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Ethan Plumier, assistant property manager at Goose Pond, demonstrates how to use a frog gig Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' annual frog gigging night.
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A bullfrog sits in the water Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Goose Pond in Linton, Indiana.
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The restored Bell Ford Covered Bridge on Geist Greenway in Fishers.
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Hole 17, an intimidating Par 3 at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville, is nicknamed "Hell's Half Acre."
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Charlie Noble and his daughter, Kayla, 17, of Noblesville, listen to instructions Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' annual frog gigging night.
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Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) walks off the court Sunday, June 22, 2025, after Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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A fan reacts to the loss Sunday, June 22, 2025, after a watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
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Fans cheer at the end of the second quarter Sunday, June 22, 2025, during a watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
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Fans wait to enter the arena Sunday, June 22, 2025, before a watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 22: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever steals the ball from Kiah Stokes #41 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on June 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Valparaiso and Evansville North face off Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0.
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Valparaiso Nathan Simpson (6) celebrates Saturday, June 21, 2025, after the team won the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0.
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Valparaiso Caden Crowell (7) hoists the trophy Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0.
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Valparaiso and Evansville North face off Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0.
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Valparaiso Caden Crowell (7) hugs Valparaiso infielder Drayden Wilcox (9) on Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0.
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Valparaiso Trent Gill (2) dives into home plate Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0.
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The Boone Grove Wolves celebrate Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the IHSAA class 2A baseball state final in Indianapolis.
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The Boone Grove Wolves celebrate Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the IHSAA class 2A baseball state final in Indianapolis.
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The Andrean 59ers celebrate winning the class 3A IHSAA baseball state final Friday, June 20, 2025, in Indianapolis.
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The Indianapolis Lutheran Saints celebrate their victory Friday, June 20, 2025, after the class 1A IHSAA baseball state final in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers super fan Michael Hopson poses Thursday, June 19, 2025, ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Heritage Christian's Tate LaBrune walks to the next hole Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during the IHSAA boys golf state final at Prairie View Golf Course in Carmel.
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A tree branch narrowly missed IndyStar Multimedia Journalist Michelle Pemberton while retrieving cameras from her car on Wed. June 18, 2025, in Indianapolis. 'The siren sounded, no rain or wind yet, so I grabbed my cameras from my car and a large gust of hit, so i started running. I heard a large crack I knew was our large tree, so I kept running.'
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Indianapolis International Airport Fire Department aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles douse the aircraft fire fighting simulator Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport.
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Emilie Sweet is an interpretive naturalist at Fort Harrison State Park. Photo taken Friday, June 13, 2025.
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Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon (4) and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) express frustration with each other Tuesday, June 17, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Fans sit during a timeout Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) hangs his hands on the net Monday, June 16, 2025, ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty, 102-88.
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Protesters chant and march on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Zach Adamson waves a pride flag with fellow protesters on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.Protesters chant and march on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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A rider on the Pickled Peddler waves to protesters on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Protesters chant and march on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Protesters gather Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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Parade participants wave from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis.
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A parade participant shows off their skills with a flowstar as spectators cheer Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. According to Indianapolis Fire Marshall, Deputy Chief Michael Beard, Indy Pride estimated around 30,000 attended the parade.
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Parade participants block protester's religious signs Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis.
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Protesters chant and march on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
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A family watches planes come and go at the Indianapolis International Airport on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Indianapolis.
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An adult takes a child on a pretend airplane ride at the Indianapolis International Airport on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Indianapolis.
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A fan celebrates Wednesday, June 11, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Former Indiana Pacers player Reggie Miller, with son Ryker, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Fans during a timeout Wednesday, June 11, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers fan Micheal Hopson watches warms up ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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A graphic is displayed on the JW Marriott on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws the ball Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during NFL Colts mandatory mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts players gather together Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during NFL Colts mandatory mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis.
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IndyStar Environmental Reporters, Sophie Hartley and Karl Schneider, visit Belmont Beach and it's deadly low head dam on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Indianapolis.
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Lauren Roberts is removed from the City Council building by sheriff's deputies Monday, June 9, 2025, during a City-County Council meeting in Indianapolis. Roberts flew to Indianapolis to address the council members regarding the Hogsett administration's handling of the alleged abuse against her by top Hogsett aide Thomas Cook. Council President Vop Osili ordered a sheriff's deputy to escort Roberts out of the council chambers when she refused to stop talking.
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Brianna Dines holds a sign calling for Mayor Joe Hogsett's resignation Monday, June 9, 2025, during a City-County Council meeting in Indianapolis.
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South Bend Washington's Adriana Swanson (left) and Pike's Jai Brown race in the 100 meter hurdles Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis.
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Carmel's Emily Norris grabs the baton from Carmel's Rebecca Belanger in the 4x100 meter relay Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All_Star Julius Kirby shoots the ball Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star Tre Singleton (10) rushes up the court Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) goes for the ball Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star and Miss Basketball Maya Makalusky (1) smiles for a photo with Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Northview's Karsyn Buck competes in the high jump Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis. Buck placed second in the event.
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Mishawaka's Tinayja Summers competes in the long jump Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis.
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Carmel's Emily Norris competes in the long jump Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star Jaylah Lampley (2) rushes up the court Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Kentucky All-Star and Miss Basketball ZaKiyah Johnson (1) shoots the ball for a three point basket Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana All-Star Brooke Winchester (11) reaches for a loose ball Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Jasper High School players celebrate the win of their number one doubles team during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School.
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Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School.
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Indiana All-Star and Miss Basketball Maya Makalusky shoots the ball against Kentucky All-Star Kenleigh Woods on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Athletes run in the 3200 meter relay Friday, June 6, 2025, during the IHSAA annual boys state track and field finals in Indianapolis.
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LaPorte's and Landyn Hunt embrace Friday, June 6, 2025, after competing in the 3200 meter relay during the IHSAA annual boys state track and field finals in Indianapolis.
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Goshen's Daniel Kinsey competes in the long jump Friday, June 6, 2025, during the IHSAA annual boys state track and field finals in Indianapolis.
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The Overgrown Pasture serves attendees Friday, June 6, 2025, during History on Tap, a beer festival featuring local beverages and restaurants, at Conner Prairie in Fishers.
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Sarah Withrow bakes laugenbrezel, German soft pretzels, on Friday, June 6, 2025, during History on Tap, a beer festival featuring local beverages and restaurants, at Conner Prairie in Fishers.
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