INDIANA – The Indianapolis NBA All-Star 2024 Host Committee announced Wednesday they have awarded 24 members of the class of 2024 as Indianapolis NBA All-Star Rising Stars in association with the NBA All-Star Legacy Grants. The list includes Bedford North Lawrence student Destiny Morales, whose .
May 13, 2021 / 09:28 PM EST
GREENWOOD, Ind. (WISH) Families with kids who have life-threatening illnesses can enjoy an afternoon of fun at Johnson County’s Independence Park on Sunday with the superhero-themed Capes & Crowns Family Fun Fest.
The Indiana chapter of A Kid Again is hosting the fundraiser to continue supporting families and providing adventures for them to break away from doctor’s visits and hospital treatments. The organization hopes to reach a goal of $11,000 with the event from 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
The festival features games, crafts and activities for the whole family. People who come out can also check out the Yap Sona Arch, A Kid Again’s interactive and all-inclusive dance arch that was installed while collaborating with the NBA All-Star Legacy Committee.
Alexander Farr
Southwood High School (Wabash)
For more information on the Indianapolis NBA All-Star Legacy Grants announced in February 2020, click HERE.
Indianapolis NBA All-Star Rising Stars Class of 2021 - Individual Descriptions
A Kid Again
Meg Kirk, Danville Community High School (Danville, IN)
At Meg Kirk s core is a devotion to putting the needs of others far ahead of her own. Her big heart is especially visible within the Indiana Chapter of A Kid Again – a national organization centered on fostering hope, happiness and healing for children with life-threatening illnesses – where she has volunteered the past two years. Meg Kirk truly is a rising star, beams Katie Pappas, Executive Director of A Kid Again-Indiana Chapter. It is clear Meg is passionate about helping others and takes a leadership role in school and in her community. She s creative, fun, and engaging with our families and guests, and the best part is she always has a smile on her face.
January 1, 2021
(UNDATED) – In November 2020, a Bedford man was arrested after injuring a child, the Town of Oolitic hired a new deputy marshal and reserve marshal, a former Greene County Center Township Trustee was arrested, Emma Landstrom was selected as a Rising Star, Annette Norrick was appointed to fill the position of Clerk-Treasurer for the Town of Oolitic, Jimmy Jones was named Bedford Parks Director, and a Bedford couple was arrested on child neglect charges after making their adoptive son live on the porch.
Bedford Man Arrested After Allegedly Injuring Child
Bedford Police officers arrested 28-year-old Casey Garrison after they stopped his vehicle on a traffic stop early Tuesday, November 4, 2020 at Lincoln Avenue and 4th Street.