Arika Herron

Writer, reporter, runner, professor. Hoosier by birth, Bulldog by choice and reporter for Axios Indianapolis (sign up👇). [email protected]

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

Idk what y'all are up to today but @JamesEBriggs and I are writing the FIRST (real) @axios Indy newsletter!!!

Make sure you're signed up to get it Monday morning!

cc @lerdody [insert party parrot here]
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[Lindsey Erdody @lerdody]

Axios Local reporters are back at it today after a holiday break ... here's @ArikaHerron's story about how consumer advocates are questioning Gov. Braun's commitment to reducing utility costs after his recent appointment to the IURC. https://t.co/VQBoBUGqEr

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

Decent crowd for Indiana Dems rally opposing mid-cycle congressional redistricting today. Pete Buttigieg is set to speak when things get started in about 15 minutes.

[MJ Slaby @mjslaby]

A must-read thread and article by @AmeliaPakHarvey and @ArikaHerron in our @ChalkbeatIN and @axios collab to report about youth gun violence ⬇️

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

Welp, got a wellness check from my Garmin watch during the @IndyStateFair media day food preview. Send help and read our review in @axios Indy tomorrow!

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

I asked Gov. Braun today about our reporting that nearly a quarter of ICE arrests in Indiana last month were people without criminal charges.
He said it "should raise eyebrows" and ICE should be focusing on "the worst first."

More here: https://t.co/H5FAsImfvq

[Josephine Walker @josephine_walkr]

I’ve been wondering why I’ve been seeing so many more fireflies than usual while walking home recently.

Explanation from Axios’ @ArikaHerron:

https://t.co/FvwUtMVPJY

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

@ericmwhite You should consider some adjustments to your criticism. We don’t use AI to write any of our stories.

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

What to know about Tyrese Haliburton's injury, who's performing the surgery and his prospects for returning to the game. https://t.co/22RVCSg3U0

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

Brb listening to “Hear you me” on repeat for the next 10 years. 😭

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

Roy’s is ready for Game 7. LFG!!!

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

I’m obsessed with her.

[Clark Report @CClarkReport]

Sophie rocking a “Tres Leches” shirt on the way in 😭

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

Two hours before tip off and kilroys downtown is at capacity. Every single person walking around is rocking pacers gear. Vibes in Indy are high for Game 7!

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

Once you see it, you can't unsee it.
https://t.co/gf7ONdtKwE

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

Are you a real Pacers fans? Get the ink to prove it.

And they wouldn’t let me print this but the artist calls that Halliburton move the “deez nuts.”

https://t.co/ODqmNX9Z8e

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

An event with Mayor Joe Hogsett was canceled yesterday. His office said it was "in light of recent events." Local leaders say they didn't want him there. https://t.co/2125IpCmOS

[NBA @NBA]

IT'S WILD AT THE WATCH PARTY IN INDY...

PACERS WIN GAME 1 ‼️‼️‼️

[Dave Bangert @davebangert]

Purdue just announced it is shuttering its Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, along with related work in other schools, departments and offices on campus.

The move comes as state and federal mandates target DEI work on campuses. 1/

[Nathan Brown @By_NathanBrown]

After wearing a Haliburton jersey during yesterday’s Indy 500 parade, @AlexPalou will celebrate his monumental victory by attending Game 3 of Pacers-Knicks in just over an hour.

IndyCar scheduled the post-race media tour to allow for the possibility.

Pacers & Racers indeed.

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

Obsessed.

[Indiana Pacers @Pacers]

vroom baby ❤️‍🔥

who's ready for a Gold Out?

[Arika Herron @ArikaHerron]

It’s happening. #Wienie500 @axios