Tony Cook
Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Alcohol board denies renewal of clubs Kalakutah, Onyx alcohol permits
Recommendations to go to Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission next. → Read More
Bad bars: Indianapolis strip club closes after police raid
Workers at Club Onyx face drug, alcohol, gun and prostitution charges. → Read More
Tiki Bob's, featured in IndyStar probe of violence, closes after weekend shooting
A police report says there was a shots fired incident at Tiki Bob's on Sunday, a day before a liquor license renewal hearing for the Downtown bar. → Read More
'A black eye': Calls for change follow IndyStar investigation of violence at bars
An IndyStar investigation found more than 49 homicides tied to Indianapolis bars and clubs. Now, city leaders and a key state lawmaker want changes. → Read More
What to know about IndyStar's investigation of violence at Indianapolis bars
IndyStar identified 600-plus reported acts of violence tied to Indianapolis bars since 2016. Police say they are nearly powerless to close them. → Read More
Indiana's abortion ban temporarily blocked for 2nd time, this time over RFRA claims
The case involves claims that Indiana's abortion ban violates religious freedom protections. → Read More
Secrecy concerns grow over Marion County health agency's handling of Supreme Court case
A new lawsuit accuses the Health & Hospital Corp. of Marion County of violating Indiana's Open Door Law. → Read More
Mayor Hogsett says health agency went 'a step too far' with SCOTUS case, calls for change
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is calling on Marion County's health agency to backtrack on its petition in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. → Read More
Nursing home operator American Senior Communities to pay $5.5 million over Medicare fraud
According to the U.S. attorney’s office, the estimated loss to the Medicare program totals more than $2.7 million. → Read More
Doctor who provided abortion for Ohio girl files claim for damages against Todd Rokita
Dr. Caitlin Bernard, who provided abortion for 10-year-old Ohio girl, has filed a claim for damages against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. → Read More
Former IU dean asks Supreme Court to investigate Todd Rokita after comments about doctor
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita could face disciplinary action for statements he made regarding Indiana physician Caitlin Bernard. → Read More
'Saving countless lives.' Armed bystander praised for intervening in Greenwood mall shooting
Elisjsha Dicken, 22, of Seymour, intervened when a man began shooting at Greenwood Park Mall in Indiana Sunday. → Read More
Caitlin Bernard briefly considered giving up abortions after daughter kidnapping threat
In a mid-May IndyStar interview, Caitlin Bernard talked about the kidnapping threat when asked if she had safety concerns about providing abortions. → Read More
Indiana Dr. Caitlin Bernard reported 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion, records show
The Indiana physician who provided abortion services to a 10-year-old Ohio girl disclosed the abortion within three days as law requires. → Read More
Ohio man charged in rape of 10-year-old that led to Indiana abortion
Dr. Caitlin Bernard, an Indianapolis OB-GYN, previously told IndyStar that a 10-year-old traveled to Indiana for abortion access. → Read More
Leaked draft of Supreme Court opinion: What it could mean for Indiana abortion rights
Indiana lawmakers are expected to move quickly to ban abortions if the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade. → Read More
BMV head Peter Lacy abruptly resigns a month before planned departure
Gov. Eric Holcomb's office offered no explanation for the BMV leader's earlier-than-expected exit. → Read More
IndyStar wins 'Story of the Year,' 37 other awards from Society of Professional Journalists
IndyStar's series examining deaths in Indiana jails wins top honors in the annual Indiana Society of Professional Journalists competition. → Read More
Indiana's red flag law didn't stop fatal FedEx mass shooting. Has anything changed in a year?
The red flag process in Indianapolis has improved since the city's deadly FedEx shooting, but some problems from one year ago persist. → Read More
'I plead guilty': Former Indiana GOP Sen. Brent Waltz admits role in straw donor scheme
Casino cash allegedly fueled contributions to Waltz's failed U.S. House campaign. → Read More