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Police Officials Arrest Two Dozen People During Raid
(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - Law enforcement officials arrested nearly two dozen people Thursday in a drug raid.
Big Names Teeing Up At US Senior Open
(CARMEL, IN) - The US Senior Open is underway in Carmel, with some of the most prominent names in golf teeing it up.
President Obama Planning A Trip To Elkhart
(ELKHART, IN) - A White House official confirms President Barack Obama is planning a trip next week to Elkhart.
Education, Health, And Social Service Officials Hoping To Remedy Health Insurance
(UNDATED) - More than 500-thousand Indiana children and adults lack basic health care coverage.
Federal Stimulus Moves To Help Low-Income Students
(UNDATED) - A 31-million dollar share of Indiana’s federal stimulus funds will be used to help low-income students and unemployed workers get a job-related education.
Study Reveals Worst Water Quality Along Indiana Beaches
(UNDATED) - A national study reveals Indiana beaches along Lake Michigan had some of the worst water qualities out of 32 states tested last year.
Fort Wayne Police Discover Decomposing Body
(FORT WAYNE) - Fort Wayne Police discovered a decomposing body Wednesday in the back of a minivan parked on the street.
Daviess County Athlete Killed In Car Crash
(MONTGOMERY) - A Daviess County native who played basketball for east Tennessee State University has been killed in a single-car crash.
Connersville Declares Carbon Nation Wednesday
(CONNERSVILLE) - Connersville declared itself a carbon nation Wednesday.
Police Departments To Receive 26 Million In Stimulus
(MUNCIE) - Indiana Police Departments are getting 26-million dollars in stimulus funds to hire or rehire 126 law enforcement officers.
State Health Department Officials Warning Of Algae At Reservoirs
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana State Health Department officials are warning of an increase of blue-green algae at Geist and Morse Reservoirs.
Pregnant Women, Six Percent Of H1N1 Flu Vitctims
(UNDATED) - Six percent of the deaths from the H1N1 flu virus in the US have been pregnant women.
Proposed New Teacher Rules To Make Hiring Teachers Easier
(UNDATED) - State School Superintendent Tony Bennett says proposed new rules on teacher licensing will make it easier to hire good teachers.
Lebanon Considering Banning Sex Offenders From Parks
(LEBANON) - Lebanon is the latest Indiana city to talk about crafting a local ordinance banning convicted sex offenders from public parks.
General Electric To Remain Open In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Side-by-side refrigerators will continue to be produced in Bloomington.
Daniels To Lead Trade Delegation To China And Japan
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels will lead a trade delegation to China and Japan in September.
Trial Underway For Road Rage Case
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - Trial is underway in a road rage case in Clark County.
Indiana Senator, First To Publicly Announce Vote For Sotomayor
(WASHINGTON, D-C) - One of Indiana’s two senators is on record in support of Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court, but the other remains publicly undecided.
State Budget Committee Asking IU To Back Off From Tuition Increases
(STATEHOUSE) - The Bi-Partisan State Budget Committee wants Indiana University and Purdue University to back off from planned increases in tuition and fees.
Allstate Dropping Title Sponsor For Brickyard 400
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Allstate Corporation is dropping its title sponsorship of the Brickyard 400.
Crowd Gathers To Remember 8-Year-Old Shooting Victim
(INDIANAPOLIS) - About 500 people gathered in Indianapolis Monday for a memorial service to remember an eight-year-old victim of violence.
Dearborn County Family Grieves Loss Of Son To H1N1
(CINCINNATI, OHIO) - A Dearborn County family already grieving the loss of their son to H1N1 flu has now lost a daughter to the virus.
Apartment Fire Claims Child's Life
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An apartment fire has claims a young life in Indianapolis.
Georgetown, In. Officials Hoping To Find Solution To Million-Dollar Debt
(GEORGETOWN) - Officials in the Floyd County town of Georgetown say they’re hopeful of finding a solution to a million-dollar debt dilemma without following through on a threat to declare bankruptcy.
Another Hoosier Dies From H1N1
(CINCINNATI, OH) - A third person from Indiana has died from H1N1 flu.
Indianapolis Company Selected For Vehicle Program
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The lithium-ion battery system produced by Indianapolis-based Enerdel has been selected to power vehicles for a testing program by the Japan Postal Service.
Lafayette Fire Kills One, Injures One
(LAFAYETTE) - Authorities say an early Sunday morning fire in Lafayette killed one man and injured another.
