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If Budget Is Not Passed BMV and DNR Will Cease Operations

Last updated on Tuesday, June 30, 2009

(UNDATED) - Lines at the BMV could go from long to nonexistent if state lawmakers fail to pass a state budget by the midnight deadline.

Cummins Filing A Lawsuit Against Its Insurers

Last updated on Tuesday, June 30, 2009

(COLUMBUS) - Cummins is filing a federal lawsuit against its insurers.

City Officals Hope New Hotel Will Bring Economic Development To Fort Wayne

Last updated on Tuesday, June 30, 2009

(FORT WAYNE) - A new hotel in the heart of Fort Wayne hopes to bring economic development to the city.

Daniels And Skillman Travel Around State For Budget

Last updated on Monday, June 29, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Daniels says he believes many house democrats would vote for senate republicans’ budget if given the chance, and is assailing speaker Patrick Bauer for not allowing the opportunity.

Two Men Uninjured In Plane Crash

Last updated on Monday, June 29, 2009

(SHELBYVILLE) - Two men walked away from a plane crash in Shelby County Sunday.

Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Wreck

Last updated on Monday, June 29, 2009

(SHELBYVILLE) - A motorcyclist was killed Sunday after crashing on State Road 9 in Shelby County.

Woman Drowns In Lake While Playing Frisbee

Last updated on Monday, June 29, 2009

(WOLCOTTVILLE) - A 41-year-old woman lost her life in a weekend drowning at Dallas Lake, which is located in south-central LaGrange County, northwest of Wolcottville.

New Miss Indiana Chosen

Last updated on Monday, June 29, 2009

(ZIONSVILLE) - There is a new Miss Indiana.

Statehouse Officials Working On Budget Before Indiana Government Shutdown

Last updated on Sunday, June 28, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Four official negotiators and 13 legislative advisors are negotiating at the statehouse today in the hopes of presenting a budget for a vote when the house and senate reconvene tomorrow (Monday) afternoon.

IU Prepared To Use Cash Reserves If State Shutsdown Wednesday

Last updated on Sunday, June 28, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - If there’s a state government shutdown on Wednesday, Indiana University is prepared to spend its cash reserves to stay open for business.

New Casino "Officially" Opens Monday

Last updated on Sunday, June 28, 2009

(LAWRENCEBURG) - Inside Indiana business reports the new $336 million Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg officially opens tomorrow (Monday), even though it’s already open to the public.

Missing Two-Year-Old Found To Be Horrifically Murdered

Last updated on Sunday, June 28, 2009

(HOBART) - The woman who was babysitting her two year-old niece is one of two people behind her death according to the Lake County prosecutor.

H1N1 Takes Out Church Wafers And Wine

Last updated on Saturday, June 27, 2009

(LAFAYETTE) - Catholic churches in Tippecanoe and White Counties are taking precautions after the World Health Organization recently declared a global pandemic for the H1N1 Flu.

Soldier's Dad Wants Investigation Into Sons Suicide

Last updated on Saturday, June 27, 2009

(ZIONSVILLE) - The father of the latest Hoosier soldier to die in Iraq says he wants an investigation into the death of his son.

Muncie Mayor Faces Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

Last updated on Saturday, June 27, 2009

(MUNCIE) - Muncie Mayor Sharon McShurley has been slapped with a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city.

Gary Mayor Hoping Jackson's Body Will Return To Hometown

Last updated on Saturday, June 27, 2009

(GARY) - Gary mayor Rudy Clay had hoped to see Michael Jackson’s funeral take place in the music icon’s hometown.

Governor Daniels Keeps Public Safety Service

Last updated on Saturday, June 27, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mitch Daniels says he’s prepared to keep essential services such as public safety and some social services running if lawmakers don’t pass a new budget by the time the current one expires at midnight Tuesday.

Integra Bank Cuts 65 Positions

Last updated on Saturday, June 27, 2009

(EVANSVILLE) - 65 positions have been eliminated from Integra Bancorp.

Judge Decides Man's Sentencing For Exposing Himself To Children

Last updated on Saturday, June 27, 2009

(LUCERNE) - If a judge approves his plea bargain, a Cass County man could avoid prison time for exposing himself to young boys and show them pornographic images.

Family Killed In Firey Crash

Last updated on Friday, June 26, 2009

Lake County-Indiana State Police Trooper Khari Walton responded to a three vehicle crash southbound on I-65 where five people died in a fiery crash.

