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Before Prom, Students Must Pass Breathalyzer Test

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(WHITING) - Before students are allowed to enter the Whiting High School prom on Friday, they’ll have to pass a breathalyzer test to see if they have been drinking.

Attorney Killed In Auto Collision

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(MERRILLVILLE) - A well-known Northwest Indiana defense attorney and three others were killed in a three-vehicle crash at a Merrillville intersection.

Exhumed Remains To Be Tested For DNA Identification

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(NEW ALBANY) - It’s been 13 years, but officials are hoping the remains exhumed from a Southern Indiana grave this week will be finally identified.

Geist Residents And State Scientists Discuss Algae

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(GEIST) - Residents concerned with the blue- green algae that turned up in Geist reservoir last summer met Tuesday with lawmakers, representatives of state agencies and scientists to discuss the problem.

Hoosiers Observe Tenth Annual Holocaust Memorial

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(STATEHOUSE) - Politicians, dignitaries and school children from around the state observed the tenth annual holocaust memorial at the Statehouse.

Tourism Groups Should Merge, Says Batistatos

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(MERRILLVILLE) - The president and chief executive officer of the Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau says merging tourism groups in Northwest Indiana would benefit the region.

Ballard: Police Still Investigating Teller Shooting

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - It’s been a week since a pregnant teller was shot during an Indianapolis bank robbery and metro police are still no closer to finding the shooter.

Supreme Court Upholds Indiana Voter ID Law

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(UNDATED) - The US Supreme Court has upheld Indiana’s law requiring voters to show photo ID. A 6-3 Supreme Court says showing a photo ID is a minimal burden that’s outweighed by the interest in ensuring a fair election.

Ball State Students Develop Communications Protocol For IDHS

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(MUNCIE) - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has a new crisis communications protocol developed by students at Ball State University.

Statehouse Hosts Memorial For Hoosiers Killed On The Job

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(STATEHOUSE) - The laying of carnations and the reading of names marked the annual Workers’ Memorial Day service at the statehouse.

Voting Officials Expect Record Turnout In Indiana Primary

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana’s primary is likely to follow other states in shattering turnout records.

RCA Dome Demolition Schedule Set

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority announces detailed plans for demolishing the RCA Dome to make room for an expansion of the Indiana Convention Center.

Stimulus Checks Already En Route

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(UNDATED) - Uncle Sam is sending out special economic stimulus payments early. People who use direct deposit will be among the first to receive the payments starting Monday.

Obama, Clinton Fight In Indiana Boon For Tourism Industry

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(UNDATED) - As the two Democratic presidential hopefuls bombard Indiana with visits, tourism officials are reaping the benefits of the exposure.

Indy Clinic Only Center In World To Perform Lung/Pancreas Transplants

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Clarian Transplant in Indianapolis says it has the highest volume pancreas transplant program in the nation.

After Exhausting Hearing, Judge Denies Bond For McFarland

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(RICHMOND) - A Wayne County judge is keeping a 23-year-old Cambridge City man in jail until his trial later this year in connection with the death of his 19-year-old girlfriend.

Apartment Fire Claims Young Boy

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(ALEXANDRIA) - An apartment fire claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy in Madison County Sunday.

Police: Teller Shooter Still In Marion County

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis police are certain the man who robbed the eastside Huntington Bank and shot the pregnant teller is still here in Marion County.

Commission Will Oversee Courthouse Preservations

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(FARMLAND) - Indiana now has a courthouse preservation advisory commission.

Abandoned Buildings Destroyed By Fire

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(EVANSVILLE) - A suspicious fire on the eastside of Evansville looked worse that it was.

Opponents Of Megadairy Meet With Commissioners

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(LIBERTY) - Opponents of a megadairy planned for a farm in northern Union County will meet with the county commissioners on Monday.

Former Bank Teller Pleads To Embezzling Charges

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(NEW ALBANY) - 50-year-old Patricia Sherman faces eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to embezzling $7 million from a New Albany credit union.

Ferdinand Post Office Honors Fallen Vietnam Solider

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(FERDINAND) - The post office at Ferdinand will be renamed Monday in honor of the Dubois County community’s only resident killed in the Vietnam War.

Police: Another False Lead In Bank Teller Shooting

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Metro Police got another false lead in the eastside bank robbery where the pregnant teller was shot, but arrested the man on other charges.

