Kristine Phillips, Indianapolis Star

Kristine Phillips

Indianapolis Star

Washington, DC, United States

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Past articles by Kristine:

Romance scams: How to avoid becoming the victim of an online 'Sweetheart Swindle'

FBI: One of the most effective ways to curb scams is to approach online relationships with a healthy dose of skepticism. → Read More

Indiana to begin distributing millions in opioid settlement funds to local governments

The state of Indiana and all of its cities, towns and counties are set tor eceive $507 million over 18 years. → Read More

Season for Sharing: From homework to job skills, Saint Florian Center helps at-risk kids

"We've got to be able to do more," said Anthony Williamson, an Indianapolis Fire Department battalion chief, on how Saint Florian Center was started. → Read More

Indiana cities, towns, counties have not received opioid settlement funds, attorney says

AG Todd Rokita had said localities would begin receiving portions of the funds earlier this year. But as 2022 ends, communities have not seen a penny. → Read More

Rex Early, 'Indiana Republican Party's Iron Man,' has died

Rex Early was chairman of the Indiana Republican Party and led former president Donald Trump's campaign in Indiana in 2016. → Read More

'An abnormal event': Parts of Central Indiana could see up to 3 inches of snow

Most areas of Central Indiana are expected to see 1 to 2 inches of snow, although some could see up to 3 inches. → Read More

Bottom Line: Here's what IndyStar examination of workplace safety during pandemic revealed

Factory workers that make up the backbone of Indiana's economy told a similar story: Managers pressured employees to show up even when they were sick. → Read More

What you need to know about IOSHA's response to workplace safety complaints

Factory workers that make up the backbone of Indiana's economy told a similar story: Managers pressured employees to show up even when they were sick. → Read More

Tennessee man dead after fiery crash on I-65 in downtown Indianapolis Saturday

Indiana State Police said Edward Chekhun was driving south on I-65 when he crashed into the back of a semi. → Read More

'The Broom Guy has sold his last broom': Indy post office fixture Jim Richter has died

Jim Richter, known in Indianapolis as "the Broom Guy," died Thursday at age 84. → Read More

Bill setting bar for innocent people to receive compensation approved by House, heads to Senate

HB 1283, which passed the House, requires exonerees to prove innocence by a "preponderance of evidence" before receiving compensation. → Read More

Man sentenced for 2019 double murder outside west side strip club in Indianapolis

Terrance Warren was sentenced to 110 years incarceration for both murders. → Read More

Indy resident arrested during racial justice protests convicted of battery against official

Titan Kelly, 29, was accused of throwing a tear gas canister at police. Kelly was immediately taken into custody after the verdict. → Read More

'Clearly unconstitutional': Justice Department sues Texas to block abortion law

Biden administration takes action after divided Supreme Court allowed law to take effect → Read More

Trump's tax returns can be released to Congress, Justice Department says

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel said lawmakers have "invoked sufficient reasons" in their request for Trump's tax returns. → Read More

Woman who was arrested after missing officials' phone call while in computer class is headed home

She is among more than 24,000 federal prisoners who were allowed to serve their sentence through home detention to slow the spread of COVID-19 behind bars. → Read More

Attorney General Merrick Garland orders halt to federal executions

The DOJ must ensure everyone in the federal criminal justice system is afforded Constitutional rights and treated fairly and humanely, Garland said. → Read More

Attorney General Merrick Garland orders halt to federal executions

The DOJ must ensure everyone in the federal criminal justice system is afforded Constitutional rights and treated fairly and humanely, Garland said. → Read More

Giuliani suspended from practicing law in New York over 'false and misleading' claims working for Trump

The New York Supreme Court said there is "uncontroverted" evidence that Rudy Giuliani "demonstrably false" statements to the courts and public. → Read More

DOJ asks inspector general to investigate Trump Justice Department's seizure of Democrats' phone data

Democrats promptly denounced the data seizure and called for an inspector general investigation. → Read More