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Two Camby men were shot and killed in an alley on Indianapolis’ west side Wednesday night. Police responded to calls from neighbors who heard gunshots shortly before 9 p.m. to find 50-year-old Victor Pennell dead in the alley behind 48 N. Addison St. The second victim, 45-year-old William Smith, was rushed to Wishard Hospital, where he died. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 262-TIPS.
Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon calls an employee's sexual harassment complaint "unfounded" and says it won't affect his decision on whether to seek re-election.
The Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer attributed its lower outlook to weak demand for new video technology products. Sales of LED and 3-D televisions were less than expected while sales of lower-priced TVs were higher than anticipated.
Occupancy in the Indianapolis metro area grew last year to 90.8 percent, according to the latest annual market report compiled by apartment brokerage Tikijian Associates. The downtown market, in particular, boasted strong numbers.
The bell ringers and their red kettles have disappeared for another year, but Salvation Army of Indiana still is nearly $500,000 short of its holiday fundraising goal—putting programs in jeopardy.
Indiana's budget director is meeting with lawmakers Thursday during the first House Ways and Means Committee meeting of this year's legislative session.
Four new Republicans began representing the state in the U.S. House on Wednesday as the 112th Congress began.
The first day of the Indiana legislative session has begun with sparks flying in the House, where minority Democrats made procedural objections in an effort to derail so-called right-to-work legislation.
Host committee chairman Mark Miles said he believes the city would get another Super Bowl even if an NFL labor stoppage canceled the game.
Students now can use scholarships to pay Western Governors University tuition.
Education reform is taking on greater priority after governor incomes misses an ambitious goal of raising Hoosier incomes.
Indianapolis police on Tuesday arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that critically injured an Indianapolis mother on New Year’s Day. Detectives said tips from the public led them to arrest 49-year-old Edward Karwatka of Indianapolis. The crash occurred in the 4600 block of East 16th Street and sent 33-year-old Tabetha Lynn, a mother of four, to an area hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Police say Karwatka has a long history of drunk-driving convictions and admitted to the latest incident.
A Lawrence day care business is under investigation after a mother accused caretakers there of tying up her daughter with yarn. The 7-year-old told her mother that one of the women at Little Miracles Daycare tied her wrists and ankles together. The girl’s older sister confirmed the story. Police say the daycare is cooperating with the investigation.
Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon denied allegations of sexual harassment during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. A city employee, Teresa Spencer, filed a complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission claiming the mayor made verbal sexual advances toward her. “I adamantly and unconditionally deny all such allegations,” said Ockomon. “I have never engaged in any behavior with any person which could in any way be remotely construed as sexual harassment.” Spencer, who filed the complaint in 2009, could not be reached for comment.
Win tickets to the touring show, coming to the Egyptian Room in February.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs the world premiere of IU professor Claude Baker’s “From Noon to Starry Night” featuring pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin. Details here.
Dance Kaleidoscope offers “The Elvis Project,” Jan. 6-9 at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Details here.
On Jan. 7, the Indianapolis Museum of Art kicks of its Winter Nights film series—focusing on film noir—with the Coen Brothers’ “Blood Simple.” Details here.
Landscapes by photographer Brad Ford Bell are featured at the Arts Council of Indianapolis’ Gallery 924 beginning Jan. 7. Details here.
“The Sign Show,” photos by Ron Kern, paintings by Jonathan McAfee, and a series of works by Indianapolis Star cartoonist Gary Varvel all open Jan. 7 at the Harrison Center. Details here.
The national tour of the revamped Broadway show “9 to 5” comes to Clowes Hall. Details here.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs the world premiere of IU professor Claude Baker’s “From Noon to Starry Night” featuring pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin. Details here.
Dance Kaleidoscope offers “The Elvis Project,” Jan. 6-9 at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Details here.
On Jan. 7, the Indianapolis Museum of Art kicks of its Winter Nights film series—focusing on film noir—with the Coen Brothers’ “Blood Simple.” Details here.
Landscapes by photographer Brad Ford Bell are featured at the Arts Council of Indianapolis’ Gallery 924 beginning Jan. 7. Details here.
“The Sign Show,” photos by Ron Kern, paintings by Jonathan McAfee, and a series of works by Indianapolis Star cartoonist Gary Varvel all open Jan. 7 at the Harrison Center. Details here.
The national tour of the revamped Broadway show “9 to 5” comes to Clowes Hall. Details here.
Jan 6-30
Phoenix Theatre
The Phoenix Theatre, part of the National Showcase of New Plays network, presents the co-world premiere of Samuel D. Hunt’s play “Norway.” Staged in conjunction with Boise Contemporary Theatre, the play concerns two friends (one a Beethoven lecturer), a father and a secret. For details, click here.
Jan. 7-8
Cabaret at the Columbia Club
While not a household name, a trio of Grammy nominations for Best Vocal Jazz Album should give you some idea of the quality sound created by Tierney Sutton and her crew. Wondering if you’ll get a kick out of her? Give a listen to her singing “I Get a Kick Out of You” here.
For more information on the show, click here.