Details Emerging In Indy Mass Murder Trial

Last updated on Friday, April 25, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The trial for two men accused in Indy’s biggest mass murder in nearly 30 years won’t be held till next year, but that doesn’t’ mean there aren’t developments.

Indy Sees Birth Of Two Babby Falcons

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two eggs in the peregrine falcon nest in downtown Indianapolis hatched this morning and two others could soon hatch.

Vehicle Found In Indy With $1 Million Worth Of Pot

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - In another instance of, “If you’re driving a stolen car with drugs in it, obeying traffic laws is to your advantage,” state police in Indianapolis attempted to stop a vehicle last night for a traffic violation since it didn’t have headlights on and, when their lights came on, the vehicle took off.

Company Involved In Fraud Suit Awarded I-69 Contract

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A company that agreed in December to pay $8 million to settle fraud claims has won a state contract to pave the first section of the Interstate 69 extension to Evansville.

Some Communities May Need To Float Loans Due To Late Taxes

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Some local governments may have to take out loans to make up for tax money that will be delayed due to late property tax bills.

Hoosiers "Tax Free" As Of April 17th

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(UNDATED) - Wednesday was tax freedom day for many Americans. It means if Americans had saved every penny they’ve made since January 1st, they would have just accumulated enough money to pay off federal, state and local taxes on Wednesday.

Noblesville Man Rung Up On Fraud Charges

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(NOBLESVILLE) - A Noblesville man is accused of stealing money dedicated to the annual cleanup of the White River corridor.

Indiana Receives Grant To Promote Preventative Care

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(UNDATED) - The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s office of Medicaid policy and planning has received a $1.6 million grant from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.

First Multi-Ethic Conference Meets In Indy

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The faces of Indiana’s ethnic groups faced each other to acknowledge each other’s existence and talk about how to make the state more aware of its ethnic diversity.

Deputy Recovering After Being Hit With Buckshot

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(NEW WASHINGTON) - A Clark County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering from a gunshot wound after being shot by a man who later took his own life.

FBI Concerned Over Rise In Bank Robberies

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(UNDATED) - FBI agents in Indiana are very concerned about a recent spike in bank robberies across the state.

STP Returns To Indy - No, Not The Gas Additive

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The first Stone Temple Pilots concert tour in almost eight years will include a performance at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 23rd, two days before the Indianapolis 500.

Floyd County Deputy Returning For Duty After Sniping Incident

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(NEW ALBANY) - A Floyd County Sheriff’s deputy wounded last year by a teenage sniper is preparing to return to duty.

Evansville Getting Visit From Japanese Sister City

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(EVANSVILLE) - A delegation from Evansville’s sister city…Tochigi, Japan arrives in town today for a three-day visit.

Purdue, CDC Developing Bird Flu Vaccine

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE) - A new vaccine under development may provide protection against highly pathogenic bird flu and its evolving forms.

PETA Protesting Eli Lilly Animal Testing

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - PETA is protesting animal testing at Eli Lilly.

Agenda Set For April NLCS Board Meeting

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Community Schools board have announced the agenda for their meeting which is to take place Thursday evening.

Free Shredding Offered For Identity Theft Awareness Week

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(UNDATED) - It is now Crimestoppers Identity Theft Awareness Week.

Truckers Rally In Indy, Say Gas Prices Driving Them Under

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(STATEHOUSE) - Truckers from all over Indiana are fed up with diesel prices, so they made a convoy to the state capital.

Personal Info Of 700,000 Hoosiers Stolen

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Social Security numbers of more than 700,000 Hoosiers are now in criminal hands after thieves stole a computer server from an Indianapolis dept-collection bureau.

Breast Cancer Walk In Indy

Last updated on Saturday, April 19, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - More than 40,000 Hoosiers whose lives have been touched by breast cancer are gathering at IUPUI this morning for the annual race for the cure.

Chairs Rock For Legacy House

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Monument Circle in Downtown Indianapolis looked more like the front porch at Cracker Barrel with dozens of folks in rocking chairs eating their lunch in the sunshine during the 7th annual Rock-A-Thon For Legacy House.