9.4 Million In Stimulus Coming To Indiana

Last updated on Friday, June 26, 2009

(UNDATED) - Indiana can count on 9.4 million dollars in stimulus funds for transit upgrades and improvements.

Budget Negotiators Turn Attention To Schools

Last updated on Friday, June 26, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Budget negotiators are turning their attention to school funding.

Fans Gather Around Jackson's Gary Home

Last updated on Friday, June 26, 2009

(GARY) - The childhood home of Michael Jackson became a memorial site Thursday as fans and neighbors remembered Gary native and music icon Michael Jackson.

Missing Two-Year-Old's Body Possibly Found

Last updated on Friday, June 26, 2009

(GARY) - Authorities believe they’ve found the remains of a missing 2-year-old Portage girl.

Indiana Feeling Impact Of Climate Change

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(UNDATED) - Climate change is the focus of a new federal report.

Pharmaceutical Firm Contributes 8 Billion To States Economy

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new study released today by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and its Indiana Business Research Center is providing some details on just how much Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly means to the state of Indiana.

Three Men Arrested For Sexual Activity In Park

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(KOKOMO) - Three men have been arrested following numerous citizen complaints about illegal sexual activity at the Kokomo Reservoir Park.

Man Accused Of Stabbing Wife To Death With Steak Knife

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(BROWNSBURG) - The Brownsburg man accused of stabbing his estranged wife to death in an attack witnessed by their daughters has been charged with murder and invasion of privacy.

Two-Car Crash Injures Teens, Kills One

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(BROWNSBURG) - A two-car crash in Hendricks County claimed the life of a Brownsburg teen Wednesday.

Killer Sentenced For Murder Of Couple

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Convicted killer Curtis Dance has been sentenced to the maximum 130 years in prison for the killings of an Indianapolis couple.

Investigation Findings After 10-year-old Hit By School Bus

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - An independent investigation finds fault with the school bus driver who dropped off a 10-year-old at an Indianapolis elementary school, seconds before he was hit and killed by a second bus in February.

New State Budget Moving Into Overtime

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - The drawn-out battle to craft a new state budget is sending a state senate race into overtime.

University Presidents Urging To Find More Support Money

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - State university presidents are urging budget negotiators to find more money to support their institutions.

Ball State Economist Says Recession Is Over

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(MUNCIE) - A Ball State University economist believes the recession is already over.

Bloomington Food Company Closing Its Doors

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - U.S. Foodservice, based in Cumberland, Maryland, has announced the closing of its North Star Food Company distribution facility in Bloomington.

Fort Wayne Mayor Stands By City Ordinance

Last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009

(FORT WAYNE) - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry says he stands by a proposed city council ordinance that would give Indiana companies preference for purchasing contracts.

13-year-old Attacks Two Teens With Butcher Knife

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(SOUTH BEND) - A 13-year-old South Bend boy is accused of attacking his two teen cousins with a butcher knife.

$4.4 Million Coming To Columbus Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(COLUMBUS) - A state disaster fund is awarding a roughly $4.4 million grant to Columbus Regional Hospital to help with its recovery from the June 2008 flood, which caused the hospital to close for about five months.

Car Crash Ignites Fire Inside Church

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(EDGEWOOD) - A collision between two vehicles sent one of the vehicles into a Madison County church, where it burst into flames.

School Systems Being Sued, Swim Coach Video Tapes Swimmers

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(NOBLESVILLE) - A swimmer secretly videotaped while undressing by her former coach has filed a civil suit against him and three area school districts, saying they failed to provide proper supervision.

More Than 6,000 People Swarm Job Fair

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - More than six-thousand people showed up to apply for about 11-hundred job openings Tuesday at the Employment Opportunities 2009 Career Fair organized by the Indianapolis Private Industry Council and Indianapolis Economic Development, Inc.

Two Teens Found Dead In Pond

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(PORTLAND) - The bodies of two teens were found Tuesday in a Jay County pond.

Budget Negotiations Begin

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Budget negotiations between the house and senate begin this morning, after an unsuccessful attempt to cut to the chase.

Some Lawmakers Asking To Help Casinos

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - It’s been the mostly unspoken issue in the background of the legislature’s special session.

Governor Daniels To Make Stops In Southern Indiana

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels will make several stops in southern Indiana on over the next couple of days to discuss the General Assembly’s special session and state budget negotiations.

Airport Quick Lane No Longer Available

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(UNDATED) - A fast lane through airport security has hit a dead end.

