Monthly Archives: February 2026

The Buck Jones Ranger Club, Part 2

February 12, 2026 | by Al Hunter

Last week I told you about Vincennes, Indiana native Buck Jones. One of the best known cowboy stars in Hollywood history, Buck died tragically in a nightclub fire during World War II. Not just any fire, but the Cocoanut Grove inferno in Boston, Massachusetts; the worst nightclub disaster in world … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 13-19

February 12, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, February 19, 1926: At a dinner held last night under the auspices of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, 500 businessmen and women enthusiastically endorsed ad man Homer McKee’s plan for a Million Population Club, an all-embracing effort of citizens to push the city forward. In … Read More

This Week’s Double Issue: Jan. 30-Feb. 12

February 5, 2026 | by Weekly View

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New Chief of Police Sworn In

February 5, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett swore in 27-year veteran Tanya Terry as the Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on Feb. 2. Terry makes history as the first woman to be appointed as permanent Chief of Police for the IMPD. Terry has served as Deputy Chief of Operations for … Read More

Heartland Film Festival Featured Films Nominated for 44 Oscars

February 5, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, and the nominations were announced recently. Heartland Film is honored to be one of the first to showcase Oscar-nominated films through the Heartland Film Festival in October, the Indy Shorts Film Festival in July and as Truly … Read More