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Gunshot Victim Found In Backyard
(FORT WAYNE) - Fort Wayne police are searching for suspects in the city’s latest shooting.
Dungy Holds Father-Son Bonding Camp
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy enjoyed his seventh annual “All Pro Dad Father And Kids Experience” Thursday at the Colts practice facility.
Indy Area Emissions Among Worst In U.S.
(WASHINGTON) - A new study indicates Indianapolis is second among U.S. metropolitan areas in carbon monoxide emissions.
Report: Indy Metro Area Needs Exercise
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Another study ranks Central Indiana near the bottom when it comes to health and fitness.
72 Year Old Faces Sexual Misconduct Charges
(TERRE HAUTE) - A 72-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court next month on charges of sexual misconduct.
Tippecanoe Authorities Raise Reward For Clues In Courthouse Bombing
(LAFAYETTE) - Authorities have boosted the reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the courthouse bombing in Tippecanoe County nearly 10 years.
1.5 Tons Of Pot Found At Factory
(LIGONIER) - Investigators found more than $4-million dollars worth of marijuana at a Ligonier factory Wednesday.
Hoosiers Adopting Soliders Overseas
(EVANSVILLE) - There are about four hundred Hoosier soldiers who would love to be “adopted” this Sunday.
Man Flees Police In Patrol Car
(GREENFIELD) - Police in Hancock County shot and wounded a suspect after they say he fled in a sheriff’s department patrol car.
Surgeon General "Gets Down" With Hoosier Students
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The surgeon general’s delivering this warning in person.
Semi Driver Killed In Multi-Vehicle Accident
(CHESTERTON) - A multi-vehicle crash claimed the life of a semi truck driver Tuesday in Northwest Indiana.
More Teens Stepping Up As Blood Donors
(UNDATED) - Blood centers are becoming more dependant on younger donors to maintain the state’s blood supply.
Veterans Calling For Indy Airport Name Change
(INDIANAPOLIS) - It’s now up to the Indianapolis city- county council to act on a resolution to return the name of Colonel Harvey Weir Cook to Indianapolis International Airport.
Marion County Warning System Now More Accurate
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Warning sirens are used to alert thousands of people about dangerous weather.
Something For Everyone Throughout Hoosier State
(UNDATED) - The high gasoline prices may prevent some Hoosiers from traveling long distances for vacation this summer… but they might discover that they don’t have to go very far to have a good time.
Hoosier Builds Fire-Resistant Concrete House
(YORK, MONT.) - An Indianapolis man who built a retirement getaway in the Montana woods won’t have to worry that a forest fire will someday turn it into ashes.
Fort Wayne Art Museum To Undergo Cosmetic Changes
(FORT WAYNE) - The Fort Wayne Museum of Art will undergo a $5.5-million dollar expansion and modernization to help turn it into one of the nation’s top exhibit spaces for American art.
DNR Stresses Water Safety To Hoosiers
(UNDATED) - Officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are reaching out to folks who will take to the water this summer.
Officials Checking Tornado Sirens Throughout State
(FORT WAYNE) - Indiana’s emergency management officials are assessing the state’s tornado sirens to make sure they’re adequate for alerting residents about dangerous weather.
Memorial Day Celebrations Costing Hoosiers More
(UNDATED) - That back yard barbecue is going to cost you more this Memorial Day than it did last year.
Teens Accused Of Setting 21 Fires
(EATON) - Residents in the town of Eaton can breath a sigh of relief - now that two teenagers suspected of arson are behind bars.
Hoosier 'Idol' Contestant Diagnosed With Hodgkin's
(CRAWFORDSVILLE) - On Tuesday, the “American Idol” star and Crawfordsville native, Luke Menard, learned he is suffering from Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
75 Years Behind Bars For Convicted Rapist
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A 75-year-old Indianapolis man will spend the next six years in prison after being convicted of raping a woman who has the mental capacities of a child.
Guardsmen ID'd In Hamilton County Drug Bust
(CARMEL) - A member of the Indiana National Guard is among several people facing charges after an undercover drug bust in Hamilton County.
Troopers Increase Patrols Across State
(UNDATED) - Indiana State Police troopers will have extra patrols on roadways over the Memorial Day weekend.
