Stories tagged with "Metro & State"

Hang in there: Warmer weather coming by Robert Annis

Central Indiana residents will get a break from their heavy winter coats for at least for a day or two this week. Temperatures will remain in the 20s today and Monday, but will be... – Feb 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Metro

Daniels’ agenda for governors meeting in D.C. by indystar

Here’s a look at Gov. Mitch Daniels schedule while in Washington for the National Governors Association meeting. It’s unclear what Sunday events Daniels will make, however, because... – Feb 22, 2009 at 12:11 PM in Metro

Their paper gave a voice to the black community by Diana Penner

George Pheldon Stewart co-founded The Indianapolis Recorder with Will Porter, establishing a voice and a vehicle for African-American news underreported or overlooked completely by... – Feb 22, 2009 at 1:57 AM in Metro

Man gets 7 years for shooting girl in face by indystar

CROWN POINT, Ind. — A man who shot a 12-year-old girl in the face, leaving her with nerve and eye damage, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. John Johnson Jr., 22,... – Feb 21, 2009 at 7:52 PM in Metro

Man accused of hosting 'sex parties' for teens by indystar

LINTON, Ind. — A convicted sex offender faces sexual misconduct charges alleging that he hosted teenage “sex parties” at his home during which he gave youngsters... – Feb 21, 2009 at 7:52 PM in Metro

Lafayette firefighter accused of setting fire to his home by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A firefighter faces arson charges alleging that he set fire to his home and then tried to prevent responding firefighters from extinguishing the blaze. Eric... – Feb 21, 2009 at 7:51 PM in Metro

Former prison superintendent faces battery charge by indystar

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A former prison superintendent faces a battery charge for allegedly pushing a bartender to the floor and punching a customer at a bar where he was... – Feb 21, 2009 at 7:51 PM in Metro

Coroner identifies police shooting suspect by indystar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky coroner has identified the man suspected of shooting two Indiana police officers at a motel as Robert Datillo. Datillo, 37, of Clarksville, Ind.,... – Feb 21, 2009 at 7:51 PM in Metro

Light snow expected later today by indystar

Light sleet fell in Indianapolis this morning, and snow is in the forecast for early evening. The National Weather Service is predicting accumulation of around 1 inch. The high... – Feb 21, 2009 at 10:31 AM in Metro

IPS says 3 reforms didn't make the grade by agammill

District pulls small-school and same-sex classes and ends extra days for some schools Facing low graduation rates, declining enrollment and poor test scores, Indianapolis Public... – Feb 21, 2009 at 1:27 AM in Metro

Jobless find benefits come with a cost by Ted Evanoff

Critics complain about fees charged to draw unemployment pay from ATMs The newly jobless in Indiana are discovering a sad fact of modern life: Using the state’s debit card to... – Feb 21, 2009 at 1:26 AM in Metro

Bond woes could soak Indy water users by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Indianapolis-area water users could see a 17.5 percent increase in their bills this summer after the Department of Waterworks board on Thursday voted unanimously to seek an... – Feb 19, 2009 at 10:21 PM in Metro

State unemployment benefits get $25 boost by indystar

Indiana residents who collect unemployment benefits will receive an extra $25 a week as a result of the federal economic stimulus package. Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the increase... – Feb 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM in Metro

Jury awards $157M in tree stand death by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Jurors have awarded a Lafayette woman $157 million in a lawsuit against the makers of a tree stand that malfunctioned, resulting in her husband’s... – Feb 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM in Metro

IU-Purdue alliance seeks $70M for life sciences plan by indystar

Setting aside their rivalry, Purdue University President France Cóva on Tuesday pushed for a different relationship with Indiana University: a partnership between the two aimed at... – Feb 18, 2009 at 1:07 AM in Metro

Plea deal reached in Ind. school plot case by indystar

CLEVELAND — A man accused of planning a Columbine-style attack on an Indiana school pleaded guilty Tuesday to a lesser charge. Lee Billi, 34, of Lakewood, whose trial was to begin... – Feb 17, 2009 at 1:53 PM in Metro

Terre Haute homeowner finds hidden room in 1890s house by indystar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A man who’s renovating a 120-year-old house has discovered a hidden room in its basement — a find he says shows that some old buildings definitely hold... – Feb 17, 2009 at 1:48 PM in Metro

IFD river training includes canoeist search by Robert Annis

Although official search efforts for a missing canoeist have ceased, Indianapolis Fire Department rescue personnel are back on the White River this afternoon training and hoping to... – Feb 17, 2009 at 1:39 PM in Metro

Girl Scouts: Cookies safe from peanut recall by Diana Penner

Girl Scout cookie lovers are safe from salmonella, but few in Central Indiana seem to be worried about the possibility of tainted Tagalongs. A nationwide recall of hundreds of... – Feb 17, 2009 at 11:48 AM in Metro

Demolition eyed for sinking Ft. Wayne hotel by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Building officials could force the demolition of a half-built Fort Wayne hotel tower because they say major cracks have formed as it sinks into improperly... – Feb 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM in Metro