Stories tagged with "Metro"

Teen lead police on high-speed chase by Robert Annis

An Indianapolis teenager led police on a high-speed car chase through the city’s west side early Sunday morning. Speedway Assistant Chief Joel Rush said the 16-year-old suspect’s... – Mar 01, 2009 at 1:36 PM in Metro

Boy critical after near-drowning in Noblesville by Robert Annis

A 6-year-old boy was in critical condition this morning after nearly drowning in an indoor pool at a Noblesville condominium complex, authorities said. The incident happened... – Mar 01, 2009 at 12:16 PM in Metro

Muncie teen charged in vandalism spree by indystar

MUNCIE — Authorities say a Muncie teenager might have fired two too many gunshots at vehicle windows. Gregory Tyler Graves, 19, 2606 W. Ethel Ave., has been charged with two counts... – Mar 01, 2009 at 12:02 PM in Metro

Worth saving? by agammill

The Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home sheltered Civil War orphans and now serves troubled youths. It’s costly to run, and the state wants to... – Mar 01, 2009 at 1:31 AM in Metro

Convicted rapist charged in Mishawaka abduction by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Prosecutors filed charges today against a convicted rapist suspected of abducting a 19-year-old woman in Mishawaka and forcing her to drive 80 miles before he... – Feb 28, 2009 at 4:54 PM in Metro

Ft. Wayne mayor seeks casino referendum by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry wants voters to decide whether the state’s second largest city should seek a state casino gambling license. The Democratic first-term... – Feb 28, 2009 at 4:47 PM in Metro

Sullivan's Steakhouse evacuated after fire by Josh Duke

A small electrical fire has temporarily closed Sullivan’s Steakhouse at Keystone at the Crossing. Indianapolis firefighters were called to the restaurant, 3316 E. 86th St.,... – Feb 28, 2009 at 3:37 PM in Metro

Taking the polar plunge for a good cause by Josh Duke

Hundreds of brave souls decided to take a plunge for a good cause in the frigid Eagle Creek Reservoir waters this morning. Going in groups of 20, participants from around the area... – Feb 28, 2009 at 12:43 PM in Metro

Did coyote kill dog? DNR official isn't sure by Josh Duke

A Department of Natural Resources official says it’s unclear whether a coyote is responsible for the recent attack on a dog near Greenwood. Brian Horton lost his Jack Russell... – Feb 28, 2009 at 11:17 AM in Metro

Indianapolis Museum of Art cuts total of 21 jobs by Konrad.Marshall

Despite shrinking endowment, museum plans no program changes The Indianapolis Museum of Art will eliminate 15 full-time and six part-time positions, officials said Friday. The... – Feb 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM in Metro

Indianapolis Museum of Art cuts total of 21 jobs by Konrad.Marshall

Despite shrinking endowment, museum plans no program changes The Indianapolis Museum of Art will eliminate 15 full-time and six part-time positions, officials said Friday. The... – Feb 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM in Metro

IMA trims staff, cuts operating costs by Konrad.Marshall

The Indianapolis Museum of Art announced a new raft of cost-cutting measures today, including the elimination of 15 full-time positions and six part-time positions. The reduction... – Feb 27, 2009 at 4:04 PM in Metro

Victims of Eastside fire identified by indystar

Police have identified the two victims of a fatal house fire that occurred earlier this week on Indianapolis’ Eastside. Sarah D. Campbell, Shelbyville, and Leroy McQueen,... – Feb 27, 2009 at 2:19 PM in Metro

Gov. outlines more stimulus-fund projects by Mary Beth

The second round of transportation projects to be funded with Indiana’s share of the federal stimulus package was announced today by Gov. Mitch Daniels. The list includes 29... – Feb 27, 2009 at 12:05 PM in Metro

Avon considers forming water, sewer utilities by Gretchen Becker

The Avon Town Council discussed the possibility of forming its own water and sewer utilities. During the brainstorming session Thursday night, Town Manager Tom Klein suggested the... – Feb 27, 2009 at 11:57 AM in Metro

Missing inmate sought after leaving work detail by indystar

MADISON, Ind. — An inmate at the Madison Correctional Facility is being sought after prison authorities say she walked away from a work detail. Twenty-eight-year-old Reba... – Feb 26, 2009 at 8:27 PM in Metro

Indianapolis couple wins lottery twice by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis couple beat the odds when they claimed their second $50,000 Lucky 5 Hoosier lottery prize. Elinor and John T. Phillips of Indianapolis claimed... – Feb 26, 2009 at 8:27 PM in Metro

Magistrate: Court can't prohibit video release by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A federal magistrate has denied the city of Fort Wayne’s demand that attorneys suing over a fatal police shooting be prohibited from releasing video... – Feb 26, 2009 at 8:27 PM in Metro

Obama proposes $475M for Great Lakes restoration by indystar

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A plan hatched more than three years ago to heal the battered Great Lakes would get its first big infusion of federal cash under President Barack... – Feb 26, 2009 at 8:27 PM in Metro

Lawyers warned Lake County Jail calls are recorded by indystar

CROWN POINT, Ind. — The head of Lake County public defender’s office is warning defense attorneys about talking with clients about their criminal cases over jail... – Feb 26, 2009 at 8:26 PM in Metro