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Hoosier Guardsmen To "Decompress" Upon Return From Iraq
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Members of an Indiana National Guard brigade returning from Iraq in November will spend time with mental-health counselors before reuniting with their families.
One Killed, Two Injured In I-74 Collision
(INDIANAPOLIS) - One person was killed and two others seriously wounded in a crash Monday evening on I-74 in Marion County.
Sex Offender Died Of Strangulation, Says Coroner
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The coroner’s report says 52-year-old David Meyers died from strangulation after he broke into a Indianapolis home early Sunday and attempted to rape a teenage girl.
Community Gathers, Remembers Bus Accident Victims
(MONTICELLO) - Members of Twin Lakes School District gathered for a memorial service for four special-needs children killed in a bus crash on Friday.
First Responders Deal With Images Of US-24 Bus Crash
(LOGANSPORT) - 25 Cass County emergency first responders spoke at a critical stress debriefing on Monday. They were among the 40 members of several emergency departments who dealt with the deaths of four children in the bus crash on U.S. 24 near Logansport on Friday.
New Mexico Man Takes Giant PowerBall Jackpot
(UNDATED) - A PowerBall ticket holder in New Mexico won nearly $207 million in Saturday’s drawing.
Memorial Service Planned For Bus Crash Victims
(LOGANSPORT) - Memorial services are planned for the four children killed in a bus crash near Logansport Friday.
Sex Offender Dies During Attempted Rape
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An intruder was killed while attempting to rape a 17-year-old girl in Indianapolis Sunday.
Hoosier Hate Crimes Law Needed, Says Commission
(TERRE HAUTE) - The head of the Terre Haute Human Relations Commission says a recent rash of hate crimes in the Southwest Indiana community highlights the need for special legislation.
Brazil National Guard Troops To Deploy This November
(BRAZIL) - About 120 soldiers from a Brazil-based unit of the Indiana National Guard will deploy to Iraq.
ISP Discover Pot Growing In Cornfield
(NORTH VERNON) - Indiana State Police say they’ve found the largest outdoor marijuana grow operation this year in Jennings County.
Daniels Requests Additional Federal Disaster Assistance
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels has requested that President Bush add Harrison, Jefferson and Jennings counties to the disaster declaration for severe weather that began September 12.
Vectren CEO: Expect Higher Bills This Winter
(EVANSVILLE) - Expect gas bills to be on the rise again this winter.
New Airport Terminal To Open On Veterans Day
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The new Colonel Weir Cook Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport will open on Veterans Day, November 11th, with retailers occupying every available space.
IDEM Recommends Against Burning Leaves This Fall
(UNDATED) - For many Hoosiers, it’s a traditional smell of the fall season: burning leaves. But state environmental officials say the smoke from those fires affects air quality.
Former Paramedic Remembered By Co-Workers
(WHITELAND) - 33 year old Vania Shields, one of the victims in Thursday’s fatal crash on I-65 in Johnson County, had been a paramedic for several years and joined the Wayne township fire department last May. She was on her way to work when the crash occurred.
Police Action Shooting Sends Man To Hospital
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An overnight police action shooting sends a man to the hospital in critical condition.
AG's Office Announces Big Collections From Fraud Cases
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A four-member state team investigating identity theft has recovered more than $415,000 since its formation six months ago.
Dome Deflation Bitter-Sweet, Say Fans
(INDIANAPOLIS) - More than 24 years after it opened its doors, the RCA Dome began its slow demise to demolition.
Disaster Area Declared For Lake, Porter And Laporte Counties
(UNDATED) - Three one-stop disaster assistance centers will open in Lake County beginning today to help residents of Lake, Porter and Laporte counties impacted by severe weather caused by Hurricane Ike.
Another Salt Shortage This Winter?
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Cities and towns may have less salt to put on slippery roads this winter.
Officials Urge Parents To Vaccinate Children
(UNDATED) - State health officials want parents to be sure their children are vaccinated against serious, vaccine-preventable diseases and illnesses like measles and the flu.
