Sign in

Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy

@emilyhopkins.bsky.social
2.4K followers 433 following 802 posts

Senior Reporter covering #Indianapolis for Mirror Indy. Tips: emily.hopkins@mirrorindy.org. Call/text/Signal: 317-790-5268. Priors: ProPublica, IndyStar Known elsewhere as @indyemapolis

PostsRepliesMedia
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Nearly half a life behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. I hope he found peace and happiness during his short life. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/o...
nytimes.com
Curtis Flowers Has Died at 56. His Case Became a Symbol of Racial Bias.
A white district attorney tried Mr. Flowers six times for the same murder, always ensuring that few or no Black people were on the juries.
010
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A place to flourish on the southeast side mirrorindy.org/regrowth-sou...
mirrorindy.org
A place to flourish on the southeast side
This Fountain Square gardening program helps young adults turn a new leaf.
021
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“journalism is a tool, not the point…What matters most is that a group of neighbors now know one another and have developed a shared way to document where they live and the people who live there.” www.niemanlab.org/2026/09/the-...
niemanlab.org
The Library Newsroom Project could be coming to a library near you
"Journalism can live inside the public library and allow people to take part in it together."
074
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Keri Blakinger @keribla.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I’ve covered death row cases for nearly a decade and witnessed several executions. What happened to Christa Pike wasn’t an anomaly. It could happen anywhere. With another execution planned for this week in Texas, let me explain why. THREAD 🧵
17388146
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
ProPublica @propublica.org · 06/10/2026
The government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. We are. 500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term. Our tally is almost certainly an undercount. THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️
9660353454
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Tonight, Indianapolis city-county councilors will hear public comment on the city budget. One item likely to come up: User fees and an agency's proposal to cover them for people supervised by Marion County Community Corrections. #Indianapolis mirrorindy.org/marion-count...
mirrorindy.org
His debt grows by $8 a day. This city agency wants to cover that.
Marion County Community Corrections says covering user fees would knock down barriers.
000
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
ProPublica @propublica.org · 05/10/2026
We're continuing to report on sports betting apps, and we need your help. ProPublica is looking for at least 250 people who use DraftKings and FanDuel to share their data with us and help us understand how the apps respond to user behavior. ➡️ How to help: projects.propublica.org/sports-betti...
A neon green tracker shows that ProPublica has received 28 people's sports betting data, just over 10% of the way towards its goal of 250. Text below reads: If you’re one of millions of Americans who have placed an online bet on a sporting event, you know how quickly you can go from celebrating your wins to feeling like the odds are stacked against you.

ProPublica is trying to understand how sports betting apps incentivize users to keep playing and when they warn users to pump the brakes. To do that, we need your help: We’re aiming for at least 250 people to upload their gambling history from apps like FanDuel and DraftKings. We’re not quite there yet, so if you’ve used these apps, you can help our journalists. If you’ve worked in the industry, you can also help us by answering a few questions. (You can also reach us on Signal.)
8409207
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Interesting stat here: U.S. prison admissions are set to drop 50% over the next decade. Three researchers argue we are seeing the end of mass incarceration. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/09/30/t...
washingtonmonthly.com
The Unheralded End of Mass Incarceration
America’s prison population is plummeting thanks to lower crime rates. The consequences are extraordinary.
010
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Indiana Local News Guild @inlocalnewsguild.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We have an unfortunate update. Free Press Indiana CEO Bro Krift has informed us that FPI will not voluntarily recognize our union. While this is disappointing we are confident should we go to an election that the union will succeed.
054
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Indiana Local News Guild @inlocalnewsguild.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We have some exciting news! We, the staff of @mirrorindy, @fpinews and FPI, are unionizing. We are taking this step with a supermajority of staff in support. Follow us to stay up to date.
15814
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What started as an investigation into conflicts of interest related to the mayor's former chief of staff turned into a sweeping series on ethical issues within Mayor Joe Hogsett's administration. Our latests scrutinizes his campaign ethics promises. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
Hogsett rode 'Mr. Clean' image into office. Did he deliver on ethics promises?