Porter County CO2 Emissions Rank High On U.S. Scale

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Porter County has the 13th-highest carbon-dioxide emissions in the U.S. That’s according to a computerized CO2 map developed at Purdue.

"In God We Trust" License Plates Constitutional, Judge Says Yes

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The constitutionality of the BMV’s “In God We Trust” license plates has been upheld by a Marion superior court judge.

Night Sky Disturbance Claimed By National Guard

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(FORT WAYNE) - The Indiana National Guard is taking responsibility for the recent nighttime disturbances in the Logansport and Kokomo areas.

Bathroom Stall Message Forces School To Raise Security Level

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(MISHAWAKA) - Penn High School is increasing security Friday because of a threat found in a boys restroom stall.

Charges Dropped Against Two Men Accused Of Killing Canidates Son

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(CROWN POINT) - Prosecutors are dismissing criminal charges against a former East Chicago council candidate and his father in a shootout last year that left the candidate’s 7-year-old son dead.

Observers Ask, UFO Or Meteor Shower?

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(KOKOMO) - A strange night north of Indianapolis. Residents in Howard and Tipton counties report hearing a loud explosion, sending police and firefighters scrambling.

Man Convicted In 1989 Indy Killing Gets Life

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A man convicted of murdering an 18-year-old Indianapolis woman nearly 19 years ago will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for the crime.

Advocacy Group Says Higher Co-Pays Can Put Screws To Seniors

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(UNDATED)- People are starting to get sticker-shock at the pharmacy, as some health insurance companies are changing the way some prescriptions are priced.

Women's Prison To Allow Pregnant Inmates To Stay With Babies

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS)- Pregnant inmates in the Indiana women’s prison can now live with their babies.

Brownsburg Kids Make Preparedness Kits For Salvation Army

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A group of Brownsburg fifth-graders are spending the day at the Eagle Creek Salvation Army, making emergency preparedness kits for disaster victims and bundles for first responders.

Kokomo Police Seeking Help In Solving Murder

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(KOKOMO) - Police are pleading for help in solving the murder of a Kokomo woman 11 days ago.

Marion County Law Enforcement Cracking Down On Certain Intersections

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Quite a few drivers on Indy’s near west side saw flashing lights in their rearview mirrors this morning after speeding, running a red light or showing signs of road rage.

Correctional Officer Arrested On Drug Charges

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(PENDLETON) - State police from the Pendleton District have arrested a correctional officer from the Pendleton Correctional Facility on drug charges.

Guard Sentenced For Sexual Misconduct

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A guard at the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility will spend six-months on work release for allowing a 16 year-old inmate to perform oral sex on him.

Janitors March To Negotiating Table

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapiolis janitors are back at the bargaining table talking about economic issues. They’re negotiating for better wages and affordable health care with the city’s largest cleaning companies.

Noblesville Businesses Plagued By Robberies

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(NOBLESVILLE) - A handful of Noblesville businesses are assessing damages, following a series of overnight burglaries. At least eight businesses in a one-block area got robbed.

Despite Wet Weather, Farmers Seek Other Planting Options

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(UNDATED) - Much of Indiana is still reeling from months of heavy rain. The weather has warmed up and now farmers are facing some challenges when it comes to planting.

Mail Fraud Thief Gets 6 Years Behind Bars

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis man who stole bank statements from mailboxes to fuel a fraud scheme has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison.

Terre Haute To Develop 800 Acre Park

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(TERRE HAUTE) - Vigo County will soon begin work on a new 800-acre park.

Prison Guard Faces Drug Charges

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(PENDLETON)- A guard at Pendleton prison is under arrest and suspended from work after police say they found pot in her car and more of it in her home.

Charges Dropped Against Terre Haute Firefighter

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(TERRE HAUTE) - The Vigo County prosecutor’s office says charges have been dropped against a Terre Haute firefighter.

Hoosier Family Organization Receives Praise At Ceremony

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(UNDATED) - A voluntary home visitation program is being praised by state leaders for promoting healthy families and preventing child abuse.

Anderson Woman Living At The Animal Shelter She Seeks To Save

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(ANDERSON) - An Anderson woman is living among the homeless animals of Madison County in hopes of saving the place that has saved thousands of lives.

Arizona Prisoners Drive Into The Sunset

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(NEW CASTLE) - Some Arizona prisoners who’ve been involved in at least two disturbances at Indiana’s New Castle Correctional Facility are returning west.

