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 >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:44:47 GMT
Since becoming the president of Purdue University just five months ago, former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has taken action to freeze tuition and reduce some student fees. Is he trying to send a messageMore >>
Since becoming the president of Purdue University just five months ago, former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has taken action to freeze tuition and reduce some student fees. Is he trying to send a message to other universities?More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:32:04 GMT
Consumers will soon see labels on their meat telling them where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has required country of origin labels on seafood since 2005,More >>
Consumers will soon see labels on their meat telling them where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:23:07 GMT
The city is reportedly short-handed when it comes to emergency management workers and is taking ambulances out of service. In one recent incident, a patient died after waiting more than 30 minutes forMore >>
The city is reportedly short-handed when it comes to emergency management workers and is taking ambulances out of service.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:05:10 GMT
Tradition versus change. That's the debate right now in Broad Ripple over an $18 million development. The project includes a Whole Foods and a whole lot more on College Avenue along the canal. A publicMore >>
Developers want to replace a former Shell station with a Whole Foods, high-end apartments and a parking garage. The plan has people here talking about the future of the village.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:50:37 GMT
A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner has been replaced as director the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups. DannyMore >>
A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner has been replaced as director the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:12:08 GMT
Muncie Police and Henry County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend and abusing her young child. Officers surrounded the house over concerns that Elliott ReynoldsMore >>
Muncie Police and Henry County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend and abusing her young child.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:05:57 GMT
IndyCar officials want to bring record-breaking days back to the Indianapolis 500. On Thursday, following a meeting with a competition advisory board, Hulman & Co. CEO Mark Miles and soon-to-be head ofMore >>
IndyCar officials want to bring record-breaking days back to the Indianapolis 500.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:56:01 GMT
A New York newspaper reports that a man who was friends with missing Indiana University student Lauren Spierer is now accusing her parents of harassing him. Corey Rossman, who was among the last peopleMore >>
A New York newspaper reports that a man who was friends with missing Indiana University student Lauren Spierer is now accusing her parents of harassing him.More >>
INDIANAPOLIS - Late Monday, Eyewitness News was informed that 24-year-old Megan Toothman of Cincinnati had been pronounced dead at 3:31pm Monday afternoon.
Her death marks the seventh death directly due to injuries sustained when stage rigging collapsed prior to a Sugarland concert August 13 at the Indiana State Fair. The three other people she sat in the front row with suffered broken bones but are said to be alert.
Earlier in the day, Meagan's family used the website Caring Bridge to announce: "The outpouring of love and hope was more than we could possibly expected and was an inspiration to all of us to keep her fighting. We hope that she will continue to touch more lives in the same way through her passing. Please continue to keep her and our family in your prayers. At this time arrangements are uncertain and we ask that you continue to respect Meagan's privacy at this time. Her light will continue to shine on all of us as her journey of hope continues on to heaven."
Meagan's family decided to donate the 24-year-old's organs. Her sacrifice will mean life to as many as eight other people.
Krystal Berger says Meagan's future had been bright. "Meagan was also going to be a school psychiatrist and also a counselor working with kids," said Burger. "So it's a huge loss to our community, without question. It's really unbelievable that you can go to a concert and have something like this happen to you. I know our community and kids will rally around her family and her spirit will live for a long time. She made a huge impact."
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:56:01 GMT
A New York newspaper reports that a man who was friends with missing Indiana University student Lauren Spierer is now accusing her parents of harassing him. Corey Rossman, who was among the last peopleMore >>
A New York newspaper reports that a man who was friends with missing Indiana University student Lauren Spierer is now accusing her parents of harassing him.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:47:51 GMT
Indianapolis Metro Police are on the scene of a vacant home in the 1500 block of English Ave. near Spruce St. That's on the Indianapolis southeast side. IMPD says they've been working with the FederalMore >>
Authorities say bones found during a search of a vacant home near Fountain Square are not human.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:02 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:02:33 GMT
Authorities say a young boy died after being found floating face down in a backyard swimming pool in northeastern Indiana. Police say emergency crews were called to the rural Whitley County home afterMore >>
Authorities say a young boy died after being found floating face down in a backyard swimming pool in northeastern Indiana. Police say emergency crews were called to the rural Whitley County home afterMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:16:06 GMT
Indianapolis is gearing up for Memorial Day weekend. As always, 2013 is packed with family-friendly events. Use this guide to get you started and plan your weekend! The IPL 500 Festival Parade takesMore >>
Indianapolis is gearing up for Memorial Day weekend. As always, 2013 is packed with family-friendly events. Use this guide to get you started and plan your weekend!More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:54:08 GMT
You paid for it. Now the question is, where is it? Tonight at 11:00 pm, 13 Investigates has discovered the State of Indiana has thousands of items classified as lost or missing. Some of it is stuff youMore >>
13 Investigates has discovered Indiana state government and universities have thousands of items classified as lost or missing, with many more listed as stolen. Some of the missing property is items you probably never even realized the state bought in the first place. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:29:32 GMT
Undercover police detectives revealed a high-end call girl sting Wednesday. According to police, the women involved met their clients at exclusive hotels in one of the most popular places in the city. TheMore >>
Detectives arrested one woman for prostitution and have an arrest warrant out for the madam of an operation that brought in hundreds of dollars per hour.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:12:08 GMT
Muncie Police and Henry County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend and abusing her young child. Officers surrounded the house over concerns that Elliott ReynoldsMore >>
Muncie Police and Henry County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend and abusing her young child.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:04:18 GMT
The Indianapolis 500 has not completely sold out in a more than a few years. Old-time fans say that the track has "sold out" to corporate sponsors. There was a time not long ago when the infield of theMore >>
The Indianapolis 500 has not completely sold out in a more than a few years. Old-time fans say that the track has "sold out" to corporate sponsors.More >>
Meagan Toothman (Courtesy: Wittenberg University)
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