Speedway Ground Crew Going Green
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is going green.
Hoosiers Remembering Those Who Serve
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis has taken its annual pause before the 500 to remember the real reason for this holiday weekend: the thousands of American soldiers who have given their lives for their country.
Police Still Seeking Answers In Teller Shooting
(INDIANAPOLIS) - There are still no arrests in the robbery and shooting of a pregnant bank teller last month. But, Huntington Bank is offering a ten-thousand dollar reward for information on the case.
Camm Asks Supreme Court To Throw Out Convictions
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A former state trooper convicted of murdering his family in their Georgetown home has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to throw out his convictions — for a second time.
DNR Business Booming This Holiday Weekend
(UNDATED) - Business will be good at Indiana Department of Natural Resources state park and reservoir properties this Memorial Day holiday weekend.
IMS Planning Centennial Era Celebration
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway starts celebrating it’s centennial era in late February 2009 with a huge party in Downtown Indianapolis.
Couple To Marry On Holiday World Coaster
(SANTA CLAUS) - A very unique attraction will be available to people at Holiday World today.
More Indiana Counties Implimenting Sex Offender E-Alerts
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Marion County sheriff’s department is jumping on-board a program already being used by three other Indiana counties and all of Ohio - sex offender e-alerts.
Gary Mayor: Trip To China A Success
(GARY) - Gary Mayor Rudy Clay is calling his recent trade mission to China a major success.
Teacher Punished After Writing Harsh Student Review
(ANDERSON) - An Anderson High School teacher is being punished for writing a note that called for a student to be banished from the human race.
State Police "Wolfpack" To Patrol Using Mustangs
(INDIANAPOLIS) - State police are bringing back their souped-up unmarked cars after a 3-year absence.
Indianapolis Celebrates Super Bowl Bid Victory
(INDIANAPOLIS) - You would’ve thought the Colts had just won the Super Bowl - a loud pep rally was held Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Indianapolis getting the Super Bowl.
Everything Can't Be Blind Friendly, Says Council President
(UNDATED) - The American Council For The Blind has won another round in its six-year legal fight with the treasury department to change U.S. paper currency.
Child Rapist Appears In Court
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A 20-year-old man will spend 32 years behind bars for breaking into a home last summer, raping a five-year-old girl, and giving her an STD.
Indy School Gets $30+ Million Makeover
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A groundbreaking expansion is underway at a historic landmark near downtown Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Spikes Football, Begins Plan For Super Bowl
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis city officials are sounding off about scoring the Super Bowl touchdown.
National Guard Morale High, Says Daniels
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels has been visiting Indiana troops in Iraq and says morale appears to be high.
It's Official... Indy Will Host 2012 Super Bowl
(ATLANTA) - Indianapolis and the new Lucas Oil Stadium will host the NFL’s Super Bowl 46 in 2012.
I-69 Protestors Take To The Trees
(EVANSVILLE) - Two protesters are camping out in a tree near the site where the extension of Interstate 69 will be built in Southern Indiana.
Truck Carrying Dynamite Crashes Near Interstate
(TERRE HAUTE) - Police say a semi carrying about 8,500 pounds of dynamite crashed on the entrance ramp to a welcome center along Interstate 70 near Terre Haute.
Fallen Hoosier Solider Remembered
(NORTH WEBSTER) - The family of a Northern Indiana soldier who died months after being injured in a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq is remembering him as a man dedicated to serving his country.
Man Faces Murder Charges In Michigan, Arrested In Indiana
(LANSING, MICH.) - A Brighton man has been arrested in Indiana in connection with the slaying of a 63-year-old Clinton County man.
Blue Birds, Natural Or Unnatural?
(MERRILLVILLE) - Some gulls around lake and porter counties have been looking a little blue the past week — and now the state Department of Natural Resources is trying to figure out why.
Cultural Trail To Connect Lucas Oil Stadium With Convention Center
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Plans for the connector between Lucas Oil Stadium and the expanded Indiana Convention Center were presented to the Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority Board Monday.
American Heart Association Chimes In On Indy's "Heart Friendliness"
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new study ranks Indianapolis tenth among the least “heart-friendly” cities for women.
