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Reward Offered For Clues In Muncie Man's Murder
(MUNCIE) - A $10,000 dollar reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the murder of a Muncie man.
Teens Killed In Johnson County Auto Accident
(WHITELAND) - AN overnight crash killed two teenagers in Johnson County.
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
(KOKOMO) - With Thanksgiving over, many families are starting to put up their holiday decorations.
Carbon Monoxide: The "Silent Killer"
(UNDATED) - Now that cold weather is here and heaters are being used, carbon monoxide is a concern.
Holiday Shopping Tips
(UNDATED) - Indiana State Police First Sergeant Dave Bursten says be observant when you’re out shopping over the holidays.
Hoosier Troops Return Home For Thanksgiving
(UNDATED) - It’s a Thanksgiving treat for hundreds of Indiana families. Members of the 76th Infantry Brigade will return home today after a year long deployment in Iraq.
New Airport Terminal Welcomes Holiday Travelers
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The new Weir-Cook Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport is getting broken in fast.
Man Calls Police, Reports Turkey Missing
(KOKOMO) - The Thanksgiving holiday brought an unusual 911 call to the Howard County Sheriff Department.
Off Duty Officer Chases Down Robbery Suspects
(INDIANAPOLIS) - One man is in custody and another is being sought in connection with the robbery of a Brinks armored car guard in Indianapolis.
Man Killed, Body Dumped Into Ohio River
(CLARKSVILLE) - Two southern Indiana men face murder charges after officers found a dead man in a car that rolled into the Ohio River.
Man Killed Following Auto Collision
(ANDERSON) - A Delaware County man was killed Wednesday after he allegedly rear-ended another vehicle.
Judge Puts Hold On Annexation Decision
(FISHERS) - It’ll be at least three weeks before there’s a ruling in the Fishers-Geist annexation battle.
Police Seek Man Following Home Invasion
(NORTH VERNON) - Authorities in Jennings County are looking for a man who allegedly attacked a woman at her home.
Man Arrested, Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Son
(KOKOMO) - A Kokomo man is accused of killing his girlfriend’s 11-month-old baby.
BMV To Review Personal Plate Requests "Case By Case"
(UNDATED) - The Bureau of Motor Vehicles has decided to let us use the name of god after all—reversing the new policy that had barred any mention of religion or a diety.
City Of Santa Claus Featured On TV Program
(SANTA CLAUS) - The Southern Indiana town of Santa Claus will among the destinations featured the Travel Channel’s holiday special most christmasy places in America this week.
Police Investigate Fatal Two Vehicle Crash
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Authorities are hoping to determine this week whether a West Lafayette man is criminally responsible for causing a two-vehicle crash that killed a 16-year-old girl.
Indy Police Shoot At Overnight Buglary Suspect
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A burglary suspect trying to get away from Indianapolis officers was shot overnight on the northside.
Colts Players Extend Hand To Homeless Shelter
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Fresh from a last-second victory over San Diego, four Indianapolis Colts spent part of their off day serving lunch.
Judge To Rule On Geist Annexation
(FISHERS) - Fishers is asking a judge to throw out the legal challenge to its annexation of Geist.
Autopsy Reveals Homicide Of Kokomo Infant
(KOKOMO) - The death of a baby in Kokomo has been ruled a homicide.
College Freshman's Family Speaks Out About Death
(CRAWFORDSVILLE) - The family of a Wabash College freshman who died of accidental alcohol poisoning is speaking out about his death.
Stretch Of I-65 Near Gary To Re-Open Soon
(UNDATED) - If your holiday travels are taking you north, Inside Indiana Business reports a stretch of Interstate 65 in Northwestern Indiana will re-open by the first week of December.
Mother Admits Leaving Son At Wal-Mart
(FRANKFORT) - A woman who admitted to abandoning her young son at a Frankfort Wal-Mart store appeared in court Monday.
Carbon Monoxide Claims Elkhart Boy
(ELKHART) - Carbon monoxide claimed the life of an 11-year-old Elkhart boy over the weekend.
Kokomo Police Investigate Infant's Death
(KOKOMO) - Kokomo police are investigating the death of an 11-month old infant.
Man Pleads Guilty To Child Molestation Charges
(ANDERSON) - An Anderson man faces up to 100 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation.
Annexation Battle Continues Between Fishers And Geist Residents
(FISHERS) - The annexation battle between Fishers and Geist has reached a Hamilton County courtroom.
Israeli Returns Home Following Riley Visit
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Israeli youth treated at Riley Hospital is ready to return to his home.
Carmel Police Search For Hit And Run Driver
(CARMEL) - An Arcadia teenager was critically injured over the weekend in a hit-and-run collision in Northeast Hamilton County.
Man Killed In Christmas Decorating Accident
(TRAFALGAR) - A 44-year-old Trafalgar man was electrocuted while decorating a tree with Christmas lights.
Downtown Indy Gift Shop Sells Winning Powerball Ticket
(INDIANAPOLIS ) - Someone bought a Powerball ticket worth $57.6-million dollars at downtown Indianapolis gift shop.