Anti-Smoking Advocates Praise Obama Administration

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(UNDATED) - Anti-smoking advocates are praising the Obama Administration for bringing some regulation to the tobacco industry.

Housing Sales Decline 20 Percent Since Last Year

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(UNDATED) - May home sales in Indiana have declined almost 20 percent over last year at this time, while the median price of existing homes has dipped just over four percent in the same period.

Kokomo Officials Meeting With Fiat

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(KOKOMO) - Kokomo officials are planning to travel to Italy next month for meetings with Fiat executives.

Senate Passes New State Budget

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - The senate has passed its version of a new state budget, setting up the seven-day endgame of the special session.

160 Jobs Coming To Indiana

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(WHITESTOWN) - More than 160 jobs will be available with an expansion at Medco Health Solutions in Whitestown.

Indiana Workforce Extends Unemployment Insurance Filing Deadline

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Workforce Development was forced to extend the unemployment insurance filing deadline because of a computer error Monday.

Murder Charges Filed Against Two Brothers

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(SOUTH BEND) - The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office have filed charges against two brothers accused of murder.

ArcelorMittal Requesting An Increase In Allowed Waste

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(BURNS HARBOR) - A public hearing will be held today on ArcelorMittal’s request to increase the amount of waste it can put in its 75.7 acre landfill in Burns Harbor.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(UNDATED) - Summer is the peak season for one of America’s deadliest weather phenomena, lightning.

Hundreds Of Indiana Educators Gathering For Math Summit

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - More than 100 Indiana education and business leaders are gathering in Indianapolis today for a daylong math summit.

Former Puppy Mill Owners Facing Tax Charges

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(MAUCKPORT) - A Harrison County mother and daughter accused of selling sick dogs now face tax evasion charges.

Accused Murderer Found In Brownsburg

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(BROWNSBURG) - The man accused of murdering his estranged wife early Monday has been captured.

Senate Republicans Stop Changes To Stopgap Budget

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Senate republicans have beaten back proposed changes to a proposed stopgap budget.

Hershman Talks About Planning State Budget

Last updated on Monday, June 22, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Senator Brandt Hershman says planning the state budget is no easy task. Hershman was appointed to a special joint budget committee early this month.

Training Inc. Offering Classes For Low Income Indy Residents

Last updated on Monday, June 22, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Training, Inc. is a United Way Agency that provides job skills training for low income people in the Indianapolis area.

Legislators Have Eight Days To Pass State Budget

Last updated on Monday, June 22, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Legislators have eight days left to pass a state budget, but House leaders have already started assigning blame for the stalemate that hasn’t happened yet.

Indiana-based Travel Agency Leaves Church Group In Shock

Last updated on Monday, June 22, 2009

(UNDATED) - Youth at a Washington D.C. Episcopalian Church are disappointed and shocked by the actions of an Indiana-based travel agency.

Movie About Dillinger Opens July 1st

Last updated on Monday, June 22, 2009

(UNDATED) - The Hollywood movie “Public Enemies” about bank robber John Dillinger hits theaters July 1st.

Attorney Found Sleeping In Neighbor's Garbage Can

Last updated on Friday, June 19, 2009

(JEFFERSONVILLE) - A Jeffersonville attorney was found asleep by police in his neighbor’s overturned city garbage can this week.

Missing Greenwood Boy In Switzerland Found

Last updated on Friday, June 19, 2009

(GREENWOOD) - The Greenwood boy who went missing in Switzerland on a family vacation has been found.

State Police Arrest Franklin Man For Bribing Auditor

Last updated on Friday, June 19, 2009

(GREENFIELD) - State Police have arrested a Franklin man accused of bribing the Hancock County auditor.

Two Face Charges After Death Of One-Year-Old

Last updated on Friday, June 19, 2009

(NEW CASTLE) - Two New Castle residents face charges after a one-year-old girl ingested a powerful prescription pain-killer.

Railroad Crews Setting Cars Back On Track

Last updated on Friday, June 19, 2009

(WORTHINGTON) - The Indiana Southern Railroad has a crew working to set 12 rail cars back on a track south of Worthington.

House Votes On Three Budget Bills

Last updated on Friday, June 19, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Democrats’ version of a new state budget has passed the house on the expected party-line vote.

Indy Capital Improvement Not Dead Yet

Last updated on Friday, June 19, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bailout for Indy’s Capital Improvement Board isn’t dead yet, despite failing to make it out of committee in the house.

Cost Efficient Efficiency

Last updated on Friday, June 19, 2009

(UNDATED) - A pair of studies released Thursday indicates the shift to a clean-energy economy would create 1.7 million jobs, 38,000 of them in Indiana.

