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16 Charged In Fort Wayne Drug-Trafficking Network
(FORT WAYNE) - A federal task force announced charges Thursday in Fort Wayne against 16 people involved in a citywide drug-trafficking network.
Indianapolis May Benefit From Outsourcing
(INDIANAPOLIS) - “Outsourcing” is a dirty word to thousands of jobless Americans.
Lafayette Recieves Funds To Build Houses
(LAFAYETTE) - The Indiana Housing & Community Redevelopment Authority has awarded more than 7.7 million dollars in neighborhood stabilization funding to the city of Lafayette.
SBA To Offer Loans To Dealerships
(KOKOMO) - The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer government guaranteed loans to finance inventory for eligible auto, RV and watercraft dealerships beginning July 1st.
Fifth District Congressional Race Heating Up
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The latest entry in next year’s Fifth District Congressional Primary is touting his legislative experience.
Battle For Mayor Of Terre Haute Goes To Supreme Court
(TERRE HAUTE) - A challenge to the 2007 election for mayor of Terre Haute now rests in the hands of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Long Says No To Casino Bills
(STATEHOUSE) - Senate President Pro Tem David Long is slamming the door on any casino bills in next month’s special session.
Rupert's Kids Taking Over Maintenance Of Indy Parks
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis is turning over maintenance of 28 city parks to the nonprofit group founded by Indianapolis “Survivor” contestant Rupert Boneham.
Republicans Trying Stop Bill That Would Fine Power Companies
(UNDATED) - Republicans are hitting the road to sound an alarm against the: Cap-and-Trade energy bill awaiting a vote in the US House.
Avon Police Have Found Possible Murder Suspect
(AVON) - Avon Police say they have a “possible suspect” in the killing of michael Galinas.
Hoosier Burn Camp Takes Place This Week
(BROOKSTON) - The Hoosier Burn Camp is underway at Camp Tecumseh near Brookston.
Mail Handler Sentenced For Taking Fake Military Leave
(INDIANAPOLIS) - 52-year-old Richard Leslie of Indianapolis, a mail handler with the U.S. Postal service, has been sentenced to six months home detention and three years probation by a federal judge after he pleaded guilty to making or using a false document.
Brown Recluse Bite May Be Cause Of Man's Death
(EVANSVILLE) - An Evansville man has died from an apparent spider bite.
Fund Established For Greenwood Boy Missing In Switzerland
(GREENWOOD) - A fund has been established to back the search for the Greenwood boy missing in Switzerland.
Bankruptcy May Be Unavoidable For General Motors
(UNDATED) - Bankruptcy now appears inevitable for General Motors.
Children's Home Still On The Road To Closure
(KNIGHTSTOWN) - Rush County Judge David Northan has rejected a request by a student and alumni group for an injunction to block the closing of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home near Knightstown.
Job Fair In Indianapolis Today
(INDIANAPOLIS) - indianapolis City County Councilor Marilyn Pfisterer’s fifth annual job fair is Wednesday.
Hoosier Students Preparing For National Spelling Bee
(WASHINGTON, D-C) - 14 Hoosier students are among the record number of 293 competitors in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC.
Health Officials Urge To Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites
(INDIANAPOLIS) - State health officials are urging Hoosiers again this year to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito borne diseases, including St. Louis Encephalitis and West Nile Virus.
Tickets May Be Easier To Obtain Soon
(UNDATED) - It may be easier to score tickets for concerts or sporting events after a new state law takes effect in July.
824 Mile Long Yard Sale Starts Wednesday
(UNDATED) - All along the historic national road, US Highway 40, businesses and individuals are setting out their antiques, fresh produce and other treasures.
Culbertson Mansion To Be Repainted
(NEW ALBANY) - The Pink Culbertson Mansion state historic site in New Albany will soon be painted a new color.
General Assembly To Meet Next Month
(UNDATED) - With the General Assembly returning next month for a special session, an Indianapolis legislator intends to try again to impose a state spending cap.
ISTA Hopes To Regain Control Soon
(UNDATED) - The Indiana State Teachers Association expects to regain control of its own affairs within “a matter of months.”
Save Money, Vacation Close To Home
(UNDATED) - As the warmer weather arrives, families are looking for cost effective ways to have fun in Indiana.
Indiana Plant Producing Natural Gas Powered Car
(GREENSBURG) - The Hoosier Honda Plant in Greensburg is churning out Civics fueled by natural gas.
Summer Is Here, Protect Your Skin
(UNDATED) - With the days growing longer and the temperatures rising, Hoosiers will spend more time outdoors this spring and summer.
Gas Prices Down From This Point Last Year
(UNDATED) - Regular gasoline retail prices will average $2.21 per gallon during the summer driving season according to the Energy Information Administration.
