Stories tagged with "marion county"

Teen pleads guilty in fatal car crash by indystar

A 16-year-old boy has submitted a guilty plea to drunken-driving charges in Marion County juvenile court in a case stemming from a crash that killed one friend and injured two... – Dec 06, 2008 at 12:28 PM in Communities

Ideas for ex-MSA site by indystar

From a new city hall to a giant solar power plant, the ideas are rolling in for how Indianapolis could best use the old site of Market Square Arena. Here’s a look at a few... – Dec 06, 2008 at 12:20 PM in Communities

Worker killed in fall from scaffold Downtown by Bill Mccleery

A construction worker died this morning after falling from scaffolding at a parking garage near Conseco Fieldhouse.Police have identified the victim as Jose Ramirez, 49,... – Dec 06, 2008 at 12:17 PM in Communities

More than 40 crashes after overnight snow by Bill Mccleery

The first substantial snowfall of the season produced a rash of car crashes today.Area interstate highways appeared to be especially hard-hit, with Indianapolis police called about... – Dec 06, 2008 at 12:17 PM in Communities

Gift certificate covering abortion stirs controversy by Francesca Jarosz

For the folks at Planned Parenthood, it is a creative way to help ensure that women receive important health services at a time when money is tight. For members of Right to Life,... – Dec 05, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Teen driver faces 6 counts in crash that killed 3 friends by Jon Murrary

An Indianapolis teen was charged Thursday with felony drunken driving and reckless homicide in an SUV crash that killed three passengers.John G. Wilson III, 19, was treated for... – Dec 05, 2008 at 2:02 AM in News

Hearing tonight on proposed sewer plan by indystar

The city is holding its first public hearing tonight on an infrastructure improvement plan that will increase sewer rates by another 50 percent during the next five years.The... – Dec 04, 2008 at 6:00 PM in Communities

Two suspects arrested in July killing by Vic Ryckaert

Police arrested two Indianapolis men Wednesday in a shooting death on the Northeastside that occurred in July.Norman Thompson, 27, and Michael Williams, 22, were charged with... – Dec 04, 2008 at 11:33 AM in News

Indiana Supreme Court to hear school funding case by indystar

Backers of a lawsuit that claims the state is violating its constitution by failing to provide enough money for all school children to have a fair chance to learn asked the Indiana... – Dec 04, 2008 at 10:01 AM in News

Asian trip no big deal; pay more attention to tax bills by indystar

I don't understand the uproar over the cost of Mayor Greg Ballard's trip to Asia. As the highest elected official of Marion County and the city's chief spokesman, the mayor... – Dec 04, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Opinion

Beech Grove to offer Wi-Fi service to all by indystar

Beech Grove residents might find it easier in 2009 to stay connected.Mayor Joe Wright unveiled plans Wednesday to provide citywide wireless Internet service beginning in... – Dec 04, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Indianapolis buys its first hybrids by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Some of the city’s police detectives soon will be guzzling less gas as they drive to crime scenes in environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles, officials announced... – Dec 04, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Park will host 'Light the Way' luminaria event by Konrad.Marshall

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park is already known as a site of racial reconciliation. Tonight it will be further enshrined as a place for togetherness and community.One hundred... – Dec 04, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Goal: Experienced animal care director by Francesca Jarosz

The city’s public safety director today will begin narrowing down top candidates to direct Animal Care & Control, a leadership choice that some say will determine the... – Dec 04, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Indy's bear market by indystar

Temperatures Wednesday in the mid-40s might have seemed downright balmy for a pair of Alaska natives living at the Indianapolis Zoo.K’etnu and Kiak, the 10-month-old Alaskan... – Dec 04, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Star closing 2 community newspapers by indystar

The Indianapolis Star Media Group is closing two weekly community newspapers, the East Side Herald and the Spotlight, as part of a wider cost-cutting effort across the company.The... – Dec 03, 2008 at 4:01 PM in Business

SUV strikes tree, killing 3 passengers by Vic Ryckaert

Police say three passengers were killed when a sport utility vehicle skidded into a tree on the Westside early today.The driver, John Wilson, 19, was in good condition at Methodist... – Dec 03, 2008 at 7:31 AM in News

20-plus arrested in sweep by Vic Ryckaert

About 150 local, state and federal law enforcement officers arrested more than 20 people Tuesday during a sweep of public housing buildings across the city.The officers served more... – Dec 03, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Owners may sue Sheriff's Department over fatal shooting of dog by Francesca Jarosz

The owners of a dog fatally shot by two Marion County sheriff’s deputies say they plan to sue the Sheriff’s Department and encourage the agency to adopt a policy... – Dec 03, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Lawmakers call for oversight of Child Services by Tim Evans

Two state lawmakers will push for independent oversight of the Department of Child Services because they believe confidentiality laws have made it impossible to fully investigate... – Dec 02, 2008 at 2:02 AM in News