Articles tagged as: Richmond
June 7, 2024
Man charged with killing Indiana police officer dies in prison while awaiting trial
Authorities say Phillip Lee was alone in his cell and unresponsive early Thursday.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2023
EPA to clean up debris from fire at former Richmond plastics recycling business
The fire at the former plastics recycling business in April displaced more than 1,000 people and sent harmful smoke and debris into the air.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2023
Legal dispute over Richmond teachers’ temporary pay bump may set key precedent for Indiana schools
A legal dispute between a teacher's union in Richmond and their school corporation may set an important precedent for how educator salaries are negotiated across the state. The Richmond Community Schools board recently set up temporary supplemental payments to teachers for this school year. But the local teachers union argues the payments' timing infringes on their bargaining rights.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2023
Saying farewell to Richmond's 110-year-old Weir Dam
The long-standing low-head dam no longer serves its original purpose so it's being removed to improve safety and ecology along the Whitewater River.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2023
Former owner of Richmond plastics recycler implicates city in fire, asks to dismiss lawsuit
The city of Richmond has said the original owner of a former plastics recycling business is responsible for the huge industrial fire there in April. But now the owner is blaming the city which partially owns the property.
Read MoreApril 26, 2023
Richmond plastics recycler faces class action lawsuit for fire
The class action suit alleges the owner of My Way Trading knew the property was unsafe, but didnt take necessary steps to address it.
Read MoreApril 14, 2023
City releases evidence showing Richmond plastics recycling business was a fire hazard
Among other things, court and city documents said all of that plastic and trash was blocking building exits, the sprinkler system wasn't working, and fire extinguishers were placed on the floor where they could be knocked over. The buildings themselves also needed several repairs.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Massive Richmond fire prompts evacuations and concerns
Investigators are still trying to sort out what caused the enormous fire across 14 acres at a former factory site full of plastics.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Industrial fire that displaced more than 1,000 in Richmond could burn for several days
The fire from plastics burning at the two warehouses can be seen from miles away. The buildings were formerly owned by My Way Trading which was cited for several violations in the past including creating a fire hazard.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2022
Death sentence sought for man accused of killing officer
Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Shipman made the request Friday in the case of Phillip Matthew Lee, 47, of Richmond, who's now charged with murder in the death of Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton.
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