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Vic Ryckaert’s Biography

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Freelance reporter formerly with the Indianapolis Star.
Experience reporting and writing for daily newspapers specializing in government, public safety and science and technology writing. Covered the breaking news beat for the Indianapolis Star, USA Today and other papers in the USA Today Network, encompassing topics including crime, politics, business and feel-good features. Expert at promoting my work and my organization on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media. Ingrained in th…

Vic Ryckaert’s Journalist Portfolio

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'Letting my son down': At least 5 abuse complaints came before boy warned of his own death

'Letting my son down': At least 5 abuse complaints came before boy warned of his own death

For once, Hayley Kelly didn't give in to her son's father. It was Nakota's last Little League game, and Kelly…

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Biscuits, gravy and sobriety at Ann's Restaurant in Franklin

Biscuits, gravy and sobriety at Ann's Restaurant in Franklin

Serving biscuits and gravy and breaded pork tenderloin, Ann's Restaurant in downtown Franklin seems to be a t…

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3 hours, 2 killings and a robbery: Tracing violence during riots

3 hours, 2 killings and a robbery: Tracing violence during riots

A tear-gas haze filled the downtown skies when Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylo…

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Hovey Street murders: A phone call helped lead me and the police to a killer

Hovey Street murders: A phone call helped lead me and the police to a killer

I had been hustling to gather new information to report on the brutal, senseless murders on Hovey Street. …

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How one dark web mistake led to arrest of 'Brian Kil' on child porn, sextortion charges

How one dark web mistake led to arrest of 'Brian Kil' on child porn, sextortion charges

The man called himself Brian Kil. He preyed on girls and young women he met over the internet, masking his…

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School was his only home

School was his only home

Investigative story exploring an explosion of homeless youth in suburban schools.

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Ohio man attempts to escape arrest by driving vehicle off tow truck

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By Vic Ryckaert
| WRTV-TV (Indianapolis, IN) Verified
Rensselaer, IN – An Ohio man’s attempt to evade law enforcement took a wild turn on Friday. According to Indiana State Police, Trooper Carlson responded to the crash involving a 2008 Toyota Camry near the 206-mile marker on I-65, just north of the Rensselaer/Remington exit. Upon arrival at the scene, Trooper Carlson discovered that the driver was providing a false identity. Further investigation revealed that the driver was wanted on a probation violation related to past violent crimes.
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ISP: 11-year-old taken from Iowa by non-custodial parent found in Indianapolis

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By Vic Ryckaert
| WRTV-TV (Indianapolis, IN) Verified
INDIANAPOLIS — An 11-year-old child who was taken by a non-custodial parent was located safely in Indianapolis Monday. According to Indiana State Police, the department was contacted around 2 a.m. by a detective from Iowa City Police Department about a child abduction. They believed the suspect was a non-custodial parent and she was taking the 11-year-old to the East Coast and likely traveling through Indiana.
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Food truck serves mac, cheese and job skills for disabled adults

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By Vic Ryckaert
| WRTV-TV (Indianapolis, IN) Verified
INDIANAPOLIS — Tabori Furlow smiled wide as he greeted guests at the Cheese and Thank You food truck Tuesday. “Can I take your order?” Furlow asked a costumer in one of several dozen orders the truck dished out lunch from a spot near Ohio and Pennsylvania streets in Downtown Indianapolis. This truck serves up more than bowls of macaroni and cheese, it is giving jobs to disabled adults who typically have a hard time finding work.
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What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#PartyLikeAJournalist

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I worked for my community college newspaper, first as a reporter and later the editor.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

The last big story I wrote is usually my favorite. Now, that's the story of a boy killed by his father and failed by the child welfare system