John Tufts is a Trending Reporter at IndyStar, where he covers a range of topics including the housing market, real estate development, and climate change. With a passion for storytelling that resonates with current conversations, he engages readers with insights on business conferences and networking events. John has been featured in numerous publications, including USA TODAY, The Oklahoman, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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John Tufts focuses on local news, particularly crime and entertainment in the Indianapolis area. If you have relevant breaking or evolving stories related to crime, full moon events, police activities or local entertainment news in the Indianapolis area, he may be interested. For example, if you have exclusive information about ongoing investigations or insights into local community events in Indianapolis.
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By: John Tufts
A recent study by Smart Asset examined the minimum salary U.S. citizens needed to earn in order to "live comfortably" in each state, including Indiana, and its results may have come to a depressing conclusion - only a small percentage of Americans can afford to do so.
By: John Tufts, Bonnie Bolden
Mississippi Clarion Ledger A full moon will rise this week, but anyone looking up Thursday night may notice something unusual about it.
By: John Tufts
Legendary actor Tim Curry has died at 80. One of his most memorable films, the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" is playing in Indianapolis. Here's when.
By: John Tufts, Jenny Porter Tilley
Skygazers, see the forecast for tonight's partial lunar eclipse.
By: John Tufts
Following Dolly Parton's death at 80, officials confirm her beloved Imagination Library will continue its mission.
By: Hannah Hudnall, Saleen Martin, John Tufts
7 Brew has opened new coffee stands in Indianapolis and Mooresville as the chain continues its rapid expansion. Here's where to get your fix.
By: John Tufts, Hayleigh Colombo
Indianapolis could see its hottest summer weather this week with heat index values tiptoeing into the triple digits beginning Tuesday.
Indianapolis Star Aug. 31, 2026, 11:25 a.m. ET Dangerous heat is in forecast for the Louisville area starting Tuesday, warn meteorologists, with the heat index reaching as high as 105 later in the week.
Sept. 3, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET Under the atrium at the Indianapolis Public Library , a woman is busily typing away on her laptop.
By: John Tufts
Hoosiers who need to mail letters and packages or do business at the BMV will need to plan accordingly before the start of the three-day weekend.