Man Found Shot Dead Tuesday Morning
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis police say a man was gunned down early this morning.
Deflation Of Dome Presents No Safety Concerns To Spectators
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Wednesday’s deflation of the RCA Dome is expected to be a spectator sport.
Red Cross Assists Displaced Muncie Residents
(MUNCIE) - The Muncie Red Cross is trying to coordinate more help for as many as 50 people left homeless by a Saturday apartment fire.
Bike Ride Ends With Driveby Shooting
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bike ride on the east side of Indianapolis ended quickly yesterday.
Girl Rescued After Disappearing Underwater For 20 Minutes
(MICHIGAN CITY) - 10-year-old girl was under water at least 20 minutes before being rescued Sunday afternoon at Kemil Beach, near Beverly Shores.
Volunteers Find New Home For Displaced Pets
(LAKE STATION) - Volunteers and agencies are finding room for pets displaced by flooding in Northwest Indiana.
Parking Available For Disabled Colts Fans
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Disabled Colts fans have some new options for parking.
Man Indicted In Food Card Scheme
(GARY) - A Gary convenience store owner has been indicted in an alleged food stamp fraud scheme.
Circle Of Lights Celebration Auditions Underway
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Hundreds of hopefuls auditioned over the weekend for the annual circle of lights ceremony on Monument Circle.
Muncie Apartment Fire Leaves 50 Homeless
(MUNCIE) - A fire that destroyed an apartment building in downtown Muncie has left about 50 people homeless.
Flue Season Begins, Shot Recommended
(UNDATED) - It’s that time of year again… time for flu shots.
Parking To Cost Less At New Airport Terminal
(INDIANAPOLIS) - It’s a little cheaper now to park at the Indianapolis International Airport.
Fall Colors Blanket Hoosier State
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Thanks to a very cloudy summer, the fall colors started happening a little earlier than usual this year.
PowerBall Jackpot Now At $154M
(UNDATED) - If you have an extra dollar burning a hole in your pocket, there’s a way to multiply it…by a lot, though it’s a long shot.
Former Youth Paster Faces Child Porn Charges
(GASTON) - A former youth pastor is facing federal charges related to child pornography.
Interstate 80/94 Back Up And Running
(UNDATED) - Interstate 80/94 in Northwestern Indiana is open for travel again after it had been closed since the weekend by flooding from Hurricane Ike’s remnants.
Teen Helps Mother Dispose Of Boyfriend's Body
(EVANSVILLE) - Evansville police say a 13-year-old girl helped her mother dispose of the body of the woman’s boyfriend.
Fair Housing Act Celebrates 40 Years
(UNDATED) - This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act becoming law.
Teen Sought In Indy East Side Shooting
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Metro Police are searching for a so-called person of interest in connection to that east side shooting that injured a 12-year-old boy this week.
Truck Plows Through Library Forcing Temporary Closure
(WAVERLY) - A truck crashed through the front window of a library in Waverly, scattering more than 1,000 books and videos.
Teen To Serve 4 Years For Attacking Classmate
(VERNON) - A 17-year-old convicted of battering and seriously injuring a classmate has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Bus Company Manager Faces Charges
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Marion County prosecutor has filed misdemeanor charges against the former manager of a bus company for failing to maintain buses that carried Indianapolis Public School students.
Workers Struck, Killed In Auto Accident
(EDINBURGH) - A garbage company employee working in Edinburgh was killed and another injured Wednesday when they where struck by a vehicle.
Evacuated Home Explodes In Munster
(MUNSTER) - A gas explosion destroyed an evacuated home Wednesday night on Munster’s north side.
Energy Bills On The Rise This Winter
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two Central Indiana utilities say home heating bills are going up this winter because of higher costs for natural gas.
Former Child Services Worker Faces Fraud Charges
(CROWN POINT) - A former child protective services worker in Gary is guilty of falsifying mileage and overtime claims.
