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John Tufts
Trending Reporter for Midwest Connect
John hails from west Texas where he filled a variety of roles at the San Angelo Standard-Times. He started as a digital content producer before discovering his passion for journalism was firmly rooted in the newsroom.
Now serving as a breaking and trending news reporter, he enjoys writing about people and the topics that impact them in Indianapolis.
He’s also a book nerd, past-life drum major and a saxophone player who often can be found outdoors in nature and once pedicabbed as a side hustle.