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Yahoo
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Driver accused in Mason Alexander's crash death will face charges in adult court
This article will update. The driver accused in 18-year-old Mason Alexander's death will be charged as an adult, a Hamilton County judge ruled May 30. Trey Williams, 18, faces charges of reckless homicide, reckless driving and false government identification. On March 1, 2025, Alexander was a passenger in Williams' 2016 BMW 340 traveling south on Florida Road near 113th Street in Fishers. Williams, who was 17 years old at the time, tried to pass another vehicle just before the crest of a hill. He spotted oncoming traffic, swerved to avoid a collision and veered off the road, according to a news release published after the crash. The BMW struck a tree and caught fire. Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene. More: HamCo prosecutors file to move charges to adult court for teen accused in Mason Alexander death On May 5, the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office announced the case had been filed in juvenile court. Though Williams had turned 18 by that time, prosecutors had to initiate charges in juvenile court because he was a minor on the date of the crash. A waiver to move the case to adult court was filed alongside the case. Williams' initial hearing is scheduled for June 2, according to WTHR. Alexander's family has been vocal in their search for answers. The star football player graduated early from Hamilton Southeastern High School to play as a cornerback for the University of Pittsburgh. Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@ This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Driver accused in Mason Alexander's death will face adult court
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Driver accused in Mason Alexander's crash death will face charges in adult court
This article will update. The driver accused in 18-year-old Mason Alexander's death will be charged as an adult, a Hamilton County judge ruled May 30. Trey Williams, 18, faces charges of reckless homicide, reckless driving and false government identification. On March 1, 2025, Alexander was a passenger in Williams' 2016 BMW 340 traveling south on Florida Road near 113th Street in Fishers. Williams, who was 17 years old at the time, tried to pass another vehicle just before the crest of a hill. He spotted oncoming traffic, swerved to avoid a collision and veered off the road, according to a news release published after the crash. The BMW struck a tree and caught fire. Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene. More: HamCo prosecutors file to move charges to adult court for teen accused in Mason Alexander death On May 5, the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office announced the case had been filed in juvenile court. Though Williams had turned 18 by that time, prosecutors had to initiate charges in juvenile court because he was a minor on the date of the crash. A waiver to move the case to adult court was filed alongside the case. Williams' initial hearing is scheduled for June 2, according to WTHR. Alexander's family has been vocal in their search for answers. The star football player graduated early from Hamilton Southeastern High School to play as a cornerback for the University of Pittsburgh. Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@ This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Driver accused in Mason Alexander's death will face adult court
Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Indianapolis Star
Driver accused in Mason Alexander's crash death will face charges in adult court
This article will update. The driver accused in 18-year-old Mason Alexander's death will be charged as an adult, a Hamilton County judge ruled May 30. Trey Williams, 18, faces charges of reckless homicide, reckless driving and false government identification. On March 1, 2025, Alexander was a passenger in Williams' 2016 BMW 340 traveling south on Florida Road near 113th Street in Fishers. Williams, who was 17 years old at the time, tried to pass another vehicle just before the crest of a hill. He spotted oncoming traffic, swerved to avoid a collision and veered off the road, according to a news release published after the crash. The BMW struck a tree and caught fire. Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene. More: HamCo prosecutors file to move charges to adult court for teen accused in Mason Alexander death On May 5, the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office announced the case had been filed in juvenile court. Though Williams had turned 18 by that time, prosecutors had to initiate charges in juvenile court because he was a minor on the date of the crash. A waiver to move the case to adult court was filed alongside the case. Williams' initial hearing is scheduled for June 2, according to WTHR. Alexander's family has been vocal in their search for answers. The star football player graduated early from Hamilton Southeastern High School to play as a cornerback for the University of Pittsburgh.