The Indianapolis mayor would not assess his own record in Indy. So we did it for him.
0107
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
How to find legal help if a family member is detained by ICE mirrorindy.org/immigration-...
mirrorindy.org
How to find legal help if a family member is detained by ICE
Mirror Indy spoke to immigration experts about finding lawyers, being prepared and avoiding fraud in case a family member is detained by ICE.
021
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
How do we help bend the arc toward a better future? Join Free Press Indiana for the inaugural ArcFest—a free, all-ages day of live journalism, powerful conversations, music, storytelling and community. Oct. 3 10 a.m.–6 p.m. IU Indianapolis Explore the lineup & register: fpinews.org/arcfest/
fpinews.org
Arc Fest 2026
A live journalism and story telling event powered by Free Press Indiana. Oct. 3, 2026, in Indianapolis.
051
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Carley Lanich @carleylanich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Meet the Wildcats. These teens are out to prove that football is a girls sport. It's tough, it's athletic & it's a place teammates find family. @mirrorindy.org spent time w/the Lawrence North flag team as it competes in what's poised to be Indiana's newest HS sport. mirrorindy.org/lawrence-nor...
mirrorindy.org
Football is a girls sport. Lawrence North is proving it.
Inside one team’s quest to dominate a new high school sport in Indiana.
122
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
ProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026
NEW: In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe that could ensnare top lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins. Then Trump was reelected and eviscerated the FBI and DOJ teams handling public corruption probes.
propublica.org
The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
After the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini...
13646362245
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Lancet: DOGE is responsible for millions of deaths. WSJ oped: DOGE Works. Let’s Keep It Going.
OPINION • COMMENTARY
DOGE Works. Let's Keep It Going
A cadre of gifted, creative and patriotic thinkers can uncover wasteful spending and reduce federal debt.
By Tyler Hassen
Sept. 16, 2026 12:29 pm EDT
52515167
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On Sept. 11, 2001, Indianapolis resident Cathy Weimer was on a flight from London when officials closed U.S. air space. She documented the emergency landing in Canada and what came after. Read (and listen) to her reflections here. #HoosierSky mirrorindy.org/9-11-indiana...
mirrorindy.org
Five days in Gambo: A Hoosier's journal takes us inside 9/11 history
Her plane made an emergency landing when American airspace closed, and Canadians took her in.
023
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Carley Lanich @carleylanich.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is just the first installment in a series of stories we plan to tell this year about how high school is changing. Do you have questions about the changes? Story ideas you'd like us to explore? Let us know here! forms.gle/9kZFncjSTFCy...
forms.gle
Ask Mirror Indy: What questions do you have about Indiana graduation requirements?
Indiana is changing the way teens graduate from high school. In 2024, state officials created new requirements for earning a high school diploma. The new rules reward students for completing internshi...
011
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Carley Lanich @carleylanich.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
So, you've heard high school is changing — but what does that actually mean? @clairerafford.bsky.social & I break down the new requirements to graduate in Indiana and explain where schools are at in ramping up for these changes. Check it out here via @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indiana-high...
mirrorindy.org
How to navigate Indiana’s new high school graduation requirements
Teens have more choices than ever before to graduate. So where should you get started?
111
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tonight, IMPD will lay out its 2027 budget proposal. One thing is already locked in: Funding for hundreds of positions that the department has in recent years struggled to fill. Read about the agreement that led to this here: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis... #HoosierSky
mirrorindy.org
Indy is locked into funding hundreds of police positions it can’t fill
IMPD’s chief said the funds go toward paying for officers’ overtime.
