Month: March 2019
Indianapolis mother arrested on neglect charge in baby's death
Rachel McAfee was arrested on a preliminary charge of neglect in the death of her infant daughter, Indianapolis police said.
Cedar Lake police host free personal safety seminar
CEDAR LAKE — Bad things can happen unexpectedly at any time to anyone. The Cedar Lake Police Department wants community members to have a plan.
Missing woman’s sister pleads for help in search: ‘She’s a mother. She’s loved.’
GARY — A teary-eyed Maddy Perez is pleading with residents, police and elected officials to help search for her missing sister, Jessica Flores, 36, of South Chicago Heights, last seen Monday in Gary.The vehicle Flores’ sister was driving was found…
Over objections, Howe and Manual high schools likely to remain open as charter schools
The high schools have been in state takeover since 2012. Indianapolis Public Schools had asked for a delay to consider other options.
The Vonnegut museum has chosen its next home. It needs $1.5 million to move in.
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library has chosen a new home on Indiana Avenue. Now it needs $1.5 million in 90 days to do it.
Greenwood Christian coach was a Center Grove star, IU walk-on, national champ. But it's about more than hoops.
A national champion and All-American at Indiana Wesleyan, Jonny Marlin coaches Greenwood Christian into Class A regional in his second season.
Illinois kids to get replacement for criticized PARCC exam
CHICAGO — Illinois third through eighth graders will be given a new, shorter standardized test called the Illinois Assessment of Readiness this month instead of the widely criticized PARCC exam, state officials said.