Stories tagged with "Indianapolis"

College jocks outdo others in classroom by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — College athletes are continuing to graduate at a record rate. For the second consecutive year, the NCAA said Wednesday, the graduation rate was 79 percent for... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:47 PM in Communities

Lilly Endowment pumps $1 million in aid to Indianapolis-area economic victims by Robert King

The Lilly Endowment is pumping $1 million into a special economic relief fund set up a year ago to help food banks, homeless agencies and other nonprofits cope with relentless... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:50 AM in News

Armed intruders terrorize two women by John Tuohy

Two men with a shotgun barged into a Southside apartment, bound two residents inside and robbed them of $84 and a .22 caliber rifle. The robbers, one in a mask and one wearing a... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:37 AM in Crime & Courts

Westside YMCA to host breakfast with Santa by Gretchen Becker

The West District YMCA, which serves western Marion and Hendricks counties, will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 12. Families are invited to have breakfast and get... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

They'll drink to that: Some prices drop at Starbucks by indystar

Indianapolis — Starbucks fans got a treat Tuesday — the first price drop ever for its smallest beverages. The cost of a “tall” 12-ounce java was $1.50... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

NFL would call legislators out of bounds by indystar

I doubt that Peyton Manning has ever invited an NFL game official along for an all-expenses-paid visit to Hawaii during Pro Bowl week. No player would ever think of extending such... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Crane's Solarstiks could generate jobs for Hoosiers by indystar

In response to Pierre Atlas’ column concerning the Crane base, one has to wonder why we aren’t taking advantage of the technology available (“In heart of Indiana,... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Bishop could start at home with socialized health reform by indystar

I find it interesting that Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and other North American Catholic bishops are calling for the passage of socialized health insurance legislation. To me,... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

With guns here to stay, let's co-exist safely by indystar

Two recent letters to the editor discussing the Second Amendment have opposing views; image that. The Constitution is a wonderful evolving document, but for some reason the Second... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

On the air by indystar

NBA [chart] |7:30 p.m.|Pacers at Nets FSI, 1070-AM| [end chart] College basketball [chart] |4 a.m.|Men: Northern Colorado at Hawaii ESPN| |6 a.m.|Men: Monmouth at St. Peter’s... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air

Man found dead on Westside is identified by indystar

A man whose body was found Sunday on the Westside has been identified as Gregory Moore, 27. Police said Moore was found shot in the face and lying in a yard at 18th Street and... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Police arrest mother on neglect charge by indystar

The mother of a Westside toddler who went unclaimed by her family for a day was arrested Monday and charged with child neglect. Tuesday House, 38, admitted she left the child in... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Police question 3 in Westside slaying by John Tuohy

A man whose body was found Sunday on the Westside has been identified as Gregory Moore, 27. Police said Moore was found shot in the face and lying in a yard at 18th Street and... – Nov 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM in Crime & Courts

Shooting victim urges youths to 'think first' by Barb Berggoetz

Wilberto “Tony” Rivera knows what it’s like to have life turned upside down in a matter of seconds. One minute, he said, he was dealing drugs at age 23 on... – Nov 16, 2009 at 4:46 PM in People

Mother of wandering toddler arrested by John Tuohy

The mother of a wandering toddler who went unclaimed by her family for a day was arrested today and charged with child neglect. Tuesday House, 38, admitted she left the child in... – Nov 16, 2009 at 3:40 PM in Crime & Courts

Peerless Pump hires new president by Tom Spalding

Andrew Warrington has been named president of Peerless Pump Co., one of Indianapolis’ oldest industrial businesses. Warrington on Dec. 1 will assume the role that’s... – Nov 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM in Business

Armed Indinanapolis homeowner captures burglary suspect by John Tuohy

A homeowner with a gun foiled a burglary with a screwdriver Sunday night. Jorge Barrera, 22, Indianapolis, was charged with burglary and residential entry after a 31-year-old... – Nov 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM in Crime & Courts

Clouds are likely to obscure Leonid meteor shower in Indiana by Betsy Reason

The warmer-than-usual temperatures may stick around, but the National Weather Service expects what has been an unusually dry November to turn soggy this week. That could mean... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Marion County

Let's be like the Irish, ban indoor smoking by indystar

It is disheartening that the leaders of Indianapolis are hesitating to pass the smoking ban in public establishments. Medical evidence has shown that exposure to smoke is dangerous... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Not putting our money where our water problems are by indystar

An article in The Star on Indiana’s water quality problem with blue-green algae quotes the Indiana Department of Environmental Management as saying, "an algae monitoring... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor