A deadly year in Gary: City homicide rate spikes
Gary recorded 58 homicides last year, up 45% from 40 in 2018. It’s the highest number of homicides logged since 2007, when 71 homicides were reported, FBI data shows.
Month: January 2020
Futures File: Trade deals signed, now what?
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly ratified the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, an update to the 1990s-era NAFTA deal. The new pact is largely similar to NAFTA but has some key provisions to support U.S. auto manufacturers, protect the environme…
Op-ed: Tree planting can lead to cleaner air, abundant wildlife
By working together, we can plant trees right now that serve as unparalleled gifts for our children and grandchildren, Cliff Chapman writes.
Rep. Todd Huston: Indiana’s fiscal health a result of responsible budgeting, spending discipline
Hoosiers live within their means every day and expect nothing less from their state government, Rep. Todd Huston writes.
Op-ed: Junior League of Indianapolis embodies legacy of Madam C.J. Walker
We are the premier training organization for volunteers and civic leaders, and we embolden our members to be strategic, effective and thoughtful.
SUPER-COUPONING: Post-holiday savings and stock ups
Readers like you have been scoring some great deals on post-holiday items! Once the December and January holidays pass, any holiday-specific items will go on clearance. In the weeks that follow, anything left on the shelves continues dropping in price.
Briggs: IMPD is fighting marijuana in a culture that’s embracing it
A lot of people who want to be police officers have a history of smoking pot, metro columnist James Briggs writes.
Crusaders shake off injuries, slow start in win over Indiana State
John Kiser scored a career-high 12 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 5:38 left, as the Crusaders knocked off Indiana State 86-77 at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
Munster wins share of first NCC title since 2009
Three players made 3-pointers for the Mustangs, who knocked off Kankakee Valley 47-39 to claim at least a share of the NCC title for the first time in 11 years.
IU basketball offense shows up, gets important road win over Nebraska
Riding its best road shooting effort to date, Indiana pulled out a 82-74 win Saturday at Nebraska.