Former Visteon Employees Spruce-Up Old Workplace
(CONNERSVILLE) - Former Visteon employees are pitching in to make their old workplace in Connersville attractive when it hosts Wednesday’s American Jobs Rally.
Boy Seriously Injured In Lawn Mower Incident
(MOUNT HEALTHY) - Authorities say a boy suffered serious injuries late Sunday after wrecking his bicycle in the path of a lawn mower in southwestern Bartholomew County.
Prosecutor's Office Investigating One-Year-Old's Death
(SOUTH BEND) - The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office says a one-year-old boy hospitalized with a head injury has died.
Whirlpool Looking For Workers To Volunteer
(EVANSVILLE) - Whirlpool has announced it is looking for workers to volunteer for layoffs at its Vanderburgh County facility.
One Dead Following Accident At ArcelorMittal
(MERRILLVILLE) - An accident at ArcelorMittal’s Indiana Harbor east plant in east Chicago killed a Merrillville woman.
18-Month Old Shot During Wedding Reception
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An 18-month-old girl remains in critical condition after being shot during a wedding reception in Indianapolis.
Indy Race, Just Another Job For ISP
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Another race in Indianapolis is just another day on the job for the Indiana State Police.
College Leaders Attempting To Justify Tuition Increase
(UNDATED) - State college leaders are preparing to meet with Indiana lawmakers to justify tuition increases.
Indiana Reduces Individual Student Awards
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Purdue University, today (July 27th) will begin mailing new information to students receiving financial aid.
Former Police Officers Serving Prison Time
(SOUTHBEND) - Two former police officers who are already serving time in prison have now been charged in another crime.
Dozens Of Cats Pulled From Abandoned Home
(ELKHART) - Several cats are being removed from an abandoned house in Elkhart.
Shooting Kills One, Injures One
(ELKHART) - A shooting Saturday in Elkhart left one man dead and another man injured.
Furniture Store Damaged By Heay Winds
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A large furniture store on the northeast side of Indianapolis sustained heavy wind damage early Saturday.
Two Women And Child Shot
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two women and a child were shot last night in Lawrence.
Five Held Hostage In Speedway
(SPEEDWAY) - Five people were held hostage at gunpoint last night in speedway.
Indianapolis Attempting To Identify New Revenue Streams
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The city of Indianapolis has hired a marketing firm to identify new revenue streams, including the possible sale of naming rights for some properties.
Vectren Opens Landfill-To-Electricity Facility
(WINSLOW) - Vectren has officially opened a landfill gas to electricity project in Pike County.
Tour Bus Collides With Semi Trailer
(DEMOTTE) - Indiana State Police say a tour bus hit a semi trailer truck and crashed along I-65 near Demotte Thursday.
NASCAR Drivers Leave Brickyard
(INDIANAPOLIS) - With NASCAR drivers in town for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, some have taken time away from the track to make a difference in Indiana.
Colts Star And Other Athletes Working To Create New Cereal
(INDIANAPOLIS) - There will soon be a new Breakfast of Champions. It’s still Wheaties, but a new kind of Wheaties, and Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is helping to develop the new cereal.
400 New Jobs Coming To Indy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - More than 400 new jobs are coming to Indianapolis over the next five years thanks to an International Aviation Company that refurbishes and completes interiors for corporate aircraft.
Authorities Arrest Church Volunteer For Molesting Teenager
(TERRE HAUTE) - Vigo County authorities have arrested a former church volunteer for allegedly molesting a teenage girl.
Human Remains Discoverd Behind Appliance Store
(FORT WAYNE) - The Allen County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that human remains found this week behind an appliance store are that of an adult. An employee discovered the remains in a wooded area behind the store.
Lawsuit Filed Against Police For Tasing Incident
(SOUTH BEND) - A lawsuit has been filed by a man who was tasered by South Bend police.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed By Train
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A person has reportedly been struck and killed by a train on the Westside of Indianapolis.
8 And 18-Year-Old Shot In Head
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An 8-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were shot in the head Wednesday night at an Indianapolis apartment complex.
Indy Drug Maker Finds Success In Down Economy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis-based drug maker is experiencing success in a downturn economy.
Commission For Higher Education Recommends Tuition Targets
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Commission for Higher Education just this month recommended tuition targets for state-supported colleges and universities.
Indiana Rated 13th In Country-Wide Forclosures
(UNDATED) - Over 5,500 Hoosiers homes were in some stage of foreclosure proceedings in June.
New Jobs Coming To Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - New jobs are coming to Bloomington.
Man Arrested For Molesting Special Needs Child
(NOBLESVILLE) - Authorities say an Indianapolis man sexually assaulted a 6-year-old special-needs child last week in Noblesville.
