The Indianapolis Times was an evening newspaper that served the city of Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...

, from the late 19th century to 1965 when the paper ceased publishing. The Times received a Pulitzer Prize

Pulitzer Prize

The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...

 in 1928

1928 Pulitzer Prize

-Journalism awards:*Public Service:**Indianapolis Times, for its work in exposing political corruption to Indiana, prosecuting the guilty and bringing about a more wholesome state of affairs in civil government.*Reporting:**No award given*Editorial Writing:...

 for Public Service

Pulitzer Prize for Public Service

The Pulitzer Prize for Public Service has been awarded since 1918 for a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper or news site through the use of its journalistic resources. Those resources, as well as reporting, may include editorials, cartoons, photographs, graphics,...

 when it ran an article that exposed political corruption in the state and the KKK.http://www.columbia.edu/~rr91/1402-2007/The%20Stephenson%20Trial%20prospectus.htm

The Indianapolis Times began as the Indianapolis Sun in 1878 and ceased publication on October 11, 1965. At the time of its demise, the paper was owned by Scripps-Howard. There was a historical marker located at the Times building in downtown Indianapolis. It was damaged by vandals, but has been repaired and is now back up. The Times building is long gone, but the marker honors the location. http://www.in.gov/history/markers/205.htm