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Indiana State Fair Will Pause to Remember Stage Collapse Victims on August 13

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:40:36 +0000

To pay respects to the seven killed and dozens injured, the Indiana Sate Fair will cease all activity on August 13 at 8:46PM, a year to the date and time of the horrific state collapse involving country super duo Sugarland. “The fair stops,” says Cindy Hoye, the State Fair Commission and Executive Director, according to [...]

Two Women Charged for Making False Claims Following Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:00:08 +0000

Sadly, there will always be a few bad apples who attempt to make selfish gains from the misfortune of others. Thankfully, in this case, two women who made false claims in order to get free money following the Indiana State Fair stage collapse have been caught — and are being charged. According to Marion County [...]

Sugarland to Honor Stage Collapse Victims During Tonight's Return to Indiana

Billy Dukes — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:57:24 +0000

As promised, Sugarland are returning to Indiana for a show in honor of the seven killed and dozens injured when the stage collapsed before an August show at the Indiana State Fair. Friday night’s concert at the Conseco Fieldhouse will benefit the Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund.

Sugarland Has Been Named As A Defendant In Stage Collapse

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:52:16 +0000

You knew this would happen, Sugarland possibly being sued by families of the victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. An official law suit hasn’t been filed but the duo has been named as a defendant in a tort claim which states that the band its members, agents and employees could be among 15 potential defendants.

Indiana Stage Collapse Claims Seventh Victim

Dale Mussen — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:31:02 +0000

A seventh person has now died from that stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. A 24-year old Cincinnati woman was taken off life support yesterday and later died. She was sitting in the front row of the concert venue waiting for Sugarland to take the stage when a gust of wind caused the stage to topple.

Sixth Victim of Stage Collapse Dies, Sugarland's Emotional Tribute To Victims [Video]

Wendy Lynn — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:46:10 +0000

ABC News reported today that a sixth person has died as a result of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. The sad news came this morning as family members of college student Jennifer Haskell made a statement

Another Stage Collapses — This Time In Belgium

Brett Alan — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:02:35 +0000

It’s scary to think about concerts being dangerous but in the last couple days, not only have they been dangerous…they’ve been deadly. At least three people were killed when a stage collapsed today at a music festival called Pukkelpop Festival in Belgium. According to Spinner.com it’s the fourth stage collapse of the summer. Now something that we [...]

4 Killed, Dozens Hurt When Stage Collapses At Indiana State Fair [VIDEO]

Dale Mussen — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:16:07 +0000

CNN reported Saturday night a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair, killing 4 and injuring at least two dozen fans. Sugarland was scheduled to appear and tweeted that they’re ok and that they’re praying for the injured fans. Sara Bareilles had just finished her performance when the stage collapsed and the weather apparently was a [...]