Cannelton Cotton Mills: Indiana’s half-century child labor machine
Cannelton Cotton Mills’ Child Labor Legacy in Indiana. The Cannelton Cotton Mill opened in 1851 as the largest industrial building west of the Allegheny Mountains. Most of its 400 workers were women and girls. By 1890, men made up just 78 of 309 workers, with dozens of children still...
Thousands of Americans Told To Avoid Refueling Cars
Thousands of Americans have been urged to delay refueling their vehicles amid concerns over high air pollution levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued air quality alerts in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas on Tuesday. The warnings mean ground-level ozone and...
Woman arrested for murder after domestic dispute ends with fatal stabbing
INDIANAPOLIS – A 31-year-old woman is in jail accused of murder after police say a domestic dispute ended with a deadly stabbing on Indy’s east side. According to court records, the suspect initially claimed the fatal stabbing was in self-defense, but she later confessed she was not in fear for her safety; she was...
Cops find bombs, drugs in Broad Ripple home during arrest of suspected I-465 shooter
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police found drugs and bombs inside a Broad Ripple home during the arrest of an interstate shooting suspect last week, according to court filings. Investigators tracked 19-year-old Logan Quisenberry to the rental home in the 6100 block of Indianola Avenue. On Sept. 11, troopers arrested...
Silver Alert issued for missing person in Indiana
INDIANA — A statewide Silver Alert was issued Tuesday, Sept. 16, for 16-year-old Branson Claghorn, who went missing from northeast Indiana. The Wells County Sheriff’s Department said Claghorn is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 147 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen at 9:20 p.m. Monday, Sept....
52-year-old Zionsville man sentenced to 40 years on child molestation charges
BOONE COUNTY, Indiana — A Zionsville man will spend 40 years behind bars for charges related to child molestation. Jeffrey L. Alexander, 52, was found guilty in July of two counts of child molesting, one count of child solicitation and was given a repeat sexual offender enhancement following a three-day jury trial.
Indiana Man Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Kidnapping Girlfriend And Children On...
An Indiana man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison, with two years suspended, for kidnapping his girlfriend and her young children before going on a violent spree from Elkhart to Indianapolis, according to authorities. Dhantori Honorable was sentenced in Marion County on Wednesday, September 10, after pleading...
Body found in lake in Indiana, investigation underway
INDIANA — The body of a 47-year-old man was recovered from Engle Lake on Monday, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Michael Vinson, a resident of Ligonier, had been reported missing earlier that morning after failing to return from a fishing trip. Conservation officers discovered a kayak,...
Tiny homes, duplexes planned at westside church to help homeless
Get text alerts and stay informed about housing in Indy. Tyler Fenwick has a group chat named “Calling Home” where he’s answering questions about housing, homelessness and more. Sign up here:. If you are not able to sign up, text HOME to (317) 548-1599. Every Wednesday at...
8 Unassuming Donut Shops In Indiana You’ll Wish You Found Sooner
Want to discover hidden donut shops in Indiana that locals love?. These 8 spots offer incredible treats and friendly service!. 1. Long’s Bakery (Indianapolis) Some of the best places don’t need fancy signs to draw crowds. Long’s Bakery proves that point every single day. This Indianapolis gem...