New Identification Requirements Reportedly Makes Voting More Difficult
(INDIANAPOLIS) - New identification requirements for Indiana driver’s licenses will make voting more difficult under the state’s voter ID law, according to the Indiana League of Women Voters.
New State Senator To Be Announced Tonight
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana’s newest state senator will be selected tonight.
Man To Spend 30 Years In Prison For Child Molesting
(FORT WAYNE) - A new haven man who admitted to videotaping a young girl and molesting her will spend 30 years in prison.
Woman In Car Pushed To Her Death
(WATERLOO) - Police say a Hamilton Lake woman died Monday afternoon when her car was struck from behind and pushed into the path of an oncoming dump truck.
World War II Veteran Awarded Medal From Governor Daniels
(INDIANAPOLIS) - On behalf of the French Government, Governor Mitch Daniels has awarded France’s Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal to a World War II veteran from Indianapolis.
Town Of Winfield's First Ever Homicide
(WINFIELD) - A Crown Point man is charged with murder in what is believed to be the town of Winfield’s first homicide.
Kokomo Mayor Back From Milan, Italy
(KOKOMO) - Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight is back from his recent trip to Milan, Italy for meetings with executives of fiat group.
Second Escaped Inmate Captured
(ROCKPORT) - A second Indiana State Prison escapee has been captured.
Hoosier Building His Own Space Port Facility
(UNDATED) - For one Hoosier, at least, the drama of July 20th, 1969 lives on.
Three Companies Receive Contracts From US Department Of Defense
(UNDATED) - Three Indiana firms have been awarded contracts from the US Department of Defense for projects at Naval Support Activity Crane.
City Police Resign After Disagreements With Mayor
(SOUTHPORT) - Most of the Southport Police Department has resigned.
Missing Woman Found Dead
(TERRE HAUTE) - A woman reported missing on Indiana’s Silver Alert has been found dead.
Muncie Man Killed In Fiery Explosion
(MUNCIE) - A fiery crash killed a 21-year-old Muncie man Sunday. Police say Zachary Greenwalt’s SUV crossed the center line of Indiana 28, and struck a Bobtail Semi’s gas tank, which caused an explosion.
Indy Monument To Undergo Reconstruction
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The iconic soldiers and sailors monument in downtown Indianapolis will undergo some renovations next month.
Two Arrested For Cocaine Dealing
(ANDERSON) - Two men were arrested separately in Anderson Friday night on warrants from Hamilton and Marion Counties.
Indiana State Police Searching For Missing Woman
(ELLETTSVILLE) - Indiana State Police are searching for a missing adult from Ellettsville.
Statewide Online Court Record Plan, A Flop?
(UNDATED) - An effort to put all the state’s courts on the same computerized case management system and make court records available free online has reached only nine counties after seven years.
Indy Airport Raising Parking Fees
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Parking rates are going back up to their previous level at Indianapolis International Airport.
Indianapolis Man Drowns Near Falls
(CATARACT) - An Indianapolis man drowned while fishing with friends Friday night in Owen County.
Investigation Begins Into Double Murder
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Police in Indianapolis are investigating a double murder on the city’s far north side.
Woman Charged With Wreckless Homocide; Man Dies After Injection
(HOBART) - A former Hobart woman who injected a man with a powerful painkiller pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in his death.
Evansville Sex Offender In Nationwide Eye
(EVANSVILLE) - An Evansville sex offender is getting some unwanted national attention.
University Of Southern Indiana Students Voice Concerns Of Tuition Increase
(EVANSVILLE) - Students at the University of Southern Indiana will get to voice their concerns about a potential tuition increase this coming Monday.
Couple Charged For Forcing Minor To Shoplift
(ANDERSON) - An Anderson couple, who police say tried to steal from Kmart with the help of a minor, has landed themselves behind bars.
Commissioner Spends First Night In Jail
(TERRE HAUTE) - A former Vigo County Commissioner spent his first night in jail, Friday, of a five month prison sentence.
Council May Pass New No Cell Phone Law
(SOUTH BEND) - Drivers will have to put down their cell phones in school crossing zones, if South Bend city leaders get their way.
Munice Man Serving Time For Concaine Dealing
(MUNCIE) - A Muncie man serving prison time for a 2008 cocaine-dealing conviction, will likely stay in the slammer much longer.
Investigators Follow Tips During Inmate Search
(MICHIGAN CITY) - Investigators are following 30 tips, hoping one of them will lead to the arrests of two fugitives on the run.
