Stories tagged with "Metro"

Cracks force Daniels' plane to land by Robert Annis

A state plane carrying Gov. Mitch Daniels made an unscheduled landing this morning in Columbus, Ohio, after the plane’s windshield cracked en route to Washington, D.C., for the... – Feb 22, 2009 at 6:25 PM in Metro

No winners in Powerball, Hoosier Lotto by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — None of the tickets sold for Saturday’s Hoosier Lotto game matched all six numbers drawn, so the jackpot grows to an estimated $10.5 million for Wednesday’s... – Feb 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM in Metro

Daniels: Stimulus cash for roads, teachers by sthien

Roads and teachers. That’s how Indiana likely will spend its share of the economic stimulus package recently signed into law by President Barack Obama, Gov. Mitch Daniels said... – Feb 22, 2009 at 1:51 PM in Metro

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

Zionsville delays decison on trash bids by indystar

Zionsville Town Council members decided in a special meeting today to take more time to research and review bids for trash removal. The council plans to vote on the contract March... – Feb 21, 2009 at 1:12 PM in Metro

Greenwood express bus starts March 2 by indystar

An IndyGo commuter express serving Greenwood will begin running March 2. The route will be the bus system’s third, following the introduction of express routes to Fishers and... – Feb 21, 2009 at 11:13 AM in Metro

Ballard delivers 2nd 'State of the City' address by Josh Duke

In his second State of the City speech this morning, Mayor Greg Ballard warned that Indianapolis faces “a potential fiscal and infrastructure crisis” of historic... – Feb 21, 2009 at 10:39 AM 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

Carmel mayor gets a presidential view by indystar

Jim Brainard attends White House meeting on stimulus plan’s details WASHINGTON — Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard says he has read the 1,000-page-plus stimulus law four times.... – Feb 21, 2009 at 1:38 AM in Metro

Memorial panel wants to honor Hoosier heroes by Keith Manring

He may have crushed Hitler’s armies, but Gen. George S. Patton was not from Indiana. So maybe he shouldn’t have a room named for him in the Indiana War Memorial. Ditto... – Feb 21, 2009 at 1:35 AM in Metro

Indianapolis animal shelters report more pets being abandoned in recession by Betsy Reason

More owners giving up animals they can’t afford Max, a 1-year-old Chiweenie, needed a home. A tag on his cage said it all: “Moving” — the reason given by... – Feb 21, 2009 at 1:32 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