Thousands Of Hoosiers Audition For "Millionaire"

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - About a thousand people tried out this week for the syndicated game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”

Woman Still Suffers After Misdiagnosis

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Marion County jury has awarded $5 million to a Mooresville woman who still experiences ill effects from a misdiagnosis nearly a decade ago at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Indy Man Charged Cith Causing In Train Collision

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(MUNCIE) - Authorities say an Indianapolis man was under the influence of marijuana when his car collided with a train at a Muncie crossing in January 2008, fatally injuring his father and seriously injuring another passenger.

Fort Wayne Officials To Hear Tax Abatement Proposals From GM

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(FORT WAYNE) - Allen County officials will hear a proposal today from General Motors for tax abatement on a potential 46-million dollar investment at the company’s assembly plant in Fort Wayne.

House Expected Vote On New State Budget

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Members of the democrat-controlled Indiana house are expected to vote today on a new state budget.

Mother Facing Neglect Charges After 15-Month-Old's Death

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has filed neglect charges against 21-year old Rachel Goodman in connection with the death of her 15-month-old daughter.

FBI In Search Of Missing 2-Year-Old

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(GARY) - The FBI is looking for a missing 2-year old girl in Gary.

County Auditor Faces Criminal Charges

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(GREENFIELD) - The Hancock County auditor is facing criminal charges following a two-month investigation by state police.

House Budget To Include New Hospital

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - House democrats’ budget now includes money for a new hospital in Gary, without the casino provisions once envisioned to fund it.

Trooper Resigns Over Inappropriate Internet Postings

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(UNDATED) - An Indiana state trooper has resigned rather than face disciplinary action over pictures and statements posted to the internet and deemed inappropriate by his superiors.

Indy Construction Worker Falls To His Death

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A 55-year-old construction worker from Indianapolis, Stanley Roberts, fell to his death Wednesday afternoon on the site of the Indiana Convention Center expansion.

Moscow Covered Bridge Rebuilding Project

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(MOSCOW) - The Moscow covered bridge rebuilding project is $360,000 shy of its $1.4 million goal.

BioCrossroads Announces Interim Chairman

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - BioCrossroads has named Craig Brater as its interim chairman.

Michigan Company Planning To Build In Indiana

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(PLYMOUTH, MI.) - a Michigan-based company with two plants in northeast Indiana has sold several facilities.

Two Former Teachers Arrested For Dealing Near School

Last updated on Thursday, June 18, 2009

(SOUTH BEND) - Twin sisters and ex-teachers will serve time behind bars for dealing methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of school property.

All-American City Award Winners Announced This Week

Last updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

(UNDATED)- Three Indiana cities find out this week if they are among this year’s All-American City Award winners.

Attorney General Filing Lawsuit On Telemarketing Call

Last updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

(UNDATED) - The Indiana Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against a company from Texas over a series of “robo-calls” to Indiana businesses and individuals.

Duke Bennett To Remain Mayor Of Terre Haute

Last updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

(TERRE HAUTE) - The Indiana Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous decision, affirming Duke Bennett as the elected mayor of Terre Haute.

9-Year-Old Set On Fire By Middle Schoolers

Last updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

(HAMMOND) - Hammond authorities are investigating a possible hate crime involving a 9-year-old Gary boy.

I-STEP Test Score Trends Announced

Last updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

(UNDATED) - The Washington D.C. based center on education policy released I-STEP test score trends dating back to when the no child left behind act was signed into law in 2002.

Indy Capital Board Voting Today On Rescue Plan

Last updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The rescue plan for Indy’s Capital Improvement Board faces a do-or-die committee vote Wednesday morning after a failed first attempt to pass it.

Indiana Businesses Get Billions In Stimulus

Last updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

(UNDATED) - Indiana business owners are being told they can get billions in economic stimulus funds, not directly from the government but from their customers.

Turtle Festival starts Today

Last updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

(CHURUBUSCO) - A popular festival in Northeast Indiana explores the legend of a giant turtle.

Lawsuit Settled Against County Sheriff

Last updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

(NEW ALBANY) - A lawsuit brought by two women against the Harrison County Sheriff has been settled.

Budget Bill Headed To House Floor

Last updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - With a budget bill on its way to the house floor, the ways and means committee will turn its attention today to Indy’s Capital Improvement Board and with it, to gambling.

