Stories tagged with "News"

8th-graders burned in science experiment by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two middle school students are being treated for burns received when a flash fire broke out during a science experiment. Tippecanoe School Corp. Superintendent... – Nov 18, 2009 at 5:46 PM in Communities

Carmel tightens parking restrictions near roundabouts, crossings by Melanie Hayes

The Carmel City Council has imposed stricter parking restrictions to better protect drivers and pedestrians. The council voted unanimously Monday to prohibit parking on... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:40 PM in Carmel

New Indianapolis group to start seeking regional funding solutions by Francesca Jarosz

A new City-County Council task force charged with finding a regional solution to help the Capital Improvement Board achieve long-term financial stability will meet for the first... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:02 PM in Politics & Government

AFC names Manning offensive player of week by Mike Chappell

Peyton Manning’s latest fourth-quarter dramatics have resulted in the Indianapolis Colts quarterback being named the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Week. Manning passed for 327... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:02 PM in Colts

Longtime Johnson County Sheriff's deputy dies at 54 by Diana Penner

Anthony Meziere, a Johnson County Sheriff’s Department deputy for 30 years, died Tuesday after an illness of several months. He was 54. Meziere, a resident of Franklin, also... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:54 PM in Johnson County

College jocks outdo others in classroom by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — College athletes are continuing to graduate at a record rate. For the second consecutive year, the NCAA said Wednesday, the graduation rate was 79 percent for... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:47 PM in Communities

Indiana Supreme Court reverses earlier ruling on Inlow estate by Erika Smith

The Indiana Supreme Court struck a compromise of sorts Wednesday in a case involving the estate of a Conseco Inc. executive who was killed 12 years ago by a helicopter blade. The... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:31 PM in Crime & Courts

Main Street groundbreaking Thursday is 1st step of Speedway's redevelopment by Josh Duke

After years of planning and talk, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking Thursday. Town and Marion County... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:19 PM in West Marion County

NFL probes cameraman's fall at end of Colts-Patriots game by Tom Spalding

The NFL is reviewing an incident at the end of the Indianapolis Colts-New England Patriots game when an NBC cameraman ended up on the ground after brushing against a member of the... – Nov 18, 2009 at 2:24 PM in Colts

New fireworks restrictions passed by Carmel City Council by Melanie Hayes

Carmel residents can continue to legally set off fireworks on New Year’s Eve and certain other upcoming holidays — but only during specific times. The Carmel City... – Nov 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM in Carmel

More stops fewer times set for Carmel, Fishers buses by Tom Spalding

Fishers and Carmel workers who use IndyGo’s commuter buses will soon see changes, including a few more stops in Downtown Indianapolis and an adjusted schedule, all in an... – Nov 18, 2009 at 11:33 AM in Business

Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan plans return to Vietnamese prison by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan is planning a trip to Vietnam next year, returning there for the first time since his release as a prisoner of war. Kernan... – Nov 18, 2009 at 11:06 AM in Politics & Government

Lilly Endowment pumps $1 million in aid to Indianapolis-area economic victims by Robert King

The Lilly Endowment is pumping $1 million into a special economic relief fund set up a year ago to help food banks, homeless agencies and other nonprofits cope with relentless... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:50 AM in News

Mom pleads guilty in girl's beating death by John Tuohy

A mother pleaded guilty to neglect this morning for failing to intervene as her 15-month-old daughter was beaten to death. The Marion County prosecutor’s office said Rachel... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:10 AM in Crime & Courts

Armed intruders terrorize two women by John Tuohy

Two men with a shotgun barged into a Southside apartment, bound two residents inside and robbed them of $84 and a .22 caliber rifle. The robbers, one in a mask and one wearing a... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:37 AM in Crime & Courts

New Indiana bishop gets added responsibility by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The new Roman Catholic bishop for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is going to be busier than originally thought. The U.S. Conference of Catholic... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:48 AM in News

Indiana University report: Students' college goals, efforts don't match by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A new report by Indiana University researchers found that most high school students expect to go to college, but the work students do in high school... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:46 AM in Education

Clinic offers advanced football, Colts-style by indystar

Past Indianapolis Colts players and 130 women hit the team’s practice facility Tuesday night for a class that passes along more than just football knowledge. The... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:07 AM in News

Lawmakers will get jump on short session by Mary Beth

Property taxes again will be a key issue for legislators Property taxes once again will take center stage at the Statehouse — and lawmakers aren’t waiting until the... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM in Politics & Government

Back so soon: ethics, taxes, lobbying by indystar

It seems like they just left. In fact, they weren’t gone long enough for most of us to even miss them. Nonetheless, lawmakers returned Tuesday to the Statehouse and announced... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully