Indianapolis StarView CommentsINDIANAPOLIS — The team coming to play the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday will have more experience in Colts uniforms than the entire Colts starting defense.Seriously. When the Jets come to Indianapolis this week, they will do so with a roster that includes a dozen ex-Colts: running back Frank Gore, cornerbacks Nate Hariston, Quincy Wilson, Pierre Desir and Arthur Maulet (injured reserve), safety Matthias Farley, linebacker Tarell Basham, defensive lineman Henry Anderson, wide receiver Donte Moncrief (practice squad/injured), tight end Ross Travis...…Indianapolis StarView CommentsINDIANAPOLIS — The team coming to play the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday will have more experience in Colts uniforms than the entire Colts starting defense.Seriously. When the Jets come to Indianapolis this week, they will do so with a roster that includes a dozen ex-Colts: running back Frank Gore, cornerbacks Nate Hariston, Quincy Wilson, Pierre Desir and Arthur Maulet (injured reserve), safety Matthias Farley, linebacker Tarell Basham, defensive lineman Henry Anderson, wide receiver Donte Moncrief (practice squad/injured), tight end Ross Travis...WW…

Indianapolis StarView CommentsThe public will likely never know the details of the Indianapolis proposal for Amazon's HQ2 headquarters, following a judge's ruling that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation does not have to release the documents under the state's public records law.The sought copies of the city's failed proposal, including all records related to its cost.But the public agency — which assisted both Indianapolis and the city of Gary with its Amazon proposals — has argued that the documents constitute neither an offer nor a final...…Indianapolis StarView CommentsThe public will likely never know the details of the Indianapolis proposal for Amazon's HQ2 headquarters, following a judge's ruling that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation does not have to release the documents under the state's public records law.The sought copies of the city's failed proposal, including all records related to its cost.But the public agency — which assisted both Indianapolis and the city of Gary with its Amazon proposals — has argued that the documents constitute neither an offer nor a final...WW…

Indianapolis StarView CommentsMore than 2,200 additional cases of COVID-19 in Indiana schools were reported Monday by the Indiana State Department of health. The majority of the cases occurred last week, but some date back as far as September, according to the new data.Of the additional cases reported Monday, 1,572 occurred in students, 319 occurred in teachers and 380 occurred in school staff members. The state also set a new record for most school cases reported in a single day, with more than 300 cases reported Nov. 2.The rise in cases reported among students and school...…Indianapolis StarView CommentsMore than 2,200 additional cases of COVID-19 in Indiana schools were reported Monday by the Indiana State Department of health. The majority of the cases occurred last week, but some date back as far as September, according to the new data.Of the additional cases reported Monday, 1,572 occurred in students, 319 occurred in teachers and 380 occurred in school staff members. The state also set a new record for most school cases reported in a single day, with more than 300 cases reported Nov. 2.The rise in cases reported among students and school...WW…

Justin L. Mack, Vic Ryckaert, Mary Claire MolloyView CommentsUpdate: Federal against a man accused of killing a letter carrier after his mail was suspended because of an aggressive dog.Earlier: Indianapolis and federal police have made an arrest in connection to the fatal shooting of a mail carrier.Tony Cushingberry, 21, was arrested Wednesday in the shooting that killed Angela Summers, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service said in a news release.The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is leading and IMPD is assisting with the homicide investigation. Neither agency released information on...…Justin L. Mack, Vic Ryckaert, Mary Claire MolloyView CommentsUpdate: Federal against a man accused of killing a letter carrier after his mail was suspended because of an aggressive dog.Earlier: Indianapolis and federal police have made an arrest in connection to the fatal shooting of a mail carrier.Tony Cushingberry, 21, was arrested Wednesday in the shooting that killed Angela Summers, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service said in a news release.The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is leading and IMPD is assisting with the homicide investigation. Neither agency released information on...WW…