Bicyclists Stop At Monument Circle During 1,300 Mile Journey
(INDIANAPOLIS) - 16 bicyclists stopped on Monument Circle Thursday in Indianapolis on a 1,300 mile journey.
Department Of Correction Commisioner Announces Facility Change
(UNDATED) - Indiana Department of Correction Commissioner Edwin G. Buss on Thursday announced a change to the facility forward initiative, which was unveiled last week.
House Republicans Pushing Health-Care Reform Back
(UNDATED) - House republicans are pushing back against majority democrats’ health-care reform plans.
Foreclosures Jump To 12-Percent In Indiana
(UNDATED) - Indiana foreclosures jumped 12-percent last month to their highest level in nine months.
New Casino Fined For Five Violations
(SHELBYVILLE) - The Indiana Gaming Commission has fined Indiana Live Casino 124-thousand dollars for five violations, including a 40-thousand dollar penalty tied to the no-show of Justin Timberlake at the grand opening of the new casino in March.
Ivy Tech President Withdrawing Name In Running For State University Chancellor
(UNDATED) - The President of Ivy Tech Community College has taken his name out of the running to be Chancellor of the State University system of Florida.
School Board Member Facing Criminal Charges
(LAWRENCE) - A Lawrence Township School Board Member is facing several criminal charges in Hamilton County.
Authorities Continue Inmate Search
(MICHIGAN CITY) - Authorities continue their search for two escaped Indiana convicts.
Daniels And Nine Other Governors Asking For More Ethanol In Gas
(UNDATED) - Governor Daniels and nine other Midwestern Governors are asking the white house to allow more ethanol in unleaded gas.
Armstrong Donating Giant Collection Of Apollo Documents To Purdue
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - One small step for a man is turning into one giant collection for Purdue University.
Bad Supervision Believed To Be Responsible For Escaped Inmates
(MICHIGAN CITY) - The Indiana Department of Correction now believes three correctional officers may have been negligent in supervising the three prisoners who escaped from the state prison in Michigan City Sunday.
Daniels Joined Kentucky Governor To Sign Bridge Legislation
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - Governor Mitch Daniels joined Kentucky governor Steve Beshear in Louisville Wednesday as Beshear signed new legislation aimed at helping Kentucky find a way to finance the Ohio River bridges project.
One Dead Following Morning Wreck
(GREENFIELD) - One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash this morning in Hancock County.
IU Professor Loses Parents And Daughter In Train Wreck
(OTTAWA, ILL.) - The 9-year-old daughter of an Indiana University professor was among those killed when an Amtrak Train struck a vehicle in north-central Illinois.
Indiana And Kentucky Working Together On Transportation Issues
(UNDATED) - Indiana and Kentucky are forming a BI-State authority to work together on transportation issues, including the 4-billion dollar Ohio River bridges project.
Hearing Set For Today On Increase By Indiana Public Service Company
(MICHIGAN CITY) - A public hearing on a rate increase request by Northern Indiana Public Service Company is set for today in Michigan City.
Magic Encourages Young People to Good Education During Indy Black Expo
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Former NBA superstar Earvin “magic” Johnson encourages young African Americans to get a good education, own their businesses and “be a good influence on their peers.” he says not all their idols should come from sports and entertainment.
First Silver Alert In Indiana Deemed Accidental Drowning
(BOONVILLE) - The Warrick County Chief Deputy coroner says the death of a missing Alzheimer’s patient near Boonville has been ruled accidental due to freshwater drowning.
Search For Escaped Inmates Scaled Back
(MICHIGAN CITY) - Two escapees from the Indiana State prison in Michigan City remain at large, but the search has been scaled back.
Congressman Asking House To Vote On "Broadcaster Freedom Amendment"
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s 6th district Congressman Mike Pence is calling for a house vote on the “broadcaster freedom amendment,” which would prevent the federal communications commission from reinstating the “fairness doctrine” or enacting “broadcast localism” regulations which Pence sees as a “new iteration” of the old policy.
Equal Workforce Group Opens Office In Indy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A group fighting for equal workplace rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people has opened an office in Indianapolis.
Economist Predict "Back-To-School" Sales To Drop 8 Percent
(UNDATED) - Economist predict back-to-school spending on children in grade school will drop eight percent this year due to the recession.
Fort Wayne Mayor Enveils Welcome Signs For Hall Of Famer
(FORT WAYNE) - Tom Henry, the Mayor of Fort Wayne, has unveiled signs that will welcome travelers to Fort Wayne, the hometown of the soon-to be hall of famer.
