Month: February 2019
State lawmakers place their bets on sports gambling
Kentucky’s public employee pension system, $39 billion in the red, is among the worst-funded retirement plans in the country and has vexed lawmakers for years as they sought a solution.
Entertainment personality Amanda Seales speaks to kids at Steward Speakers Lecture Series
Entertainment personality Amanda Seales speaks to kids during Steward Speakers Lecture Series at Olivet Missionary Baptist Church in Ind., 2/21/2019.
Indiana Senate passes stripped down hate crimes bill
The controversial, stripped-down proposal, which two bill authors voted against, now faces what could be a long slog in the House.
Prosecutors ask court to dismiss teen’s motion to suppress evidence in mother’s homicide
CROWN POINT — A deputy prosecutor has asked the court to dismiss a motion to suppress evidence in a case against a 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing her mother because the girl’s attorney failed to specify what evidence he believes…
Jussie Smollett directed brothers to pour gas on him and yell slurs, prosecutor says
“Empire actor “Jussie Smollett made his first court appearance Thursday afternoon at a bond hearing following his arrest on charges of filing a false police report and disorderly conduct.
Police say staged attack was meant to further actor’s career
CHICAGO — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself because he was unhappy about his salary and wanted to promote his career, Chicago’s police superintendent said Thursday.
Daughter of woman who collapsed in custody: Police did not mishandle my mom
Five Indianapolis police officers have been on administrative leave since Eleanor Northington collapsed at Mt. Calvary Apostolic Church.
Currents: ‘Anna Karenina’ an engaging, passionate production
The Joffrey Ballet is currently heating up the stage with its stellar production of “Anna Karenina.”
IU coach Archie Miller recaps Purdue, looks ahead to Iowa
IU coach Archie Miller meets with reporters before practice Thursday to recap Purdue, look ahead to Friday game against Iowa.