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Is it legal in Indiana to fly a drone with a camera over my backyard? Ask the Hoosierist.

How is the iconic, Indy-originated carb celebrating its centennial?

Crashes at Crown Hill, decrepit amusement park rides, and mulberry bushes. Ask the Hoosierist.

Sam Stall answers more of your questions about Hoosier arcana.

Q: Last spring, some zoos reported that their animals “missed” having visitors. Which Indianapolis Zoo tenants seemed to suffer most? A: Since most of the zoo’s critters have spent their entire lives on lockdown, weathering a pandemic doesn’t seem like that big of a deal. And indeed it wasn’t, according to Melanie Laurendine, the Indianapolis […]

The dirty work of being a custodian has only gotten dirtier in the era of COVID-19.

Tornado claims, Ball jars, and aging arcade games.

Our maple syrup industry, renamed city streets, and a second Athenaeum. Ask The Hoosierist.

TV drones, rural internet, and Amazon’s massive Indiana distribution centers. Ask the Hoosierist.

Holiday light hassles, the King Cole Building, and lax dress codes. Ask the Hoosierist.

How safe are discount airlines?

Irritable turkeys, museum security, and Tonic Ball talent. Ask the Hoosierist.

Invasive fish, leaf-peeping, and film festival stars. Ask the Hoosierist.

“Years ago, Indianapolis was a vibrant squash hub.”

“Everybody’s on board. I think they see the humor in it.”