Stories tagged with "Indystar"

Ex-state rep. Oxley charged over claim by Jon Murrary

The Marion County prosecutor filed charges today against a former state lawmaker and recent candidate for lieutenant governor who avoided a public intoxication arrest by... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:58 PM in Politics & Government

Hancock Co. GOP to select new auditor Thursday by Bill Mccleery

GREENFIELD — Hancock County Republicans will meet in caucus Thursday night to name a new Hancock County auditor following the resignation last month of Linda Grass. The... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:53 PM in Hancock County

Life sentence given in 2-city killing spree by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A man has been sent to prison for the rest of his life after pleading guilty to four killings during a crime spree that targeted drug and gambling houses in... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:44 PM in Crime & Courts

On 'Biz Buzz': Dillinger losses, IMS changes by sthien

Simply put, Indiana is missing out on a chance to capitalize on the interest spawned by today’s opening of “Public Enemies,” a movie centered on the murderous run of notorious... – Jul 01, 2009 at 12:47 PM in Business

Panel to review jail-expansion question by Jason Thomas

FRANKLIN — To build or not to build is the question plaguing Johnson County officials mulling an expansion to the county’s criminal justice complex. With an estimated... – Jul 01, 2009 at 12:16 PM in Johnson County

Governor signs 2-year state budget by Mary Beth

Indiana’s lawmakers passed a $27.8 billion two-year budget Tuesday that supporters touted as a triumph in a recession but critics said came at the expense of students in... – Jun 30, 2009 at 10:44 PM in Politics & Government

Panel to review jail-expansion question by Jason Thomas

FRANKLIN — To build or not to build is the question plaguing Johnson County officials mulling an expansion to the county’s criminal justice complex. With an estimated... – Jun 30, 2009 at 7:46 PM in Johnson County

Speaker: Legislators reach possible deal on state budget by Mary Beth

Lawmakers reached a tentative agreement Monday evening on a new state budget that will boost overall education spending and, if approved by a majority of the House and Senate,... – Jun 29, 2009 at 11:03 PM in Politics & Government

Up to 40 fight at S. Indiana high school by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Authorities say up to 40 summer school students were involved in a fight at Evansville’s Central High School. No serious injuries were reported among students in... – Jun 29, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Communities

Tourist watch by indystar

July 6-9Department of the Army SRP Conference. Estimated attendance: 1,500. July 7-11USA Swimming’s ConocoPhillips National Championships&World Championship Trials.... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Armed Hoosier held at Chicago event by indystar

CHICAGO — Chicago police say they arrested a 25-year-old Indiana man for allegedly carrying a loaded 9mm handgun into the Taste of Chicago. Police say Shrome George of Michigan... – Jun 28, 2009 at 12:57 PM in Communities

Pike teacher faces 16 child-porn charges by Carrie Ritchie

BROWNSBURG — A Pike High School teacher has been arrested on 16 counts of possessing child pornography. Jason T. Krockenberger, 35, Brownsburg, took his computer to a... – Jun 26, 2009 at 4:13 PM in West Marion County

School alters counseling plans after 3rd fatality in days by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG — Already reeling from two tragedies over the weekend that killed a student and parent and led the district to provide counselors at one of its elementary schools,... – Jun 25, 2009 at 2:54 PM in Hendricks County

Johnson Co. deputies seek credit-card user by Jason Thomas

FRANKLIN — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department are seeking a man who used a stolen credit card taken from the home of an affluent White River Township couple during... – Jun 25, 2009 at 11:57 AM in Johnson County

2 reports in boy's death, 2 conclusions by Gretchen Becker

Private investigation says bus driver who dropped student off is at fault; State Police blame other driver Update today at IndyStar.com:Bus driver: ‘Angry, disappointed in... – Jun 25, 2009 at 2:02 AM in North Marion County

Downtown Westfield task force seeks architect by Carrie Ritchie

WESTFIELD — The Grand Junction Task Group will interview four architects Friday for town’s downtown redevelopment project. Hitchcock Design Group, Design Workshop,... – Jun 24, 2009 at 7:09 PM in Westfield

Plans call for 3rd theater at Carmel arts center by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The Performing Arts Center’s concert hall and theater are more than a year from completion, and the Carmel Redevelopment Commission is considering adding a second... – Jun 24, 2009 at 6:58 PM in Carmel

'Biz Buzz': 2012 Super Bowl, Republic Air by Tom Spalding

Three years until Super Bowl 2012 is held in Indianapolis, Mark Miles said today that his group is “on or ahead of schedule” in terms of planning the NFL’s... – Jun 24, 2009 at 6:29 PM in Business

Car crash ignites fire at Madison Co. church by indystar

ANDERSON, Ind. — A hurtling car smashed into church hall Wednesday morning and caught fire, igniting a blaze that gutted much of the building. A passer-by pulled the car’s driver... – Jun 24, 2009 at 5:42 PM in State

2009 NBA Draft preview: Who will the Indiana Pacers pick? by indystar

Watch Star sports reporters Jeff Rabjohns and Mike Wells break down the Indiana Pacers’ potential picks in the 2009 NBA Draft. Click the white play button arrow to watch them... – Jun 24, 2009 at 5:30 PM in Pacers