Elkhart Man Arrested For Protesting During Sotomayor's Hearing
(WASHINGTON, DC) - An Elkhart, Indiana man was among four anti-abortion protesters arrested Monday after they disrupted Sonia Sotomayor’s supreme court nomination hearing.
Search For Missing Teen Downsized
(BASIN, WYOMING.) - The search has been scaled back, but Wyoming authorities say they will continue to look for an Indiana teen that disappeared after slipping into a mountain creek in the big horn mountains last week.
Authorities Continue Search For Escaped Prison Inmates
(GRAND BEACH, MICH.) - Authorities continue to search for the last two inmates who escaped from the Indiana State Prison.
34-Year-Old Shot To Death; Buildings Burned Down
(WARREN) - The Huntington County Sheriff’s Department says a 34-year-old man was shot and killed during a shootout Monday.
New Gas-Free Lawn Mowing Service
(UNDATED) - Having your kids mow the lawn now has a completely different meaning, thanks to Todd Sluis.
Bank Robber Exhibit Opens Wednesday
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new John Dillinger exhibit opens Wednesday at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis.
Tough Economy, Tough On Zoos
(UNDATED) - The tough economy is forcing some of the nation’s zoos to lay off employees and relocate their animals.
Engine Plant Workers Return To Work
(COLUMBUS) - Workers at Cummins Midrange Engine Plant in Columbus returned to work Monday after being idled for ten weeks.
Indy Hospital Announces 754 Million Campus Build
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Wishard Health Services has announced three funding scenarios to build a new 754-million dollar campus in Indianapolis.
Indiana State University Board Approves 3.9 Percent Tuition Increase
(TERRE HAUTE) - The Indiana State University Board of Trustees has approved a 3.9 percent tuition and fee increase for each of the next two academic years.
CVS And Walgreen's Reach Settlement With Attorney General
(UNDATED) - Pharmacy giants CVS and Walgreen’s have reached a settlement with the Indiana Attorney General’s office to resolve complaints that customers’ medical information was improperly discarded in trash bins outside 16 stores.
Authorities Searching For Convicted Killers After Prison Escape
(MICHIGAN CITY) - Authorities are searching for two convicted killers and a rapist who escaped the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City.
Miller Fuller Legacy Build House, Dedicated Sunday
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The first Millard Fuller Legacy Build house in central Indiana was dedicated in Indianapolis on Sunday.
Art Commission Unveils 2009 Governor's Arts Awards Recipients
(MUNCIE) - Governor Mitch Daniels and the Indiana Arts Commission have unveiled the recipients of the 2009 Governor’s Arts Awards.
Professor Predicts Spike In Crime During Summer
(MUNCIE) - A Ball State University professor says we should not be surprised to see a spike in crime during summer.
American Optometric Associaton Providing Free Eye Exams
(UNDATED) - Members of the American Optometric Association are providing free eye exams to babies one year of age and younger in Indiana.
Peru Boy Dead Following Car Wreck
(PERU) - A 16-year-old Peru boy died and four other teens from Peru were injured late Friday after a car they were in crashed into a large tree off west river road in Miami county.
Public Hearing Plans To Bring Rail Service Back To Fort Wayne
(FORT WAYNE) - A public hearing was held Thursday on plans to bring passenger rail service back to the city of Fort Wayne.
Lawsuit Accuses Indiana Of Not Complying With Driving Law
(UNDATED) - A lawsuit accuses Indiana of not complying with the federal “motor voter” law.
Nations Largest Newspaper; Employee Cuts
(UNDATED) - Some Indiana properties owned by the nation’s largest newspaper publisher have announced how many employees have been impacted in a new round of job cuts.
Police Officer In Stable Condition After Crashing Patrol Car
(MOORESVILLE) - A Mooresville police officer is in stable condition after crashing his patrol car overnight.
Research Program Indicates Indiana Still Suffering From Global Warming
(UNDATED) - A new report released by the US Global Change Research Program indicates Indiana is suffering the ill effects of global warming.
Indy Police Officer Gets 10 Years For Drug Scheme
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A former Indianapolis Police Officer gets the minimum ten-year prison sentence for his role in a scheme to steal drugs and money.
Anderson Theatre Location Of New Movie
(ANDERSON) - The Paramount Theater in downtown Anderson is one of the settings for a new Ball State student movie production.
Youth Smoking Reaches Historic Lows
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana health officials report that the state’s youth smoking rates have reached “historic new lows” among middle school-and high school-aged students.
