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 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:48:08 GMT
A massive tornado touched down in Oklahoma, about an hour south of Oklahoma City, on Monday afternoon. There are numerous reports of injured people trapped in debris.More >>
A massive tornado touched down in Oklahoma, about an hour south of Oklahoma City, on Monday afternoon. There are numerous reports of injured people trapped in debris.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:39:19 GMT
Dog bites in Indiana cost one insurer $108 million in claims last year. Most of the incidents involved children and pets they knew. Now, a Washington Township homeowner is sounding the alarm in his neighborhoodMore >>
A Washington Township homeowner is sounding the alarm in his neighborhood over a suspected wolfdog, frequently on the loose.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:10:46 GMT
Six months after a home in the Richmond Hill subdivision exploded, killing a school teacher and her husband, the neighborhood is a construction zone. On almost every street, crews are building, rebuildingMore >>
Six months after a home in the Richmond Hill subdivision exploded, killing a school teacher and her husband, the neighborhood is a construction zone.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:51:29 GMT
Security cameras captured armed robbers who threatened a gas station employee, but only made off with candy. The robbery happened around 5 a.m. Saturday at the Citgo gas station at 42nd Street and MitthoefferMore >>
Security cameras, extra police and more lighting are among the measures Tahir Kahn is taking after his gas station at 42nd and Mitthoeffer was robbed over the weekend.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:34:24 GMT
Two children have died and four others were injured in a far east side Indianapolis condominium fire Monday morning.More >>
Two children have died and four others were injured in a far east side Indianapolis condominium fire Monday morning. Firefighters believe the fire was accidental, but they haven't yet determined the cause.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:06:24 GMT
Authorities say a man has been found fatally inside a southern Indiana home. The shooting was reported about 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Harrison County town of Ramsey, about 20 miles east of Louisville,More >>
Authorities say a man has been found fatally inside a southern Indiana home.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:26:10 GMT
Jodi Arias' lawyers have asked to withdraw from the case and say they won't call any witnesses in the penalty phase of her trial. The stunning declaration came Monday after the judge denied their requestMore >>
Jodi Arias' lawyers have asked to withdraw from the case and say they won't call any witnesses in the penalty phase of her trial.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:53:46 GMT
Indianapolis Metro Police are asking for your help in locating 18-year-old Alexis Ricard. Alexis has been diagnosed as mildly mentally handicapped and functions at the level of a 12-year-old child. SheMore >>
Indianapolis Metro Police are asking for your help in locating 18-year-old Alexis Ricard.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:48:45 GMT
Indiana head coach Kevin Wilson announced Monday that defensive lineman/offensive lineman Nate Hoff has joined the IU football program. Hoff is eligible for the 2013 season and has four years of eligibility. TheMore >>
Indiana head coach Kevin Wilson announced Monday that defensive lineman/offensive lineman Nate Hoff has joined the IU football program. Hoff is eligible for the 2013 season and has four years of eligibility.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:58:03 GMT
Helio Castroneves hopes a new generation of fans gets to see a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Castroneves and DarioMore >>
It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti are trying to join the exclusive club at Sunday's race.More >>
INDIANAPOLIS -
All outdoor stages in Indiana would have to pass inspections before any performances under a bill approved by a state Senate committee.
The proposal follows the deadly collapse of outdoor stage rigging during high winds at last summer's Indiana State Fair. Bill sponsor Sen. Tim Lanane of Anderson says he and other legislators were surprised to learn that no inspections were required for the large stage that collapsed Aug. 13 on state property.
The Senate's homeland security committee approved the bill Tuesday, sending it to the full Senate for consideration.
Indianapolis code enforcement director Rick Powers told the committee that current city regulations require inspections for dozens of temporary stages being put up for Super Bowl activities.
He suggested that the bill be expanded to include temporary indoor stages.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:34:24 GMT
Two children have died and four others were injured in a far east side Indianapolis condominium fire Monday morning.More >>
Two children have died and four others were injured in a far east side Indianapolis condominium fire Monday morning. Firefighters believe the fire was accidental, but they haven't yet determined the cause.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:53:46 GMT
Indianapolis Metro Police are asking for your help in locating 18-year-old Alexis Ricard. Alexis has been diagnosed as mildly mentally handicapped and functions at the level of a 12-year-old child. SheMore >>
Indianapolis Metro Police are asking for your help in locating 18-year-old Alexis Ricard.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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:26:10 GMT
Jodi Arias' lawyers have asked to withdraw from the case and say they won't call any witnesses in the penalty phase of her trial. The stunning declaration came Monday after the judge denied their requestMore >>
Jodi Arias' lawyers have asked to withdraw from the case and say they won't call any witnesses in the penalty phase of her trial.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:49:03 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 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 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:54:10 GMT
The IPL 500 Festival Parade kicks off Saturday, May 25 at noon in downtown Indianapolis. In addition to previously announced WNBA Champion Indiana Fever as Parade Grand Marshal and The X-Factor winnerMore >>
Along with the Indiana Fever as Grand Marshal, this year's parade features Olympian gymnasts Shawn Johnson and Jordyn Weiber, Foreigner, Eddie Money, actors Michael Pena and Windell Middlebrooks, Colts punter Pat McAfee, Florence Henderson and Jim Nabors.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 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:43:30 GMT
A former Indianapolis City-County Council member was sentenced to 27 months in prison with three years on supervised release after pleading guilty to fraud charges.More >>
A former Indianapolis City-County Council member was sentenced to 27 months in prison with three years on supervised release after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
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 >>
An image of the fallen scaffolding from the Sugarland stage setup at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in August 2011.
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