Indianapolis, IN
I-Team 8’s investigation into seat belt use among bus drivers showed a disturbing trend: a growing number of drivers who aren’t buckled up behind the wheel.
But, we also found some local school districts that are taking a unique step to make sure drivers are buckled up.
It’s a simple change in color that’s making all the difference.
The push began after a Carmel-Clay school bus driver who wasn’t wearing his seat belt was bounced out of his seat. Surveillance video from that Carmel crash last May showed the driver’s seat belt hanging, unbuckled by his side, as his bus became a 30,000 pound battering ram, slamming through a fence and into a home.
The driver had been bounced out of his “air cushion” seat after hitting a bump. Fortunately, there were no children on board, and the driver wasn’t seriously hurt.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Teen Accidentally Shot and Killed by Another Teen
Indianapolis, IN
A prank to scare a 14-year-old boy turned deadly when a teen pulled the trigger on a rifle, police said Wednesday afternoon.
The 14-year-old boy was shot and killed on the city's southeast side Tuesday night, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said, and two other teens were arrested.
The shooting, which police were calling accidental, happened just after 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 5800 block of La Fleur Street.
Police officials said 18-year-old Kevin Edwards brought a rifle to the home and let his 15-year-old step-brother handle it. When 14-year-old Nicholas King knocked on the door, the step-brothers decided to scare him with the gun. But when the door opened, the 15-year-old pulled the trigger, shooting King in the neck.
King died at the scene.
Safe Havens, International
A prank to scare a 14-year-old boy turned deadly when a teen pulled the trigger on a rifle, police said Wednesday afternoon.The 14-year-old boy was shot and killed on the city's southeast side Tuesday night, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said, and two other teens were arrested.
The shooting, which police were calling accidental, happened just after 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 5800 block of La Fleur Street.
Police officials said 18-year-old Kevin Edwards brought a rifle to the home and let his 15-year-old step-brother handle it. When 14-year-old Nicholas King knocked on the door, the step-brothers decided to scare him with the gun. But when the door opened, the 15-year-old pulled the trigger, shooting King in the neck.
King died at the scene.
Safe Havens, International
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Teen Allegedly Buys Spice at Gas Station
Indianapolis, IN
A teen is in the hospital after her grandmother says she smoked spice that was purchased at a gas station Tuesday.
The teenage girl was at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Her grandmother said she was rushed there after convulsing after smoking spice.
The girl's grandmother called 24-Hour News 8 and police after confronting a gas station attendant where the product was purchased.
The grandmother didn't wait for police, but took matters into her own hands.
"That's why we called the police and the news place to keep me from going in there doing what I really want to do to them," said Yvonne Perry.
Safe Havens, International
A teen is in the hospital after her grandmother says she smoked spice that was purchased at a gas station Tuesday.
The teenage girl was at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Her grandmother said she was rushed there after convulsing after smoking spice.
The girl's grandmother called 24-Hour News 8 and police after confronting a gas station attendant where the product was purchased.
The grandmother didn't wait for police, but took matters into her own hands.
"That's why we called the police and the news place to keep me from going in there doing what I really want to do to them," said Yvonne Perry.
Safe Havens, International
Friday, September 21, 2012
Girl Attacked at Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
Three boys are accused of attacking a 12-year-old girl at Francis Scott Key Elementary School.
According to the police report, the attack happened inside the girls’ restroom. The IPS student told police the boys pushed her down and ripped off her shirt and pants.
IPS police are investigating the case the six boys have been suspended from school as the investigation gets underway.
A district spokesman tells 24-Hour News 8 the boys were interviewed by police with their parents present. Findings in the investigation will be sent to prosecutors to make a final decision.
Three boys are accused of attacking a 12-year-old girl at Francis Scott Key Elementary School.
According to the police report, the attack happened inside the girls’ restroom. The IPS student told police the boys pushed her down and ripped off her shirt and pants.