032
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
From today's NYT: "The records seem to strengthen the notion that New Yorkers were instructed to return to the ground zero area before it was safe to do so, potentially exposing workers and residents to dangerous toxins." 7/ www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/n...
nytimes.com
After 9/11, Documents Suggest New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality (Gift Article)
The Mamdani administration is releasing more than 170,000 pages of documents related to the air quality around the World Trade Center site in the months after the Sept. 11 attacks.
25419
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Free Press Indiana News @fpinews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A Grant County commissioner has been accused of dozens of allegations of intimidation, illegal surveillance, wiretapping and more. An internal investigation into Commissioner Chuck Poling was shared this week. Here’s what we know: bit.ly/4xL0qhC
fpinews.org
Grant County official accused of intimidation, abuse of power
County workers say Commissioner Chuck Poling scared, threatened and spied on them.
013
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 04/09/2026
Eastside artists can apply to create a mural, sculpture or logo for the new East 10th Street Cultural District. The district will stretch from Sherman Drive to Leland Avenue. Both applications are due Sept. 20: bit.ly/4iNMrTf
mirrorindy.org
Apply to create outdoor art for a new eastside cultural district
The East 10th Street cultural district is looking for an artist to create a mural or sculpture for the neighborhood in Marion County, Indiana.
032
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
IMPACT: Following reporting by @mirrorindy.org, more people being arrested at Indy hospitals are being sent to a treatment programs rather than jail. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
Mirror Indy investigation sparks action to keep hospital patients out of jail
Prosecutors and public defenders are diverting hospital arrests to mental health treatment.
092
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Indianapolis budget basics: Learn how the city spends our money mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
Indianapolis budget basics: Learn how the city spends our money
Every year, city officials present a plan for how to spend public dollars.
020
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
dr. rich traditions, JD @helldude.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
one thing of many that would be really good to rebuild in this country is local news reporting
10963109
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Streets to Home has housed 231 people. Some may become homeless again. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
Streets to Home gave her a new life. Is she about to lose it?
“I’ve worked so hard. But I know what it’s like out there.”
020
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Get help applying for federal assistance today and tomorrow in Broad Ripple. mirrorindy.org/flooding-fed...
mirrorindy.org
Get help applying for FEMA assistance for flood recovery
Show up to Broad Ripple Park Family Center Aug. 28-29 to talk to experts and apply.
041
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Vogue to host benefit concert for residents impacted by flooding mirrorindy.org/local-benefi...
mirrorindy.org
The Vogue to host benefit concert for residents impacted by flooding
Two local rock bands will perform on Aug. 28. All proceeds will support residents and businesses impacted by historic flooding.
012
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
My heart goes out to all the backyard gardeners trashing their harvest after this month's flooding. #HoosierSky fpinews.org/rural/2026/0...
fpinews.org
What precautions you should take if your garden flooded
Floodwaters may contain contaminants ranging from pesticides to E. coli, so veggies may not be safe to eat.
050
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Climate change makes extreme weather normal @enriquesaenz.bsky.social explores what that means for Indy. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
Yes, Indy, the climate is changing. Here’s how.
We’re locked in to heavier rain and hotter days for decades. But there’s still hope.
043
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Bruno J. Navarro @brunojnavarro.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
After Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers shot and detained Carlos Ricardo Parias last October, the Los Angeles-based journalist will cross 300 days in ICE detention on Monday.
theintercept.com
ICE Shot a Journalist and Threw Him in Detention. He’s Approaching 300 Days Behind Bars With a Festering Wound.
With the case of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, the U.S. has broken its own record for holding a journalist in custody.
14834382284
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Hogsett extends disaster declaration, waives permit fees for flood damages mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
Hogsett extends disaster declaration, waives permit fees for flood damages
The suspension remains in effect for the next 30 days.
