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The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has opened an inquiry into allegations of a speeding police officer captured on video on Interstate 65 over the weekend, a spokesperson said. A motorist took video of the patrol car traveling from Southport Road to Raymond Street at speeds above 100 mph without using warning lights or sirens. The department would not confirm if the officer was on duty or off duty or if he had been questioned by supervisors.

In a special promotion, the Indiana State Fair is rolling out $2 Tuesdays. On Tuesday this week and next, fair food vendors will be offer $2 servings to give patrons a chance to sample more items. In addition, a $2 admission voucher will be available on Turkey Hill’s website, and rides will cost $2 from noon to 10 p.m.

For the second year in a row, the smoking rate for Indiana adults has decreased.  According to new data from the Center for Disease Control’s annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the smoking rate in Indiana dropped to a new low of 21.2 percent in 2010. The rate was 23.1 percent in 2009. More than 27 percent of Indiana adults were smokers 10 years ago. Indiana still has a high rate of smoking compared to most states. The national median was 17.3 percent in 2010.

Noblesville police are investigating two robberies, both involving elderly victims, by a man seeking money and drugs. The first happened about 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1800 block of Hannibal Street. William Story, 69, said someone knocked on his door. When he opened it, he was attacked. He was struck several times in the head when he fought back. A similar incident occurred at 3:36 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of Queens Lane. Patricia Meredith, 65, woke up and found a suspect robbing her residence.  He demanded money and pills before fleeing.

Noblesville police are investigating two robberies, both involving elderly victims, by a man seeking money and drugs. The first happened about 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1800 block of Hannibal Street. William Story, 69, said someone knocked on his door. When he opened it, he was attacked. He was struck several times in the head when he fought back. A similar incident occurred at 3:36 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of Queens Lane. Patricia Meredith, 65, woke up and found a suspect robbing her residence.  He demanded money and pills before fleeing.

Police are seeking a suspect in the shooting death of a man Sunday night at Springhill Apartments near West 46th Street and High School Road. The victim, a male in his early 30s, was shot in the head during an apparent home invasion. Police are withholding the victim’s identity until his family in Mexico is notified. Three other people inside the apartment at the time of the shooting were not injured and are cooperating with police.

Indianapolis police and SWAT members on Monday morning captured a 44-year-old suspect wanted in the connection of the death of his wife in Dayton, Ohio. Keith A. Wilson is accused of shooting his wife, Marny L. Wilson, 40, in front of their young children on Sunday. The suspect was taken into custody after a standoff near West 62nd Street and Zionsville Road just before 6 a.m. Two other individuals, possibly family members, were taken into custody.

Carrie Schroeder, a registered nurse, has been named joint care coordinator for the Center for Joint Health at Community Hospital South. Schroeder has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Franklin College and a nursing degree from Marian University.

Dr. Wes Wong has joined Community Health Network as its first chief physician integration officer.  Wong was most recently regional vice president and national accounts medical director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. A neurologist by training, Wong earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Sue Sandberg has been promoted to executive vice president at Community Health Network. She was most recently vice president of women’s and children’s services. She holds a nursing degree from Minnesota State University and an MBA from DePaul University.

Jim O’Donnell has been named Community Health Network’s chief pharmacy officer. He was previously pharmacy director at Community Hospital East.

Dr. Melanie Sanders has joined Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeons with St. Francis Medical Group. She most recently worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where she had clinical and residency teaching responsibilities. Prior to that she was in practice with Orthopaedic Medicine of Indiana and OrthoIndy. Sanders earned her medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine.

Dr. Jessica Nguyen Gillespie has joined Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons of St. Francis Medical Group. She previously served as clinical professor of plastic surgery at the University of Iowa. A native of Plainfield, she received her medical training at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

The CEO of Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital will retire soon, after 16 years with the hospital. Dr. James O. Dague did not specify a date for his departure, saying he would allow the hospital’s board time to find a replacement.