What happens when the news media gets it wrong?

By: Tracey Compton, Indianapolis Public Editor

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 1,085

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Earlier this month, the Indianapolis Business Journal published a news story too early. They reported that this year’s Circle City Classic football event will feature high school teams rather than college teams as well as other changes. But the organizer, the Indiana Black Expo, embargoed the news until May 9. The IBJ published it on May 5.

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