Coroner Investigating Bodies And Cremated Remains Found In Funeral Home

Last updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

(GARY) - The Lake County coroner is processing missing paperwork on people whose funeral arrangements were handled by the Serenity Gardens Funeral home in Gary.

Manning Children's Hospitol Fighting Childhood Obesity

Last updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - One of the state’s most celebrated athletes is partnering with his children’s hospital to launch a new initiative targeting childhood obesity.

Heath Officials Expect Mosquitoes To Be Worse This Year

Last updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

(UNDATED) - The Indiana State Department of Health expects mosquitoes to be more of a nuisance this spring and summer.

GM Assembly Plant, $46-million Expansion

Last updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

(FORT WAYNE) - The GM assembly plant in Fort Wayne could be in line for a 46-million dollar expansion.

Democrats Approve Bid For The Growth Of Charter Schools

Last updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Democrats have approved a bid to rein in the growth of charter schools without sparking the wrath of the federal government.

Children's Home Now Under Rule Of Department Of Education

Last updated on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Instead of replacing the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home with a National Guard program, house budgeters have proposed doing both.

Legislators Want Audit Of Welfare Determining Consortium

Last updated on Monday, June 15, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Legislators want an outside audit of the IBM-led consortium determining welfare eligibility in 59 Indiana counties.

One Dead Following Police Stand-Off

Last updated on Monday, June 15, 2009

(HOBART) - A Hobart man was shot and killed by police after a standoff. 33-year-old Ricardo Diaz was pronounced dead at the scene early Saturday.

Indy House Democrats And Republicans Agree On Critical Issue

Last updated on Monday, June 15, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Democrats and Republicans agree on one critical issue as they try to craft a budget: the need to hang onto a billion dollars in reserves.

But they disagree on whether democrats’ proposed spending plan does the job.

House Republicans charge Democrats’ one-year budget have proposed 443-million dollars in unfunded new spending, with a second year still to be filled in.

Congressman Mike Pence Appearing On CNN's State Of The Union

Last updated on Monday, June 15, 2009

(UNDATED) - Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, Indiana Congressman Mike Pence talked about the results of Iran’s presidential elections and the riots by opposition supporters.

"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" Holding Audtions In Indy

Last updated on Monday, June 15, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - “Who wants to be a Millionaire?” is holding auditions in Indianapolis this week.

Bug Fumer Puts Mobile Home In Flames

Last updated on Sunday, June 14, 2009

(ELKHART) - A mobile home fire in Elkhart Friday morning was ignited by a bug fogger.

INDOT Crews Planning New Work On I-69

Last updated on Sunday, June 14, 2009

(UNDATED) - Drivers along interstate 65 in Tippecanoe, Clinton, White and Boone counties will have to pack some patience.

Drunken Woman Get Hits By Semi

Last updated on Sunday, June 14, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - It looks like alcohol may have been a factor in a fatal accident Friday in Indianapolis.

State Police Investigate Sheriff Deputy Shooting (Update)

Last updated on Sunday, June 14, 2009

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(ANDERSON) - An Anderson man is recovering from gunshot wounds after allegedly pulling a knife on a Sheriff’s Deputy during a weekend traffic stop.

IU Student Arrested For Theft

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - An IU student has been arrested for allegedly stealing $500 work of items from target.

King Tut Visits Indy

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - If you think you’ve seen a 25-foot ancient Egyptian god in downtown Indianapolis… You aren’t hallucinating.

Two Boilermakers Mission To Space, Cancelled

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Two boilermakers who had planned to head to outer space this morning will have to wait a while longer.

Mike Pence To Deliver National Republican Radio Address

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(UNDATED) - Congressman Mike Pence is delivering this week’s National Republican weekly radio Address Saturday in response to President Obama’s radio address.

Former Puppy Mill Puppies Are Available For Adoption

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A group of dogs rescued from an alleged puppy mill in southern Indiana are up for adoption in Indianapolis.

Authorities Indentify Burned Body Found In A Car

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(OAKTOWN) - Authorities have identified the body found in a burned out car in a southwestern Indiana pole barn.

New Jobs Coming To Delaware County

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(YORKTOWN) - A German Company has selected Delaware County to locate its U.S. headquarters and first North American manufacturing facility.

Former Detectives Accused Of Stealing Drugs & Money

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A federal jury has returned guilty verdicts on conspiracy and drug charges against two former Indianapolis Police narcotics detectives accused of stealing drugs and money.

