Wednesday, April 17 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-04-17 20:11:10 GMT
Lawmakers have given final approval to a two-year extension of regulations on temporary outdoor stage rigging developed after the deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse. The proposal would keep in placeMore >>
The proposal would keep in place until 2016 the temporary rules that were approved last summer by Indiana's building safety commission.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 6:17 PM EST2013-02-14 23:17:36 GMT
13 Investigates gives you the first look into new national guidelines to keep people safe at outdoor structures and entertainment venues. The Event Safety Guide was written in part as a result of theMore >>
The Event Safety Guide was written in part as a result of the Indiana State Fair stage rigging collapse on August 13, 2011, and other incidents that put concert-goers in danger.More >>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 6:30 PM EST2013-01-23 23:30:31 GMT
The Indiana House has backed a two-year extension of regulations on temporary outdoor stage rigging developed in response to the deadly State Fair stage collapse. The House voted 92-1 Wednesday to advanceMore >>
The Indiana House has backed a two-year extension of regulations on temporary outdoor stage rigging developed in response to the deadly State Fair stage collapse.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 3:33 PM EST2013-01-15 20:33:44 GMT
An Indiana House committee has endorsed a two-year extension of regulations on temporary outdoor stage rigging developed following the deadly State Fair stage collapse. The House public safety committeeMore >>
An Indiana House committee has endorsed a two-year extension of regulations on temporary outdoor stage rigging developed following the deadly State Fair stage collapse.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 5:29 AM EST2012-12-21 10:29:21 GMT
The Indiana attorney general's office is sending out checks for a total of $6 million to 59 victims of 2011's deadly stage collapse. That's the amount of supplemental relief that was approved earlierMore >>
The Indiana attorney general's office is sending out checks for a total of $6 million to 59 victims of 2011's deadly stage collapse. That's the amount of supplemental relief that was approved earlierMore >>
Friday, November 9 2012 4:40 PM EST2012-11-09 21:40:10 GMT
An Indianapolis woman was sentenced to work release and probation after pleading guilty to trying to collect money intended for victims of the 2011 State Fair stage collapse. Stephanie Murry pleaded guiltyMore >>
An Indianapolis woman was sentenced to work release and probation after pleading guilty to trying to collect money intended for victims of the 2011 State Fair stage collapse.More >>
Tuesday, October 30 2012 12:59 PM EDT2012-10-30 16:59:23 GMT
Indiana lawmakers are finalizing their proposal for new rules governing temporary stages in an effort to prevent a repeat of last year's deadly Indiana State Fair stage collapse. A legislative committeeMore >>
Indiana lawmakers want to give a state panel two more years to adopt permanent rules intended to prevent a repeat of last year's deadly State Fair stage collapse.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 5:02 PM EDT2012-10-11 21:02:15 GMT
The Indiana State Fair is canceling paid concerts at next year's fair after shows moved to downtown Indianapolis following a deadly 2011 stage rigging collapse failed to attract big crowds during August'sMore >>
The Indiana State Fair is canceling paid concerts at next year's fair after shows moved to downtown Indianapolis following a deadly 2011 stage rigging collapse failed to attract big crowds during August's fair.More >>
Friday, September 28 2012 3:58 PM EDT2012-09-28 19:58:29 GMT
An Indianapolis woman was sentenced to four years after pleading guilty to filing a false claim in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. Sandra Hurn pleaded guilty to charges stemming from false claimsMore >>
An Indianapolis woman was sentenced to four years after pleading guilty to filing a false claim in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.More >>
Thursday, September 27 2012 3:42 PM EDT2012-09-27 19:42:35 GMT
Indiana lawmakers pondering new rules governing the type of temporary outdoor stage rigging involved in last summer's deadly State Fair stage collapse say they want to make sure the state doesn't overwhelmMore >>
Indiana lawmakers pondering new rules governing the type of temporary outdoor stage rigging involved in last summer's deadly State Fair stage collapse say they want to make sure the state doesn't overwhelm smaller events like county fairs with regulations.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:01:12 GMT
Construction has stopped on a pharmaceutical facility being built with a $6 million loan from Greenwood. The city attorney says the city could foreclose on the Elona Biotechnologies facility.More >>
Construction has stopped on a pharmaceutical facility being built with a $6 million loan from a suburban Indianapolis city. Greenwood city attorney Krista Taggart says the city could foreclose on the Elona Biotechnologies facility within the next few weeks unless new investors take over the company. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:27 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:27:10 GMT
If you're accustomed to free parking in Speedway during the Indianapolis 500, you may have to rethink your plans. New restrictions for some residential streets around the track are in place.. And if youMore >>
If you're accustomed to free parking in Speedway during the Indianapolis 500, you may have to rethink your plans. New restrictions for some residential streets around the track are in place.. And if you violate them, it could cost you.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:45 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:45:09 GMT
The Indiana Pacers return to practice on Monday, getting ready for game one of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Miami Heat. The Pacers are coming off an electrifying win Saturday night at BankersMore >>
The Indiana Pacers return to practice on Monday, getting ready for game one of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Miami Heat. The Pacers are coming off an electrifying win Saturday night at BankersMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:35 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:35:08 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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:30 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:30:16 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. One man was found dead there.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:40 AM EDT2013-05-20 08:40:34 GMT
Tuesday is the next deadline to sign up for Indiana's Do Not Call registry. Since January, the state attorney general's office says it has received more than 5,000 complaints about telemarketing callsMore >>
Tuesday is the next deadline to sign up for Indiana's Do Not Call registry.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:37 AM EDT2013-05-20 08:37:09 GMT
A groundbreaking female rabbi has retired from her Indianapolis congregation. Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso retired last week as a senior rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis after 26 yearsMore >>
A groundbreaking female rabbi has retired from her Indianapolis congregation.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:30 AM EDT2013-05-20 08:30:04 GMT
The Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, who served as president of the University of Notre Dame for 35 years, will mark his 70 years as a priest by taking part in a Jubilee Mass on Friday, the day before he turnsMore >>
The Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, who served as president of the University of Notre Dame for 35 years, will mark his 70 years as a priest by taking part in a Jubilee Mass on Friday, the day before he turns 96 years old.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:38 AM EDT2013-05-20 07:38:58 GMT
The Indianapolis 500 does not start without Jim Nabors and the Pacers don't advance in the NBA Playoffs without hearing at least one "boom baby" from Slick Leonard. Some traditions you just don't messMore >>
The last time the Pacers played on race day was 2004. It will happen again Sunday, opening the possibilities for fans to see both. They might even get tickets to both for $100 total.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:28 AM EDT2013-05-20 05:28:32 GMT
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday. TheMore >>
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.More >>
INDIANAPOLIS - An Indiana State Fair spokesman says officials were on their way to the stage to announce a mandatory evacuation when a 70 mph wind gust collapsed the metal structure, killing five people and injuring dozens of others Saturday night.
Fair spokesman Andy Klotz said Tuesday that fair executive director Cindy Hoye and State Police Captain Brad Weaver had decided to evacuate the grandstand two or three minutes after an emcee warned the audience that rough weather was moving into the area Saturday night.
Klotz says the stage collapsed before Hoye and Weaver could reach the microphone to order an evacuation.
Klotz says Hoye narrowly missed being caught in the collapse and credits Weaver with saving her life.
The structure collapsed as country duo Sugarland was preparing to take the stage.
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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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:53:06 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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:35 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:35:08 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 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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:30 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:30:16 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. One man was found dead there.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 >>
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 >>
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 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 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:45:15 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 >>
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