Every living American president, except one, is preparing to attend Tuesday’s memorial for former South African President Nelson Mandela. President Obama and former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter are expected to join dozens of other heads of state at the service in Johannesburg. Obama will be leaving the White House later […]
School Closures and Delays for Friday, December 6th Many Central Indiana schools and school corporations are operating Friday under delays so teachers, staff and students can get to school slowly and safely. Others are closed today due to Thursday’s icy and snowy weather with more snow expected Friday due to a large portion of the area […]
IPS Open as Normal–Friday is NOT a Snow Day Despite the travel inconveniences presented by this wintery weather, Indianapolis Public Schools is keeping it normal for students in Indy. A spokesman for the state’s second-largest school district, John Althardt, says all IPS schools will run on a normal schedule and will be open Friday, December 6th. Education will continue […]
Old Man Winter is Showing Up & Showing Out Indianapolis and all of Marion County are under a Winter Storm Warning on this Friday. A “Winter Storm Warning” means there’s potential for significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice. Other Central Indiana counties are included in this warning from the National Weather Service. They include: Boone, Hamilton, […]
Winter Storm Watch In Effect A winter storm watch is in effect for Indianapolis. The National Weather Service says sleet will turn to snow late tonight. Accumulation could be up to four-inches in some areas. Otherwise—expect rain today as the temperatures fall and the sleet to begin around 5 p.m. Seventh Homicide In Four Days IMPD is investigating […]
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department investigators are looking for a burglary suspect near the former Central State Hospital property on West Washington Street Wednesday morning following a chase and crash at an apartment complex near Washington and Holt Road. This incident began with a burglary call. After police responded to that burglary call, they pursued a […]
Greater Indianapolis Branch of the NAACP Invites You to It’s 2013 Annual Meeting featuring Dr. Virginia Caine Director, Marion County Public Health Department This will be Branch #3053’s final meeting of the year and will also serve as a holiday party with a meet and greet. Dr. Caine, who serves in the duo roles of […]
President Obama To Speak On Healthcare Website Relaunch The White House will push the Affordable Care Act again today. President Obama will try to sell Americans on the relaunch of the much maligned healthcare website. A White House official says the President will talk about the ongoing efforts to improve the website. His remarks will […]
A campaign to create a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season is underway today. #GivingTuesday falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This annual event, now in its second year celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support non-profit organizations. Organizers ask that partners create and […]
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan addressed an enthusiastic crowd in downtown Indy at the Indiana Convention Center Sunday afternoon. The feisty 80-year-old minister tackled subjects ranging from modesty to foreign policy, even calling for Congress and Israel to support President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow Iran’s nuclear weapons development program. Farrakhan who is […]
Fantastic Deals For Online Shoppers Today Cyber Monday is giving customers an opportunity to snag big doorbuster deals here in Indianapolis. Nearly every retailer is kicking off weeklong promotions. More than a billion dollars was spent on Thanksgiving Day, and some officials say Cyber Monday 2013 will be the biggest online shopping day in history. Special bargains are available […]
Holiday Safety Tips The holiday season is a special and exciting time of the year; it is also a time when people could become more vulnerable to theft and other types of crimes. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is offering you these tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe during the holiday […]