Stories tagged with "Indianapolis"

Police: Homicide victim had been strangled by Vic Ryckaert

A woman whose body was found at an Eastside home had been strangled to death, police said today. Sgt. Paul Thompson, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesman, said... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM in Marion County

LeBron's 40 leads Cavaliers past Pacers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night. James also had nine rebounds and... – Nov 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM in Pacers

Village Pantry bandit grabs cash, lottery tix by John Tuohy

A bandit on the Eastside is going for the jackpot. Police said a gunman in a baseball cap and a black coat fled with cash and lottery tickets when he robbed a Village Pantry this... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM in Crime & Courts

'Repo man' fracas ends with driver's arrest by John Tuohy

A 37-year-old Greenwood woman was charged with kicking an Indianapolis Metropolitan police officer in the groin during an arrest during a “repo man” altercation.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM in Crime & Courts

Martin University to assist 1,000 Indianapolis Eastside families by Will Higgins

Martin University will host a food giveaway for 1,000 pre-selected families on Tuesday. Hoosiers Helping Hoosiers will help residents of the Indianapolis Martindale-Brightwood... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:14 AM in Marion County

Easter Seals gives nod to Downtown holiday cherub icon by Will Higgins

A traditional Downtown Indianapolis holiday icon will dominate a local fundraising campaign this season. The charity group Easter Seals Crossroads raises money during the holidays... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM in Communities

Downtown Dunkin' Donuts robbed by John Tuohy

A Downtown Indianapolis Dunkin’ Donuts store was robbed at daybreak. Police said two masked gunmen forced their way into the shop, 48 E. Washington St., as two employees were... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts

Woman found slain in Eastside home by indystar

Police are investigating the death of a woman killed at an Eastside home Wednesday. Medics found Deneisha Watford, 28, on the floor of a home in the 1800 block of Bauer Road about... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Republic's survival at risk with current president by indystar

It’s good to know columnist Eugene Robinson believes the republic “will survive even” Sarah Palin ("Being Sarah,‘’ Nov. 17). I wish I felt as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Conseco is planning to sell up to $230 million in stock by indystar

Indianapolis — Carmel-based insurer Conseco says in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it may sell up to $230 million of stock. Conseco plans to... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Commuter bus times and stops to change by indystar

Fishers and Carmel workers who use IndyGo’s commuter buses will soon see changes, including new stops in Downtown Indianapolis and an adjusted schedule. Starting Dec. 1,... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Indianapolis to host national swimming event by indystar

Indianapolis will host the 2010 World Junior Championships in synchronized swimming, USA Synchro announced. USA Synchro, the national governing body for the sport, is headquartered... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Emmis expects to go to court to get Hungarian license back by indystar

Indianapolis Emmis Communications’ national radio station in Hungary, Slger, has been taken off the air, and executives at the Indianapolis-based company plan to go to court... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Battery business opens in Noblesville by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — A new store specializes in batteries, carrying thousands of them for common items such as watches. Batteries Plus, 2640 E. Conner St., also has harder-to-find... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Eastside death ruled a homicide by Vic Ryckaert

Police are investigating the death of a woman who was killed at an Eastside home Wednesday. Medics found Deneisha Watford, 28, on the floor of a home in the 1800 block of Bauer... – Nov 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM in Marion County

Education chief: Adults not helping enough by agammill

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told educators at a conference in Indianapolis today that too many adults — in classrooms, communities and state governments —... – Nov 19, 2009 at 4:49 PM in Education

Indy to host 2010 jr. swim championships by indystar

Indianapolis will play host to the 2010 World Junior Championships in synchronized swimming, USA Synchro announed today. USA Synchro, the national governing body for the sport, is... – Nov 19, 2009 at 4:43 PM in Sports

U.S. Senate confirms Hoosier nominee by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved the nomination of Indiana Judge David Hamilton to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of voted 59 to 39. Indiana Sen. Richard... – Nov 19, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis man falls from moving car by John Tuohy

A man was in critical condition today after jumping or being pushed from a moving car on the Northside. Eric Davis, 33, Indianapolis, had several skull injuries and bleeding from... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:53 AM in Crime & Courts

2 Indiana pupils burned in science lab fire by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two middle school students are being treated for burns received when a flash fire broke out during a science experiment. Tippecanoe School Corp.... – Nov 19, 2009 at 7:29 AM in Education