Indy Charges Forward With Super Bowl Bid
(INDIANAPOLIS) - More details have been released on what Indianapolis promises if given the chance to host the 2012 Super Bowl.
Camm Asks Judge To Throw Out Convictions
(GEORGETOWN) - A former state trooper convicted of murdering his family asks the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday to throw out his convictions — for a second time.
Indiana FBI To Upgrade Cyber Crime Task Force
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s FBI offices are joining with nine other law enforcement agencies to fight crime online.
Daughter Dies With Bag Over Mouth, Alcohol In Bloostream
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Felony neglect charges are being filed against the Indianapolis parents of an eight-month-old girl who died in March — with alcohol in her bloodstream and a black plastic bag over her mouth.
Northern Indiana Solider To Be Laid To Rest
(NAPPANEE) - A soldier from Northern Indiana will be buried Wednesday.
Lake County Residents To Receive Rebate Checks... This Time With Money
(CROWN POINT) - 29,000 Lake County homeowners can expect a fresh round of property-tax rebate checks.
Gov. Daniels To Visit Troops Overseas
(UNDATED) - It may not seem like much but for those serving overseas, it could mean the boost they need to keep going.
Ethanol Plant Up And Running In Putnam County
(CLOVERDALE) - California-based Altrabiofuels has announced that it has started ethanol production at its facility in Cloverdale.
Camm Lawyers Prep For Round Two In Court
(GEORGETOWN) - The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in the case of David Camm.
Teens Killed In Car-Train Collision
(HANNA) - Three teens were killed when their pickup slammed into a train over the weekend.
Body Found In White River
(ANDERSON) - A body was found in the White River Sunday in Anderson.
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Kicks Off Holiday Weekend
(UNDATED) - This is emerald ash borer awareness week. Its a multi-state effort to fight the spread of the pest.
Charges Forthcoming In Student-Teacher Relationship Trial
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Warren Township teacher accused of having sex with a student will hear the formal charges against her Friday morning.
Suspect Changed Story, Says Indy Metro Sergeant
(INDIANAPOLIS) - It may be a week or two before we learn the fate of an Indianapolis Metro Police officer accused of using his foot to subdue a suspect.
16 Years Handed Down On Carjacker
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis man could spend 16 years in prison after being sentenced for a high-profile carjacking case.
Gas Excise Tax Doesn't Mean Big Dollars For Hoosiers
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Soaring prices at the pump don’t necessarily lead to big bucks in taxes to the state of Indiana.
Town To Pay For Marshal's Mistake
(ORLAND) - The town of Orland will pay $5,000 dollars to settle a lawsuit that accused a deputy town marshal of illegally holding a couple as they tried to retrieve personal belongings from their van at a tow yard.
Castroneves And Other "Stars" Dancers To Appear In 500 Festival Parade
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves’ victory on “Dancing With The Stars” is luring more celebrity dancers to the race.
Two Fallen State Troopers Added To Memorial Roll Call
(INDIANAPOLIS) - State police have added two names to their annual roll call of fallen troopers.
Harrison County Sheriff's Hot Water Gets Even Hotter
(CORYDON) - The Harrison County Sheriff is facing more allegations. Two women who work for the Sheriff’s Department have filed lawsuits claiming sexual harassment.
Nursing Benefit Expected To Attract 700
(INDIANAPOLIS) - More than 700 representatives from healthcare organizations, colleges and universities and the community-at-large are expected to attend the Nursing 2000 Scholarship Benefit Friday night at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.
Indiana Tourism Sets Up Shop In Cyberspace
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Office of Tourism Development is going online to promote in-state travel destinations.
Flags Ordered At Half-Staff Today
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels has ordered all flags at half staff for today.
Veterans Group Calls For Airport Name Change
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A local veterans group is waging a campaign to have Indianapolis International Airport renamed in honor of a World War I Hoosier flying ace.
Personalities Camp Out On Speedway Infield For Homeless Awareness
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Wheeler Mission is launching “Operation Restoration” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
State Police Becoming Mindful Of Fuel Usage
(UNDATED) - Like everyone else, the Indiana State Police is being affected by soaring gasoline prices.
