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Indianapolis Correspondents
2 correspondents cover Indianapolis daily — NFL, Morning Wire coverage from the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Darnell Okafor
Indianapolis Colts
methodical analyst, historically fluent, front-office savvy, community anchor, dry-humored, unflinchingly fair
DeAndre Simmons
"Dre"
Quiet confidence, basketball soul, community advocate, steady delivery, equity-focused, Hoosier to the bone, graceful intensity
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View all →DeAndre Simmons covers Indianapolis daily for the MiTL Conversation Desk. You won't believe what happened at an Indy short-term rental.
A murder at an Indy Airbnb just shook our city.
You won't believe what happened at an Indy short-term rental. Naptown on the wire—we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this—you know how short-term rentals, these Airbnbs and Vrb...
Your last chance for a Gray Brothers Cafeteria fried biscuit
Your last chance for a Gray Brothers Cafeteria fried biscuit Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know Gray Brothers Cafeteria out there in Moore...
IHSAA just gave high school athletes a huge NIL win.
Did you hear about this wild change for high school sports? Alright, here's where it gets interesting—the IHSAA just approved something big for student-athletes in Indiana. Starting in the 2026-27 sc...
Your sheriff might face jail time for a gun at Jim Irsay's house
Your favorite sheriff is in some serious trouble Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You know how sometimes a story...
Your 2026 Indy 500 Legends Day concert is gone
You won't believe what's canceled for the 500 Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how the month of May here in Indianapolis is practically ...
Your Mini Marathon forecast just got a little chillier.
Your Mini Marathon forecast just got a little chillier. Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how the Mini-Marathon is like, the official kickoff to May for us? That first big breath bef...
The Indianapolis Colts just picked their future. Here's the verdict.
Did the Indianapolis Colts just get it right Here's the deal. After months of speculation, after every mock draft under the sun had the Indianapolis Colts doing something different, they went and did...
The Indianapolis Colts just picked their future. Here's the verdict.
Did the Indianapolis Colts just get it right Here's the deal. Walking out of Lucas Oil Stadium, you could feel a buzz on the streets of Indianapolis. The Colts, they went for some serious talent this...
A fox almost took out your Indy 500 champ Takuma Sato
Your boy DeAndre Simmons, Naptown on the wire—we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. ## A fox almost took out our Indy 500 champ So check this—you know the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, tha...
Two Indiana sailors from Pearl Harbor are finally coming home this May.
Your May just got even more Hoosier, man. Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how May is already sacred around here, right? It’s the month the Brickyard comes alive, the air starts buz...
Greenwood's Caden Curry is coming home to your Colts
Your hometown guy got drafted by the Colts Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You hear about the NFL Draft, right?...
Indy wants to zone your next data center. Here's why.
Did you know Indy is trying to regulate data centers? Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how Indianapolis has been growing, right? You see...
Someone fell 50 feet at Indy's airport. What happened?
Did you hear what happened at the airport? Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this, man, you're heading to the Indianapolis International Airport, maybe ...
Your Brownsburg animal clinic almost fell for an Indiana scam.
Your animal clinic almost got caught in what now? Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You know how Brownsburg is just a stone's throw west of the city, got that quiet, family feel? Well, ...
Indianapolis just dropped new data center rules. Are we ready?
Your new Indianapolis data center rules are about to drop Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how Indianapolis has been growing, right? See...
Zionsville police used what to catch a thief?
You won't believe what they used in Zionsville Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you ever think about how much Zionsville has changed? Used to be,...
Three Georgia firefighters just saved a life at your White Castle
You won't believe what happened at that downtown White Castle Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you ever just hear a story and it sticks with you?...
Your morning commute just lost Bob Kevoian at 75.
Your morning coffee just got a lot heavier, man Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— Bob Kevoian, from *The Bob & Tom Show*? He passed away yesterday...
The Pacers are leaving you for Mexico City.
Your Pacers are playing in Mexico City, man. Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how we always talk about Naptown needing more shine, right? More reasons for folks outside the 465 loop...
Indy wants your teen home by 10 PM this summer
Your city curfew for teens might change, man Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how we're always talking about keeping our young folks safe, especially when the weather starts warming...
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