🌱 Man Climbs Soldiers And Sailors Monument + White River Rescue

Get on up, Indianapolis! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Turning out cloudy and mild. High: 54 Low: 38.

Here are the top three stories today in Indianapolis:

1. A woman who was arrested in November 2021 for carrying a firearm near school property will not be charged by The Marion County Prosecutor's Office. 40-year-old Sherral Harris was previously arrested for having a .40 caliber semiautomatic with an extended loaded magazine near George Washington High School. She was also arrested for pointing the loaded firearm and intimidation with a weapon. (WTHR)
2. An Indianapolis man spent 15 hours climbing the Soldiers and Sailors Monument over the weekend to raise money for foster kids. Michael Prage, a foster child himself, raised money with each step he took for the Children’s Bureau and Family First Indianapolis. So far, he has raised $25,000 for the cause and will continue to raise more until he leaves on April 7, 2023, for a Mt. Everest expedition. (WTTV CBS4Indy)
3. On Monday morning, a driver was rescued by the Indianapolis Fire Department after she accidentally drove onto an ice-covered river. The 33-year-old woman drove onto the icy White River at the 67th and Cornell Ave. boat ramp, according to officials. Upon rescue, the woman was alert, oriented, and unharmed. (ABC 57 News)

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Today in Indianapolis:

• Tai Chi Flow, At Indianapolis Public Library Virtual (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you ready for rain, sleet, and snow? A looming winter storm could bring all three to Indianapolis late on Wednesday. (Instagram)
• Indianapolis Animal Care Services has teamed up with Paws and Think to give a few of their dogs a break from the shelter and a chance to learn a few new tricks. (Facebook)
• The Indiana General Assembly wrapped up its fourth week of the 2022 legislative session on Thursday. Here's a look at some of the bills reporters at IndyStar have been tracking and where they stand. (Instagram)
• Feed your child's natural curiosity! Registration begins Monday for the Indianapolis Zoo's summer Zoo Camps. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners, and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.