Thursday, May 23 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:49:37 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 >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:05:58 GMT
Three people accused of intentionally causing a house explosion that devastated an Indianapolis neighborhood and killed two people last November are set to appear in court for a pre-trial conference Wednesday. ProsecutorsMore >>
The three people facing charges in the south side explosion case won't go on trial until at least June 2014.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 12:52 PM EDT2013-04-11 16:52:04 GMT
Search warrants released by investigators this week provide more details about how arson investigators pieced together what happened in the Richmond Hill explosion. Two people died, several were injuredMore >>
Search warrants released by investigators this week provide more details about how arson investigators pieced together what happened in the Richmond Hill explosion.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-03-29 20:50:16 GMT
13 Investigates has learned the identity of the man investigators call "M.D." He's the same man investigators say was targeted in the murder-for-hire scheme hatched by Richmond Hill explosion suspectMore >>
The target of an alleged murder-for-hire plot - known only as "M.D." - told investigators details of the suspects' plans to blow up a south Indianapolis home.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 4:51 AM EDT2013-03-29 08:51:13 GMT
The Marion County prosecutor is expected to announce new charges related to the Richmond Hill explosion case. Prosecutor Terry Curry will hold a news conference at 10:30 am today. This story will be updatedMore >>
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced the new charge Thursday. Curry says Leonard plotted to kill a witness in exchange for $15,000, and offered an additional $5,000 if the death appeared to be suicide.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-03-26 21:23:36 GMT
An Indianapolis neighborhood where an explosion killed a married couple and left 33 homes so damaged they had to be demolished is marking a new beginning with a groundbreaking on a new home. The IndianapolisMore >>
An Indianapolis neighborhood where an explosion killed a married couple and left 33 homes so damaged they had to be demolished is marking a new beginning with a groundbreaking on a new home.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 5:57 PM EST2013-02-20 22:57:55 GMT
All three suspects in the Indianapolis south side explosion are headed to court Wednesday where they face charges of murder, arson and insurance fraud. Monserrate Shirley, Mark Leonard and Bob LeonardMore >>
The trial for the three people accused of plotting and setting the Indianapolis south side explosion in November has been postponed. It will not occur in March as scheduled.More >>
Friday, February 15 2013 5:58 PM EST2013-02-15 22:58:04 GMT
A suspect at the center of the Richmond Hill explosion case is now facing new charges of insurance fraud with a long-time friend. Marion County Prosecutors charged Mark Leonard and his business associateMore >>
A suspect at the center of the Richmond Hill explosion case is now facing new charges of insurance fraud with a long-time friend.More >>
Monday, February 11 2013 5:52 PM EST2013-02-11 22:52:32 GMT
The three people accused in the November 10th explosion in a south side Indianapolis neighborhood that left a couple dead could face life without parole. Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry made theMore >>
The three people accused in the November 10th explosion that left a couple dead could face life without parole.More >>
Friday, February 8 2013 4:13 PM EST2013-02-08 21:13:31 GMT
In the dead of winter, in a south side Indianapolis neighborhood devastated by tragedy and hardship, there is a lot of good noise. Over the din of power nailers and an electric saw, Brett CocherellMore >>
The Cocherell family's new home inside the Richmond Hill subdivision is being built right on the foundation of the old one.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-25 13:30:48 GMT
The city of Columbus is hiring an Indianapolis Museum of Art conservator to help preserve historic buildings before their past is lost. Mayor Kristen Brown says the decision to hire Richard McCoy stemsMore >>
The city of Columbus is hiring an Indianapolis Museum of Art conservator to help preserve historic buildings before their past is lost.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:27 AM EDT2013-05-25 13:27:13 GMT
The new state budget that increases funding for schools the next two years won't benefit every Indiana school district. Terry Spradlin of Indiana University's Center for Evaluation and Education PolicyMore >>
The new state budget that increases funding for schools the next two years won't benefit every Indiana school district.