Ex-husband Charged With Attempted Murder

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(WHITESTOWN) - An ex-husband was charged Friday with attempted murder after his ex-wife was found Thursday beaten bloody with a hammer in her new town home.

House Budgeters Take Testimony Of Proposed Budget

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana House budgeters are taking testimony on democrats’ proposed one-year budget.

Public School Teacher Facing Child Molesting Charges

Last updated on Saturday, June 13, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis Public Schools teacher is facing preliminary charges of child molesting and child solicitation.

Indiana Earns 7th Place

Last updated on Friday, June 12, 2009

(INDIANA) - Indiana earned 7th place against all other states in the Ducks Unlimited National Convention.

FBI Introduces Crime Fighting Website

Last updated on Friday, June 12, 2009

(UNDATED) - The FBI has introduced a new crime fighting website. The Website has been profiling unknown bank robbers since mid-January of this year to allow the public to see pictures and video along with other information to possibly lead to arrests.

Newspaper Manager Arrested For Theft

Last updated on Friday, June 12, 2009

(CLINTON) - A former circulation manager at the daily Clintonian Newspaper in Clinton, Indiana, is accused of stealing from the publication.

Man Commits Suicide In Brown County

Last updated on Friday, June 12, 2009

(NASHVILLE) - The Brown County Coroner says Dr. Gus Watanabe, the chairman of Indianapolis-based Biocrossroads, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday.

General Assembly Session Over Gambling

Last updated on Friday, June 12, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - The General Assembly’s special session has gotten underway with a renewed battle over gambling.

Some Democrats Frustrated With Spending Decision

Last updated on Friday, June 12, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Democrats are grumbling that Governor Daniels jumped the gun on one spending decision.

Electronic Store Manager See Spike In DTV Customers

Last updated on Friday, June 12, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The manager of an Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer is reporting higher converter box sales as the DTV conversion goes into effect.

New Law On Cigarettes Sold In Indiana

Last updated on Friday, June 12, 2009

(UNDATED) - Hoosier smokers may notice their cigarettes burning a bit differently next month.

Indiana To Reexamine Bond Holdings After Chrysler Sale

Last updated on Thursday, June 11, 2009

(UNDATED) - Indiana will reexamine its bond holdings in the wake of its unsuccessful attempt to block the government-brokered sale of Chrysler to Fiat.

New State Law Bans New Drivers From Carrying Passengers For Six Months

Last updated on Thursday, June 11, 2009

(CARMEL) - Bans on cell phones and text-messaging and an increase in the minimum driving age got most of the attention.

Changes Could Be Coming To State's Air Pollution Network

Last updated on Thursday, June 11, 2009

(UNDATED) - Changes to the state’s network of air pollution monitors is under review.

Dealerships Expecting Changes After Chrysler's Sale To Fiat

Last updated on Thursday, June 11, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Bankrupt Chrysler has closed nearly 800 of its franchises, including Gene Beltz Shadeland Dodge and Palmer Dodge in Indianapolis.

Food Drive Taking Place At Strawberry Festival

Last updated on Thursday, June 11, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Attendees of the 44th annual Strawberry Festival on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis today can help a community food drive by bringing donations to the popular event.

Storm Chasers Return Home

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(MUNCIE) - After nearly two weeks and 7-thousand miles of driving, Ball State University Storm Chasers are back home in Indiana.

Teen Dared To Shoot 16-Year-Old

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(SOUTH BEND) - A South Bend teenager is accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old Clay High School student.

Some Schools May Receive Budget Increase

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Some Indiana public schools could get a bit more money under house democrats’ budget plan, other schools would get about the same funding they got this year.

One Dead Following Car Crash Into House

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(WOODBURN) - At least one person is dead after a pickup truck slammed into a house in Northeast Indiana.

Three Charged For Sale Of Drugs To Patients In Medical Center

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Three men, now, are going to prison for the sale of illicit drugs at the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Indy Commissioners Want Childrens Home To Remain Open

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Marion County commissioners are asking the state to keep the children’s guardian home open.

University Storm Chasers Return Home

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(MUNCIE) - After nearly two weeks and 7-thousand miles of driving, Ball State University Storm Chasers are back home in Indiana.

Evansville Man Facing Child Molesting Charges

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(EVANSVILLE) - A 33-year-old Evansville man is being held in the Vanderburgh County jail on two counts of child molesting.

Former School Board President Pleads Guilty

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(CROWN POINT) - A former president of the Crown Point School Board has pleaded guilty to eight felony counts in connection with 58 securities-related charges filed more than four years ago.

