Six women earned associate of arts degrees from the Indianapolis university May 16.
Tag: criminal justice system
Posted inGovernment
How the Marion County Jail became a ‘pit stop’ for 400 ICE detainees
Even Democratic-run Indianapolis is part of Trump’s ‘largest deportation program.’
Posted inNeighborhoods
Inside the Riley Tower murders: Sisters look for answers after 50 years
And along the way, they’re making sure their grandparents’ legacies are preserved.
Posted inArts & Culture
Indy theater director charged in domestic violence incident
Indianapolis Black Theatre Company artistic director Ben Rose resigned from his role.
Posted inEducation
Former Tindley CEO defrauded charter school network of nearly $1 million
Brian Metcalf, who led the charter network from July 2019 through December 2022, pleaded guilty to helping submit nearly $1 million worth of fake invoices.
Posted inEducation
Lawsuits allege bullying left two Perry Township students with head injuries
Two families are suing Perry Township Schools over the alleged bullying of two students with disabilities, which they say came from a culture of unchecked student violence.
Posted inEducation
Virtual schools used student funding on political donations, prosecutors say
The founder of two shuttered virtual charter schools used state funds meant for “underprivileged and at-risk” students to make campaign contributions to support Republican candidates, prosecutors allege in an ongoing federal criminal case.
Posted inResources
Indy’s Validus Movement seeks to empower those returning from incarceration
The organization aims to address the barriers faced by those returning home after serving time in correctional facilities and to create lasting, positive change within communities.
Posted inArts & Culture
‘Life After Incarceration’ event will feature community storytellers
People will share their stories about life after release at a Golden Hour Books event.
Posted inHealth
Youth homicides from gun violence drop in 2024 in Indianapolis
Far fewer Indianapolis children were killed by guns in 2024 than the previous year, dropping from a record high of 44 to 17. Overall shootings involving kids, though, were up 7%.