IPS police are investigating the case the six boys have been suspended from school as the investigation gets underway.
A district spokesman tells 24-Hour News 8 the boys were interviewed by police with their parents present. Findings in the investigation will be sent to prosecutors to make a final decision.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Decatur Township Schools on Lockdown after Threat
Indianapolis, IN
Decatur Township Schools are on lockdown after a possible threat.
School officials ordered the Code Yellow Lockdown after a "possible threat from outside to one of the students at one of the schools."
The lockdown started at 1:20 p.m. at all Decatur Township schools.
School officials couldn't say how long the lockdown would last.
Decatur Township Schools are on lockdown after a possible threat.
School officials ordered the Code Yellow Lockdown after a "possible threat from outside to one of the students at one of the schools."
The lockdown started at 1:20 p.m. at all Decatur Township schools.
School officials couldn't say how long the lockdown would last.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
IPS: Bus Drivers will Show Monday
IPS leaders say they’ve been told all buses will run Monday morning. That’s after about 80 drivers called in sick Friday, protesting unemployment payments.
IPS held an emergency, closed-door meeting Sunday with union leaders and Durham School Services leaders.
“We were assured this afternoon all of the contracted bus routes will run on schedule tomorrow morning,” said IPS spokesperson John Althardt.
He wouldn’t comment on the dispute between the bus drivers, the state, and Durham School Services, saying IPS’ concern is strictly the students and getting the students to class.
About 200 bus routes were affected Friday afternoon, and 12,000 kids were delayed getting home.
IPS held an emergency, closed-door meeting Sunday with union leaders and Durham School Services leaders.
“We were assured this afternoon all of the contracted bus routes will run on schedule tomorrow morning,” said IPS spokesperson John Althardt.
He wouldn’t comment on the dispute between the bus drivers, the state, and Durham School Services, saying IPS’ concern is strictly the students and getting the students to class.
About 200 bus routes were affected Friday afternoon, and 12,000 kids were delayed getting home.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Teen Alcohol Abuse - Talk to Your Children
WISH TV
The link above is to a story on teen alcohol abuse. It is a story every parent should read.
In the story, a young girl named Savannah Sturm relates her spiral into alcohol abuse, and the lessons she has learned from it. She brings out a very important lesson when she said that parents need to talk to their kids and teens need to understand the consequences of drinking.
Randy Miller, Executive Director of Drug Free Marion County, gives parents some sound advice. “They need to make sure their kids understand their views, their attitudes, their beliefs and I think even beyond that I think what parents need to do is have some discussions with their kids, frank discussions with their kids about these potential situations that may come up and what are we going to do.”
Parents cannot take their children for granted, and must take their responsibility for the safety of their children seriously. That sometimes means talking to your child when you feel uncomfortable, even of you think your child will be upset with you. As the adult, you are supposed to be able to look ahead as see the consequences of inaction.
Regret is a powerful emotion, especially for parents. Don't put yourself in the position of experiencing it.
The link above is to a story on teen alcohol abuse. It is a story every parent should read.
In the story, a young girl named Savannah Sturm relates her spiral into alcohol abuse, and the lessons she has learned from it. She brings out a very important lesson when she said that parents need to talk to their kids and teens need to understand the consequences of drinking.
Randy Miller, Executive Director of Drug Free Marion County, gives parents some sound advice. “They need to make sure their kids understand their views, their attitudes, their beliefs and I think even beyond that I think what parents need to do is have some discussions with their kids, frank discussions with their kids about these potential situations that may come up and what are we going to do.”
Parents cannot take their children for granted, and must take their responsibility for the safety of their children seriously. That sometimes means talking to your child when you feel uncomfortable, even of you think your child will be upset with you. As the adult, you are supposed to be able to look ahead as see the consequences of inaction.
Regret is a powerful emotion, especially for parents. Don't put yourself in the position of experiencing it.
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