Today We Celebrate Memorial Day
(UNDATED) - Memorial Day is a national holiday, honoring American military personnel who lost their lives in service to the nation.
Expect More Road Construction This Summer
(UNDATED) - Expect to see a lot of orange cones and barrels on the highways this summer.
Indiana's Unemployment Rate Is Down
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A slight drop in Indiana’s unemployment rate.
One Dead After Police Action Shooting In Indy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A police action shooting on the Westside of Indianapolis leaves one man dead. Metro Police say they were called to a house near 11th and Centennial last night about 10:00 pm.
Animal Rescue Center May Be Forced To Close
(POLAND) - “Our Lil Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue Center and Sanctuary” in rural Owen County, near Poland faces a threatened cease and desist order from the state board of health.
Governor Daniels Celebrates Anniversary Of RX For Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Daniels stopped at the Indianapolis Community Health Fair on Wednesday to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the state’s prescription drug plan, known as RX for Indiana.
Man Involved In Fight That Killed Mechanic Sentencing Starts Today
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A sentencing hearing gets underway today for James Brackin.
New POW-MIA License Plate Unveiled Today
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new specialty license plate honoring all Hoosier veterans who are missing in action or listed as prisoners of war was unveiled today by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Indy International Gearing Up For Indy 500
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The new Indianapolis International Airport is ready for it’s first Indy 500 weekend.
Jefferson County Courthouse Goes Up In Flames
(MADISON) - The Jefferson County Courthouse in Madison, Indiana burned well into the overnight hours.
Battle Brewing Over Alcohol Tax
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Officials in the doughnut counties are deflating the trial balloon floated by Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard for raising their alcohol taxes.
Indy Resident Going To Washington To Fight Chrysler
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis resident Jeremy Warriner is taking his story to Washington where he will testify before the house judiciary committee.
NEA Takes Over For The ISTA
(UNDATED) - The National Education Association has taken over its Indiana affiliate.
105 Cases Of Swine Flu Now Confirmed In Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The number of cases of the H1N1 flu virus have grown to over 100 hundred here in the Hoosier state.
Fuel Mileage Requirements Increasing
(UNDATED) - The White House announced a new single national standard to regulate auto fuel economy and carbon emissions.
Munice Food Producer Expanding
(MUNCIE) - Muncie-based Monogram Comfort Foods will fill 50 positions when it expands its production and distribution center in Delaware County.
Four Baby Falcons Nesting In Downtown Indy High-rise
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Four Peregrine Falcons have been banded.
Children's Home In Knightstown To Become Challenge Academy
(KNIGHTSTOWN) - The Soldiers’ And Sailors’ Children’s Home in Knightstown will remain a state facility, but with a near-total change in which children it serves.
Reske Among Those Apposed Of Closing Children's Home
(UNDATED) - A state representative is less than pleased with the governor and the state health department’s decision to close the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home in Knightstown.
Kokomo Police Trying To Locate Witnesses Of Shooting
(KOKOMO) - Kokomo Police are investigating an early Monday morning shooting.
Former Street Superintendent Accused Of Mail Fraud
(MORGANTOWN) - The former street superintendent of Morgantown is accused of diverting 40-thousand dollars of town money to his private business.
Fifth District Congress Race Already Has Many Challengers
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The field of next year’s primary challengers to Fifth District Congressman Dan Burton keeps growing.
Eli Lilly Celebrates Second Annual Global Day Of Service
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Eli Lilly’s employees are celebrating the company’s second annual global day of service today.
96 Cases Of Swine Flu Now Confirmed In Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - More cases of H1N1 flu have turned up in Indiana.
Keep Your Kids Safe During The Swimming Season
(UNDATED) - Swimming pools are being prepared to open this weekend and with the swimming season comes the responsibility to watch out for children near the water.
Park In Cumberland Reopens After Bomb Explosion Sunday
(CUMBERLAND) - Lions Park in Cumberland has been reopened to the public after a pipe bomb exploded Sunday night in the park.
Bonuses Coming To High Schools Who Improve Graduation Rates
(UNDATED) - The state is dangling cash bonuses for the high schools which show the most improvement next year in their graduation rate.
Disability Insurance Fund Could Go Broke
(UNDATED) - State School Superintendent Tony Bennett says he’s “incredibly disappointed” at reports a disability-insurance fund could go broke because of a series of high-risk investments.
New Castle Woman Recieves Jail Time For Not Filing Tax Returns
(NEW CASTLE) - A New Castle woman will spend six months in federal prison for filing false income tax returns.
Indianapolis Man Could Lose Case Agaisnt Chrysler
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Liability claims against Chrysler Corporation could all be “swept away” in their bankruptcy proceedings, which would be bad news for an Indianapolis man.
Indy To Extend Network Of Inclosed Walkways
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Downtown Indy’s network of glassed-in walkways will soon stretch further to the south.