Kokomo Highway To Interstate Conversion Underway
(KOKOMO) - Kokomo city officials see nothing but positives coming from the interstate upgrade of U.S. 31 around the city.
Food Bank Donations Down, Demand Still High
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The sluggish economy and down economic times are hurting most people, and really hurting donations to food banks and shelters.
Cocaine Found In Parked Vehicles, Two Arrested
(CARMEL) - Two men are accused of possessing and intending to distribute cocaine following a federal investigation that included six raids across Central Indiana.
Gubernatorial Candidates Tour Flooded Areas
(MERRILLVILLE) - Governor Mitch Daniels has declared a disaster emergency for a portion of Northwest Indiana inundated by floodwaters.
Hoosier Solider Found Dead In Burned Down Duplex
(FORT HOOD, TEXAS) - An Indiana soldier was found dead following a fire at Texas’ Fort Hood that remains under investigation.
Employees Released From Hospital Following CO2 Leak
(GREENWOOD) - A Greenwood Kroger store has reopened and 15 employees who were treated for possible carbon monoxide poisoning have been released from the hospital.
Hoosiers Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month.
As Gas Prices Rise, Tourism Reaches Tipping Point
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The head of Indiana tourism says higher gas prices are starting to have an effect on the industry.
Man Killed, Dragged 200 Feet By Pickup Truck
(ELKHART) - Elkhart police have arrested 26-year-old Jarrell King of Elkhart on a preliminary charge of murder in the death of Theodore Woodward yesterday.
Five Held In Connection To Body Found In Shallow Grave
(PORTLAND) - Three men and two women are being held without bond in the Jay County jail after authorities say they conspired to murder a man whose body was found in a shallow grave last week.
Arthritis Foundation Funding Fellowship For Child Doctor
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will sponsor a three-year fellowship for a pediatric rheumatologist.
Dads Learn To Deal With Fussy Babies
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Being a new dad can be frustrating at times, especially if your baby is fussy.
PowerBall Jackpot Stands At $136M
(UNDATED) - Hey buddy, can you spare a dollar? That dollar may very well be worth 136 million of them, depending on how lucky you are.
Gunman Stands Trial For Murder Of 8 Year Old Girl
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The jury trial of an Indianapolis man accused of murdering an eight-year-old girl is underway.
Poor Acoustics Plague First Lucas Oil Stadium Concert
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Lucas Oil Stadium hosted its first concert Saturday to mixed reviews about the acoustics of the cavernous new home of the Indianapolis Colts.
Public Invited To Green Building Redevelopment
(LAFAYETTE) - The city of Lafayette would like to see more green building projects.
Hoosiers Calling For Property Tax Reform
(UNDATED) - A non-partisan coalition of citizens and corporations promoting permanent property tax reform is asking Hoosiers to talk to their legislators.
Hoosier National Guard Activated, Assist With Civilian Evac
(MUNSTER) - Indiana National Guard troops were activated Sunday to assist with the evacuation of up to 5,000 residents in Munster and to help safeguard property against flooding.
Doctors Converge, Discuss Childhood Heart Disease
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A recent symposium at the Riley Heart Center focused on how to prevent heart failure in early childhood.
Ike Remnants Hit Indiana, Cuts Power To Thousands
(UNDATED) - Hurricane Ike is just a tropical depression now, but his heavy rain and high wind have extended into Indiana.
Four Arrested, Connected To Death Of Portland Man
(PORTLAND) - Police have arrested four Jay County residents in connection with the murder of a Portland resident.
Man In Wheelchair Killed In Hit And Run
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis police say a man in a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed early this morning.
High Levels Of Lead In Dirt Concerns IU Professor
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Dirt could be a public health hazard for children. Lead poisoning— caused by contaminated dirt— affects hundreds of thousands more children than lead poisoning associated with imported toys or jewelry.
State Officials Urge Emergency Preparedness This Week
(UNDATED) - State leaders are asking Hoosiers this week to take steps to prepare for an emergency.
