Compiled by Nancy Hammerstrom and Nicole Davis Heroes are those who make a difference in their communities. They inspire and encourage others. They implement change for the greater good. They persevere, despite the uphill challenges. […]
By Nicole Davis Across the nation, 16,000 communities will come together to celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 2, a campaign that promotes police and community partnerships. Locally, each Southside police department will observe the […]
By Nicole Davis Two separate shootings on Sunday, July 17 have resulted in multiple deaths and left the Southside community in shock and in mourning. A mass shooting at Greenwood Park Mall left four deceased, […]
An adult woman was shot dead Tuesday night at the Greenwood Police Department after a chase with local police officers. Greenwood police were called to the intersection of Madison Avenue and County Line Road around […]
By Nancy Price Frontline workers, including police officers and EMTs, were introduced to sudden, rapid changes this year as COVID-19 spread worldwide. Members of Southside police and fire departments not only adapted to a frequently […]
By Nancy Price This Friday, Aug. 28, friends, family and colleagues will gather at the Greenwood Amphitheater to celebrate Greenwood Police Chief John Laut’s last day with the department. There will be a private celebration […]
Two male teenagers, ages 15 and 17, were struck by a driver of a dark colored SUV around 4:30 a.m. this morning as they were walking in the area of Worthsville Road, just west of […]
By Nancy Price Greenwood Police Chief John Laut has announced he is retiring after serving the department for more than 30 years. His last working day will be Aug. 28. “Eight years in executive police […]
By Nancy Price and Neal Smith Greenwood Park Mall closed at noon today following peaceful protests that turned violent last night in downtown Indianapolis. Greenwood Police Department Assistant Chief of Police Matthew Fillenwarth issued the […]
By Nancy Price A Greenwood couple has been arrested for possessing numerous credit card skimming devices found by police inside their home. Norge Rodriguez-Leon, 36, and Mayara Martinez, 26, have been charged with a level […]