Hoosiers Take Advantage Of MyBMV Accounts
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has come up with a few new ways to cut down on branch wait times.
Teacher Fired After Calling Parent A Terrorist
(MICHIGAN CITY) - A Michigan City High School social studies teacher accused of calling the Muslim father of one of his students a terrorist won’t be back next school year.
Police Seen Kicking Suspect Following Footchase
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis police say officers were justified in repeatedly kicking a burglary suspect they chased down after a pursuit.
Mother Loses Struggle Following Deadly House Fire
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis mother who lost two daughters in a mother’s day house fire has died.
Stay Of Execution Granted For Accused Murderer
(FRANKLIN) - A stay of execution has been granted for the man convicted of the 1997 rape and murder of Franklin college student Kelly Eckhart.
Brawl Breaks Out At Church Community Center
(LAFAYETTE) - Three people were cut by knives when a brawl broke out Monday night during an open gym session at a Lafayette church’s community center.
Koala Exhibit Opens At Indy Zoo
(INDIANAPOLIS) - They likely didn’t fly here first class, but two male koalas boarded a Southwest Airlines flight from San Diego to Indianapolis Tuesday.
Men Caught After Robbing Newspaper Deliveryman
(EVANSVILLE) - It was a busy morning for Evansville police after three men allegedly robbed a newspaper deliveryman and stole his vehicle.
Construction On Indy Convention Center Underway
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The capital improvement board saw what downtown Indianapolis will look like when the Indiana Convention Center is completed at the end of 2010.
Major Moves Project To Link Ohio River To I-64
(SPENCER) - Indiana is set to mark another project funded through the Major Moves initiative.
Hoosiers Wrap Arms Around Children In Need
(KOKOMO) - There has been an outpouring of community support in the wake of a disturbing abuse case.
Man Shot In Head, Woman Shot In Stomach During Bar Brawl
(ANDERSON) - Authorities say a gunman shot an Anderson man in the head and wounded a woman after a fight broke out on the crowded dance floor of a bar.
Man Beats Girl With Hammer, Blames Snoring
(NEW CASTLE) - Authorities claim a New Castle prison guard beat his live-in girlfriend’s daughter in the head while she slept because of her loud snoring.
Planners Discuss Rapid Transit In Morgan County
(MOORESVILLE) - Regional transportation planners visit Mooresville Monday night to lay out the possibilities for rapid-transit lines running to Morgan County.
Indy Mayor To Drive Hybrid; Promote Savings
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Rising gas prices affect everyone and many are finding ways to save money. The city of Indianapolis is joining the fray as well.
Fire Claims Downtown Peru Furniture Store
(PERU) - Four fire departments responded Saturday to a fire that engulfed Grant Home Furnishings in Downtown Peru.
Bomb Threat Thief Could Get 4 Years
(SWITZERLAND) - Prosecutors are asking for four years in prison for Robert Buchanan. He was convicted of diverting police to Switzerland High School on a bomb threat while he robbed a bank in east enterprise in January 2007.
Trustees Opt Out Of Same Sex Benefits Vote
(EVANSVILLE) - The University of Southern Indiana board of trustees decided not to vote on a resolution that would have extended employment benefits to same-sex domestic partners.
Hoosiers Wait For Stimulus Checks
(UNDATED) - Many Hoosiers still haven’t received their government stimulus checks but they’ve already decided how they plan to use them.
Children Perish In House Fire
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two Indianapolis children have died in a house fire.
Father Faces Charges After Son Shoots, Kills Sister
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The father of a five-year-old who shot and killed his four-year-old sister is facing charges.
Engineers To Inspect Big Four Bridge Following Fire
(LOUISVILLE, KY.) - A structural engineer will inspect Louisville’s Big Four bridge to see whether a fire compromised the 113-year-old structure.
Former Indy Mayor To Teach At Ball State
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Another new job for former Mayor Bart Peterson. This fall, he’ll be teaching political science at the Ball State - Indianapolis campus.
Chicago Police To Issue Assault Rifles Like Indy Metro Police
(INDIANAPOLIS) - In the wake of weeks of shootings and murders, Chicago police are arming their officers with assault rifles.
