Indianapolis, IN
First post-Roe March For Life draws hundreds to Indianapolis
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Jan. 22 would have marked the fiftieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade – the landmark United States Supreme Courtroom choice that assured the constitutional proper to abortion. The annual March For Life takes place on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and this yr’s march was the primary for the reason that court docket overturned Roe final June.
Tons of of abortion rights opponents gathered in Indianapolis Tuesday, marching by downtown Indianapolis and gathering for a rally on the Statehouse.
Occurring now: Indiana March for Life. Tons of of anti-abortion supporters have gathered downtown to oppose abortion in Indiana. The group is marching up Capitol and across the state home. @WFYINews pic.twitter.com/Gmd5AsN6rB
— Darian Benson (@HelloImDarian) January 23, 2023
Life Church pastor Micah Beckwith stated he needs to see extra anti-abortion laws in Indiana and throughout the nation. Indiana handed a near-total abortion ban in August, however that legislation is on maintain because of authorized challenges.
“We acquired to verify all 50 states are shifting in the direction of ensuring that abortion shouldn’t be solely unthinkable, but in addition legislatively we acquired to carry individuals accountable for pushing that and we need to see life flourish throughout the nation,” Beckwith stated.
Indiana Proper to Life President and CEO Mike Fichter instructed the group that he helps a stricter abortion ban in Indiana and desires abortion banned throughout the nation.
“Roe needed to fall, we needed it to fall. That gave us the chance to come back down right here and do stuff in Indiana,” he stated. “However they didn’t lengthen constitutional safety to unborn kids throughout the board.”
Rally on the state home steps taking place now. Varied audio system addressing the group. pic.twitter.com/3jUsdFQ0zO
— Darian Benson (@HelloImDarian) January 23, 2023
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott stated he helps a ban on abortion and believes the state ought to supply help to moms and youngsters, together with monetary help.
“I feel that is actually necessary, that we get on the market and we assist moms in addition to kids, adoption applications, the entire 9 yards,” Elliott stated. “Actually, it is a complete strategy.”
Indianapolis resident Lisa Hughes attended the rally. She stated she agrees abortion must be banned and that girls ought to have extra help.
“We may help ladies and help them, we do not have to harm one another,” Hughes stated. “Each human life has a objective and a motive. And whether or not that life is inside a womb or outdoors of the womb, it has a objective. That youngster has a objective.”
Lutheran Excessive Faculty of Indianapolis pupil Rebecca attended the rally with pals. She held an indication that learn “I’m the Professional-Life Era.”
“We all know that life is treasured, and folks have objective and have a lot potential with their lives and to see that taken away – it breaks our era,” she stated.
Contact reporter Darian Benson at dbenson@wfyi.org. Observe on Twitter: @HelloImDarian
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Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis teacher talks new challenges ahead of first day of school
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INDIANAPOLIS — For the past 25 years, North Central journalism teacher Tom Gayda has looked forward to the first day of school.
“I think it comes a little easier with knowing you know what to do on the first day,” Gayda said.
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On Thursday, Gayda will join teachers in Washington, Pike, Lawrence and Franklin Townships as they embark on another school year.
Indianapolis Public Schools and Center Grove are also back in session on August 1.
“You can always kind of reinvent yourself,” Gayda shared while reminiscing on his past 24 first days. “Even at the semester, you get a little chance to change things up. Every year is a new start and that’s kind of fun.”
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Gayda is part of a teaching workforce that has seen its fair share of challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a 2022 National Education Association survey, More than 55% of educators said they were ready to leave the profession earlier than planned.
The survey claims it is largely due to teacher salaries.
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Gayda says an evolving classroom has taken it’s toll.
“It’s been a lot of a lot of change,” Gayda explained. “My grade book used to be a notebook, and now it’s instantly online. There’s good and bad with that.”
Gayda faces a new challenge as a new Indiana state law prohibits the use of cellphones in the classroom.
“I mean, everyone has got their phone in their hand,” Gayda said. “I think (the students) will live.”
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Despite the challenges that come with a new school year, the end of each summer marks an opportunity for Gayda to reconnect with his students.
“Tomorrow, it’s more about getting to see people you’ve not seen in a while and reconnect,” Gayda said. “That’s kind of a fun thing.”
Indianapolis, IN
Lisa Loeb's guitar found by bar owner after a 'conversation'
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — After a show in Hendricks County Monday night, famed musician Lisa Loeb’s guitar was stolen outside the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.
Her crew was packing up after the show.
After she put out an acoustic APB on X, a local bar owner spotted a man walking in front of his establishment with the same guitar case he saw in Lisa Loeb’s post.
Joel Reitz co-owns the O’Reilly Irish Bar and Restaurant. He said he saw a ‘disheveled’ man walking on the street with the guitar case he recognized from Loeb’s post.
O’Reilly’s is on South Pennsylvania, just a few blocks away from the Conrad Hotel.
Reitz says after a drama-free conversation with the man and a couple of requests, the man gave the guitar to him.
The police picked up the guitar, as it was stolen property. Loeb later shared on Instagram that the guitar is already on the way back to her after IRC Music shipped it out.
Reitz said he wants to be a steward for the Indianapolis community.
Indianapolis, IN
IMPD: Owner of popular Indy nail salon arrested for domestic battery
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News 8 has chosen not to name the woman involved in the domestic battery incident.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The owner of a popular Broad Ripple nail salon faces charges after police say he attacked a woman when she accused him of stealing money.
Tuan Nguyen, 43, owner DaVi Nail Spa in Broad Ripple, faces misdemeanor charges of battery, domestic battery, and battery resulting in bodily injury following the July 10 incident.
Court documents say an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer was dispatched to a home in the 6000 block of College Avenue to investigate a domestic disturbance.
They arrived and met with a woman who said she and Nguyen fought. When she came home that day, she noticed money missing from its spot under her bed, and asked Nguyen if he had it.
Nguyen denied having it. The woman then said she’d call the police.
The woman told the officer that Nguyen then “grabbed her by the hair and pushed her, causing them both to fall on the floor.” She also said during the fight, “Nguyen began pulling on her dog, trying to break the dog’s leg.”
The woman then ran out of the house to call 911.
Officers detained Nguyen at the scene, who once again denied having the money. He told investigators that after she threatened to call the cops, he “grabbed her by the back of her shirt and they fell to the ground and had a scuffle.”
Nguyen was then taken to the Marion County jail.
News 8 confirmed on Tuesday that he had been released and was back operating the nail salon.
Help is available for victims of domestic violence. Below is a list of suggested resources on the Domestic Violence Network website:
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