Railroad Car Derails, Claims Worker
(TERRE HAUTE) - A two person Indiana railroad crew were pushing cars inside the Tangent rail product plant in Terre Haute when one of those cars derailed Wednesday.
Former Lieutenant Governor Reveals She Has Breast Cancer
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Former lieutenant governor Kathy Davis has revealed that she has breast cancer.
Reid Hosptial Relocates To New Facility
(RICHMOND) - Wednesday marked moving day for both employees and patients at Reid Hospital in Richmond.
Animal Shelter Investigation Forces Changes
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Results of an investigation into procedures at the Indianapolis city animal shelter were presented in a public hearing Wednesday.
Former Gang Leader Back In Custody
(UNDATED) - The FBI says a former northwest Indiana gang leader is back in police custody following a four-year nationwide manhunt.
Fort Wayne Woman Finds Brick Of Potential Drug Money In Front Door
(FORT WAYNE) - You never know who or what is going to show up at your door.
IUPUI Issues Warning Following Attack
(INDIANAPOLIS) - IUPUI is issuing a warning following an attack on a Johnson County man outside University Hospital.
Donation Fuels Indy Home Renovation Cycle
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The city of Indianapolis will see many abandoned homes renovated within the next five years, thanks to a large donation.
Man Gets 10 Years For Defrauding State
(UNDATED) - A ten year prison sentence has been handed to a man convicted of defrauding state and federal health care programs to the tune of more than $3 million dollars.
Legislators Ask, How Many Illegals Are There In Indiana?
(UNDATED) - Legislators grappling with how to stop illegal immigration are trying to answer an even more basic question: just how many illegal aliens are there in Indiana?
Clarian, Cardinal Health Enter Agreement
(MUNCIE) - Indianapolis-based Clarian Health and Cardinal Health System of Muncie have entered into a letter of intent to merge by the end of the year.
Lincoln Flatboat To Set Sail Down Ohio, Mississippi
(ROCKPORT) - A send-off ceremony is planned today for Lincoln’s Journey of Remembrance.
Elderly Woman Dies In Apartment Blaze
(LEBANON) - One person has died in a fire at Lebanon Manor Village, an assisted living complex for the elderly in Lebanon.
Father, Son Killed In Auto Accident
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A crash on the east side of Indianapolis Sunday killed a 22-year-old father and his two-year-old son.
Chicago Olympic Bid Could Benefit Hoosiers
(UNDATED) - Chicago is bidding for the 2016 Olympics and if they get it the Windy City would likely be sharing the wealth with Hoosiers.
Teen Drug Use Down In Indiana, Study Shows
(UNDATED) - An encouraging decline of drug use by teens is indicated in a new national survey.
Hoosier Panels Discuss Yearly Ag Outlook
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Purdue University agricultural economists are holding a series of meetings throughout the state this fall to talk about crop production.
Woman's Body Found In Field, Man Arrested
(ROCKPORT) - A Spencer County man faces charges in the death of a Kentucky woman.
Police Investigate Fort Wayne Shooting
(FORT WAYNE) - Fort Wayne police are investigating a multiple shooting.
Colts Coach Talks Adoption As Keynote Speaker
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Colts Coach Tony Dungy was the keynote speaker at a fundraiser for Adoptions of Indiana Thursday night.
School Bus Fired At By Air Rifle
(TERRE HAUTE) - A school bus driver in Terre Haute says he thought he had run over something in the roadway Thursday morning, but minutes later the driver picked up a student who noticed that someone had shot a hole in a passenger window.
As Temperatures Drop, Energy Costs Rise This Fall
(UNDATED) - You’re electric bills will be higher this fall. Most Hoosier homeowners can expect to see as much as a 21 percent jump as temperatures drop.
Holiday World Receives Numerous Top Honors
(SANTA CLAUS) - Amusement today magazine has again named The Voyage roller coaster at Holiday World the number one wooden coaster on the planet.
Man Arrested On Fraud Charges
(UNION CITY) - A Gaston man has been arrested on home-improvement-fraud charges.
