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Horizon League Reveals 2024-25 #OneHL Group
INDIANAPOLIS (8/22/2024) -- Three University of Detroit Mercy student-athletes will dedicate part of their time to helping the Horizon League as men's lacrosse graduate senior Ally Don Jean-Francois, women's basketball senior Maddie Diabate and women's track and field junior Ashlee Lewis will be a part of this year's #OneHL group. The Horizon League announced the student-athletes from the 11 institutions. Why it Matters: Current #OneHL initiatives include the annual Coach John McLendon Celebration, a partnership with Athlete Ally and civic engagement. #OneHL is set to meet throughout the 2024-25 academic year via videoconference. To find more information about the #OneHL...
Straw Purchaser of Gun Used in Police Officer’s Death Sentenced
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Role In Death. Ashantae Corruthers, an Indianapolis woman, was the second person sentenced to federal prison for their role in procuring a firearm for a known felon by acting as a “straw purchaser” for a person who was legally prohibited from owning a firearm that would ultimately kill a police officer with the weapon. As we have previously covered, a straw purchaser of a firearm is someone who falsely certifies on a form used by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (“ATF”) that they are purchasing a firearm for themselves when in fact they plan on transferring or selling the firearm to someone else who would not pass the necessary background check because they are prohibited under law due to their criminal history, immigration status or otherwise. In the case at hand, Corruthers bought the gun at an Indianapolis firearm store in 2020 claiming it was for herself when in fact she had conspired with Regina Lewis to obtain the gun for Darion Lafayette, a felon, and then reported the gun as stolen. In 2021, Lafayette would fatally shoot Officer Christopher Oberheim in Champaign, Illinois when he and another officer, who was also wounded in the attack but survived, were responding to a report of domestic abuse. Regina Lewis, who was cousins with Lafayette, received an 8 ½ year sentence for her role in procuring the weapon which also left Lafayette fatally wounded.
Indy teens claim Uber driver made insensitive racial comments to them during ride to school
INDIANAPOLIS — A 22-minute Uber ride felt like hours for two brothers. Izayah Gray and Malachi Walker said their dad ordered them an Uber to school in Indianapolis. According to their receipt, the driver picked them up around 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. Shortly after that is when 18-year-old Gray said the racially insensitive comments started.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services Director Changes Background Check Policy For Adoption Because Old Policy Is ‘Discriminatory’
About Indianapolis Animal Care Services and background checks. Two staffers there were fired because when someone’s trying to adopt an animal, they do a background check and they use something called MyCase, which is available to the public and you can see if they’ve had any legal issues. Well, Indianapolis Animal Care Services has said you can’t use that system, even though that used to be the system because, well, it’s discriminatory. It’s discriminatory, Ohh for the woke, it’s discriminatory. Got it.
Big Regular Season Finale With $15k In Bonuses At Lincoln IL Speedway
Over $15k In Extra Cash On The Line For Lincoln Speedway Bennett Memorial Race. Friday Night Event Doubles As Season Championship Finale. (Lincoln, IL) The 2024 Lincoln Speedway Regular Season Finale will be just a little bit bigger this Friday, August 23, as over $15,000 in additional cash has been added to the payouts for the six divisions in action. Just about every driver will benefit from the Bennett Memorial presented by Milwaukee Tool and all they do to support the once-a-year race.
You can learn to spot investment fraud red flags
Indiana Securities Division rolls out “Shielding the Community” program. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is ready to launch a new consumer outreach and education initiative by the Indiana Securities Division to combat investment fraud. The Secretary of State Securities Division’s “Shielding the Community” program is designed to...
Scott Beck Named American Seed Trade Assn. Central Regional VP
Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids based in Atlanta, Indiana, was recently elected as central regional vice president of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). He’ll represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to represent and advocate for...
Flying WILD Workshop Sparks Interests In Birds For Environmental Education On Sept. 9
The Zionsville Parks and Recreation team will host a free educational workshop on Sept. 9 for community members to experience the fascinating opportunities to incorporate birds within environmental education. The Flying WILD Workshop acts as a free educational workshop focused on learning more about the birds in environment education, and...
We Are Family: A new stage play by Shandrea Funnye
This morning, Shandrea Funnye joined us with actors Keith Baker and KJ Dullen to talk about a new stage play called We Are Family. The play secures the stage with a very powerful story about love, unity, and keeping family relevant. Keith Baker and KJ Dullen star in the play with the latter as the […]
Indiana’s Oldest Latino Hoosier Tradition Turns 100
Sunday, September 15, 2024, will be the 100th anniversary of the Fiestas Patrias parade in Indiana Harbor (East Chicago). One hundred years ago, this Mexican American community, coupled with the smaller community in Gary, gathered to celebrate Mexico’s Independence from Spain (1821). However, this inaugural Indiana parade had a deeper meaning. The early Mexican American community was taking refuge in their newfound Indiana home while recovering from post-revolutionary events. From 1910-1920 Mexico had another revolution, this time it was for economic equity, secularism and land reform. This would be followed by smaller battles (Cristero War) well into the 1920s. This war was in opposition to Calles Law, a secular anticlerical article that was amended to the Mexican Constitution in 1917. The political instability in Mexico during these years was among one of the factors propelling emigration into the United States.
Medicaid advisory panel weighs in on HIP lawsuit, PathWays transition
Legislators on the state’s Medicaid Advisory Committee spent hours Wednesday questioning state officials about Indiana’s ongoing lawsuit over provisions of the Healthy Indiana Plan as well as progress reports on the state’s transition to managed care, otherwise known as PathWays. Of the lawmakers who spoke up during the meeting, all urged the Family and Social […]
Melissa Herzner Named 2024 Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year
Herzner is the executive director of SEI Voices for Children. (Southeast Indiana) – SEI Voices for Children Executive Director Melissa Herzner has been chosen as the Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year. Herzner was chosen from nominations sent in from across the entire state and she will be...
Indiana to see ‘swift and severe’ slowdown in population growth
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana’s population growth will continue to lag through 2060 as the state’s births increasingly outnumber its deaths, researchers at Indiana University said Tuesday. Matt Kinghorn, senior demographer for the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, said in a news release, “To underscore how swift and […]
Snapshot: Carmel Clay Community Building celebrates opening
Carmel Fire Department Chief David Haboush, Carmel Fire Buffs President Jim Martin, former Clay Township Trustee Doug Callahan and Clay Township Trustee Paul Hensel are joined by members of the Koorsen family, Carmel city councilors, former Mayor Jim Brainard, Mayor Sue Finkam, representatives from Clay Township, CTI Construction, DLZ and Envoy Aug. 15 to celebrate the grand opening of the Carmel Clay Community Building at 210 Veterans Way. Besides housing CFD headquarters, the building includes the Stay Alive Family Education House and Carmel Fire Buffs Museum. (Photo courtesy of the City of Carmel)
Indiana to Lose Over 100 Security Officers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A company that provides security services, risk management and support to government and corporate clients has sent notice to state of Indiana that it plans to move 123 jobs. Triple Canopy, which is a division of Constellis Group, employs a number of former Army Special Operations personnel, Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, MARSOC […] The post Indiana to Lose Over 100 Security Officers appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Man Shot While Lying In Bed On West Side
INDIANAPOLIS — A man was shot while lying in bed early Friday around 1:00. Police responded to that complaint on Groff Ave. They located the man and discovered he was wounded. He was taken to the hospital where he is recovering. “Medics transported the male to the hospital in stable condition,” said Capt. John Arvin […] The post Man Shot While Lying In Bed On West Side appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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