The Indianapolis Star, also known as IndyStar, is a morning daily newspaper that began publishing on June 6, 1903, in Indianapolis, Indiana. As the sole major daily newspaper in the city since 1999, its core mission is to provide comprehensive news coverage and investigative journalism to the Indianapolis community. Owned by Gannett, IndyStar offers a range of products including local and national news, sports coverage, and special investigative reports. Its market focus is primarily on the residents of Indianapolis and the surrounding areas.
IndyStar has garnered significant recognition, winning the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting in 2021 and the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting in 1975 and 1991. Notable affiliated individuals include its current editor, Bro Krift. The newspaper's achievements underscore its impact on journalism and its role in informing the public. With a weekday circulation of 35,127 and a Sunday circulation of 50,192 as of Q3 2022, IndyStar continues to be a pivotal source of news in Indianapolis.