Band director resigns over allegations (Indianapolis) — The Ben Davis High School band director has resigned from his position after allegations arose that he had inappropriate communications with students. Principal Joel McKinney sent a letter to parents of the students there that an investigation had begun involving John Papandria. The letter stated that an investigation […]
More measles cases being reported (Indianapolis) — Thirteen confirmed cases of measles have been reported by state health officials and concern exists that the number could go even higher. Currently the reported outbreak is linked to individuals who have had contact with the first reported case two weeks ago, with all of the cases in Boone and […]
Right to work legislation passes the Indiana House (Indianapolis) — Over the loud protests of union members and Democrats, the Indiana House has passed right to work legislation. The move paves the way for Indiana to become the first right to work state in the Midwest. Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against the […]
Judge’s decision expected about Indiana Secretary of State (Indianapolis)- We should know sometime this morning about a judge’s decision regarding embattled Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White. Marion Circuit Court Judge Louis Rosenberg made the announcement yesterday at the end of a hearing and had previously ruled White as ineligible to hold the office because he committed voter […]
Man arrested over improper activity with a minor (Danville) – A man recently arrested on felony sex charges involving a 15-year-old boy may have violated other teens. Nicholas Blinn, 25, was charged last week with three counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and one count of vicarious sexual gratification. Blinn told authorities he regularly […]
Police investigating attempted rape claim (Indianapolis) – A woman says she was the target of a rapist whom she had previously encountered at a gas station. According to a report by Fox 59 news, the victim says early Tuesday morning her car was rear ended near I-465 and Shadeland Avenue. After both drivers got out […]
Audio Included in Post. Runs 47 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Democratic At Large City-County Council candidates John Barth and Pam Hickman spent an hour on Afternoons with Amos talking with Amos and listeners about a wide range of issues in the November 8 city/county elections. Barth and Hickman talked about education, jobs, the parking meter […]
Audio Included in Post. Runs 13 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy unveiled specifics of her plan on public safety. Interviewed on Afternoons with Amos, Kennedy said she’d reassign fifty IMPD officers from “administrative duties” to street duty and hire fifty new officers to the force. A forceful Kennedy blasted Mayor Greg […]
Audio Included in Post. Runs 14 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. The United States Justice Department won’t file civil rights charges against IMPD officers in the Brandon Johnson beating case. US Attorney Joe Hogsett confirmed that there was a Federal investigation into the May 2010 beating case, but that the Justice Department declined to file charges. […]
Audio Included in Post. Runs 49 Minutes ©2010 WTLC/Radio One. Deputy IMPD Chief Bill Benjamin and Assistant Chief Lloyd Crowe came to Afternoons with Amos to update the audience and community on measures in place to keep downtown safe for Black Expo attendees and other visitors to downtown. Benjamin and Crowe answered listeners questions and […]
Audio Included in Post. Runs 40 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Top officials of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Departm0ent (IMPD) appeared on Afternoons with Amos to explain the security and traffic plans for next week’s 41st Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. Deputy Chief Mike Bates (Traffic Branch) , Major Brian Mahone (Community Affairs Division) and Commander […]
Audio Included in Post. Runs 40 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Democratic nominee for Indianapolis Mayor Melina Kennedy came to Afternoons with Amos talking tough about crime and public safety. Kennedy told Amos and listeners that if elected she’d work to end loopholes that keep illegal guns on the street. She’d fire Public Safety Director Dr. […]
