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March 25, 2014
Public Raises Concerns on Proposed Justice Complex
Marion County residents are speaking out against building a new criminal justice complex on the southwest side. The City is looking at the old General Motors Stamping Plant for the facility.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2014
Japan To Turn Over Nuclear Stockpile To U.S. For Safe-Keeping
Tokyo had long maintained the cache of highly enriched uranium and weapons-grade plutonium for research purposes. The deal is a major non-proliferation victory for the White House.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2014
Prosecutor David O'Neil To Head Justice's Criminal Division
O'Neil had most recently focused on oversight of criminal cases and white collar fraud investigations as well as the fallout from cascading leaks by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2014
Police Staff Commission Backing Plan
The Indianapolis Police Staffing Commission is recommending the city hire 500 officers over the next five years. Members agreed to support a model that - coupled with average retirements - will mean a net increase in the force of 386 by 2020.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2014
DPS Hosts Community Conversation On Violence
Indianapolis city leaders are calling on the community to take a more active role in the fight against violent crime. Various government agencies and organizations came together Thursday night to discuss ideas and strategies to make streets safer.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2014
U.S. To Impose Sanctions On More Russian Officials
By choosing to intervene in Ukraine and annex Crimea, Russia has isolated itself and violated international law, President Obama says. The U.S. is seeking to penalize 20 additional people and a bank.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2014
Controversial Broad Ripple Project Approved
A 5,200-square-foot office building is going up on North College Avenue. Two bungalows are coming down to make room for the development. The Metropolitan Development Commission originally voted against the project, but members brought it back because of a technical issue.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2014
State Asks Feds For Help With Overseas-Based Robocalls
State officials are urging the federal government to take the problem of robo-calls generated outside of the United State more seriously with a resolution slated to be sent to the Federal Communications Commission.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2014
Sen. Coats Offers Bill To Curb Federal Regulations
Republican Sen. Dan Coats held a press conference Tuesday at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce to talk about his proposed Sound Regulation Act.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2014
New Curfew Possible For Indy Teens
It soon may be illegal for 15- to 17-year olds to walk around Marion County by themselves between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. The City County Council is proposing an amendment to its curfew ordinance.
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