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Lydia Gerike

Indianapolis Star

Bloomington, IN, United States

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Past articles by Lydia:

'You make your own happiness': How Hoosiers are celebrating the new year

Even amid pandemic, people found ways to celebrate. → Read More

Man arrested in connection with woman's homicide in Speedway

The shooting left one woman dead, police said. → Read More

1 dead after east-side shooting Wednesday night

The shooting happened in the 2600 block of North Sherman Drive. → Read More

IMPD investigating fatal Christmas Day shooting on southeast side

IMPD officers were called around 4 a.m. to the 2700 block of South Hunter Road. → Read More

76,000 Hoosiers have received COVID-19 vaccine so far, dashboard to launch Wednesday

Vaccination pace is expected to pick up after the holidays, Dr. Lindsay Weaver said. → Read More

Gov. Holcomb extends COVID-19 executive order again but lifts halt on elective procedures

The extension keeps Indiana in a state of emergency through Jan. 24. → Read More

Marion County won't implement a curfew around New Year's Eve

At least nine New Year's Eve parties are planned at Indianapolis bars and restaurants, and some are already sold out. → Read More

IMPD investigating north-side death

The person was pronounced dead at the scene from apparent trauma. → Read More

Indiana coronavirus cases: 6,288 cases, 85 new deaths reported

Here are the updated COVID-19 case and death numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday, Dec. 24. → Read More

2 dead, 1 injured after triple shooting in Bargersville

A third man was transported to the hospital after the shooting. → Read More

What we learned from the governor's coronavirus news conference this week

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and health officials provided a regular update on the battle against coronavirus on Dec. 22. → Read More

IFD photographer Rodger Birchfield dies at home 10 days before retirement

Birchfield had been with the IFD for more than two decades. → Read More

1 person dead after Friday night east-side shooting

The victim was initially reported to be in critical condition after the shooting at 38th Street near Emerson Avenue. → Read More

Newest judge sworn in to 7th Circuit Court seat left open by Amy Coney Barrett

Thomas L. Kirsch II was previously the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana. Now he'll fill the seat left open by Amy Coney Barrett. → Read More

1 dead in northwest-side shooting Friday

The incident occurred at 6300 Maidstone Road on the city's northwest side, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police said. → Read More

Zionsville substitute teacher arrested on child seduction charges

The incident involving a Zionsville Community School Corporation substitute teacher reportedly took place off school grounds. → Read More

Boone County man dies after being struck by car while getting his mail

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash that happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The driver is not facing charges at this time. → Read More

Noblesville couple dead after Thursday afternoon shooting

Kristin A. Tomalia, 37, and Rene C. Tomalia, 43, were pronounced dead at nearby hospitals, police said. → Read More

Man arrested in connection to October homicide

The fight originated over Facebook, according to court documents. → Read More

What we learned from the governor's coronavirus news conference this week

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and health officials provided a regular update on the battle against coronavirus on Dec. 16. → Read More