Stories tagged with "Indianapolis"

Illinois girl, 4, dies of injuries from I-65 crash by indystar

A 4-year-old girl from Illinois injured in a Nov. 6 crash on I-65 in Indianapolis has died, the Indiana State Police said Saturday. Gwendolyn McCormick died Wednesday of her... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Bayh worried about debt? What about war and health? by indystar

About Sen. Evan Bayh’s call to focus on the national debt: Perhaps Bayh should have focused on that before he stood in the trumpet section of Congress’ press conference... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Drunken driver gets 10 years in fatal crash by indystar

An Avon man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in the drunken-driving crash that killed a 70-year-old woman. A Marion Superior Court judge sentenced John Ferrell Jr., 45,... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Indianapolis WNTR-FM switches to holiday music by Tom Spalding

Entercom Indianapolis has transformed its WNTR-FM station from “The Track”, playing adult contemporary music, to “The Christmas Station.” The change at... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:42 PM in Business

Indianapolis-bound plane diverts with landing gear problem by indystar

DAYTON, Ohio — A US Airways plane en route to Indianapolis was diverted to Dayton International Airport after the crew reported a problem with the landing gear. Airline... – Nov 13, 2009 at 8:03 AM in News

Repairs might delay monument reopening by indystar

Work to repair and renovate the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Downtown Indianapolis is taking longer than expected. The landmark was closed in mid-September for what was... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:19 AM in Marion County

We have freedom to choose to smoke or to stay away by indystar

It was ironic that The Star’s Nov. 11 editorial in favor of banning smoking at private businesses appeared directly below a quote from the Bill of Rights, where the... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Mayor takes stand for Lilly but not for smoking ban by indystar

We all understand the importance of Eli Lilly to the Indianapolis economy. Mayor Greg Ballard in his Nov. 9 My View argued that companies such as Lilly should be given greater... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Colts-Patriots is NFL's best rivalry this decade by Steve Ballard

The Colts-Patriots rivalry dates to 1970, when the Colts were in Baltimore and the Patriots in Boston. They have played 72 times, with the Patriots holding a 44-28 series edge. The... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Tax cuts increase with unemployment rate by indystar

President Barack Obama promised that 95 percent of working people will get a tax cut. With each increase in the unemployment rate, that promise becomes more realistic. Larry... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

City expanding snow-removal fleet, services by indystar

Indianapolis officials on Thursday announced changes to the city’s snow-removal plan that are designed to expand services this winter. Among the changes unveiled by Mayor... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Youth minister charged with sexual battery by John Tuohy

A youth minister has been charged with sexual battery for making sexual advances toward two women. Byron Alston, 46, was arrested on a warrant Tuesday and charged with two counts... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:38 PM in Crime & Courts

Soldiers & Sailors Monument repairs go on by indystar

Work to repair and renovate the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Downtown Indianapolis is taking longer than expected. The landmark was closed in mid-September for what was... – Nov 12, 2009 at 9:32 AM in News

Environmental group plans green forum by indystar

Indiana’s largest environmental group is hosting a forum this weekend focusing on what the state’s upcoming legislative session could mean for renewable energy, mass... – Nov 12, 2009 at 7:32 AM in Politics & Government

Source of spill or leak sought in Brownsburg by indystar

Brownsburg — State and local hazardous materials investigators searched Wednesday for the source of gasoline or similar fuel that ran into White Lick Creek in Brownsburg. The... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:30 AM in Brownsburg

Man in minor crash dies within a day by indystar

A man involved in a minor car accident Tuesday night on the Northeastside died the next morning. Manuel Maldonada, Indianapolis, died about 9 a.m. Wednesday at Methodist Hospital,... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:28 AM in North Marion County

City man killed in repair shop plant accident by indystar

A 53-year-old man was killed in an industrial accident Wednesday at a Southside repair shop. David Jansen, Indianapolis, either fell into or was inadvertently crushed by a moving... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:28 AM in South Marion County

Get out now; don't saddle our grandkids with this war by indystar

It is time for the U.S. military to leave Afghanistan. The cost in American (and British and other NATO) lives is tragic. The general (Stanley McChrystal) in charge wants more... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Macy's posts smaller loss, credits two new initiatives by indystar

Cincinnati — Macy’s Inc. on Wednesday reported a smaller loss in its third quarter from a year ago because of tight inventory controls and a move to localize... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Indy worker dies in industrial accident by John Tuohy

A 53-year-old Indianapolis man was killed in an industrial accident at a Southside repair shop this afternoon. David Jansen either fell into or was inadvertently crushed by a... – Nov 11, 2009 at 7:05 PM in Business