Woman Faces Charges In Deadly Auto Collision
(FRANKFORT) - A woman faces charges in the death of a Frankfort city light and power employee.
Asbestos, Other Violations Force Health Department Evacuation
(INDIANAPOLIS) - As a result of a court order, the Marion County Health Department will vacate the Timber Ridge apartment complex in Indianapolis this month.
Curbside Recycling Numbers Dwindling, Study Shows
(UNDATED) - The number of residents who participate in curbside recycling varies widely from city to city in Indiana.
Police Continue Search For Escaped Murderer
(ROCKVILLE) - Federal investigators continue to look for a convicted murderer who escaped from the Rockville Correctional Facility one month ago.
Wait And See Game For Indiana Task Force One
(HOUSTON, TEXAS) - It’s the calm before the next storm. Indiana Task Force One is in Houston, Texas, anticipating the arrival of Tropical Storm Ike.
Post Office To Honor Lincoln With Postmark
(ROCKPORT) - As part of a recreation of Abraham Lincoln’s 1828 flatboat trip down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, the U.S. Postal Service will honor the former president with a special postmark.
Police Officer Suspended Pending Investigation
(HUNTINGTON) - A Huntington city police officer accused of fondling a 15-year old girl has been suspended.
Faulty Rotor Blamed In Medical Helicopter Crash
(BURNEY) - Federal safety officials believe a rotor came off a medical helicopter before it crashed this weekend in Decatur County, killing its three crew members.
Hoosier Hurricane Relief Remains On Standby
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s emergency response agencies remain on standby for deployment to the Gulf Coast.
Police Memorial Vandalized... Again
(TERRE HAUTE) - A memorial to fallen officers along Indiana 63 South of Interstate 74 was vandalized for the second time on Monday.
Mother Sets Fire To Mobile Home
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Five children were hurt in a mobile home fire in Indianapolis.
NTSB Investigating Deadly Chopper Crash
(BURNEY) - The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a deadly medical helicopter crash in Decatur County.
Police Chase Ends With Deadly Conclusion
(ELKHART) - Elkhart police are investigating a fatal crash following a police chase Monday night.
Fellow Officers Shave Heads For Locks Of Love
(FISHERS) - Some Fishers police officers have shaved their heads, all in support of a fellow officer stricken with cancer.
Survey: Hoosiers Willing To Pay For Cold Brewskies
(UNDATED) - A new survey shows some Hoosiers are paying more… just to buy cold beer.
Fort Wayne Hospital Burn Center Opens Doors
(FORT WAYNE) - Saint Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne is officially opening its new regional burn center outpatient burn and wound clinic today.
Officials Betting Johnson County Flood Won't Happen Again
(FRANKLIN) - Many local officials are betting that Johnson County won’t suffer another devastating flood like the one in June, as many communities aren’t planning to expand insurance coverage for properties in floodplains.
West Nile Virus Found Behind Old Wal-Mart Building
(FRANKFORT) - Two groups of recently discovered Clinton County mosquitoes could leave behind more than annoying bites on area residents.
Resident Saves Two Children In Apartment Blaze
(ANDERSON) - A fire consumed the second story of a Hoosier Woods apartment building Sunday afternoon, displacing 48 residents.
Valpo Steelworker Sues Former Company
(VALPARAISO) - One of seven steelworkers injured in an explosion at an East Chicago steel mill last year has filed a $55-million-dollar lawsuit against the company.
Koalas Returning Home To San Diego Zoo
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two furry friends will head home today from Indianapolis.
Allen County Impliments Flex Scheduling
(FORT WAYNE) - Most Allen County employees are putting in a 40-hour work week, but they’re only working four days a week.
Study Finds Over Half Of State's County Courts Are Overworked
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A state study concludes courts in 59 of Indiana’s 92 counties are overworked.
Man Injured In Factory Accident Sues Company
(VALPARAISO) - One of seven steelworkers injured in an explosion at an East Chicago steel mill last year has filed a 55-million-dollar lawsuit against the company.
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