Stories tagged with "weather"

Indy firm to build pad for presidential helicopter by Tom Spalding

Indianapolis-based RW Armstrong is part of a team that was awarded a $38.9 million contract to design and build a new helicopter pad and hangar for President Barack Obama. The... – Jun 17, 2009 at 6:21 PM in Business

Work on Tracy Trail in Greenwood is ready to start by William Booher

The first section to be done will be the southernmost, which will stretch from Worthsville Road to Stop 18 Construction is set to begin on the long-planned Tracy Trail through... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Johnson County

Johnson County parks' trails take learning 1 step further by Cindy Marshall

County parks hold lessons for preschoolers, parents Johnson County is taking a big step this summer to promote early childhood literacy. That big step by the county is actually... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Johnson County

At Kids' Fishing Derby, young anglers get hooked by Gretchen Becker

This weekend, some lucky kids got a first-hand look at life on the water. The Eagle Creek Park Foundation hosted the eighth annual Kids’ Fishing Derby on Saturday. “The day... – Jun 09, 2009 at 12:07 PM in North Marion County

Fishers, Northside pick up after hailstorm by Robert Annis

Fishers residents continued to pick up the pieces today after a vicious hailstorm tore through their Hamilton County community and Indianapolis’ Northeastside on Tuesday. The... – Jun 03, 2009 at 2:09 PM in Fishers

700 North to close just east of Ind. 267 by indystar

Brownsburg County Road 700 North just east of Ind. 267 will close for construction this weekend as the state continues to improve the intersection. Weather permitting, the road... – May 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Brownsburg

Part of Brownsburg intersection near Ind. 267 to close for weekend by Josh Duke

County Road 700 North just east of Ind. 267 in Brownsburg will close for construction this weekend as the state continues working to improve that intersection. Weather permitting,... – May 28, 2009 at 11:31 AM in West Marion County

Reutimann wins rain-shortened Coke 600 by indystar

CONCORD, N.C. — David Reutimann has won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his first victory at NASCAR’s top level. Reutimann took the lead when he gambled and... – May 25, 2009 at 7:34 PM in NASCAR

Becoming a bicycle-friendly city by indystar

I attended Mayor Greg Ballard’s “Inaugural Bike Ride” on May 16. Despite the less than ideal weather, this event was very well staged. Registration was efficient... – May 23, 2009 at 10:28 PM in Letters to the editor

Rain can't hold back Broad Ripple Art Fair by Josh Duke

Broad Ripple Art Fair continues today with indoor and outdoor attractions Spotty weather and a poor economy weren’t enough to dampen the first day of this year’s Broad... – May 17, 2009 at 2:43 AM in News

Indy's qualifying format way too long by indystar

It doesn’t work. The semi-new Indianapolis 500 qualifying format, which was changed with all good intentions in 2004 to bring a hint of drama to the proceedings, just... – May 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Warren Township cleanup effort draws 1,000+ volunteers by Bill Mccleery

Organizers of last month’s Warren Pride cleanup day estimate they picked up more than 80,000 pounds of debris along the township’s streets. The April 25 event was part... – May 14, 2009 at 3:16 PM in East Marion County

They're off: Perfect conditions for Mini most recent comment by Alex B

And yet no one from Indy won – May 02, 2009 at 2:06 PM

Fishers-Avon ballgame called for rain by Nat Newell

The Fishers High School home baseball game scheduled for today against Avon has been postponed until Saturday at 11 a.m. due to the weather. The junior varsity will play 20 minute... – Apr 30, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Fishers

Midseason Classic aims to hone Brebeuf's skills by Nat Newell

Pike softball team improving daily CoachJohn Zangrilliset the goal to compete for state championships when he joined the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School baseball program six... – Apr 30, 2009 at 12:02 AM in North Marion County

I-465 traffic patterns will change Monday by indystar

Traffic patterns will change starting Monday on I-465 at the U.S. 36/Rockville Road and U.S. 40/West Washington Street interchanges. The Indiana Department of Transportation will... – Apr 26, 2009 at 2:19 AM in Communities

Take cover: Graupel is falling from the sky by Kevin Oneal

It’s not snow that’s falling, it’s “graupel,” according to the National Weather Service.Not that the nomenclature makes the unusual spring chill feel any warmer — but just wait for... – Apr 21, 2009 at 12:15 PM in Communities

Brief tire testing at IMS by indystar

Four NASCAR drivers got in a couple of hours of testing between showers Monday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ryan Newman,Matt Kenseth,Reed SorensonandBrian Vickersgot on the... – Apr 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Crowd gathers for Thunder over Louisville by indystar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thousands of fans filled downtown Louisville today to enjoy Thunder Over Louisville and some of the best weather yet of 2009. Thunder is the official opening of... – Apr 18, 2009 at 5:40 PM in Communities

Girls track Royal Relays set for Saturday by Nat Newell

It will be short but sweet for any high school girls track fan. Hamilton Southeastern will be hosting the Royal Relays at 10 a.m. Saturday as six of the state’s top nine teams will... – Apr 16, 2009 at 1:20 PM in High school track & field