Governments To Save $8.5 million In Road Salt
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The state’s expanded “Oneindiana Initiative” is expected to save local governments $8.5 million in road salt this winter.
Manufacturing Company Announces New Facility Build
(FORT WAYNE) - A defense contractor has announced plans to build a new facility in Fort Wayne.
South Bend Mayor Recommending Firefighter Lay-Off
(SOUTH BEND) - South Bend Mayor Stephen Luecke says he will recommend laying off 45 firefighters and 19 police officers if city and county leaders don’t pass a proposed income tax hike by the end of the month.
Father And Son Both Guilty Of Repeatedly Molesting A Girl
(SEYMOUR) - A father and son are guilty of repeatedly molesting a girl. 41-year-old Timothy Hobbs of Medora was convicted Wednesday on charges he and his father repeatedly molested a girl.
Attica Man's Body Pulled From Wabash
(INDEPENDENCE) - The body of an Attica man was pulled from the Wabash River in Warren County Wednesday.
Lawsuit Filed Over Bridge Collapse
(VALPARAISO) - A lawsuit has been filed over the bridge collapse at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville on the Fourth of July.
Indy Police Taking Train To Save Lives
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An officer with the Indianapolis Police Department will be taking a train today in an effort to save lives.
Investigation Begins Into Derailment Of 22 Rail Cars
(SULLIVAN) - Authorities have launched a criminal investigation to the derailment of 22 rail cars in Sullivan County.
Two Dead Following Traffic Accident
(ANGOLA) - Two people are dead after a traffic accident in Steuben County.
US Census Processing Center Opened Wednesday
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - One of only three national data processing centers for the US Census Bureau officially opened Wednesday in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
National Guard Soldiers Heading To Fort Lewis For Deployment
(INDIANAPOLIS) - About 30 Indiana National Guard soldiers are headed to Fort Lewis, Washington for final training prior to a deployment in Iraq.
Warsaw Man Dead After His Car Veers Into Oncoming Traffic
(WARSAW) - Police say a Warsaw man died Monday after his car veered into a lane of oncoming traffic on US 30 and then struck a utility pole.
Bus Driver Facing Child Neglect Charges, Trial Delayed
(VALPARAISO) - The trial has been delayed a couple months for the Portage School bus driver accused of failing to stop three boys from terrorizing fellow female students on the bus.
Brazil Man Dead Following Three-Vehicle Wreck
(BRAZIL) - Authorities say a Brazil man died from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle accident Monday on US 40 in front of the Brazil Wal-Mart.
Oceanaire Restaurant In Indy Files For Bankruptcy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The high-end seafood restaurant chain Oceanaire has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, but owners of the Indianapolis location say their restaurant will stay open.
Indiana Company To Break Ground On $500 Million Dollar Expansion
(FRANKLIN) - An Indiana company with ties to the Toyota Group will break ground today (Wednesday) on a plastic auto-parts manufacturing facility in Franklin that will further expand the carmaker’s footprint in Indiana.
Parker City Man Accused Of Murdering A Cab Driver
(PARKER CITY) - A former Parker City man is accused of murdering a cab driver in Dallas, Texas.
Magazine Highlights Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology
(TERRE HAUTE) - A national publication dedicated to robotics is highlighting in its current issue an initiative at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Man Sentenced 2 Years After His Pit Bull Attacks Elderly Woman
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A 32-year-old Indianapolis man gets two years in the Marion County Jail after his pit bulls attacked an elderly woman.
Tour Company Selling Bus Tours Of Michael Jackson Spots In Gary
(GARY) - A Chicago-based tour company is selling bus tours to Michael Jackson-themed spots throughout his hometown of Gary.
Prescription Drug Abuse On The Rise In Indiana
(BLOOMINGTON) - The abuse of prescription drugs is on the rise in Indiana.
Famed Hagerstown Restaurant Saved By Business Man
(HAGERSTOWN) - A businessman from Hamilton County has come forward to save a landmark restaurant in Hagerstown.
State Attempting To Fix Welfare Eligibilty Program
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The state has ordered an IBM-led Consortium to fix problems with the way it determines eligibility for welfare by October, or lose the contract.
Missing Wallaby Spotted In Muncie
(MUNCIE) - The Muncie Star Press reports a missing wallaby might have been spotted in Muncie.
Four Arrested For Manufacturing Meth
(CHRISNEY) - Four people from southern Indiana are accused of manufacturing methamphetamine.
Farmers Plant Biggest Crop In 60 Years
(WASHINGTON) - In spite of a late start forced by heavy rain, farmers nationwide have planted the biggest corn crop in 60 years.