Mother Calling For Police Officers Firing

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The mother of a teen kicked in the head at last summer’s Indiana Black Expo is demanding action - she and community leaders want the police officer responsible fired.

New Lottery Scam Plaguing Elderly Hoosiers

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(NEW ALBANY) - The letter said Jesse Mooneyhan had won a lottery. All he had to do was mail a check for $3,000 to global financial security and trust to cover taxes and the company in return would mail him a check for $125,000.

Major Road Construction Begins In Evansville

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(EVANSVILLE) - Be patient if you’re traveling to Evansville on Monday. That’s when several road construction projects will cause delays on some of Evansville’s busiest thoroughfares.

Police Lieutenant Suspended After Breaking City Code

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(ELWOOD) - Elwood Police Lieutenant Sherry Wright was put on unpaid suspension Saturday after an investigation into the department’s handling of events the day Robert Lamberson was released.

Tourism Dept. Hopes Hoosiers Explore Indiana Since Gas So Expensive

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(UNDATED) - With the price of gas, state tourism officials are hoping Hoosiers will look to home for summer vacations and getaways.

Indy Zoo Loses 11-Year-Old Polar Bear

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - An eleven-year-old polar bear named “Triton” has died at the Indianapolis Zoo.

Fox: Illegal Immigration Problem Is Two-Way Street

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Former Mexican President Vincente Fox made a stop in Indianapolis Thursday to talk about globalization.

Men Rob Bank During Obama Campaign Visit

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(GARY) - Gary police say two men robbed a bank during a campaign appearance by Senator Barack Obama at a nearby school Thursday.

Muncie Officer Throws Rocks At Car Windows, Attempts Break In Of Apartment

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(MUNCIE) - A Muncie police officer is accused of vandalism and criminal mischief.

Accused Murderer Faces Bond Judge Friday

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(RICHMOND) - A 23-year-old Wayne County man could learn later today if he will be free on bond while he waits trial for allegedly killing his teenage girlfriend.

Mother Of Two Begins Work On Habitat Home

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Habitat For Humanity has built homes all across the country, including a new one on Indianapolis’ East Side.

After Long, Drawn-Out Chase, Texas Man Caught In Indy

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana State Police have a Texas man in custody after chasing him through several counties in Central Indiana.

Lugar: Entire Class Of Soviet Ballistic Missile Dismantled

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(PERM, RUSSIA) - Indiana Senator Richard Lugar says Russia has completed the destruction of an entire class of ballistic missile.

US Congress Considering Making Property Tax Deductible

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(UNDATED) - The state has already approved a property-tax relief package. Now Congress may get into the act.

Troopers Hunting For Driver That Put 5-Year-Old In Coma

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(CARLISLE) - State police in the Terre Haute District are asking Hoosiers statewide for help with finding the drive responsible for putting a 5-year-old child in a coma.

Former ATA Employee Asks For 60 Days Pay, Benefits

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A fired ATA Airlines office worker is asking a federal bankruptcy judge to order the company to provide 60 days worth of pay and benefits for all idled employees.

Voter Registration Deputy Hits Reporter, Faces Charges

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(MUNCIE) - A Republican voter registration deputy faces battery charges.

90 Year Old Woman Crashes Caddy Through Indy McDonald's

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A 90-year-old woman crashed her Cadillac into an Indianapolis McDonald’s restaurant Wednesday evening.

Indy Mayor Gives First State Of The City Address

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard gave his vision for the city in his first state of the city address at union station.

Four Men Arrested Following Fraud Scheme

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Four men are in custody and two others are being sought in connection with a massive mortgage fraud scheme.

Police Searching For Hit And Run Driver

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(CARLISLE) - Police are looking for a car that did not stop after hitting and critically injuring a 5-year-old boy as he rode on his tricycle near his Southwest Indiana home.

Nurse To Serve Probation After Biting Autistic Boy

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Anne McGlorthon will serve six months home detention, one year probation and 120 days of community service for biting an autistic boy during a blood test last September.

Oprah's Angel Talks Hunger In Indianapolis

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - One of “Oprah’s Angels” made a stop in Indianapolis to talk about the hunger crisis in America.