Police: Couple Abused Woman For 13 Years
(MUNCIE) - A Muncie couple is arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a mentally challenged woman over a 13 year period.
Mother Seeks Leniency From Judge In Daughter's Death Trial
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The woman who is accused of letting her fiancee beat her daughter to death has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Husband Killed, Wife Injured In Motorcycle Crash
(NOBLESVILLE) - A motorcyclist was killed and his passenger injured in a crash Tuesday in Hamilton County.
Children Bound, Locked Up In Closets
(KOKOMO) - Police say four adults are accused of holding two 4-year-old children in closets for up to three weeks at a time, binding them with zip ties, and causing them to suffer broken bones.
Growing Number Of Indy Residents Feel Area Unsafe
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new quality of life survey shows that growing numbers of Indianapolis residents feel unsafe.
Death Of 500 Crew Member Deemed Homicide
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Marion County coroner has ruled the death of an Indy 500 race team member a homicide.
Unlicensed Driver Blamed For Deadly Auto Collision
(MERRILLVILLE) - Police say an unlicensed driver sped through an intersection stop sign and caused a three-car crash last Tuesday that killed himself and three others in Lake County.
11 Year Old Caught Dealing Drugs
(INGALLS) - An 11-year-old boy will likely face juvenile charges after he was allegedly caught dealing marijuana to his elementary school classmates.
Thieves Run Up $7,000 On Woman's Credit Cards
(HOBART) - A Hobart woman who lost her wallet to a pickpocket says she’s learned an expensive lesson.
Party Bus Stopped On Way To Derby
(SEYMOUR) - Some partying butler students took a detour on the way to the Kentucky Derby this weekend.
Brother Accidentally Shoots, Kills Sister
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis police say a four-year old girl was accidentally shot and killed by her five-year old brother.
Vanderburgh County Sees Drop In Auto Fatalities
(EVANSVILLE) - There’s been a steep drop in the number of traffic fatalities in Vanderburgh County.
Grieving Teller, Husband Thank Public For Support
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The couple who lost their unborn twin babies because of a bank robber’s bullet offer gratitude to a supportive public, Methodist Hospital and police investigators.
Investigation Reveals Violent Past Of Murder Suspect
(ATTICA) - A man suspected of murdering an Attica woman may have had a violent relationship with her.
Two Year Old Wanders From Trailer Park, Killed By Train
(GARY) - A two-year-old boy is dead after being hit by a train in Gary.
Judge Says Prosecutor Was "Strung Out On Drugs"
(KOKOMO) - A judiciary inquiry into a Howard County superior court judge is underway.
Man Jumps Train Tracks On ATV, Walks Away
(MILFORD) - A South Milford man had only minor injuries after his ATV was crushed by an on-coming train.
Bloomington District Added To Endangered Historic Sites
(UNDATED) - A statewide list is calling attention to irreplaceable sites in jeopardy.
Indianapolis Still Ranking High On Pollution Scale
(UNDATED) - Indiana gets a mixed report card for air pollution from the American Lung Association.
Boy Run Over By Lawn Mower, Suffers Injuries
(FLORA) - A three-year-old boy suffered severe foot and leg injuries when he was run over by a riding lawn mower.
Cyclist Drowned, Says Coroner's Report
(FORT WAYNE) - A cyclist found dead in a rural Allen County ditch drowned.
Gas Prices Force Call For Help By Elderly Transportation Service
(CRAWFORDSVILLE) - A service for the elderly in Crawfordsville is in trouble thanks to the high pump prices.
Castroneves Key Note Speaker At Spirt Of Service Awards
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two- time Indy 500 winner and Dancing With The Stars champion Helio Castroneves was the keynote speaker Wednesday at the 2008 Spirit of Service awards dinner to benefit Catholic Charities of Indianapolis.
Hoosiers Doing More To Relieve Pain At Pump
(UNDATED) - More folks are finding alternate methods of transportation to avoid the pain at the pump. That’s also good news for the environment.
Non-Profits Seeing Fewer Donations
(UNDATED) - Increased costs for energy and food are forcing families to cut back spending elsewhere. What it’s also leading to is decreased donations to non-profits.
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