Local News Headlines: January 22, 2024

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State Trooper is in Serious Condition after being struck be vehicle on highway
An Indiana State Trooper was struck and critically injured by a vehicle on I-65 near 30th Street in Indianapolis. Trooper Azariah Keith stopped on the left shoulder of I-65 southbound at the 116 mile marker to help a stranded motorist change a flat tire. He finished changing the tire and the motorist was pulling away when another southbound vehicle lost control and struck Trooper Keith before colliding with the back of his police car.\

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January 20, 2023 at approximately 8:45 p.m., Trooper Keith located the disabled vehicle and stopped to help. Recognizing the vehicle was on a curve and a narrow shoulder, a second trooper responded to assist with traffic control before the curve. The second trooper was blocking the left lane just prior to the curve where Trooper Keith was. Trooper Keith finished the tire change at 9:17 p.m. and was putting his equipment away in his trunk. A 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 22 year old Armaandeep Singh of Indianapolis, was approaching the scene in the left lane, believed to be at a high rate of speed, swerved around the trooper who was blocking the left lane, lost control and crashed into the concrete median barrier, struck Trooper Keith then Trooper Keith’s police car. Trooper Keith suffered critical injuries and was immediately tended to by the other trooper on scene. Trooper Keith was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where he is currently in stable but serious condition.

Armaandeep Singh has been arrested on the preliminary charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury. He was transported to a local hospital then subsequently transported to the Marion County Jail. After field sobriety testing, Singh was given a certified test for intoxication by way of blood draw, the results of that test are pending.

Indiana State Police Detectives, along with crash reconstruction team members responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The southbound lanes of I-65 were closed for nearly three hours while the scene was processed.

Singh was arrested based upon probable cause; actual charges will be determined by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office upon review of the case. 

*Suspects and Criminal Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law

Hoosiers retain control of Barn Burner Trophy in win over Purdue
In a game that was tight to final buzzer, #16 got out of Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana with a 74-68 win, to retain the Barn Burner Trophy. Indiana climbs to 16-2, and 7-1 in the Big Ten, while the Boilermakers fall to 9-9, 2-5 in the Big Ten. With their win coupled with Iowa falling to Ohio State this afternoon, IU is back in a tie for first place in the conference.

“We found a way to win, and I’m really proud of my guys,” said Indiana Head Coach Teri Moren after the game.

Now this doesn’t mean Coach Moren was happy about the team’s overall play, as the Hoosiers turned the ball over an uncharacteristic 18 times and had a hard time rebounding the ball. Purdue grabbed 32 rebounds, and 14 of those were on the offensive side, accounting for 13 second chance points. Indiana had only 26 total boards.

“If we want to win [moving forward], we need to lock down, and rebound a lot better,” added Coach Moren.

The game was back and forth early on, with 12 lead changes throughout the day. Purdue led the game at the end of the first and third quarters, but Indiana successfully held out this physical contest to pull ahead when it counted.

Indiana had to play even tougher than imagined in this contest because Senior Forward Sydney Parrish was out with a foot injury. She appeared on the sidelines in a walking boot and crutches, cheering od n her teammates. She appeared in good spirits and is currently listed as day-to-day.

The Hoosiers shot well from the field and amazingly from beyond the arc. IU hit 53% of their shots and knocked down 15 of 23 attempts from three-point land. The perimeter success was important, as Purdue did a nice job applying pressure on All-American Graduate Forward Mackenzie Holmes. They held Holmes to 15 points and 6 rebounds, both well below her season averages.

Indiana offered some quality balance in their offense. Even though they lost the ball more than regularly, they maintained poise and found some open shots. The Hoosiers had several players step up offensively. Guards Sara Scalia and Chloe Moore-McNeil sank 20 points each, Sophomore Guard Yarden Garzon had 17, and Holmes added 15 points.

The Boilermakers were also well balanced, and had 5 players in double-digit scoring, Forward Caitlyn Harper led the way with 18, Forward Ashley Stevenson and Guard Rashunda Jones each scored 13, while Guard Abbey Ellis and Forward Madison Layden dropped in 10 apiece.

“Indiana didn’t look rattled,” said Purdue Head Coach Katie Gearlds, describing the maturity of this ”Championship” veteran IU squad. Whether they were up, down, being pressed on the full court, or struggling in any way, this Hoosier team finds a way to win.

Next up, Indiana hosts Northwestern University, 2pm at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, on Sunday, January 28th.

Indiana Legislative Update
the following links contain updates by subject of pending legislation

Eagles over Monroe birding event at Monroe Lake, February 1-4
“Eagles over Monroe” is an annual event that celebrates Monroe Lake’s unique history with the bald eagle, as well as its designation as a “hotspot” on the Indiana Birding Trail. Join us for four special days of programs highlighting bald eagles and other birds! Monroe Lake played a critical role in returning our nation’s symbol to our state’s skies. Thanks to the eagle reintroduction program that took place at Monroe Lake in the late 1980s, Indiana is now home to over 350 nesting pairs of bald eagles today!

Self-Guided Bald Eagle Driving Tour: Create your own self-guided driving tour during the peak of eagle-viewing season! Consult our online map for the best viewing locations and times, grab a pair of binoculars and a warm drink, and head out to Monroe Lake on your own schedule to look for eagles. Access the online, interactive map at bit.ly/monroelakeeagleguide.  

*** 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟭 ***

  • 9:30 a.m. Woods and Fields Birding Walk, Limited to 20 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30. bit.ly/eom2024-woodsandfields *9 spots open
  • 2 p.m. Bald Eagle Hacking Tower Hike, Limited to 20 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30. . bit.ly/eom2024-hackingtower *FULL (waitlist available at registration link)

*** 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟮 ***

*** 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟯 ***

  • 9:30 a.m. Lakeshore Birding Walk, Limited to 20 people, registration REQUIRED by Feb. 1. bit.ly/eom2024-lakeshore *11 spots open
  • 11 a.m. Species Spotlight: The Sandhill Crane, Limited to 40 people, registration AVAILABLE thru Feb. 1 (walk-ups welcome, if registration doesn’t fill or there are no-shows), bit.ly/eom2024-crane *27 spots open
  • 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Warming Station OPEN, bit.ly/eom2024-warming
  • 1:30 p.m. Return of the Bald Eagle, Limited to 40 people, registration AVAILABLE thru Feb. 1 (walk-ups welcome, if registration doesn’t fill or there are no-shows), bit.ly/eom2024-return *20 spots open
  • 3:30 p.m. LIVE Bald Eagle Show, $5/person, limited to 40 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30, bit.ly/eom2024-eagle *FULL (waitlist available by emailing jvance@dnr.IN.gov)
  • 5 to 6 p.m. Sunset Eagle Watch, No registration needed – just stop by! bit.ly/eom2024-sunset2

*** 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟰 ***

  • 9:30 a.m. 3-D Bald Eagle Paper Craft Workshop, $5/person, limited to 20 people (ages 8+), registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30, bit.ly/eom2024-paper *20 spots open
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Warming Station OPEN, bit.ly/eom2024-warming
  • 11 a.m. The Carrion Eaters, Limited to 40 people, registration AVAILABLE thru Feb. 1 (walk-ups welcome, if registration doesn’t fill or there are no-shows), bit.ly/eom2024-carrion *28 spots open
  • 1 p.m. LIVE Raptor Show #1, $5/person, limited to 40 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30, bit.ly/eom2024-raptor1 *2 spots open
  • 3 p.m. LIVE Raptor Show #2, $5/person, limited to 40 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30, bit.ly/eom2024-raptor2 *17 spots open

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