Audio Included in Post. Runs 46 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Continuing her series of detailed policy announcements, Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy outlined her proposals for improving education in Indianapolis last week. Kennedy talked about her plans on Afternoons with Amos. They include a focus on early childhood education, closer cooperation with area school districts, […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 15 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. In a live interview on Afternoons with Amos from Indiana Black Expo, Mayor Greg Ballard made comments about unemployment and finding work that some may find unusual and unsettling. In the interview the Mayor also talked about the upcoming 2012 city budget, continued to brag […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 5 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. In an exclusive interview on Afternoons with Amos, NAACP National President Ben Jealous commented on Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s admission that he’s never meet with the President of the Indianapolis NAACP. Jealous also commented on the Black Rushville Indiana teen facing serious felony charges for […]

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. […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 14 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Democratic Mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy blasted Republican incumbent Mayor Greg Ballard over reports that the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s strapped for cash.  Appearing on Afternoons with Amos, an angry Kennedy demanded that Ballard and public safety officials explain where millions in tax dollars allocated for […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 54 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. At times expansive and at times defensive Mayor Greg Ballard appeared on Afternoons with Amos talking issues with listeners and Amos.  Among  highlights of the interview (hear the full interview above and share comments below) Mayor Ballard talked about efforts of police to crack down […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 16 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Democratic Mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy reacted sharply to Mayor Greg Ballard’s proposal that the city assume oversight responsibility for any IPS schools the State of Indiana takes over because of academic deficiencies. Mayor Ballard announced his proposal Wednesday.  On Afternoons with Amos, Communications Director Marc […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 11 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. mayor Greg Ballard wants to control any IPS schools the State of Indiana takes over because of poor academic performance.  The Mayor announced his policy Wednesday, revealing that he got the Indiana Legislature to insert into the 2011-2013 State Budget a provision allowing any city […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 35 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Share comments below using Disqus or your Facebook, Twitter or Black Planet account. After 16 years, the lead anchor store at Circle Centre Mall, Nordstrom, will close July 31st. Even though Nordstrom will continue with a Keystone at the Crossing Store and a new Nordstrom […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 11 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. On Afternoons with Amos, City-County Councilman Brian Mahern blasted Mayor Greg Ballard and city officials for the sticky mess on Indianapolis streets this week. Mahern lambasted the Mayor and his Administration for the woes of scores of motorists who had their cars splashed with sticky […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 69 Minutes. Audio Courtesy of University of Indianapolis. Indianapolis’ Mayors since UniGov appeared Friday in a first time ever joint forum at the University of Indianapolis. Richard Lugar, Bill Hudnut, Steve Goldsmith, Bart Peterson and current Mayor Greg Ballard discussed Indianapolis’ successes and goals to be achieved. In Part 1 […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 42 Minutes. Audio Courtesy of University of Indianapolis. Indianapolis’ Mayors since UniGov appeared Friday in a first time ever joint forum at the University of Indianapolis. Richard Lugar, Bill Hudnut, Steve Goldsmith, Bart Peterson and current Mayor Greg Ballard discussed Indianapolis’ successes and goals to be achieved. In Part 2 […]