INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Legislation to expand the state’s “On My Way” pre-K pilot program passed in the Indiana House of Representatives and will now move to the Senate. House Bill 1004, authored by Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) pass out of the House with a vote of 61-34. If passed, HB 1004 would expand the state’s pilot program that was established in
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An Indiana mother is raising money to take 100 African-American girls to see an inspiring movie in hopes they'll dream big. Jantina Anderson recently took her two young daughters to see the Academy Award nominated movie Hidden Figures. The film is about Katherine G. Johnson, a physicist and mathematician for NASA. Anderson was so impressed she knew
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– An Indianapolis Public Schools spokesperson confirmed Tuesday that the district is considering asking tax payers for a property tax increase through a referendum. The district has been dealing with financial troubles for years. IPS said it was not ready to give a statement on the matter. More details will be unveiled at March board meetings. All of the
RENSSELAER, Ind. – Saint Joseph’s College is suspending all classes and activities on its Rensselaer campus at the end of the 2017 spring semester. The college said in a release Friday the board of trustees explored multiple options over several months to overcome significant financial challenges. Last month, Saint Joseph’s College President Robert A. Pastoor said $100 million would be
SAN DIEGO — A car crashed into an apartment building Friday in North Park. Police say the driver of the Nissan Sentra was trying to park in the lot in the 2500 block of Howard Avenue when she mistook the gas pedal for the brake. The driver was able to climb out of the car but was not injured. A
INDIANAPOLIS, IN– Police across the state are cracking down on drunk driving on Saint Patrick's Day by ramping up patrols and stopping drivers at DUI checkpoints. "If you get behind the wheel of a car tonight and you're intoxicated there's a pretty good chance we're gonna get you, we're certainly gonna be looking for you," Sgt. Michael Duke, the DUI
SUTTER COUNTY — After speeding through Sutter County and crashing, the driver of a stolen Toyota Prius died Friday when the car was engulfed in flames. Officer Jodie Beck of the Yuba Sutter Area CHP reports the Prius was heading northbound at around 6:04 a.m. on Sacramento Valley Boulevard, just north of Maddock Road. Witnesses described seeing the stolen Prius
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. – According to police, authorities in Johnson County responded to a fatal accident in Greenwood Friday. Police have identified 53-year-old Indianapolis resident, Theresa Jean Shaffer, as the victim. The accident reportedly took place at US 31 and Main St. in Greenwood around 10 p.m. Police say a woman in her late 40’s to early 50’s was pronounced
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –Good Saturday afternoon! We’ve had a cloudy sky today with temperatures in the 40s. Today marked the 9th-straight day of below-average temperatures in Indy. Aside from a few sprinkles this evening, we’ll be cloudy with temperatures falling into the 30s. Overnight, a mostly cloudy sky is expected with a low near 30 degrees and light northwest wind. Sunday
MUNCIE, Ind. – An Albany woman was arrested Thursday after she allegedly stole drugs from Ball Memorial Hospital, reports The Star Press. Alisha Sue, 28, was charged with possession of a narcotic, criminal recklessness and theft. According to an affidavit, a member of her household told authorities back in September that they found morphine, syringes, pills and other medical equipment