020
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 21/08/2026
Extreme weather, such as the recent floods, could be our new normal. We spoke to climatologist Melissa Widhalm about what we can expect to see as the Earth gets warmer. bit.ly/4xPw4tD
022
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Gary residents have been without power for 10 days. Here’s how you can help: blockclubchi.co/46gVbd8
03332
Reposted by Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy
Free Press Indiana News @fpinews.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Experts say people who oversee flooded gardens or fields need to know about the possible risks posed by contaminated water and how to take action. Here are tips on what you should consider when harvesting crops that have been under floodwaters:https://bit.ly/4zybAri
bit.ly
What precautions you should take if your garden flooded
Floodwaters may contain contaminants ranging from pesticides to E. coli, so veggies may not be safe to eat.
053
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Hoosiers affected by floods can get free legal help at this clinic mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
Hoosiers affected by floods can get free legal help at this clinic
The Indiana State Bar Association will host a free legal clinic Aug. 22 to help people affected by recent floods.
056
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Outside the most dangerous flood zones, water still takes its toll #HoosierSky mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
Outside the most dangerous flood zones, water still takes its toll
Indianapolis residents with flooded basements are left picking up the pieces.
041
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
D-D-D-DORA! Fletcher Place considers outdoor drinking area mirrorindy.org/fletcher-pla...
mirrorindy.org
Fletcher Place considers outdoor drinking area
The area would roughly be along Virginia Avenue, East Street and McCarty Street.
030
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The fair will offer free admission to first responders, military members and their families from Wednesday through the rest of the event. www.axios.com/local/indian...
axios.com
Indiana State Fair starts final week in the wake of severe storms
This year's Indiana State Fair run has become a real-time test of Hoosier grit.
000
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Why you shouldn’t try to apply for FEMA aid yet #HoosierSky mirrorindy.org/fema-disaste...
mirrorindy.org
Why you shouldn’t try to apply for FEMA aid yet
Governor warns individual assistance isn’t offered “very often,” but pledges state financial aid if federal dollars are denied.
021
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
@enriquesaenz.bsky.social back on the pee beat. mirrorindy.org/speedway-ind...
mirrorindy.org
Massive Indy 500 crowd troubles Speedway wastewater plant again
Excessive amounts of ammonia in the wastewater could be toxic to fish and other aquatic life.
051
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Where to find free grief support in Indianapolis mirrorindy.org/grief-suppor...
mirrorindy.org
Where to find free grief support in Indianapolis
These 8 organizations and community centers offer counseling and groups for children, parents, LGBTQ+ folks and more.
032
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
AES changed the budget billing program. What to know. mirrorindy.org/aes-indiana-...
mirrorindy.org
AES changed the budget billing program. What to know.
The program is supposed to make your monthly bill more predictable.
021
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Lawmakers want transparency in Medicaid waiver denials indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/08/13/l...
indianacapitalchronicle.com
Lawmakers want transparency in Medicaid waiver denials • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Democratic lawmakers are calling for an independent audit of an assessment tool used by Indiana amidst a surge in Medicaid disability waiver denials.
010
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
BREAKING: Emergency meeting scheduled on demolition of Martin building mirrorindy.org/martin-unive...
mirrorindy.org
Emergency meeting scheduled on demolition of Martin building
A city commission will vote Aug. 12 on whether to give historic designation to a former church on the campus.
030
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
took my bike to get a tube replaced (shhh i’ll learn how to do it next time). walked in with a single speed, walked out (unbeknownst to me) with a fixed gear. should i change it back or embrace my new life?
261
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
First look: Hogsett proposes $1.9B budget for 2027 mirrorindy.org/2027-indiana...
mirrorindy.org
First look: Hogsett proposes $1.9B budget for 2027
Take a look at some of the main takeaways from the mayor’s budget presentation.
020
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Gov. Braun taps a southside councilor for the state’s utility commission. Who will replace him? by @peterblanchard.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
Governor taps Indy councilor for state utility commission
Josh Bain, a southside Republican, resigned his seat to join the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
000
Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A truck crashed into her daycare. She’s ready to leave. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
mirrorindy.org
A truck crashed into her daycare. She’s ready to leave.
PoohBear’s House of Hugs on the east side is named after Rochelle Dickerson’s late son.
120