INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis police officer is facing charges related to growing marijuana, according to police and court records. Christina Slack, a 22-year-veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, was charged Tuesday with possession of marijuana growing or cultivating marijuana and possession of marijuana where a defendant knows it is growing on-premise and fails to […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Central Library in Downtown Indianapolis is home to the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC), but you don’t have to even be in the State of Indiana to access one of its newest community resources. On Tuesday, the CBLC debuted interactive kiosks that allow uses to see videos, 3-D images and […]
INDIANAPOLIS — In his first meeting with Indianapolis media Tuesday, new Colts quarterback Matt Ryan says he’s ready for a fresh start. Ryan is a 14 year NFL veteran who has spent his entire career so far with the Atlanta Falcons. He was joined at the Colts Complex by wife Sarah and sons Johnny and […]
INDIANA — In a conversation with reporters Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senator Mike Braun said he would be okay with leaving the question of interracial marriage to the states, then later walked back those comments. Dan Carden with the Times of Northwest Indiana asked if the Supreme Court strikes down Roe vs Wade, would Braun consider […]
PLAINFIELD — A spokesperson for Walmart said the company will give its employees 40 hours of pay this week while it finalizes other options after a massive fire last week in Plainfield. The company has also resumed operations at its IND2 Fulfillment Center, which is also housed with the complex, Charles Crowson, director of corporate […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill that would remove the permit requirement to conceal carry a handgun in the state of Indiana was signed Monday by Gov. Eric Holcomb. House Enrolled Act 1296 will repeal the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun and specifies that people who aren’t otherwise prohibited from […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A growing memorial is at the site where a 7-year-old boy died Friday while waiting for his school bus on the city’s east side. There’s now a call for the nearby apartment complex where he lived and the school district to move that bus stop to make it safer for kids. Sevion Sanford was hit […]
AVON — There is a critical need for teachers in the Hoosier State, and Cedar Elementary School is no exception. That’s why when Elijah Norwood saw a need for teachers in the Avon Education Foundation a few months ago, he decided to step in. “We’ve struggled with subs for the last two and a half […]
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not every day that a funeral service takes place at the Indiana Statehouse, especially for someone who was experiencing homelessness. Maurice Young, the man whose funeral was at the statehouse Sunday, was known as a gentle giant, a good listener and a person with a passion for helping those in need. “The […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts announced Monday several additions to its coaching staff, including Reggie Wayne and Cato June. Reggie Wayne, a six-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ, will join the team as its wide receivers coach. Cato June, who played for the Colts from 2003-2006, will join the team as its assistant linebackers […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is planning its first Juneteenth Foodways Festival, and they’re looking for food vendors to participate. The event’s special focus is on Black owned restaurants and caterers. It will celebrate the intersection of the American presidency, the history of Black entrepreneurship and some favorite foods. The festival is scheduled for June 17 […]
INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo workers will block off roads starting Thursday for construction of the new Purple Line, which will connect downtown Indianapolis to Lawrence once complete. For ten days, 38th Street will be closed in both directions between Fall Creek Parkway and Orchard Avenue. That will roll into the closure of eastbound traffic from Fall […]