Duke Energy Files Plans For Carbon Dioxide Storage
(EDWARDSPORT) - Duke Energy has filed plans with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for a proposed carbon dioxide storage project in Southwest Indiana.
School Board Member Fails Sobriety Test
(LAWRENCE) - A Lawrence Township School Board Member is in trouble after a confrontation with conservation officers at Geist Reservoir.
Ambulance Kills Motorist
(CLARKSVILLE) - An ambulance responding to an emergency call struck and killed another motorist in Clarksville.
46 Marine Reservists Preparing For Deployment
(SOUTH BEND) - 46 South Bend based marine reservists from Bravo Company are preparing for a 7 month deployment to Afghanistan.
GM Selects Allen County Assembly Plant For $46-Million Investment
(FORT WAYNE) - General Motors has selected its assembly plant in Allen County for a 46-million dollar investment.
Stores Gearing Up For Lift Of Sunday Alcohol Sales Law
(UNDATED) - Indiana liquor and grocery stores are gearing up for a fight next year to lift the state’s decades-old ban on Sunday alcohol sales.
Purdue Researcher Advocating Testing Of Nation's Food Supply
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - A Purdue University researcher is advocating improved routine safety testing of the nation’s food supply.
Toyota Investing Half A Billion Into Princeton
(PRINCETON) - Toyota is investing a half billion dollars to retool its Princeton, Indiana assembly plant to build the highlander SUV.
Franklin College Files Federal Complaint
(FRANKLIN) - Franklin College filed a federal complaint Monday against Columbus, Ohio-based Franklin University.
Pedestrian Bridge Collapses After City Fireworks
(MERRILLVILLE) - An annual fireworks display in Merrillville sent about 25 people to area hospitals with injuries after a pedestrian bridge at Hidden Lake collapsed.
Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Promotes Water Safety
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Every day, nine people drown in America.
Indiana Department Of Labor Launches Teen Worker Saftey Campaign
(UNDATED) - Work experience can be a great benefit to teens, but Indiana law strictly enforces how long and what type of work they can do.
Homecoming Queen Found Shot Inside Home
(MARYSVILLE, CA) - A Greenwood, Indiana High School homecoming queen has been shot and killed in California.
New Study Hopes To Make Next State Budget Less Stressfull
(STATEHOUSE) - A study is planned to make formulating the state’s next budget less stressful.
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Jackson's Casket To Come From Indiana
(LOS ANGELES) - Michael Jackson will be buried in Los angels, not his hometown of Gary, but there reportedly will be a Hoosier connection: the gossip website TMZ reports Jackson’s family has ordered his casket from the Batesville Casket Company.
Rain Cancels Fireworks Statewide
(UNDATED) - Rain postponed many Fourth of July celebrations around the state until tonight.
Man Shot To Death While Going To Get Fireworks
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis Metro Police have no suspects and no motive in a northeast side shooting.
16 Taken To Hospital After Bridge Collapse
(MERRILLVILLE) - At least 16 people were taken to area hospitals after a footbridge collapsed late Saturday night following an Independence Day celebration at Hidden Lake Park in Merrillville.
Drag Racer Arrested For Drug Dealing
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Drag racer Jeff O’Neill was arrested Thursday on drug dealing charges.
Indianapolis Board Gets Less Money For Downtown Stadiums
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indianapolis got less than it wanted from the legislature to bail out the board which oversees its downtown stadiums.
Purdue University Raising Tuition Costs
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Purdue University is planning to boost the cost of tuition about 5 percent for most students in each of the next two years.
76 New US Citizens Naturalized Thursday
(INDIANAPOLIS) - 76 new US citizens were naturalized Thursday in a ceremony on the front lawn of the president Benjamin Harrison home in Indianapolis.
Income Tax Credit May Become Permanent
(UNDATED) - A credit on your federal income tax for the property taxes you pay could become permanent.
Portland Company Makes Breakthrough In Solar Power
(PORTLAND) - A Portland, Indiana-based company says it has developed a solar power breakthrough that will allow homes and businesses to use the sun more efficiently as an energy source.
Heavy Fourth Of July Travel Will Create Large Donation To Indiana National Guard
(UNDATED) - Heavy travel on the Fourth of July will help create a hefty donation to the Indiana National Guard Relief Fund, which gives aid to Guard members and their families facing financial hardship because soldiers are on duty away from home.
Bats Sweep Doubleheader From Indians
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - The Louisville Bats swept a doubleheader from the Indianapolis Indians, winning the opener 2-1 and taking the nightcap 3-2.
