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One of the biggest additions to Beech Grove High School in 50 years promises not just to pique the interest of students this year, but guide them to careers that promise a lifetime of opportunity.More>>
Most central Indiana students are back in school, but some area high school athletes spent their final days of summer vacation with others who dream of a spot on the playing field.More>>
There's a new child care offering that opens its doors in Hendricks County and it promises some high-tech solutions for parents to monitor their little ones.More>>
While students are enjoying their summer away from the classroom, some teachers are back in class to check out the next wave of teaching technology.More>>
Every week, Sunrise anchor Bruce Kopp profiles a school or program in central Indiana that is doing something remarkable. Submit your story idea here!More >>
Monday, June 11 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-06-11 22:14:06 GMT
Summer is a perfect time to read a good book, and two Indianapolis schools are getting the perfect surroundings to encourage kids. The transformation is complete at IPS School 27: A classroom has beenMore >>
The transformation is complete at IPS School 27: A classroom has been converted into the perfect climate to curl up with a good book.More >>
Monday, June 4 2012 2:48 PM EDT2012-06-04 18:48:16 GMT
For those students in their final days of the school year, it can be a struggle to concentrate with summer vacation on the way. Students at one Avon school are using a decades-old Indiana tradition toMore >>
Students at one Avon school are using the decades-old Indiana tradition to keep their focus before summer.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 3:22 AM EDT2012-05-22 07:22:25 GMT
A Carmel eighth grader has captured the hearts of his fellow classmates with his ability to solve some complicated problems. Arriving at school for Chad Qian has never looked like it looked last week,More >>
A Carmel eighth grader has captured the hearts of his fellow classmates with his ability to solve some complicated problems.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 4:48 PM EDT2012-05-14 20:48:53 GMT
An elementary school project has grown into an annual event in Hendricks County. The proceeds benefit those who are dealing with life-changing accidents. For one week out of the year, the parking lotMore >>
For one week out of the year, the parking lot at Reagan Elementary School in Brownsburg is transformed into a miniature golf amusement park.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 5:23 PM EDT2012-04-30 21:23:04 GMT
One area high school has found an engaging and popular way to connect with students, while looking to advance the future of special education students. It has all the trappings of your popular coffeeMore >>
One area high school has found an engaging and popular way to connect with students, while looking to advance the future of special education students.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 12:04 AM EDT2012-04-24 04:04:27 GMT
A former Center Grove High School student who designed an app for his fellow student has moved on to his next promising venture. Now he's in on the ground floor of a project that goes well beyond the hallwaysMore >>
A former Center Grove High School student who designed an app for his fellow students has moved on to his next promising venture. Now he's in on the ground floor of a project that goes well beyond the hallways of his high school.More >>
Monday, April 2 2012 6:05 PM EDT2012-04-02 22:05:58 GMT
It's spring break for many area schools, a time for students to escape from the demands of the classroom. At one metro area high school, one volunteer is helping students deal with life's stresses in part by enduring his own challenges.More >>
Area school children are getting a first hand look into the future thanks to two learning centers in the Indianapolis metro area. The Challenger Center has students reaching for the stars.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:08:57 GMT
One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest has leveled several mobile homes in an area southeast of Oklahoma City. Reports of injuries in theMore >>
One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest has leveled several mobile homes in an area southeast of Oklahoma City.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:01:41 GMT
Indianapolis firefighters are on the scene of a large spill at a Shell gas station at the intersection of 30th and Illinois Street Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched just after 5 p.m. to theMore >>
Indianapolis firefighters are on the scene of a large spill at a Shell gas station at the intersection of 30th and Illinois Street Sunday afternoon.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:42:05 GMT
Bump Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can take you to the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows. For those who haven't qualified, Sunday was do or die. It was an emotional ride for oneMore >>
Bump Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can take you to the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:40:16 GMT
Safety for an international event like the Indy 500 is planned well in advance. However, those plans are constantly changed and updated, depending on what's happening the day of the race. For the firstMore >>
