Stories tagged with "Marion"

City studies hiring managers for stadiums by Mary Beth

The city of Indianapolis is shopping for a firm that might be able to run the city’s professional sports and convention centers more cheaply than the Capital Improvement... – Oct 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM in Politics & Government

Arlington students face theft charges by agammill

Two Arlington Community High School students are facing school disciplinary and court proceedings after Indianapolis Public Schools Police caught them stealing 21 laptops from... – Oct 20, 2009 at 5:27 PM in Education

Indy man dies in Eastside motorcycle crash by indystar

An Indianapolis motorcyclist died late this morning after he was struck by a pickup on the city’s Eastside, according to Indianapolis metropolitan police. Tommy Jones, 49, was... – Oct 20, 2009 at 3:41 PM in Marion County

Circle City Classic exec director resigns by Robert King

The executive director of the Circle City Classic resigned his position today less than four months after he took the job. Marc Williams, the former global brand director for... – Oct 19, 2009 at 2:54 PM in News

Indy lawyer to challenge Carson for seat by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis attorney has announced he will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Rep. Andre Carson next year. Carlos May announced the start of... – Oct 19, 2009 at 1:52 PM in Politics & Government

Ex-ISO conductor Venzago issues statement by indystar

In an exclusive to The Indianapolis Star, former Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra music director Mario Venzago releases his first statement since his departure from the orchestra in... – Oct 19, 2009 at 11:37 AM in Entertainment

Teen drivers take a spin for safety by Robert Annis

Tough situations now might help teens avoid accidents later Dozens of teens were speeding and skidding around the North Central High School parking lot Sunday, but they were far... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Northeastside family flees house fire by Kevin Oneal

A Northeastside family had to flee their burning home this afternoon. No one was injured, but the house was badly damaged and the family must find another place to live. The fire... – Oct 18, 2009 at 5:30 PM in Communities

Teen driver program draws dozens by Robert Annis

Dozens of teens were speeding and skidding around the North Central High School parking lot Sunday, but instead of being chased out off the property, a crew of adults was coaching... – Oct 18, 2009 at 4:25 PM in Communities

90 acts at Broad Ripple Music Fest by David Lindquist

Rock band Prizzy Prizzy Please played songs based on dinosaur policemen and Shaquille O’Neal Saturday at Broad Ripple Music Fest. Saxophone was front and center during the... – Oct 18, 2009 at 3:44 PM in Entertainment

Use people power, Indy neighborhoods told by Heather Gillers

Leaders get advice on making projects work Only a small group of kids showed up for the Riverside Civic League’s youth career day last month, baffling the grown-ups who... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Metro-area marching bands triumph in regionals by indystar

A flock of Indianapolis-area high school marching bands advanced from Saturday’s Indiana State School Music Association regionals to the semistate competition next... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

CIB: Deficit is not as deep as we feared by Francesca Jarosz

$26M in cuts might allow agency to forgo $9M loan, help pay for Pacers The Capital Improvement Board’s monthslong struggle against insolvency took a positive turn this week,... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:59 AM in Politics & Government

15-year-old gets 55 years for robbing and killing man by Vic Ryckaert

A Marion County judge sentenced a 15-year-old boy to 55 years in prison Thursday for the murder of an Indianapolis man last year on the Northeastside. Nevin Brooks was just 14 on... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:49 AM in Crime & Courts

Bands will do battle in regionals by Kevin Oneal

The marching band contest season is under way, and it’s nearly as busy as the football season — including appearances at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Indiana State School... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Communities

IMA furloughs staff, cuts budget by David Lindquist

Leaner finances shouldn’t affect visitors Employees at the Indianapolis Museum of Art will take a week of unpaid leave to help the museum trim costs and maintain free... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:47 AM in Entertainment

Five-vehicle crash on I-65 claims a life at rush hour by indystar

A five-vehicle crash on southbound I-65 Downtown killed an Indianapolis woman and sent two others to a hospital on Thursday. The crash, involving three semitrailer trucks, a pickup... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Communities

Witness puts Turner at killing scene by Jon Murrary

Man says suspect in deaths of 7 people forced his way into house with assault rifle A key witness Thursday in the Hamilton Avenue slayings trial was the first to place Desmond... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:37 AM in Crime & Courts

Arlington High convocation tries to inspire hope by Will Higgins

Despite teens’ static, some say they got the point It was a raucous affair, Arlington Community High’s first-ever “All Male Convocation of Inspiration and... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Communities

Marion County gets more H1N1 vaccine by Shari Rudavsky

More doses of the vaccine against H1N1 influenza continue to enter the state. The Marion County Health Department received an additional 10,300 doses Thursday: 2,600 of the nasal... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities