Greenwood News Archives

The Johnson County community hopes an economic stimulus grant for transportation will hasten its plans to build an east-west thoroughfare and set the stage for a new Interstate 65 interchange.

The flu sweeping through Indiana is the worst in at least 20 years, but there may be signs that the worst is over -- at least in Marion County.

A state agency is recommending that less than half of a water company's proposed rate increase be approved by state regulators.

A study under way on the future of the Greenwood Municipal Airport could reshape the County Line Road corridor of the Johnson County city.

Talks have started about possibly moving a small airport from a growing suburban area south of Indianapolis.

Worker Renee Sweany with Greenpiece Indy helps to take in electronic items for disposal.

Supporters of expanded bus service and commuter railroads for the Indianapolis metro area admit a government subsidy will be needed to make it work.

A Greenwood woman will receive a state honor for her volunteer efforts with the homeless.

A truck fire on Interstate 65 near Whiteland on Monday morning closed part of the interstate for nearly 90 minutes.

A truck fire closed I-65 in Johnson County for more than hour today. Charles E. Thompson Jr., 42, Greenwood, was driving his white 1998 semi-tractor north on the highway near the Whiteland exit at 8:10 a.m. when he smelled oil burning, according to the Indiana State Police.

Crews shutdown I-65 in Johnson County for about an hour Monday morning. Officials say a semi with a propane tank caught fire just after 8:00 am on I-65 north, just north of the Whiteland Road exit.

A flock of Indianapolis-area high school marching bands advanced from Saturday's Indiana State School Music Association regionals to the semistate competition next Saturday.

The 18th annual Heartland Film Festival is underway in Indianapolis. 87 films are being screened this year including nine with Indiana ties.

Outdoor retail giant Cabela's is moving aggressively to sell a nearly 100-acre lot that it owns in northern Johnson County.

Northview sophomore Brian McCluskey and senior Amanda Malone warm up prior to band practice Thursday.

Greenwood Community Hospital South on the Far Southside on Tuesday opened six new operating suites, marking completion of the first phase of a $130 million expansion project.

Your family is growing, and that means creating a new space. Part of the fun of welcoming a baby is planning the nursery.

An Indianapolis man made repeated phone calls to random women late at night, breathing heavily and moaning before hanging up, police said.

Johnson County authorities are investigating a rash of burglaries in the Greenwood area.

Don't give up yet on a commuter bus service to go between Hendricks County and Downtown Indianapolis.

Using virtual-reality animation, Mount Vernon High students are helping transportation officials investigate the possible benefits and drawbacks of a light-rail system in the Indianapolis metro area.

Logistics specialist Avram Worldwide plans to capitalize on central Indiana's "Crossroads of America" status by establishing new headquarters and distribution operations in Greenwood.

The Northview Marching Knights have started preparing for their District competition, set for Saturday at Southport High School.

The attorney for a Johnson County man found guilty this week on a drug charge plans to appeal.

Smokers in Indianapolis soon could be banned from lighting up in bars, bowling alleys and nightclubs.

They've stood on top all season. For the fourth week in a row, the Northview Marching Knights own the top spot in the www.indianamarching.com Class B band poll.

Center Grove Schools Police Chief John Cox has turned in his resignation following his guilty plea Wednesday to charges of drunken driving.