Stories tagged with "news conference"

Postgame handshake brings bad tidings by indystar

Hope ‘thanks’ Rodriguez for perceived role in Reckman’s 1-game suspension by Big Ten ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Saturday’s postgame exchange between Purdue... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Questionable officiating, reviews take spotlight by Terry Hutchens

Indiana’s Lynch isn’t the only one scratching his head over calls, reviews Upon further review, booth reviews were plentiful in Big Ten action Saturday. Indiana had two... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Ballard's veto threat helped kill smoking ban by indystar

Why did the city’s proposed workplace smoking ban fail? A particularly crushing blow fell a couple of hours before the City-County Council’s vote Monday night.... – Oct 28, 2009 at 1:17 PM in Matthew Tully

Lawmakers ready to take on ethics reform by Marybeth Schneider

Both the Indiana House and Senate will debate ethics reforms next session, as the leaders of both chambers today said they are behind at least some changes. House Speaker B.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Politics & Government

2 teens are charged in deaths of elderly couple by indystar

Hammond — Indiana authorities say charges have been filed against two teenagers in the case of a Hammond couple found dead in an Illinois forest preserve. Lake County... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Gary closer to Jackson museum? by indystar

GARY, Ind. — Gary officials hope an announcement in Las Vegas next week means good news for the city’s efforts to create a museum honoring native son Michael Jackson.... – Oct 23, 2009 at 11:32 AM in Entertainment

Boy feared floating away in homemade balloon found by indystar

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A 6-year-old boy was found hiding in a cardboard box in his family’s garage attic Thursday after being feared aboard a homemade helium balloon that... – Oct 15, 2009 at 8:06 PM in News

DNA reveals Bosnian left in Johnson Co. grave by Jason Thomas

FRANKLIN — DNA matches helped Johnson County police determine a body found last year in a shallow grave at a state fish and wildlife area belongs to a Bosnia man who was... – Oct 15, 2009 at 11:12 AM in Johnson County

Advocates to address welfare system problems by indystar

Social services advocates critical of the state’s welfare modernization effort say Indiana needs viable public solutions to fix what they say is a “crisis” in... – Oct 12, 2009 at 11:37 AM in Politics & Government

Conseco, Rolls-Royce among green Indy companies by Tom Spalding

Indianapolis chemical maker Brulin and Co. likes to think it is helping its home city breathe easier. Salespeople, who drive Nissan Altimas, must regularly get their assigned... – Oct 12, 2009 at 11:32 AM in Business

IMPD promotes two district commanders by John Tuohy

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police appointed two new district commanders today. Twenty-year IMPD veteran Chad Knecht was appointed East District Commander. Lloyd Crowe, a 24-year... – Oct 12, 2009 at 11:15 AM in Crime & Courts

Daniels: Revenue $254M below estimate by Bill Ruthhart

Indiana’s revenue continues to sag far below projections, Gov. Mitch Daniels announced this morning. In a review of the state’s tax collections for the first quarter of... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:52 PM in Politics & Government

Brizzi faces disciplinary charges by Jon Murrary

The Indiana Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Commission has leveled charges against Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi for public comments about two cases, including the 2006... – Oct 07, 2009 at 8:53 PM in Communities

Health workers get H1N1 vaccine today by indystar

Health-care providers and emergency management services workers in Marion County will get the first doses of the nasal mist H1N1 flu vaccine today, the state announced Sunday. This... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Legislators offer 2 ways to save home for children by Bill Ruthhart

Guardian Home could have 68 beds for abused kids or 24 beds as an emergency shelter, 3 Dems say A trio of state lawmakers Friday suggested two ideas to keep the Marion County... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Fever, Mercury light up scoreboard at record pace by David Woods

PHOENIX — If you had never watched the WNBA before and decided to hop on the Indiana Fever bandwagon, you watched a game for the ages Tuesday night on ESPN2. “Well, if... – Sep 30, 2009 at 1:18 AM in Fever

Hearing gives boost to redistricting reforms by Mary Beth

Legislative panel holds first meeting to discuss guidelines for process Advocates of reforming how Indiana draws legislative and congressional boundaries think that, after years of... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Politics & Government

Mercury's Taurasi named WNBA's MVP by indystar

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi has been named the WNBA’s most valuable player. The Phoenix Mercury star was presented the award at a news conference Tuesday prior to the... – Sep 29, 2009 at 8:05 PM in Fever

Little Nashville Opry fire ruled arson by indystar

NASHVILLE, Ind. — Someone set the fire that destroyed the Little Nashville Opry concert hall in Southern Indiana earlier this month, authorities said today. No one has been blamed... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:23 PM in Communities

Bank on Indy program will help residents open accounts by Tom Spalding

79,000 in county will get chance to open free or low-fee accounts Sharon Thompkins uses payday loan companies to cash her checks, each time paying a fee based on the amount of the... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:36 AM in Business