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4 days ago
- General
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Importance of teen-driver safety
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Accidents involving teen drivers increase between Memorial Day and Labor Day. According to Triple A, crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day see a significant increase in teen driver fatalities. Indiana State Police Sergeant Matt Ames advises safe road precautions. He says it's important not to be distracted while driving. 'Make sure you're setting a good example for that young driver so than when they get ready to drive, they know and understand the rules of the roadways and they make it safe for themselves and everyone else that's traveling out there,' said Ames. A reminder for teen to be aware and safe on the roads. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Judge issues preliminary injunction against IU 'expressive activity' policy
Protesters hold hands as the Indiana State Police stand in a line in the background April 27, 2024, at Dunn Meadow in Bloomington. (Jacob Spudich /The Indiana Daily Student) A federal judge has blocked Indiana University's 'expressive activity' policy, issuing a preliminary injunction against the educational institution's 2024 rule on Thursday. Protesters across the country, many of them college students, rallied in support of Palestine near the end of the 2024 school year. At protests on IU's Bloomington campus, police arrested 57 protesters at a pro-Palestine encampment following a last-minute rule amendment concerning temporary structures in Dunn Meadow that reversed a long-standing policy. Later that year, in November, the university implemented a new policy that required prior approval for daytime campus protests and banned activities occurring between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana responded by filing suit on behalf of students, faculty members and others who wished to protest against the school in the future. IU releases review of April protest activity and enforcement According to the rule, an expressive activity can include protests, speeches, petitions and 'all other unapproved conduct and activities otherwise prohibited' by school policy or law. Plaintiffs argued that the new language restricted activity during nighttime hours even if it wasn't disruptive while university officials maintained that its police department was too short-staffed to allow for overnight protests. Determining that the case would likely succeed in court and potentially violated the First Amendment, U.S. Southern District of Indiana Judge Richard L. Young ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. 'In sum, the Policy likely burdens substantially more speech than necessary to further the University's interest in public safety and thus lacks narrow tailoring,' ruled Young. 'IU's policy would apply to activities such as peaceful candlelight vigils, silently holding a sign, or even wearing a t-shirt that protests world events. The First Amendment does not allow a governmental entity to prohibit all forms of expression during certain hours of the day. We're pleased that the Court agreed,' said Ken Falk, the ACLU of Indiana's legal director. pidecision SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
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The Indiana Toll Road Prepares for Holiday Travel
A few tips to enhance your travel experience along the Indiana Toll Road ELKHART, INDIANA / / May 24, 2025 / As the summer travel season approaches, ITR Concession Co. LLC (ITRCC), the concessionaire and operator of the Indiana Toll Road, is reminding motorists to take a few simple steps to make travel smoother and more efficient for everyone. E-ZPass customers are encouraged to double-check their account status at least 72 hours prior to hitting the road. Having a properly mounted transponder, a fully funded E-ZPass account, and a valid payment method attached to the account will help to avoid unexpected delays and to keep customers moving. In addition, all customers are asked to: Use the correct lane for their payment method; Slow down as you approach toll plazas; Leave a safe distance between vehicles; Follow all posted signs and directions. To support smooth and safe operations this summer, the Indiana State Police (ISP) will monitor traffic at toll plazas and provide guidance when needed. "Summer is a great time to travel, and we're here to help make the driving experience as smooth and safe as possible," said an ITRCC Executive. "By taking a few extra moments to update your E-ZPASS account and driving carefully through toll plazas, you help keep our staff safe, improve traffic flow, and avoid delays." Motorists are also reminded that toll plaza staff and ISP personnel may be working in the vicinity of the toll lanes. Please drive with care and remain alert for workers on site. # About the Indiana Toll Road Established in 2006, ITR Concession Company LLC (ITRCC) responsibilities are detailed in the Concession and Lease Agreement with the Indiana Finance Authority, such as the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the 157-mile Indiana Toll Road. Headquartered in Elkhart, the Toll Road spans northern Indiana, linking Chicago with the Eastern Seaboard. Designated as part of Interstate 80/90, the Toll Road serves as a vital transportation link in the Midwest. For current traffic and construction updates, visit or follow @IndianaTollRoad on Facebook or X (Twitter). Contact Information Yvette Leyva Communications Manageryleyva@ SOURCE: ITR Concession Company LLC View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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22-05-2025
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Man avoids prison in drunken head-on crash on highway ramp
A Gary man avoided prison in a plea deal for a drunken head-on crash on a highway ramp. John Blackwell III, 30, formerly of Hobart, pleaded guilty in March to causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle, a Level 5 felony. Judge Natalie Bokota sentenced him Wednesday to two years in the Lake County Community Corrections program, one year on probation and ordered him to pay $40,000 in restitution. Blackwell was driving on the ramp for some time in the wrong direction, Deputy Prosecutor Lindsay Lanham said Wednesday. At the time, he was on bond for an operating while intoxicated case in Hobart city court. The woman was left injured, losing her job and apartment after the crash, lawyers said. Defense lawyer Russell Brown said his client had made 'tremendous progress' over time and had no ankle monitor violations. Blackwell apologized in court and said he understood 'the gravity' of what happened, but couldn't be summed up by 'one bad decision.' Bokota told Blackwell, a waiter, that probation could help him get a better-paying job. Indiana State Police responded at 3:39 a.m. Feb. 13, 2023 for a head-on crash at I-65 north on the I-80/94 east exit ramp. Blackwell was driving the wrong way on the exit ramp, according to the affidavit. His Dodge Dart hit a black Impala that got rear-ended by a red Nissan Sentra. The woman in an Impala said she was on the ramp to I-80/94 when she saw a pair of headlights coming 'straight' at her. She swerved right and the other car followed her and slammed head-on into her. The woman was taken to the hospital, then a Chicago hospital with a fractured leg and two fractured ankles. She also had a bruised chest, lungs and a chest hematoma, or bleeding. The man in the Sentra was not hurt. mcolias@
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22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man avoids prison in drunken head-on crash on highway ramp
A Gary man avoided prison in a plea deal for a drunken head-on crash on a highway ramp. John Blackwell III, 30, formerly of Hobart, pleaded guilty in March to causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle, a Level 5 felony. Judge Natalie Bokota sentenced him Wednesday to two years in the Lake County Community Corrections program, one year on probation and ordered him to pay $40,000 in restitution. Blackwell was driving on the ramp for some time in the wrong direction, Deputy Prosecutor Lindsay Lanham said Wednesday. At the time, he was on bond for an operating while intoxicated case in Hobart city court. The woman was left injured, losing her job and apartment after the crash, lawyers said. Defense lawyer Russell Brown said his client had made 'tremendous progress' over time and had no ankle monitor violations. Blackwell apologized in court and said he understood 'the gravity' of what happened, but couldn't be summed up by 'one bad decision.' Bokota told Blackwell, a waiter, that probation could help him get a better-paying job. Indiana State Police responded at 3:39 a.m. Feb. 13, 2023 for a head-on crash at I-65 north on the I-80/94 east exit ramp. Blackwell was driving the wrong way on the exit ramp, according to the affidavit. His Dodge Dart hit a black Impala that got rear-ended by a red Nissan Sentra. The woman in an Impala said she was on the ramp to I-80/94 when she saw a pair of headlights coming 'straight' at her. She swerved right and the other car followed her and slammed head-on into her. The woman was taken to the hospital, then a Chicago hospital with a fractured leg and two fractured ankles. She also had a bruised chest, lungs and a chest hematoma, or bleeding. The man in the Sentra was not hurt. mcolias@
