Stories tagged with "News"

Is African boarding school the answer for Indiana's inner-city kids? by agammill

Would you send your child to school halfway across the world if it meant the chance to escape the distractions of a dangerous neighborhood? A group of Indiana University professors... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Education

Downstate power plants come under fire by indystar

SCOTTSBURG, Ind. — Citizens groups in Southern Indiana are organizing opposition to two proposed wood-burning power plants that they say pose health and safety concerns.... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Atlantis to take hardware to space station by indystar

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Some day, astronauts needing to replace a failed pump or gyroscope in orbit may simply jet over to the nearest galactic hardware store. But for now,... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

I-69 crash injures 4, stalls traffic for hours by indystar

A four-vehicle chain-reaction crash on I-69 in Madison County on Sunday snarled northbound traffic for several hours and injured four people. The driver of the semi that started... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Hamilton County libraries form cooperative by Tania E. Lopez

Hamilton County residents next year will have more options on where they could obtain library materials. Carmel Clay, Hamilton East, Hamilton North, Sheridan and Westfield... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hamilton County

Man fatally shot on Westside by indystar

A man was fatally shot on the Westside tonight, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The shooting was reported around 10 p.m. in the 1800 block of Alton... – Nov 15, 2009 at 11:57 PM in Crime & Courts

I-69 reopens after 4-vehicle crash by Kevin Oneal

A four-vehicle chain-reaction crash on I-69 in Madison County this morning snarled northbound traffic for several hours and injured four people. The driver of the semi that started... – Nov 15, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Communities

Take cover, Indy: Rain most of week by Betsy Reason

Above normal temperatures and above normal amounts of rainfall are expected during the next week in the Indianapolis area, according to the National Weather Service. The rain could... – Nov 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM in Communities

8 hurt in explosion at Indiana steel mill by indystar

PORTAGE, Ind. — A late-night explosion that shook Beta Steel Corp.’s Northern Indiana hot-strip rolling mill injured eight workers, six of whom required medical care. Portage Fire... – Nov 15, 2009 at 5:18 PM in Communities

Indy family finds home afire after church by Betsy Reason

Homeowners returned from church this morning to find their house on fire and firefighters working to douse the flames. The Indianapolis Fire Department and one fire truck from... – Nov 15, 2009 at 3:10 PM in South Marion County

Stadium roof to be closed for game by sthien

The Lucas Lid will be closed for tonight’s Colts-Patriots game at Lucas Oil Stadium. That’s the word on the retractable roof covering the Colts’ home field, according to a... – Nov 15, 2009 at 2:56 PM in Colts

Before game, donate food, get $5 coupon by Betsy Reason

Drop off a canned food item before tonight’s Indianapolis Colts game and receive a $5 voucher for an Indianapolis restaurant. Fans attending tonight’s Indianapolis Colts game are... – Nov 15, 2009 at 1:48 PM in Communities

2 hurt in morning shooting on Westside by Betsy Reason

INDIANAPOLIS — A shooting early this morning on the city’s Westside left two men injured, including one in serious but stable condition. According to an Indianapolis Metropolitan... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:04 PM in Crime & Courts

Shameful score: Budget 1, football 0 by indystar

Deep in the back of Manual High School, in a room just beyond the main auditorium, you can find the school’s history. It can be discovered in yearbooks dating back a century;... – Nov 15, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Matthew Tully

There was no masking charitable benefit by indystar

Downtown was bustling with black-tie events last weekend, including two different masquerade galas Nov. 7. Un Ballo in Maschero, a lavish fundraiser for Indianapolis Opera, was at... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Indiana bands marching strong in BOA championship by Bill Mccleery

Indiana marching bands accounted for four of the 12 units heading into the Bands of America Grand National Championships on Saturday night in Lucas Oil Stadium. The only state with... – Nov 14, 2009 at 9:36 PM in Communities

Winning entry: Traditional drumming-a bond for father and son by indystar

Pops of drumsticks against new glossy drum sets, and tinkling xylophones in competition with the clangs of cymbals bounce off the cement floor and walls in a noisy chaotic unison.... – Nov 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM in Communities

DePauw student wins 23rd Annual Thomas R. Keating Feature Writing Program by indystar

Margaret Sutherlin of DePauw University on Saturday won the 23rd Annual Thomas R. Keating Feature Writing Program in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Press Club Foundation-sponsored... – Nov 14, 2009 at 7:57 PM in Communities

Child injured in crash dies from injuries by Bill Mccleery

A child injured in a Nov. 6 crash on I-65 has died, according to the Indiana State Police. Gwendolyn McCormick, 4, died Wednesday of her injuries, said Sgt. Dana Harshman of the... – Nov 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM in Communities

Authorities seeking information after man with Indiana ties dies in California by Bill Mccleery

California authorities are seeking family members of a man with Indiana roots who died in Ventura County, Calif. Norman Richard Cook Jr., 68, died little more than a week ago on... – Nov 14, 2009 at 7:11 PM in News