Yahoo
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Colorado Teacher Named to Curriculum Associates' 2025 Class of Extraordinary Educators™
Kimberly Alexander of Namaqua Elementary School in Loveland, CO, receives national recognition for pioneering innovative classroom strategies while driving high expectations and student achievement. LOVELAND, Colo., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates has named Kimberly Alexander of Namaqua Elementary School in Loveland to its 2025 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects teachers from across the country who go above and beyond for their students in Grades K–8. Selected from hundreds of nominations, Alexander is part of a select group of 29 educators who exhibit best-in-class use of i-Ready®, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, and/or Ready®. Alexander has also promoted growth and achievement through interim assessments, pioneered innovative engagement strategies, and raised the expectations and achievement of her students. "My motto in the classroom is 'informed teaching for intentional growth,'" said Alexander. "By using i-Ready and other data sources to identify students' strengths and areas for growth, I can tailor my lessons, set meaningful goals, and provide targeted support that drives each student toward success." This year's class of Extraordinary Educators includes a diverse range of backgrounds and roles—from classroom teachers to specialists and gifted support teachers. Each educator's application was reviewed by an internal selection committee composed of Curriculum Associates employees with various roles across the company and finalized by an advisory board that included Curriculum Associates and Extraordinary Educators alumni. "The impact these teachers make creates ripple effects in their communities and across the country," said Kelly Sia, CEO of Curriculum Associates. "We are delighted to celebrate these remarkable educators and the transformative work they do to ensure better students outcomes. Our Extraordinary Educators, selected from hundreds of nominations and submissions, embody our mission of impact in the classroom and work to unlock the potential of every student." This class of Extraordinary Educators will enjoy continued access to a network of their distinguished peers from across the country to collaborate, connect, and explore new and unique ways to prepare the next generation of learners. They will also receive access to professional learning opportunities, including an invitation to participate and present at the annual Extraordinary Educators Leadership Summit and other professional learning events. About Curriculum AssociatesFounded in 1969, Curriculum Associates is a mission-driven education company committed to grade-level success for every learner. We support more than 14 million students and one million teachers across the U.S. with our award-winning service and evidence-based programs including i-Ready®, Magnetic®, and BRIGANCE®. Learn more at Media contact: press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Curriculum Associates, LLC Sign in to access your portfolio
The National
a day ago
- Politics
- The National
BBC Question Time audience member in fiery Israel exchange with Labour MP
Thursday night's programme, hosted by Fiona Bruce, featured Labour MP and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, Conservative MP David Simmonds, LibDem MP Jess Brown-Fuller and journalists Ava-Santina Evans and Tim Montgomerie. A woman in the audience hit out at the Labour Government's continued sale of arms to Israel. Addressing Alexander, the woman said: "I feel such a sense of betrayal from the Labour Party. I would never vote Tory, I would never vote Ukip, and I used to vote Labour. "Why are you still friends with Israel, an apartheid state? And why is the Labour Party still sending components of F-35 weapons to Israel that are killing, targeting babies, children, hospitals, schools? READ MORE: Gaza ceasefire talks continue as Israel issues forced displacement orders "Enough of this rhetoric about being anti-Semitic, if you support Palestinian babies–" The woman was then cut off by host Fiona Bruce, who asked Alexander to respond. Alexander started: "We're not sending F-35 components directly to Israel–" The audience member interjected: "You are still sending components of F-35 weapons to Israel, yes you are. "You have reduced weapons by only 8% to Israel, by 8%." The National previously reported how Labour licensed exports of more military equipment to Israel in the final three months of 2024 than the Tories did for all of 2020-2023. Bruce then said: "I hear your passion, I must let her answer." READ MORE: The National nominated for three Refugee Media Awards Alexander responded: "I find it as sickening and as harrowing as every single person in this audience seeing those images on the television of children wandering around rubble who are never going to find their parents, and who are being starved to death." The audience member could be heard shouting: "Then do something!" Alexander continued: "That is why we have got to find a way of bringing a sustainable solution to the region, a lasting peace, and getting significant humanitarian aid in. "None of us want to wake up tomorrow and see those scenes on our television screens, and I think every single one of us on that panel would agree with that sentiment." The audience then gave a round of applause.
