don't get myself together, I'm going to wind up in prison." Dillard has submitted new evidence of innocence and misconduct by Elkhart police and prosecutors. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) yells in excitement Saturday, May 31, 2025, after defeating the New York Knicks to at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Abby Perry, owner of Abby's Garden Parties, poses for a portrait Friday, May 30, 2025, in her shop in Zionsville. Perry says Trump's tariff and trade policies have impacted the cost of purchasing the glass terrariums essential for her small business. HG Biggs/IndyStar Fans get wild during concerts by Bret Michaels and The All-American Rejects, Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrate during the first half Sunday, May 11, 2025, of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 129-109. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Professional golfer Bubba Watson putts during a clinic Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Chatham Hills in Westfield, Indiana. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar A concert goer smiles as a friend presses jewels to the sides of her eyes while dancing in the Snake Pit, Sunday, May 25, 2025, before the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Slaw Dog crosses the yard of bricks to win the Wienie 500 on Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Max Gersh/IndyStar