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:09 AM EDT2013-05-25 13:09:14 GMT
Floats and bands are beginning to line the streets Saturday morning for the 2013 IPL 500 Festival Parade. Eight of the 12 floats scheduled to appear in the parade were judged Thursday evening. The 2013More >>
More than 300,000 spectators are expected to line the two-mile parade route to see the 33 starting drivers of the 2013 Indianapolis 500®, more than 80 specialty units, floats, marching bands and giant inflatable balloons.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:46:39 GMT
Indiana officials want more oversight of a grant program that distributes riverboat casino revenue to communities for economic development. Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Columbia City and Attorney GeneralMore >>
Indiana officials want more oversight of a grant program that distributes riverboat casino revenue to communities for economic development.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:22:01 GMT
The Indiana Pacers are trying to even the Eastern Conference finals in Miami. Indiana has opened up a 12-point lead late in the first quarter. Roy Hibbert leads the Pacers with eight points. LeBron JamesMore >>
The Indiana Pacers have evened the Eastern Conference finals in Miami.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:53 AM EDT2013-05-25 09:53:25 GMT
An Elwood High School baseball coach is under investigation for touching one of his players. The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports that Elwood Police Chief Sam Hanna confirmed that Charles "Chuck" Everson,More >>
An Elwood High School baseball coach is under investigation for touching one of his players. More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-25 04:56:19 GMT
A female pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The woman was hit on E. 34th Street, between Gladstone and Colorado, around 9:45 p.m. Friday.More >>
A female pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on the northeast side of Indianapolis.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:46 AM EDT2013-05-25 04:46:54 GMT
Tamika Catchings and Shavonte Zellous each scored 19 points and the Indiana Fever opened defense of their WNBA title with a resounding 79-64 victory over the depleted San Antonio Silver Stars on FridayMore >>
Tamika Catchings and Shavonte Zellous each scored 19 points and the Indiana Fever opened defense of their WNBA title with a resounding 79-64 victory over the depleted San Antonio Silver Stars on Friday night.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-25 04:00:53 GMT
If you waited until Friday to drive your RV to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you likely paid more to fill it up. "If you have to worry about the price of gas," said Hoosier race fan Steven Isaacs,More >>
This Memorial Day, gas prices are about where they were last year, instead of being up again.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:18:05 GMT
Several Indiana teachers put their lives on the line just a year ago when two F-4 tornadoes hit Henryville and destroyed the elementary and high school. When Henryville Elementary School Teacher KristiMore >>
Several Indiana teachers put their lives on the line just a year ago when two F-4 tornadoes hit Henryville and destroyed the elementary and high school.More >>
INDIANAPOLIS -
Friends and family are remembering the couple killed in the south side explosion over a week ago.
The funeral for Dion and Jennifer Longworth is being held Monday at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, where the couple was married 11 years ago.
Dion Longworth was the director of product development and technology for consumer electronics company Indy Audio Labs.
Jennifer Longworth was a second-grade teacher at Southwest Elementary school in Greenwood.
The school is closed Monday so students and teachers can attend the funeral.
Meantime, the investigation into the explosion continues.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:04:40 GMT
Two people are in custody after an incident where an IMPD officer fired his duty weapon. Police say officers were investigating an incident in the 3200 block of Boulevard Place when a suspect failed toMore >>
Two people are in custody after an incident where an IMPD officer fired his duty weapon.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:55:55 GMT
A Greenfield police officer is fighting to keep his vanity license plate. Rodney Vawter has owned the personalized Fraternal Order of Police license plate "0INK" for the past three years. A class actionMore >>
A Greenfield police officer is fighting to keep his vanity license plate after it was revoked by the BMV.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-05-25 12:22:01 GMT
The Indiana Pacers are trying to even the Eastern Conference finals in Miami. Indiana has opened up a 12-point lead late in the first quarter. Roy Hibbert leads the Pacers with eight points. LeBron JamesMore >>
The Indiana Pacers have evened the Eastern Conference finals in Miami.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:41:45 GMT
A couple from Elwood face charges after police say they found a marijuana growing operation in their basement. Stephen Stookey, 70, and Marilyn Stookey, 69, were arrested after police raided their homeMore >>
A couple from Elwood face charges after police say they found a marijuana growing operation in their basement.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-25 04:56:19 GMT
A female pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The woman was hit on E. 34th Street, between Gladstone and Colorado, around 9:45 p.m. Friday.More >>
A female pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on the northeast side of Indianapolis.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:49:53 GMT
St. Vincent Health's restructuring announcement this week did not come as a surprise. The 22-hospital system currently employs more than 3,000 physicians and 16,000 other employees. St. Vincent CEO VincentMore >>
The St. Vincent announcement is really the latest installment by hospitals trying to deal with the uncertainty to come.More >>
The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.More >>
The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:48 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:48:30 GMT
An eastern Indiana man has been sentenced to 37 years in prison in the starvation death of his 3-month-old son. A Wayne County jury found 25-year-old Joseph Pierson guilty but mentally ill of recklessMore >>
An eastern Indiana man has been sentenced to 37 years in prison in the starvation death of his 3-month-old son.More >>
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:32:12 GMT
One of our city's best-known landmarks could soon see some changes not just in the way it looks, but in the way it's used. Friday's Memorial Day service is one of many events that takes place on MonumentMore >>
One of our city's best-known landmarks could soon see some changes not just in the way it looks, but in the way it's used.More >>
Mourners gather for the calling for the Longworths Sunday.
Jennifer and Dion Longworth
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