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John Tufts

Indianapolis, Texas

Journalist at IndyStar

Journalist and first line of defense for IndyStar news when the sun rises. Words written. Stories slugged. Mischief managed.

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  • 1 week ago | indystar.com | John Tufts

    Tax Day is finally here, and those who waited until the last minute might need more time. Filing or paying taxes late can mean penalties and other paperwork, but requesting an extension can help. Here's what to do and where to find more resources. When is the deadline to file taxes in 2025? April 15, 2025, is the filing deadline for taxes. That's on a Tuesday this year. What happens if I miss the tax deadline?

  • 1 week ago | indystar.com | John Tufts |Katie Wiseman

    Mother's Day will be here before you know it. If you haven't already picked out a card, planned where to buy flowers or made brunch reservations in advance, no worries, here's everything you need to know to put a smile on mom's face. When is Mother's Day 2025? This year Mother's Day is on May 11, 2025. The date changes annually in the U.S. on the second Sunday in May, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. It's why the date changes year-to-year. Story continues after photo gallery. Need a break?

  • 1 week ago | indystar.com | Gabe Hauari |John Tufts |Katie Wiseman

    If you don't celebrate Easter and need to run errands, or if you do observe the holiday and were missing some candy for your Easter baskets, you'll need to know what stores will be open for business on Easter Sunday. Story continues after photo gallery. When is Easter 2025? Sunday, April 20, is Easter. The holiday is celebrated in the Christian faith as the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Cailey Gleeson |John Tufts

    Airbnb has no shortage of interesting properties you can rent to get away from it all. That includes homes made from shipping containers in Indianapolis and a treehouse with a hot tub in North Carolina. The rental company recently unveiled the properties that were the most wishlisted in each U.S. state. In Alaska, it's a one-bedroom bus. Florida has a converted Chinook helicopter. Kentucky offers a "glamping" experience with a geodesic dome.

  • 1 week ago | indystar.com | John Tufts

    Subfreezing temperatures will blanket portions of central Indiana with frost heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, making us wonder if spring will ever make up its mind about the weather. Here's what we know so far about this weekend and next week's weather in central Indiana and when temperatures could warm up.

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