I-69 Project Extension Cost Soars Past $3 Billion
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Evansville Courier-Press reports the cost of extending Interstate 69 from Indianapolis to Evansville has soared past $3 billion.
Hoosier Lottery Pays Up, Over $3 Million In Lawsuits
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two discrimination lawsuits against the Hoosier Lottery have cost the agency $3 million in pay outs.
Lafayette Man Gets 32 Years For Raping Female Friend
(LAFAYETTE) - A Lafayette man will spend the next 32 years in prison for breaking into the home of a female friend last July and raping her.
Woman, 2 Children Die In House Fire
(FLORA) - A house fire killed a mother and her two children early Saturday morning in Carroll County.
Controversey Follows Obama To Notre Dame
(SOUTH BEND) - During his second commencement address Sunday, President Barack Obama did not shy away from the controversy that preceded him at Notre Dame in South Bend.
Tampico Man Dies After House Is Struck By Lightning
(TAMPICO) - An elderly Jackson County man was killed early Thursday morning when his house was apparently struck by lightning.
Police Find 400 Pounds Of Marijuana While Serving Search Warrant
(COLUMBUS) - A search warrant payed off big time in Columbus on Thursday evening.
71 Confirmed Cases Of The H1N1 Flu In Indiana
(UNDATED) - There was one new case of the H1N1 flu virus reported on Thursday, that now brings the total number of cases in the state to 71.
Chrysler Dealers To Be Trimmed Down
(UNDATED) - There are at least 21 Chrysler dealers in Indiana who are losing their sales and service dealer agreements in the bankruptcy of the company.
Countrywide Financial Buyers Will Help Pay Lawsuit
(UNDATED) - Up to 1,700 Hoosiers who bought their homes through Countrywide Financial will split a $2.85 million settlement of a lawsuit against the mortgage giant.
Nurses Lobbying To Prevent $13 Billion Medicare Cut
(UNDATED) - Fifty nurses from 50 states are in Washington, urging lawmakers not to cut $13 billion in Medicare.
Today Is Bike To Work Day
(UNDATED) - Today is bike-to-work day.
Despite All The Rain, Major Flooding Not A Concern
(UNDATED) - It’s the most rain we’ve seen in central and southern Indiana since June of 2008.
Legislators Look To Pass New State Budget
(STATEHOUSE) - The purpose of the upcoming special session of the general assembly is to pass a new state budget.
New Lincoln Penny Introduced Today
(LINCOLN CITY) - A new one cent coin depicting Abraham Lincoln during his youth in Indiana was introduced today at the Lincoln Amphitheater, near the homestead where Lincoln grew up.
Classes End Today At Taylor-Fort Wayne
(FORT WAYNE) - Today is the last day of regular classes at Taylor University’s Fort Wayne campus.
Several Storms Roll Through Indiana
(UNDATED) - Several severe storms battered parts of Indiana Wednesday night and into this morning.
LeMasters Taken Into Custody In Seymour
(SEYMOUR) - One of America’s most wanted is in police custody after an Indiana State Police motor carrier inspector discovered him riding in a semi near Seymour.
Kokomo Attorney Under Investigation After Car Accident
(KOKOMO) - A Kokomo attorney is under investigation for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.
Ford Demonstrates Company's First Midsize Hybrid
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A chief engineer with Ford Motor Company stopped in Indianapolis Wednesday to demonstrate the company’s first hybrid mid-size car, the 2010 Ford Fusion.
Today Last Day For Daniels To Pass Bills
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Today is the last day for Governor Daniels to sign or veto bills from this year’s regular session of the general assembly.
DTV Switch Less Than A Month Away
(UNDATED) - The switch to digital television is less than a month away.
Roob and Johnson Trying To Bring Businesses To Indiana
(UNDATED) - Indiana Secretary of Commerce Mitch Roob, Biocrossroads Chief Executive David Johnson and life sciences executives and academic leaders will visit Atlanta next week in an effort to recruit new high-tech companies to the state.
Advocates Fail To Make Indiana Smoke Free
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Anti-smoking advocates failed in their quest for a statewide smoking ban. Now they have redoubled their efforts to strengthen bans one city at a time.
Department Of Transportation Has 33 Projects On Tap
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has identified 33 state projects valued that qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Keyes Arrested For Protesting Obama's Speech At Notre Dame
(SOUTH BEND) - Former republican presidential candidate and anti-abortion activist Alan Keyes was arrested Friday, at Notre Dame, for protesting President Barack Obama’s upcoming commencement speech.
Price Of Postage Stamps Goes Up
(UNDATED) - The price of a first class postage stamp will cost a few cents more beginning today.
Governor Daniels Signs New Bills
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Mitch Daniels has signed the “puppy mill” crackdown.