White Sox Defeat Royals In Opener At Kauffman Stadium
(KANSAS CITY, MO) - Mark Buehrle picked up his eighth win of the season as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a four-game series at Kauffman Stadium. Buehrle went eight and a third innings, allowing a run on six hits to improve to 8 and 2.
Cubs Pass Brewers 9-5
(CHICAGO, IL) - Derrek Lee hit a three-run home run and a grand slam, finishing with a career-high seven RBI to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5.
Wellemeyer Takes Shutout As Cardinals Beat Giants 5-2
(ST. LOUIS, MO) - Todd Wellemeyer took a shutout into the eighth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 to earn a split of the four-game series at Busch Stadium.
Cincinnati Reds 3-2 Win Over Diamondbacks
(CINCINNATI, OH) - Joey Votto hit a bases-loaded single with two out in the bottom of the tenth inning to give the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
IndyCar Series Prepare For Camping World Grand Prix
(WATKINS GLEN, NY) - The IndyCar Series runs the first of three-straight road races this weekend as they get ready for Sunday’s Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Sheduled For Afternoon
(DAYTONA BEACH, FL) - Qualifying is scheduled for this afternoon as the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers get ready Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International speedway.
Butler Starting Point Guard Out Indefinitely With Leg Fracture
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Butler starting point guard Ronald Nored will be out indefinitely with a stress fracture in his left leg.
Pacers Team Continues Working At Conseco
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers’ team that will play in next week’s Orlando Summer Pro League continues working out today at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Fever Sets Franchise Record Over Connecticut Sun
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Tammy Sutton-Brown scored 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Indiana Fever set a franchise record for consecutive wins with a 67-53 victory over the Connecticut Sun at Conseco Fieldhouse.
15-Year-Old Tried As Adult For Execution-Style Murder
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A juvenile accused of robbing and murdering an Indianapolis man will be tried as an adult.
New Budget Provides Financial Assitance To Howard County
(KOKOMO) - A provision in the new state budget will provide some financial assistance to Howard County, which recently found out it would not receive 6.1 million in property tax payments from Chrysler.
Fort Wayne Mayor Expresses Frustration With Legislature's Decision
(FORT WAYNE) - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry has expressed his frustration with the legislature’s decision to extend assistance to Indianapolis’ Capital Improvement Board, but not other cities.
Some Educators Say New State Budget Comes With A Price
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Supporters of the new state budget tout it as a triumph in a downturn economy, but some educators say it comes with a price.
Irwin Financial To Sell Three Branch Locations
(UNDATED) - Irwin Financial has announced that it will sell three Indiana branch locations and about 190- million dollars in commercial loans.
Senator Teresa Lubbers Looking Forward To Becoming Commissioner
(INDIANAPOLIS) - State senator Teresa Lubbers is looking forward to her next gig as commissioner at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
New "Silver Alert" Program In Place
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s new Silver Alert Program is in place.
College Representatives Learning How To Help Veterans With GI Bill
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Representatives from 19 Indiana colleges and universities are learning how to help veterans receive access to the education benefits of the post 9/11 GI Bill.
Lake County Reviewing Death Penalty For 2-Year-Old Murderers
(CROWN POINT) - The Lake County prosecutor says his office is undertaking a death penalty review against two defendants charged with the murder of two-year-old Jada Justice.
Man Accused Of Swindling Half-Million From Employer
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - A Louisville man is accused of taking nearly a half-million dollars from the Jeffersonville, Indiana travel company he worked for.
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison 5 Times Over
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis man will spend the rest of his life in prison after admitting to killing four people during a crime spree that targeted drug and gambling houses in Indy and Evansville.
Woman Killed In Strawtown Crash
(STRAWTOWN) - A woman has been killed in a crash on state road 37 in Strawtown.
Three Drug "Kingpins" Arrested During Sting
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Three alleged drug kingpins were among those arrested in a sting operation on the eastside of Indianapolis.
Magazine Names Noblesville In Top 10 Places To Live
(NOBLESVILLE) - A national women’s magazine has named Noblesville as one of the 10 best towns for families.
World's Best Swimmers Heading To Indy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Some of the world’s best swimmers are coming to Indianapolis.
University President Assumes New Duties At USI
(EVANSVILLE) - Dr. Linda Bennett today assumes her new duties as president of the University of Southern Indiana.
Lawmakers Approve New Budget
(STATEHOUSE) - Lawmakers have approved a new two-year, 27- billion dollar state budget, and Governor Mitch Daniels has signed the measure into law.
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