Vigo County Jail Locked Down Following Suspicious Activity
(TERRE HAUTE) - A portion of the Vigo County Jail remained on lock down Sunday night.
State Police Increase Holiday Patrols
(UNDATED) - State police and other law enforcement agencies are putting more officers on the streets and highways for the rest of this month—hoping to make holiday travel safer.
ISP Replacing Memorial Monuments Across State
(UNDATED) - The Indiana State Police memorial monuments, honoring officers killed in the line of duty, are being replaced.
Gas Price Roller Coaster Sends Prices Up, Then Down
(UNDATED) - It was just two months ago when Indiana had some of the highest gas prices in the nation.
Deer Reductions A Success, Says DNR
(UNDATED) - The first round of controlled deer reductions is over.
Eyes On Washington As Legislators Consider Auto Industry Loan
(KOKOMO) - Several Indiana communities are keeping an eye on Washington as legislators consider the request of a $25 billion loan to the US Auto industry.
Security Tightens At Northern Indiana School Following Death Threats
(TRITON) - Tight security remains in place following the third death threat at Triton Junior-Senior High School in northern Indiana.
Mother Accused Of Killing Her Handicapped Daughter
(LEBANON) - A Lebanon woman is accused of killing her handicapped daughter.
Members Of Indiana National Guard Back From Iraq
(UNDATED) - More members of the Indiana National Guard returned home Thursday night following a 9-month deployment to Iraq.
Former Riley Patients To Act As Ambassadors For The Hospital
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Six current and former Riley Children’s Hospital patients will act as statewide ambassadors for the hospital.
"Tour De Pants" Tour Hits Evansville
(EVANSVILLE) - Jared Fogle “the subway guy” brings his “Tour De Pants” through Evansville.
Bartholomew County Landmark To Become Part Of IMA Collection
COLUMBUS) - A national historic landmark in Bartholomew County will become a part of the collection for The Indianapolis Museum Of Art.
Jonestown: 30 Years After
(INDIANAPOLIS) - It was 30 years ago Tuesday that a former Indianapolis pastor led more than 900 people to their deaths in a cult massacre.
Hoosier Poverty Rates Jumped 5% Since 2000
(UNDATED) - A new report claims Hoosiers’ incomes fall below recession levels in 2001.
Benjamin Harrison Honored With Bust In Indy Statehouse
(STATEHOUSE) - Indiana’s statehouse is now home to a bronze bust of the state’s only favorite-son president. Benjamin Harrison’s great-great-grandson Kim Morsman, of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, joined Governor Daniels in unveiling the sculpture on the second floor of the statehouse.
Red Cross Urges Readiness For Winter Storms, Disasters
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Greater Indianapolis Red Cross wants everyone to “be Red Cross ready” when it comes to winter weather.
Legal Protest To "In God We Trust" Plates Tossed
(STATEHOUSE) - The Indiana State Court of Appeals has rejected a lawsuit claiming the state’s “In God We Trust” license plate is unconstitutional.
Northern Indiana Getting Buried By Snow
(UNDATED) - State police have been very busy investigating crashes and slide-offs.
Legislators Vowing To Push For Quick Approval Of Property Tax Cap
(STATEHOUSE) - Legislative republicans are vowing to push for quick approval of a constitutional amendment capping property taxes, and warning the caps could melt away if it doesn’t happen.
Education Conference Focusing On Innovative High School Models
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A statewide education conference in Indianapolis is focusing on two innovative high school models known as “new tech” and “early college”.
It's Medicare Open Enrollment Time
(UNDATED) - Medicare open enrollment is now underway and is the one time of year when seniors can make any changes to their current Medicare plan.
Hybrid-Electric School Bus In Use This Morning
(UNION CITY) - A converted hybrid-electric school bus is picking up students in the Randolph Eastern School District this morning.
Retail Sales Drop By Largest Amount On Record
(UNDATED) - Retail sales plunged by the largest amount on record in October.
Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign Underway
(EVANSVILLE) - If you have a few extra dollars on you, you can begin tossing them in those Salvation Army red kettles soon.
American Trend Away From Urban Areas Starting To Reverse
(INDIANAPOLIS) - There is a shift from the suburbs to urban areas, so says real estate expert and author Christopher Leinberger.
Terre Haute Waiting To See Who Mayor Will Be
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett was ineligible to take office in January.
Former Sheriff Sentenced To Two Months In Prison
(GREENCASTLE) - Former Putnam County Sheriff Mark Frisbie will spend two months in prison after being sentenced Thursday for a felony charge of federal program theft.
Indiana Celebrates World Diabetes Day Today
(UNDATED) - Indiana is celebrating world diabetes day.
Governor Daniels Recieves Award For Public Official Of The Year
(WASHINGTON, D-C) - Governor Mitch Daniels traveled to Washington. D.C., on Wednesday night to accept his award as public official of the year.
Indianapolis Recieves Money To Clean Up The City
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis plans to buy up foreclosed properties in 11 neighborhoods with money from a 29-million-dollar federal grant.