Indiana Teachers, Higher Union Dues?

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana teachers could face higher union dues so their colleagues on disability continue to receive benefits.

Parade Of Clowns, This Weekend

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

(VINCENNES) - The Red Skelton Festival in downtown Vincennes is this weekend.

Capital Improvement Board May Be Demolished

Last updated on Tuesday, June 09, 2009

(UNDATED) - The beleaguered Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board may not be around much longer.

Chrysler's Potential Sale To Fiat Delayed

Last updated on Tuesday, June 09, 2009

(UNDATED) - The US Supreme Court is delaying the sale of most of Chrysler’s assists to a group led by Italy’s Fiat.

Westfield Has Public Hearing On No Smoking Ordinance

Last updated on Tuesday, June 09, 2009

(WESTFIELD) - Westfield City Hall was packed Monday night as a public hearing was held on a proposed no smoking ordinance.

The Cause That Destroyed Jefferson Co. Courthouse

Last updated on Monday, June 08, 2009

(MADISON) - Investigators say the cause of the fire that severely damaged the historic Jefferson County courthouse in Madison last month was accidental.

Frankfort Students Enter School Through Maximum Security

Last updated on Monday, June 08, 2009

(FRANKFORT) - Students at Frankfort High School waited in line at the gym entrance to go through airport style security this morning.

Gary Steelworker Killed After Falling From Crane

Last updated on Monday, June 08, 2009

(GARY) - A Gary steelworker fell to his death Saturday afternoon.

Teenager Faces Serious Charges After Hit And Run

Last updated on Monday, June 08, 2009

(NOBLESVILLE) - A Sheridan teenager is facing eight charges following a hit and run incident with a Westfield Police vehicle early Sunday.

Indiana Deciding Today On Appeal Of The Sale Of Chrysler

Last updated on Monday, June 08, 2009

(NEW YORK) - A decision is due today on Indiana’s appeal to the supreme court over the approved sale of Chrysler to Italian automaker Fiat.

Another Child Dead Following Saturday House Fire

Last updated on Monday, June 08, 2009

(FORT WAYNE) - Another child has died as the result of an early morning house fire Saturday in Fort Wayne.

DTV Switchover Definitely Coming, This Friday

Last updated on Monday, June 08, 2009

(UNDATED) - Broadcast TV stations are shutting off their analog transmitters this Friday and offering an exclusively digital signal. definatly

House Democrats Schedule Budget Hearing

Last updated on Monday, June 08, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Indiana house democrats will hold a budget hearing tomorrow after a walk out last week.

Triple Homicide, Police Investigating

Last updated on Monday, June 08, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Police are investigating a brutal triple homicide in an apartment on the east side of Indianapolis Friday.

Indiana House Democrats Schedule Own Budget Hearing For Tuesday

Last updated on Saturday, June 06, 2009

(INDIANA STATEHOUSE) - A day after pulling the plug on a bipartisan budget subcommittee, house democrats have scheduled their own budget hearing for next Tuesday.

Some Indiana Cities Holding Events In Support Of Health Care Reform

Last updated on Saturday, June 06, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - All 50 states are holding events in support of President Obama’s principals on health care reform.

Columbus Hospital Officials Celebrate 2008 Flood Recovery

Last updated on Saturday, June 06, 2009

(COLUMBUS) - Columbus Regional Hospital is marking the anniversary of the June 2008 flooding that closed the facility.

H1N1 Continues To Spread

Last updated on Saturday, June 06, 2009

(UNDATED) - Confirmed h1n1 “swine flu” cases continue to grow across the state.

House Democrats To Draft Own Budget Proposal

Last updated on Friday, June 05, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - House democrats have walked out of budget talks designed to produce a consensus spending plan, and say they’ll simply draft their own when a special session convenes next Thursday.

US Court Of Appeals Will Hear Chrysler Case Today

Last updated on Friday, June 05, 2009

(UNDATED) - Indiana’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of automakers using Troubled Asset Relief Program money is headed to a federal appeals court.

Schrenker To Change Plea To Guilty

Last updated on Friday, June 05, 2009

(UNDATED) - Marcus Schrenker will change his plea to guilty today in a Pensacola, Florida Federal Court.

Former Crawfordsville Police Sergeant Files Lawsuit

Last updated on Friday, June 05, 2009

(CRAWFORDSVILLE) - A former Crawfordsville Police Sergeant has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit.

Man Wanted In Chicago Shooting Death Arrested In Indy

Last updated on Friday, June 05, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The subject of a nationwide manhunt is under arrest in Indianapolis.