Some Veteran Teachers Not Retiring
(UNDATED) - The recession is putting a strain on budgets, but some schools are finding that the slowdown is helping to keep veteran teachers in the classroom.
Bank Manager Arrested After Stealing Money, Starting Fire
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Fifth Third Bank Assistant Manager is under arrest, accused of stealing money and setting a fire in the bank vault to cover his tracks.
Borders Pushing For New Spray-On Tanning Law
(LINTON) - A Greene County legislator plans to introduce a bill that would prohibit a person from applying spray-on tans at tanning salons to minors of the opposite sex.
Indianapolis Rock Star Arrested On Drug Charges
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis rock star Henry Lee Summer has been arrested on a charge of possessing methamphetamine.
Saturday Is "Stamp Out Hunger" Day
(UNDATED) - Be sure to leave some nonperishable food items at your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up on Saturday.
28 Cases Of "Swine Flu" Confirmed In Indiana
(UNDATED) - The Indiana State Department of Health reports there are 13 new confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu virus.
Cummins To Close Columbus Engine Plant
(COLUMBUS) - Cummins plans to close its Columbus Midrange Engine Plant at Walesboro, laying off about 610 workers.
Bayh Pushing To Put New Rules On Credit Card Companies
(UNDATED) - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh is pushing for new rules to prevent credit card companies from gouging cardholders.
Health Officals Waiting To See How Virus Mutates
(BLOOMINGTON) - Health care officials are now watching to see how the H1N1 flu virus will mutate. IU Professor Alex Vespignani is a recognized expert on computer modeling of epidemics.
Indiana State Student Still Missing
(TERRE HAUTE) - There’s still no sign of an Indiana State University student, missing since early last Friday.
Daniel's Administration Still Plans To Close Children's Home
(KNIGHTSTOWN) - The Daniels Administration still plans to close The Soldiers’ And Sailors’ Children’s Home near Knightstown.
Total Of 15 Cases of H1N1 Confirmed In Indiana
(UNDATED) - Indiana has 12 new confirmed cases.
IU Hosts Teach-In To Help Inform About H1N1 Outbreak
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University hosted a teach-in about the H1N1 flu virus Tuesday with several campus and community public health and medical experts.
Attorney General On Receiving End Of Telemarketing Calls
(UNDATED) - Some advice for telemarketing companies; don’t call Indiana residents that are on the no-call list, especially the attorney general.
Reward Offered For ISU Missing Student Information
(TERRE HAUTE) - A reward of up to one-thousand dollars is being offered for information in the disappearance of an Indiana State University student who was last seen leaving a bar last week..
Everything Seems Fine In Mexico...Indiana
(MEXICO) - Mexican tourism is suffering because of the swine flu outbreak, but all is well in Mexico, Indiana.
Police Using Facebook Lead In Search For Missing ISU Student
(TERRE HAUTE) - On his “Facebook” page, there’s a picture of missing Indiana State University senior Gerald Smith of Avon near a CSX railroad truss bridge across the Wabash River.
H1N1 Virus Not Causing Issues For Hoosier Blood Banks Yet
(UNDATED) - Operations at the Indiana Blood Center have not been affected by the H1N1 flu virus.
Ft. Wayne Man Accused Of Killing Mother, Daughter
(FORT WAYNE) - A Fort Wayne man is accused of murdering his mother and daughter and leaving their bodies in a Michigan motel room.
H1N1 Virus Already Causing Scams, Hoaxes
(UNDATED) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is warning residents about a scam related to the H1N1 flu outbreak.
Swine Flu Concerns Causes Clarian To Restrict Patient Visits
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Clarian Health is temporarily restricting non-essential patient visitors at its downtown Indianapolis hospitals as a precaution against the threat of the H1N1 flu virus.
Daniels: Swine Flu Not Significant Problem In Indiana
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Mitch Daniels is reassuring Hoosiers about the flu outbreak. Daniels says people should be reassured that for the moment, Indiana has a manageable situation.
State Run Prisons End Visitations Over Swine Flu Concerns
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Corrections has suspended visits at state prisons because of the H1N1 human strain of the swine flu outbreak.
Ft. Wayne Councilman Upset Over Police Ticket Slowdown
(FORT WAYNE) - One Fort Wayne City Council member is calling on city police officers to stop an apparent ticket writing slowdown.
Kokomo Mayor Goodnight Thinks Bankruptcy May Play Out Well For Chrysler
(KOKOMO) - Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight watched President Barack Obama announce the bankruptcy of Chrysler bringing some positives away from the table.
Chrysler Plants In Kokomo Going Under 60-Day Shutdown
(KOKOMO) - The Chrysler transmission and casting plants in Kokomo are shutting down for 60 days, starting Monday.
Swine Flu Fears Close Wabash Schools
(WABASH) - School officials in Wabash, Indiana cancelled classes Thursday and Friday because of the human strain of swine flu.
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