Mesker Park Zoo Has A New Director
(EVANSVILLE) - Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel is introducing a new director for Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden.
Twin Sisters Suspended From Teaching Jobs After Meth Charges
(SOUTH BEND) - Twin sisters arrested on meth charges following a fire at their South Bend home have been suspended from their teaching jobs.
Indiana Recognized For Logistical Work
(UNDATED) - The State of Indiana ranks in the top 10 in 30 national logistics categories.
Skillman, Buyer On Hand For Indy Airport Ribbon Cutting
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indy’s new airport is open for business.
Today We Celebrate Veterans Day
(UNDATED) - Today is November 11th, veterans day.
New Terminal At Indianapolis Airport To Open Today
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Workers have been scurrying around the Indianapolis airport’s new terminal, putting on the finishing touches before Tuesday’s grand opening.
Governor Daniels Pushing For Balanced Budget
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels says he will push state lawmakers to maintain a balanced budget while also shrinking local government during his last term in office.
Indianapolis International Airport To Unveil New Security Technologies
(INDIANAPOLIS) - At the new Indianapolis International Airport the Transportation Security Administration will unveil new advanced security technologies.
Planned Parenthood Holds A Weekend Conference In Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Planned Parenthood Federation Of Americas central region conference was held in Indianapolis this weekend.
Salvation Army In Need Of Food Donations
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indianapolis chapter of the Salvation Army is one of many charitable organizations in need of donations to re-stock food pantries and shelters.
With Cooler Weather, Winterizing Your Home Could Save Money
(UNDATED) - Cooler weather has arrived in Indiana and winterizing your home for winter could save you money.
BMV Pushing More Deadlines, Online Business To Shorten Lines At Branches
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is adding more renewal dates next year in an effort to make branches less crowded.
Indy Mayor Ballard Urging Food Donations
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Mayor Greg Ballard is kicking off a citywide initiative to bolster local food banks ahead of the holidays.
Hoosier Hands Needed To Help Flood Victims
(MARTINSVILLE) - The June floods impacted more than 2,700 households in Morgan County. Still today, several months later there are over 500 homes that need significant repairs to get families back into them.
Fraternity Kicked Off Of Wabash College Campus
(CRAWFORDSVILLE) - Wabash College has withdrawn recognition of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and terminated the on-campus lease of the Beta Psi chapter.
Hoosier Gas Prices Down Almost $1 From Last Year
(UNDATED) - The average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Indiana is now $2.13 according to the AAA Hoosier Motor Club.
Time To Ring The Bell! Salvation Army Looks For Volunteers
(UNDATED) - The Salvation Army is now recruiting volunteers to staff the red kettles and ring the famous bell.
Gingrich To Speak In Indianapolis Thursday Night
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will speak in Indianapolis tonight during the Indiana Chamber’s 19th annual awards dinner.
Fees Drop For i-Zoom Toll Road Transponders
(UNDATED) - Drivers of two-axle passenger vehicles and motorcycles that use i-Zoom and electronic tolling can purchase transponders for $10-dollars a piece.
Obama Volunteers Seek Paychecks, Line Up Outside Office
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A delay over paychecks caused several hundred campaign volunteers for Barack Obama to line up outside the Meridian Street office in downtown Indianapolis Wednesday.
Teen Rockclimbers Dead After Falling Into Gorge
(UNDATED) - A young rockclimber from Indiana is dead after falling in Eastern Kentucky.
Two Poll Workers Held By Police At Gunpoint
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Marion County clerk’s office confirms that two poll workers were pulled over by Indianapolis Metro Police on election day, handcuffed, put on the ground and held at gunpoint.
Hoosier National Guard Soliders Return Home
(INDIANAPOLIS) - About 80 Indiana National Guard soldiers are being met with hugs and kisses after returning from Iraq.
Second Dorm Fire Hits ISU Campus
(TERRE HAUTE) - The second dormitory fire this year at Indiana State University leaves two students with smoke inhalation and some residents in temporary housing. The fire happened about 7:30 Wednesday night.
Zoeller, Bennett Take State-Wide Races
(UNDATED) - A former science teacher, coach and administrator is the next Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Half Of Township Assessors Sent Packing
(UNDATED) - Indiana will lose at least half its remaining township assessors.
Girl Dies After Struck By Van This Weekend
(MONTICELLO) - A 7-year-old girl struck by a mini-van in Monticello over the weekend has died.
Brown County Fire Claims Victim
(SWEETWATER) - Authorities are investigating a fatal home fire in Brown County.
Brothers Involved In Double Shooting
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis police are investigating a double shooting.
INDOT Opens New Facility In Greensburg
(GREENSBURG) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officially opened their new maintenance and salt storage facility near the Honda plant in Greensburg.
Danville Man Charged With Child Porn, Exploitation
(DANVILLE)- A 51 year old Danville man has been arrested on child exploitation charges.
16-Year-Old Charged In Fatal OWI Wreck
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Charges have been filed against a 16-year old involved in a fatal crash that killed his 14-year old friend last weekend.
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