School & Business Closures and Delays While some private and parochial schools like Bishop Chatard and Cathedral head back to class on a two-hour delay today, Indianapolis Public Schools, the state’s second largest school district and other school districts remain closed for a fourth day. Indy is still under a travel advisory for the area however it is at caution levels […]
School & Business Closure, Delays and Resumed Services IPS and other school districts remain closed for a third day. IndyGo has resumed fixed route bus and Open Door paratransit services, trash pick-ups and city and county offices open again today. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has improved the travel advisory for the area raising it from orange to a yellow alert. If your […]
Extreme Cold Poses Serious Health Risks The bitter cold is hanging on for at least another day or two throughout much of the country, including right here in Central Indiana. High temperatures in some areas are expected to remain in the single digits Tuesday, for Indianapolis that’s somewhere around one degree, but it may be lower in other areas. […]
Wayne Township fire crews battled a deadly garage fire in on the city’s southwest side Tuesday morning. One man died in this blaze that started before 4:50 a.m. in the 4800 block of Plainfield Avenue. Firefighters found the victim dead in his car but before they could remove the body, the garage collapsed with the rescuers […]
School & Business Closure and Delays A wind chill warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday night. The National Weather Service says temperatures could drop as low as 15 below in the morning hours before climbing barely above zero. The wind chill will be between 30 and 40 below zero. Due to these frigid temps, schools, services and […]
As temperatures in the Indianapolis metro area take a dive to sub-zero lows Monday, that the city hasn’t experienced for decades, more than 30,000 Hoosiers are without power. Indianapolis Power & Light and Duke Energy are working to restore energy to homes however officials say it may take days to restore it. This is creating […]
Several Indianapolis organizations are offering free supplies to pet owners to help keep their animals safe during this latest blast of frigid Winter weather. IndyFeral is giving out cat shelters and straw for outside cats on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. FIDO is giving out straw for outdoor dogs or crates so families can bring […]
The visitation and funeral service for former Indiana Congressman Andy Jacobs Jr. takes place Friday morning in the Rotunda of the Statehouse. Jacobs died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on December 28th. The casket will arrive at 10am immediately followed by a viewing for family. Then the visitation will open to the public. The funeral […]
Teenager Shot; Man Stabbed IMPD has their hands full investigating the first two murders of 2014. We now know the name of the first victim. The first homicide happened just before 1 a.m. Thursday morning on the city’s southeast side. Police say 16-year-old Tyrell Alford of Indianapolis was fatally shot during an altercation on Graydon Street near Temple Avenue. The […]
SNOW COVERS INDIANAPOLIS METRO AREA A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. on Thursday. The National Weather Service says more than four-inches of snow accumulation is expected. The cold temperatures are providing the perfect atmosphere for accumulation. Snowfall will taper off during the day but may start again later in the evening […]
Former Congressman Andy Jacobs Jr. will be laid to rest this Friday, January 3, 2014. Jacobs died at home on Saturday at the age of 81. Visitation will be held in the Indiana Statehouse Rotunda beginning at 10 a.m. with funeral services at noon. Governor Mike Pence and Congressman Andre Carson will make remarks. Those services will also […]
Kid’s Want to Ring In the New Year Too Looking for something to do with your kids on Tuesday for New Year’s Eve? The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is holding its annual “Countdown to Noon”. This is an annual tradition that gives families the chance to experience the excitement of a countdown and a festive […]