Author Archives: Kyle Smedley

Alma Mater: Ball State University

Kyle has experience writing for IndyStar, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, the Herald Bulletin, the Ball State Daily News and the Sporting News. At Ball State, he served as news editor, sports editor, print managing editor, sports beat reporter and summer editor in-chief. Kyle won the 2023 Keating Competition, an annual college writing competition organized by the Indianapolis Press Club Foundation.

Kyle joined Mirror Indy as an intern because it represents the type of journalism and storytelling which he believes serves as the country's lifeblood. Kyle believes truthful, community-based storytelling is more important now than ever.

Kyle enjoys physical media, with a collection of more than 200 vinyl records and DVDs. He also enjoys watching and learning about professional wrestling and baseball. When he travels, trying new foods is always the most anticipated thing on his list.

kyle.smedley@mirrorindy.org

Illustration shows a pregnant woman sitting on the floor in an empty room, keys on the floor beside her, eyes closed with a peaceful expression.

Coburn Place gives domestic violence survivors peace and safety

by Kyle Smedley July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

A new program at the Indianapolis-based safe haven aims to help victims who are pregnant or nursing.

‘Survivorship is a Lifestyle’ helps Indy breast cancer survivors

by Kyle Smedley July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

A look at how Black women find community and well-being by staying active with Pink-4-Ever.

An orange and yellow graphic image depicts Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the 2025 WNBA All-Star Captains, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. The graphic also includes stars and the word Indy.

Things to do in Indianapolis during WNBA All-Star weekend 2025

by Mesgana Waiss and Kyle Smedley June 27, 2025July 14, 2025

Check out live music, parties, basketball art, and Indiana Fever players’ favorite restaurants.

Two ultimate frisbee players jostle to catch a disc,

Indianapolis ultimate frisbee teams form community

by Kyle Smedley June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Fans were instantly hooked when they watched the Alleycats and Red in action.

A woman in a stadium smiles joyfully while holding up a yellow towel that read, "Yes 'Cers."

‘You’ve done something bigger than just play basketball’

by Kyle Smedley June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

The Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals appearance gave locals pride in their city.

Westside’s B&O Trail development back in progress

by Kyle Smedley and Indy Documenters June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

After stalled progress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the B&O Trail is under construction.

A man stands for a portrait on a downtown Indianapolis street, wearing a #33 Indiana Pacers jersey.

8 diehard Pacers fans you should meet

by Kyle Smedley June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

We went bar hopping in downtown Indy during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and came back with some great stories.

A man with a long white beard, wearing a flannel shirt and Indy 500 hat, sits in a meeting room with a few other people, holding a sheet of paper and speaking..

Eastside IndyGo bus routes affected by summer projects

by Kyle Smedley and Indy Documenters June 3, 2025June 6, 2025

Rural, Washington, New York and Michigan streets are under construction.

These campers represent family and tradition at the Indy 500

by Kyle Smedley May 29, 2025June 6, 2025

See how some of the most dedicated race fans spent the weekend at the track.