Police Increase Patrols Following Threatening Student Text Messages

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(FORT WAYNE) - Police are bumping up patrols outside Fort Wayne middle and high schools after some students received text messages Sunday warning of violence.

Northwest Indiana Vets Prefer Fort Wayne Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(AUBURN) - Veterans meeting in Northeast Indiana say they prefer to travel to Fort Wayne for treatment at the VA hospital there.

Work Zone Deaths Down, Enforcement Up

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Injuries in Indiana work zones have gone down for three straight years, and the state hopes to make it four.

Firefighters' Convention Last Event To Be Held At RCA Dome

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - It’s the final event in the RCA Dome and the biggest convention Indianapolis hosts - more than 25,000 firefighters from all over the world are in town this week.

Watchdog Group Says Not Having Health Coverage Can Be "Killer"

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(UNDATED) - No health insurance can be a killer. That’s the message from a new report from healthcare watchdog group Families USA.

Watchdog Group Says Not Having Health Coverage Can Be "Killer

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(UNDATED) - No health insurance can be a killer. That’s the message from a new report from healthcare watchdog group Families USA.

Officers Still Hunting For Branchville Escapees

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(BRANCHVILLE) - Authorities are looking for two men who escaped from the Branchville Correctional Facility in Southern Indiana Friday night.

Threatening Letters Reveal Harassment

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(FORT WAYNE) - A Fort Wayne man who admitted to writing profanity-filled letters to a woman and threatening to kill her has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Man Pleads To Killing Mother, Attempted Murder Of Son

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(CROWN POINT) - A Merrillville man could spend up to 85 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of a Gary woman and the attempted murder of her son.

Female Teen Inmates Accuse Officer Of Sexual Misconduct

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two female inmates from the juvenile correctional facility in Indianapolis are accusing a guard of sexual misconduct.

Businessmen Teaming Up To Help Hungry Hoosier Kids

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(UNDATED) - Hoosier kids are poorer and hungrier than ever before.

Indy One Of Ten Cities Supporting Cancer Survivors

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis and nine other cities have launched a new program to help cancer survivors cope with success.

More Than 1,000 Show Up To See "1:47"

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(RICHMOND) - More than 1,000 people saw the new documentary on the April 6th, 1968 double explosions in downtown Richmond titled “1:47” over the weekend at its black-tie premiere and three showings to the public at Indiana University East.

Rising Sun Dedicating Bell Tower To US Troops

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(RISING SUN) - The small Southeastern Indiana community of Rising Sun is honoring our veterans with a massive tribute bell tower.

Montgomery County Man Gets Fourth Continuance In Accident Trial

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(CRAWFORDSVILLE) - The jury trial of a man accused of causing a car crash that killed his brother has been continued for a fourth time.

Hunting And Fishing Numbers Dwindling, According To Survey

Last updated on Sunday, April 06, 2008

(MUNCIE) - Indiana residents are taking a more hands-off approach to nature, which has sportsmen fearing for the future of conservation efforts, such as acquisition of new fish and wildlife areas.

Wabash Football Team Gets Big Screen Mention

Last updated on Sunday, April 06, 2008

(WABASH) - Wabash has made the big screen. Well, at least a reference to Wabash has.

Additional Wind Energy Plants In Development

Last updated on Sunday, April 06, 2008

(LAFAYETTE) - Three more locations near Lafayette could Join benton County in producing electricity from the wind that blows across rural land.

"Trash Bash" Cleans Up Hoosier Highways

Last updated on Sunday, April 06, 2008

(UNDATED) - Warmer weather means it is time for spring cleaning in the Hoosier state — and Indiana’s highways are no exception.

Woman Dies In Car-Buggy Collision

Last updated on Sunday, April 06, 2008

(LA GRANGE) - A Lagrange County woman died Friday night when her buggy collided with a car in Southeast Lagrange, according to the Indiana State Police.

South Bend Inmates On The Loose

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(SOUTH BEND) - Two inmates are on the loose after escaping from a correctional facility near South Bend.

Indianapolis Ice Hockey Players Caught Stealing

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two Indiana Ice players were arrested Thursday, both charged with felony theft.

Another Airliner Closes Its Doors

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(UNDATED) - Skybus Airlines ceased operations nationwide Friday night after the low cost carrier declared bankruptcy.