Safety for an international event like the Indy 500 is planned well in advance. However, those plans are constantly changed and updated, depending on what's happening the day of the race.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:34:13 GMT
Two young American drivers who had a rough night Saturday, made qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 look easy Sunday. One day after getting bumped from the top 24 starting spots for the Indianapolis 500,More >>
Two young American drivers who had a rough night Saturday, made qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 look easy Sunday.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:43:53 GMT
There could be bumping at Indianapolis this weekend. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports said Saturday afternoon that it has hired British driver Katherine Legge to drive the No. 81 car. That gives IndianapolisMore >>
British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:25:39 GMT
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Detectives arrested two men Sunday who they believe intentionally set an early morning fire that caused about $40,000 in damage. Indianapolis Fire Department firefighters were dispatched to the 2000More >>
Detectives arrested two men Sunday who they believe intentionally set an early morning fire that caused about $40,000 in damage.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:30:36 GMT
A year ago in the playoffs, Indiana coach Frank Vogel raised the ire of the Miami Heat by accusing them of flopping. Different words are resonating with the Heat again now. Not long after the PacersMore >>
A year ago in the playoffs, Indiana coach Frank Vogel raised the ire of the Miami Heat by accusing them of flopping.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:25:56 GMT
Conservation officers recovered the body of a woman from the Empire Quarry in southern Indiana early Sunday morning. Officers were called to the quarry after a report of a body floating in the water.More >>
Conservation officers recovered the body of a woman from the Empire Quarry in southern Indiana early Sunday morning.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:54 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:54:47 GMT
A musical by John Mellencamp, writer Stephen King and T Bone Burnett will debut in Bloomington this fall before embarking on a tour of 20 U.S. cities. "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" will debut Oct.More >>
A musical by John Mellencamp, writer Stephen King and T Bone Burnett will debut in Bloomington this fall before embarking on a tour of 20 U.S. cities.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:10:17 GMT
A crash involving three vehicles near Muncie has sent as many as seven people - including five children - to a hospital. Officers on scene tell The Star Press that all of the injuries are non-life-threatening. TheMore >>
A crash involving three vehicles near Muncie has sent as many as seven people - including five children - to a hospital.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:58:21 GMT
A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend. Sheriff's spokesman Steve WhitmoreMore >>
A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:33 AM EDT2013-05-19 06:33:25 GMT
Check your ticket to see if you have the winning Powerball numbers: Tonight's $600 million jackpot is the largest jackpot in Powerball history and the second largest among U.S. Lottery jackpots. FingersMore >>
Check your ticket to see if you matched any Powerball numbers: 10-13-14-22-52 Powerball 11More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:43:53 GMT
There could be bumping at Indianapolis this weekend. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports said Saturday afternoon that it has hired British driver Katherine Legge to drive the No. 81 car. That gives IndianapolisMore >>
British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:25:56 GMT
Conservation officers recovered the body of a woman from the Empire Quarry in southern Indiana early Sunday morning. Officers were called to the quarry after a report of a body floating in the water.More >>
Conservation officers recovered the body of a woman from the Empire Quarry in southern Indiana early Sunday morning.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-05-19 13:03:40 GMT
Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade. Investigators say they are looking into whetherMore >>
Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-19 13:11:40 GMT
A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news." Speaking Sunday on CNN's "State ofMore >>
A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news."More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:14:09 GMT
It's been a quiet tornado season so far in Indiana, but experts caution it's far from over. Preliminary reports from the National Weather Service indicate Indiana has had four weak tornadoes this year,More >>
It's been a quiet tornado season so far in Indiana, but experts caution it's far from over.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:18:48 GMT
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her life, but nothing like he one she got Wednesday morning. CeCe, a waitress at the Steak 'n Shake restaurant at Keystone and 54th Street, receivedMore >>
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her career, but nothing like the one she got Wednesday morning.More >>