Puppies Rescued From Southern Indiana Mill Now In Indy

Last updated on Thursday, June 04, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Approximately 30 rescued puppy-mill dogs from southern Indiana have arrived in Indianapolis.

Blue Angels In Indy For Air Show

Last updated on Thursday, June 04, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Navy’s Blue Angels are in Indianapolis.

Daniels Working To Make Conservatism Credible Again

Last updated on Thursday, June 04, 2009

(UNDATED) - Governor Daniels says republicans need to show voters how GOP platform planks will affect them if they hope to regain power nationally.

Judge Suspends Jail Sentence On Mother

Last updated on Thursday, June 04, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis judge has imposed a suspended 18-year prison sentence for the mother of an 11-year-old girl whose 2nd and 3rd degree burns went untreated for two weeks.

Puppy Mill Shutdown For Failure To Pay Taxes

Last updated on Thursday, June 04, 2009

(MAUCKPORT) - It was good enough to take down Al Capone, the attorney general took down a Harrison County puppy mill using a failure to pay taxes charge.

Special Olympics Begin Friday In Terre Haute

Last updated on Thursday, June 04, 2009

(UNDATED) - This week marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Special Olympics Indiana.

CIB Plan Still Unknown In Governor Daniels' Budget Proposal

Last updated on Wednesday, June 03, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - One key piece of Governor Daniels’ budget proposal is still under wraps: a bailout plan for Indy’s Capital Improvement Board.

BMV Trying To Prevent Identity Theft

Last updated on Wednesday, June 03, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is touting efforts to prevent identity theft and fraud.

Ruling Expected In Former Officers' Drug Case Today

Last updated on Wednesday, June 03, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A ruling is expected today on the admissibility of evidence in the trial of two former Indianapolis Metro Police Officers accused of stealing money and drugs.

Governor Daniels To Have Special Session On June 11

Last updated on Wednesday, June 03, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Daniels will call legislators back to the statehouse June 11 for a special session to pass a new state budget.

Schrenker's Home And Plane Can Be Sold

Last updated on Wednesday, June 03, 2009

(NOBLESVILLE) - A Hamilton County judge says the home and airplane of a failed financial adviser can be sold.

Mansfield Won't Appeal Ruling Regarding 2007 Election

Last updated on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

(MUNCIE) - Democrat James Mansfield says he won’t appeal a recent court ruling upholding Sharon Mcshurley’s November 2007 election win as Muncie mayor.

Most Counties Still Behind Schedule On Property Taxes

Last updated on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

(UNDATED) - Two years after soaring tax bills sparked a revolt among property owners, most of the state’s assessments are still behind schedule.

Neighborhood Associations Able To Track Foreclosed Houses In Indy

Last updated on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Neighborhood associations in Indianapolis now have free access to track the sale of foreclosed and abandoned homes in their area.

Daniels Issues New Budget Proposal

Last updated on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

(STATEHOUSE) - Early reviews are good for Governor Daniels’ budget proposal.

GM Retirees Worried About Pensions

Last updated on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

(UNDATED) - Nearly 44-thousand GM retirees in Indiana want to know what’s going to happen to their pensions.

Jury Being Seated In Former Police Officers Drug Trafficking Case

Last updated on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A jury is being seated in the federal trial of two Indianapolis Police Officers accused of drug trafficking.

Free Shoes For Those In Need

Last updated on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

(UNDATED) - Ten-thousand pairs of shoes are being given to Hoosiers in need.

June Important For Student Achievement

Last updated on Monday, June 01, 2009

(UNDATED) - The head of the Indiana Youth Institute says the month of June is important in crafting student achievement in our state.

Governor Daniels To Have A Broadcast Tonight

Last updated on Monday, June 01, 2009

(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels plans a five minute broadcast tonight at six pm to outline his budget proposal for the upcoming special session of the general assembly.

Charter Schools Could Miss Out On Federal Funding

Last updated on Monday, June 01, 2009

(UNDATED) - Education Secretary Arne Duncan is warning states which put up roadblocks to charter schools could miss out on federal funding.

Today Anniversary Of Mass Murder On Indy's East Side

Last updated on Monday, June 01, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Today is the anniversary of one of the most devastating mass murders in the history of Indianapolis.

One Year Ago This Week Severe Weather Pounded The State

Last updated on Monday, June 01, 2009

(UNDATED) - One year ago this week, Indiana endured an eight-day gauntlet of tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding.


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