Stories tagged with "wthr channel 13"

IPS driver, students escape burning bus by agammill

The driver of an Indianapolis Public Schools bus successfully evacuated two dozen students moments before the bus burst into flames, according to an Indianapolis Public Schools... – Nov 11, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Communities

Officer relieved by jury's verdict by Jon Murrary

Man found guilty of attempted murder against city officer Shortly after hearing the verdict he had hoped for, Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn embraced several jurors... – Nov 10, 2009 at 9:49 PM in Crime & Courts

Shooter says he fired over his shoulder as he ran by Jon Murrary

The defendant on trial in the shooting of Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn testified Monday that he fired his gun three times over his shoulder while running. Fishburn... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Death Row killer from Indiana on 'Oprah' today by indystar

A convicted killer who is scheduled to be executed Dec. 11 will appear on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” today. Winfrey interviewed Matthew Eric Wrinkles via satellite from... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Accused of shooting Indianapolis cop, Reese takes stand in trial by Jon Murrary

Defendant Brian Reese was called to testify at his trial this afternoon and denied aiming at Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn before firing his gun. “I didn’t know the... – Nov 09, 2009 at 6:43 PM in Crime & Courts

Prisoner: Reese said he lay in wait for officer by indystar

A jury heard testimony Friday from a man who shared a holding cell with the defendant accused of shooting Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn in the head during a foot... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Evidence-gathering comes under scrutiny at Reese trial by Jon Murrary

A defense lawyer challenged evidence-collection efforts Thursday during the trial of a man charged with attempted murder in the shooting of Indianapolis police officer Jason... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:52 AM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis cop shooting trial in Valparaiso turns to evidence collection by Jon Murrary

The trial in the shooting of Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn turned today to the crime scene investigation and what happened just after Fishburn was shot during a foot... – Nov 05, 2009 at 3:49 PM in Crime & Courts

Foundation toasts firefighters by indystar

Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana leaders are back in their canal-side home at 340 W. Michigan St. after the March 12 blaze at the construction site of the Cosmopolitan on... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Double dose of warmth: coats and compassion by Josh Duke

In its 23rd year, Coats for Kids makes sure nearly 5,000 children can bundle up for winter For more than 10 years, Betty Bledsoe has attended the annual Coats for Kids campaign... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Fundraiser was classic mix of music and suds by indystar

Beethoven and beer made a good pairing Oct. 4, when about 200 people dropped in at The Rathskeller for a fundraiser for the American Pianists Association. The APA’s first... – Oct 08, 2009 at 7:33 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

Coming home to a housewarming by indystar

The men of Butler University’s Phi Delta Theta fraternity have a new castle — so they took advantage of the school’s homecoming festivities last weekend to show... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Fundraising proved to be in fine fashion by indystar

Some of the city’s most influential female civic leaders helped raise an estimated $80,000 to $85,000 when they took turns walking the runway for the seventh annual... – Sep 26, 2009 at 8:31 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

Teen held in slayings of S. Ind. couple by John Tuohy

Police arrested a 17-year-old boy today for the fatal shootings of a man and a woman in their Southern Indiana home. The Columbus teenager was being held on preliminary charges of... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Crime & Courts

Tech company to step up hiring by Tom Spalding

Apparatus plans to add as many as 130 workers, move its offices When former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre joined the rival Minnesota Vikings last month, an Indianapolis... – Sep 03, 2009 at 9:09 AM in Technology

Near-Southside crash kills Southport teen by indystar

A Southport teen is dead and three others are hospitalized after the driver lost control of their car and it crossed a median and drove into the path of another car late... – Aug 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in South Marion County

Southport Police Department in turmoil by indystar

The Southport Police Department appears to be in the midst of a chaotic shakeup, according to news reports. Police Chief Duane Burgess resigned Friday after Mayor Rob Thoman... – Jul 20, 2009 at 9:56 AM in South Marion County

Vandals tag airport project as 'pork' by indystar

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — Somebody apparently isn’t pleased about federal stimulus money for Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville. WTHR (Channel 13) reports that the Boone... – Jul 12, 2009 at 10:52 AM in Zionsville

Family mourns death of Greenwood teen in Calif. by Jason Thomas

Friends and family are mourning the death of a Greenwood teen who police say was killed by her boyfriend in California. Investigators say Kelly Roome, 19, a May graduate of... – Jul 06, 2009 at 12:38 PM in Greenwood

Postman shot trying to thwart robbery by Kevin Oneal

A postal worker who tried to stop an armed man suspected in a Southeastside bank robbery was shot in the face Thursday, police said. Officers arrested the suspected robber a short... – Jul 02, 2009 at 10:58 PM in Crime & Courts