Residents Can Get Out Of The Cold in Indy Due to the dangerously cold temperatures that have gripped Indianapolis, Indy Parks has partnered with The Department of Homeland Security, IMPD, and DPW to provide warming sites in each quadrant of the city to keep residents safe. These four Indy Parks sites will be open as temporary […]
Weather Closures/Delays Are on Tap for Tuesday Mayor Greg Ballard has closed Indianapolis City-County government on Tuesday because of the subzero temperatures that have gripped Central Indiana. Marion County Superior and Circuit Courts are also closed. Marion County’s travel status remains at orange for a second day. Orange means motorists should only drive if necessary–to and from work. For […]
Indiana Connections to the 2014 Grammy’s While the French duo Daft Punk walked away as the winners of the night’s two biggest trophies at this year’s Grammy Awards–Record of the Year and Album of the Year, we couldn’t help but notice there were Hoosier ties to the ceremonies. As Best New Artist winners, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, performed their hit “Same […]
Weather Delays Are on Tap for Monday Indianapolis City-County Government is on a two-hour delay Monday because of the subzero temperatures. Marion County Superior and Circuit Courts are also delayed two-hours. The Department of Public Works has suspended trash pickup through Wednesday. Marion County’s travel status is orange. Orange means motorists should only drive if necessary. There are some […]
TJMS MORNING NEWS with KIM WELLS Speedway High School Student Killed Speedway High School is mourning the loss of one of its students. Sixteen-year-old Sayyid Abdul-Haqq was the person found shot to death Wednesday night in the International Village Apartments. He lived there with his brother. Speedway school officials say he was a good student who could […]
Schools and Businesses Delayed Due to Frigid Temps in Indy A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until Noon on Friday due to frigid temperatures. The subzero temperature make being outside in the elements dangerous for long periods. Exposed skin could freeze causing frostbite within minutes. Taking precautions, some schools and businesses are operating on two-hour delays […]
HJR-3 Moves To Full House A gay marriage ban proposed for Indiana’s constitution is now approved. A panel of 13 lawmakers in the House voted in favor of the measure Wednesday. Representative Timothy Wesco said, quote, “Marriage is between a man and a woman and I believe the people of Indiana are demanding a right to vote […]
Some schools are delayed this blustery Thursday due to slick roads and frigid temperatures. Click [HERE] to see the delay list. ### kimwellsmedia 012314
West Lafayette Campus Seeks Answers Following a deadly campus shooting at Purdue University, authorities say it appears the gunman who shot and killed a fellow student on the campus Tuesday targeted him specifically. The suspected gunman has been identified as Cody Cousins, a 23-year-old engineering student. The victim, 21-year-old Andrew Boldt, was a teaching assistant at the […]
Target To Halt Healthcare For Part-Time Workers Target is ending health coverage for part-time workers. In a blog post, the company said that offering insurance could actually disqualify employees to be eligible for government subsidies available through the new healthcare exchanges. Target says fewer than 10 percent of its employees participate in the plan that’s […]
Snow and Blustery Temps Cause Delays and Closures Tuesday Here we go again–another Canadian blast with the “Polar Vortex” label is hitting the United States and blasting us right here in Indianapolis. We are under a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. The National Weather Service says up to four-inches of snow could fall this morning in Central Indiana. This […]
Luck Heads to the Pro Bowl For the second consecutive year, Andrew Luck is going to the Pro Bowl. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback was chosen as an alternate and moved up Sunday. Luck’s Pro Bowl appearance is tied not only to his skillset, but to the advancement of his former Colts “QB” predecessor, Peyton Manning. Manning led the Denver Broncos past New […]