Report: Federal Health Funding Lacking For Hoosier State

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(WASHINGTON) - Indiana ranks 49th out of 50 states in federal funding for certain health programs, according to Trust For America’s Health.

Mother Failed To Report Abuse, Faces Jail Time

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(LAFAYETTE) - A 29-year-old Lafayette mother may go to jail for three years for failing to report welts and serious burns her husband inflicted on her 6-year-old daughter.

Airport Installing Floor Sinks For Muslim Workers

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Airport officials at Indianapolis International Airport confirmed plans to install floor sinks in two restrooms for Muslim taxi drivers.

Black Caucus Remembers MLK

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus marked the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination by hosting an event next to the Indianapolis park named in his honor.

Group Offers Hotline For Parents Needing A "Time Out"

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(UNDATED) - Indiana is reviving a toll-free line for stressed-out parents to call before taking their frustrations out on their children.

ATA Employees Stunned By Announcement

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - ATA workers are stunned by news of the airline’s bankruptcy.

U-Indy Researcher May Have Unearthed Century-Old Serial Killer

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A University of Indianapolis researcher is making international headlines with her investigation of a century-old serial killer case in LaPorte County.

Indy-Based ATA Files Bankruptcy

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis-based ATA Airlines has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Operations were discontinued this morning.

State Taking Bids For I-69 Extension Work

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(PRINCETON) - The state has opened the bidding on a contract to build the first section on the long-planned I-69 extension between Evansville and Indianapolis.

Tired Pilot Linked To Deadly Plane Crash

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(DES MOINES, IOWA) - A federal report claims a pilot was tired before flying a plane that crashed in Indiana in November 2006, killing five people.

State Police To Motorists: Move Over

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(UNDATED) - Move over. That’s the message state police want to get out to motorists this month.

Gunman May Have Called 911 After Shooting Wife, Child

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A gunman may have dialed 911 Tuesday after allegedly shooting his daughter and wife to death on Indianapolis’ southwest side.

Mother Will Spend Remainder Of Life In Prison

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(LAFAYETTE) - The state supreme court has ruled that a Lafayette woman who pleaded guilty in the death of her stepdaughter should spend the rest of her life in prison.

Indy Police Investigating Murder-Suicide

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide.

Man's Vehicle Crushed By Semi

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(LEBANON) - An Indianapolis man is dead after his car was squashed by a semi on I-65.

Hydrologist: Eighth Wettest March In History

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - If you think a lot of rain fell in March, you’re right.

Only 16 Show Up For Statehouse Environmental Rally

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - What was billed as a big environmental rally at the statehouse ended up more of an April Fools’ bellyflop.

Airport Construction Workers Injured In Fall

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two construction workers at the Indianapolis Midfield Airport terminal have been injured, at least one seriously.

Libraries Now Offering BMV Services

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - Libraries across the state are offering BMV services.

Several People Robbed, One Shot, At Indy Starbucks

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Several people were robbed at an Indianapolis Starbuck’s Monday night.

Fort Wayne Police Investigating Double Murder

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(FORT WAYNE) - Authorities in Fort Wayne are investigating the double murder of two women.

Lafayette Offering Tours Of Foreclosed Homes To Buyers

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(LAFAYETTE) - A three-hour bus tour in Lafayette is offering potential investors and home buyers a chance to see foreclosed properties in a short amount of time.

Trustee To Run Aztar Riverboat In Evansville

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(EVANSVILLE) - The Indiana Gaming Commission has brought in a trustee to run the Aztar Riverboat Casino in Evansville until the current owner can sell it.

Anderson Animal Shelter Leader Resigns After Euthanasia Flap

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(ANDERSON ) - There’s been a shake-up in management at the Madison County Animal Shelter.

DCS: Child Abuse, Neglect Deaths Down

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Thirty-six Hoosier children died from abuse or neglect last fiscal year. The death toll is down about 1/3 from 2006, when the state reported 53 deaths.

Climate Change Protests In Indy, Evansville Today

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - Protests are planned in Indiana and over 100 locations throughout the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand Tuesday for an international day of action focused on climate change and energy issues.

Indy Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of RFK Speech

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The widow of Robert Kennedy will attend ceremonies in Indianapolis commemorating RFK’s speech following the assassination of Martin Luther King.


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