From George Washington to Barack Obama, today we tip our hats to the 44 Presidents of the United States of America! TODAY IS PRESIDENT’S DAY Federal offices: Closed. State offices: Open. City offices: Closed. County offices: Closed. Courts: Closed. Mail delivery: No regular mail service or collections. All branches will be closed. Regular service will […]
Flags Lowered for Two EMT’s Killed in Weekend Accident Flags are at half-staff today in honor of the two Indianapolis EMTs killed in an ambulance accident over the weekend. Police say Private Tim McCormick and Specialist Cody Medley were coming back from a run to resupply their ambulance when they were hit by 21-year-old Jade […]
Two Teens in Crime Spree Not New to Crime Two teenagers accused of going on a crime spree have been cuttin’ up for some time. IMPD’S Gregg Bieberich says the 15- and 17-year-olds are suspected of being involved in more than the five separate crimes committed Wednesday morning, including the death of a man who […]
Chief Hite Confirmed Though they’ve been doing the job for sometime now, Police Chief Rick Hite and Public Safety Director Troy Riggs received a thumbs up at last night’s confirmation hearing before the city county council. But the two were more focused on the two teenagers accused of being involved in Wednesday’s crime spree across […]
Lent, a forty day liturgical season that come directly before Easter in the Christian calendar, begins today. The beginning of lent is marked on Ash Wednesday for Western Christian churches. Roman Catholic, Anglican, along with some other churches hold special services which see worshippers marked on the forehead with ashes as a symbol of death, […]
Mike Tyson Back in Indy Mike Tyson is back in the city that sent him to prison. Tyson stopped by Radio One studios Tuesday to chat. Those who met Tyson said he was engaging, funny and seemed genuinely happy. Tyson’s one-man show called “Mike Tyson, Undisputed Truth Tour” is at the Murat Theatre tonight. Tyson […]
Three people were shot overnight…one near 30th Street and Drexel Avenue …and minutes later, two other people were admitted to Methodist Hospital with gunshot wounds. The shootings may be related. No word on who the victims are or what led to the shootings. Larry Bird’s 21-year-old son is facing battery and drug charges. The Monroe […]
The spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church is resigning. Pope Benedict stunned millions of followers worldwide by announcing today that he’s stepping down at the end of the month. The 85-year-old Pontiff cited his age and frail health. A Vatican official says a new pope should be chosen by Easter. The Vatican says the […]
IMPD is still looking for the ex-boyfriend of the woman involved in a deadly car crash near Castleton on Saturday. Police say they want to talk to Seantel Mardsen about the crash and are looking for his 2001 Ford F350 Dually truck that may have front end damage. Shanntel Lewis told investigators Mardsen rammed her […]
Former Mayor Gets a Divorce After 24-Years Former Indianapolis mayor Steve Goldsmith is divorcing is wife of 24 years. Paperwork was filed in Marion County Superior Court on Thursday. The 66-year-old served as mayor of Indianapolis from 1992 to 2000. More Stories: Cop Robber to be Sentenced A jury has found suspended IMPD officer David […]
Incidents at churches involving deadly force are on the rise in the U.S. According to Charisma News Online, ministry security expert Carl Chinn says in 2012 there were 135 “deadly force incidents,” which account for a 36 percent increase over 2011. He says, quote, “Faith-based organizations must increase their awareness of, and preparation for, the […]
Dodge the Potholes, Then Call the Mayor’s Office to Fix It! The pothole battle in Indianapolis continues. The Department of Public Works says over 100 potholes have already been filled this winter, but more are forming every day because of the extreme temperatures. Officials say if you see a pothole, you need to either report […]