IndyStarView CommentsIn Indiana, your ballot can be rejected and you would never know it, according to a new federal lawsuit.The suit is challenging the constitutionality of an Indiana law that allows election officials to discard absentee ballots if they don't think the signature on the envelope matches other signatures on file with the county.The practice resulted in the rejection of "several hundred and possibly more than a thousand mail-in absentee ballots" submitted in 2018, according to the lawsuit. And because Indiana law does not require election officials to notify those...…IndyStarView CommentsIn Indiana, your ballot can be rejected and you would never know it, according to a new federal lawsuit.The suit is challenging the constitutionality of an Indiana law that allows election officials to discard absentee ballots if they don't think the signature on the envelope matches other signatures on file with the county.The practice resulted in the rejection of "several hundred and possibly more than a thousand mail-in absentee ballots" submitted in 2018, according to the lawsuit. And because Indiana law does not require election officials to notify those...WW…

Indianapolis StarView CommentsThe Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer who fatally shot 21-year-old Dreasjon Reed won’t face criminal charges, a grand jury has decided.IMPD officer Dejoure Mercer shot Reed during a foot pursuit near West 62nd Street and Michigan Road on May 6. The shooting  from some that Mercer face consequences.Special Prosecutor Rosemary Khoury, who was appointed to oversee the criminal investigation, whether Mercer should be indicted. The jury's decision was announced Tuesday evening at the Indiana State Police Museum.Khoury said the grand jury determined...…Indianapolis StarView CommentsThe Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer who fatally shot 21-year-old Dreasjon Reed won’t face criminal charges, a grand jury has decided.IMPD officer Dejoure Mercer shot Reed during a foot pursuit near West 62nd Street and Michigan Road on May 6. The shooting  from some that Mercer face consequences.Special Prosecutor Rosemary Khoury, who was appointed to oversee the criminal investigation, whether Mercer should be indicted. The jury's decision was announced Tuesday evening at the Indiana State Police Museum.Khoury said the grand jury determined...WW…

Indianapolis StarA coal company that wants to be able to continue polluting the water? An owner of gas stations that wants to stop monitoring its leaky tanks? A small business seeking a deadline extension because a key employee is in the hospital with coronavirus?These are just a few of the more than 80 requests Indiana's environmental agency has received over the last four months from industry and organizations . They come in light of the pandemic, as the state and U.S. EPA announced that they would use "enforcement discretion" when facilities couldn't meet their...…Indianapolis StarA coal company that wants to be able to continue polluting the water? An owner of gas stations that wants to stop monitoring its leaky tanks? A small business seeking a deadline extension because a key employee is in the hospital with coronavirus?These are just a few of the more than 80 requests Indiana's environmental agency has received over the last four months from industry and organizations . They come in light of the pandemic, as the state and U.S. EPA announced that they would use "enforcement discretion" when facilities couldn't meet their...WW…

Get the newsShare This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutRep. Jim Lucas is defending himself against accusations of racism — againA link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register before adding a comment.Typed comments will be lost if you are...…Get the newsShare This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutRep. Jim Lucas is defending himself against accusations of racism — againA link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register before adding a comment.Typed comments will be lost if you are...WW…

Indianapolis StarView CommentsEven now, not quite three weeks after hearing the words nobody wants to hear – you have cancer – and playing with a malignant tumor and having it removed, even after being told this week that his cancer “numbers are definitely lower” but apparently not completely gone, Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez is thinking about everyone else.It started as you’d imagine, with Sanchez learning he had cancer days before the Colts’ Nov. 29 game against Tennessee but keeping it quiet in the locker room. Colts coaches and medical staff knew, but his teammates? They...…Indianapolis StarView CommentsEven now, not quite three weeks after hearing the words nobody wants to hear – you have cancer – and playing with a malignant tumor and having it removed, even after being told this week that his cancer “numbers are definitely lower” but apparently not completely gone, Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez is thinking about everyone else.It started as you’d imagine, with Sanchez learning he had cancer days before the Colts’ Nov. 29 game against Tennessee but keeping it quiet in the locker room. Colts coaches and medical staff knew, but his teammates? They...WW…

Get the newsShare This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutNew data from the U.S. Department of Labor reflects the continued toll of the coronavirus on Indiana workers.A link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register before adding a comment.Typed...…Get the newsShare This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutNew data from the U.S. Department of Labor reflects the continued toll of the coronavirus on Indiana workers.A link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register before adding a comment.Typed...WW…