Stories tagged with "school buses"

Vote no: Ballot issue bad for kids, property values by indystar

I would like to implore residents of Beech Grove and other local areas to turn out and say no to the school funding ballot referendums this election cycle. Yard signs in Beech... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

What's the effect of our time change? by indystar

A week from Sunday, we’ll get one of those twice-yearly reminders of a debate that still ranks among the longest and most contentious in recent Indiana history. Depending on... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in East Marion County

Bus stop robber is sentenced to 12 years by indystar

A judge Friday sentenced an Indianapolis man to 12 years in prison for two robberies of students waiting for school buses. The incidents were among four robberies of students Jan.... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Bus stop robber gets 12 years in prison by Jon Murrary

A judge this morning sentenced an Indianapolis teen to 12 years in prison for two robberies of students waiting for school buses. The incidents were among four robberies of... – Oct 09, 2009 at 1:26 PM in Crime & Courts

Safety campaign targets school zones by Josh Duke

Complaints about speeders, drivers ignoring bus stop arms prompt 2-week enforcement blitz Brownsburg police motorcycle officer Tony West didn’t have ticket quotas or raising... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg

Teen pleads guilty in bus-stop robberies by indystar

An Indianapolis teen pleaded guilty to robbery Wednesday in two incidents that involved students waiting for school buses. Four robberies of students took place Jan. 22 on... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Crime & Courts

Brownsburg police to follow school buses by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG — Brownsburg motorists driving through school zones or around schools buses will be more closely monitored by the police during the next two weeks. Beginning... – Sep 23, 2009 at 1:03 PM in Brownsburg

School bus stop robber takes guilty plea by Jon Murrary

An Indianapolis teen pleaded guilty to robbery this morning in two incidents targeting students waiting for school buses. The four robberies all took place Jan. 22 on... – Sep 23, 2009 at 12:39 PM in Crime & Courts

Avon intersection closing this weekend by indystar

Avon — One of the most heavily traveled intersections in Avon will be closed Friday and much of Saturday, requiring detours of up to several miles. Dan Jones Road and... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Avon

Heavily used Avon intersection to close Friday, Saturday by Bruce Smith

AVON — One of the most heavily traveled intersections in the town will be closed Friday and much of Saturday, requiring detours that could be several miles. The area of Dan Jones... – Sep 09, 2009 at 1:44 PM in Hendricks County

Developer to repair road near Mount Comfort Elementary by Bill Mccleery

Issue with utility lines delays work to fill drop-off A developer has promised to fix a dangerous stretch of road near Mount Comfort Elementary School by the time students return... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in East Marion County

Developer to repair road drop near school by Bill Mccleery

Issue with utility lines delays work to fill drop-off MOUNT COMFORT — A developer has promised to fix a dangerous stretch of road near Mount Comfort Elementary School by the... – Jul 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Hancock County

Fire ravages renovated courthouse by indystar

MADISON, Ind. — Firefighters remained at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison early today watching for hotspots after flames and smokes engulfed the 154-year-old... – May 21, 2009 at 8:10 AM in News

IPS students showcase their musical talent by agammill

400-plus participate in special competition Quincy Fouse uses music to express himself, to invent new outlets for his thoughts and to escape when his family gets to him. Tuesday,... – Apr 22, 2009 at 2:10 AM in Education

Eastern time zone not in kids' best interests by indystar

Every school day, 1.35 million school-age children in Indiana are unnecessarily placed in danger by having to wait in total darkness for their school buses to pick them up. Under... – Apr 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Carmel

Indiana ranks next to last in online records by indystar

Accessibility of public information is lacking, 50-state Sunshine Week survey finds Hoosiers can easily learn about their state songs and state flowers with a quick search on the... – Mar 16, 2009 at 2:14 AM in Politics & Government

Roadwork affects school by indystar

Starting as early as Monday, the city’s construction projects on Keystone Avenue will affect students who drive to Carmel High School and parents who drop off their children... – Mar 14, 2009 at 12:37 AM in Carmel

Cops: Students vandalized buses for day off by indystar

LAPORTE, Ind. — Police say three teens may have vandalized 15 school buses so they could get an extra day off from school. The three New Prairie High School students were... – Feb 27, 2009 at 8:35 AM in News

Spring Mill re-evaluating bus traffic patterns after boy's death by Kevin Oneal

Officials will revise process at Spring Mill after fatal accident Washington Township Schools officials are launching an independent investigation and re-evaluating the way... – Feb 11, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Metro

Bus driver failed drug, booze test in 1997 by Kevin Oneal

One of the bus drivers in Friday’s fatal accident at Spring Mill Elementary School had been dismissed by Lawrence Township schools in 1997 for failing a drug and alcohol test, the... – Feb 09, 2009 at 6:07 PM in News