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Man Injured During House Explosion
(ALEXANDRIA, IN) - One person was hurt in a house explosion in Alexandria Tuesday night. 20-year-old Derek Noland was standing on the street corner when firefighters arrived.
Archie Manning Comments On The Hall Of Fame's Move
(SOUTH BEND, IN) - The Chairman of the National Football Foundation, Archie Manning, says attendance figures forced the decision to move the College Football Hall of Fame from South Bend to Atlanta.
Indiana Lawmakers Ready To Discuss When The Shcool Year Should Begin
(INDIANA STATEHOUSE) - Indiana Lawmakers are getting ready to discuss when the school year should begin in the Hoosier State.
Indiana Wanting To Reduce Funding On Inmate Education
(UNDATED) - Indiana wants to reduce the amount it spends on post-secondary education of prison inmates.
Indy Summit Taking New Ideas Into The Marketplace
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The 12th annual Techpoint Innovation Summit in Indianapolis focused on taking new ideas out of the lab and into the marketplace.
Indianapolis School Recieves A New Playground
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A north-side Indianapolis school has a brand-new playground after a daylong construction blitz by 250 volunteers.
Franklin Receives A FEMA Grant
(FRANKLIN, IN) - Franklin is the latest Indiana city to get a FEMA grant to buy and demolish homes damaged by last year’s record flooding.
$2,000 Dollar Reward For Information On Woman's Beating
(GREENTOWN, IN) - A $2,000 dollar reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the brutal beating of a Greentown mother of three.
Manchester College Recieves Surprise Donation
(NORTH MANCHESTER, IN) - Manchester College has received surprise donation from two sisters who attended the northern Indiana school in the 1940s.
Indy Car Wash Named As A Top Workplace Nationwide
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis based Mikes Car Wash was one of only 15 companies nationwide named as a top small workplace by the “Wall Street Journal.”
Home Owners Reminded To Get Their Furnaces Checked
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - It’s tune-up time again.
A Divorce Rate Report Is Likely Inaccurate
(RICHMOND, IN) - A report that listed Richmond Indiana as having the nations highest divorce rate is likely inaccurate.
Swarm Of Tiny Insects Noticed Throughout Indiana
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Many Indiana residents have noticed swarms of tiny insects in their yards, parks and gardens this year.
Former State Representative Dies At 57
(ROME CITY, IN) - A former Indiana State Representative has died. 57-year-old Brad Fox died Saturday at his home of lung cancer.
Stimulus Money Disposing Waste In Kokomo
(KOKOMO, IN) - Federal stimulus money is helping to speed up the burying of lead and arsenic waste at an old industrial site in Kokomo.
Tipton County Officials Discussing Plans For A Former Factory
(TIPTON, IN) - Tipton County officials are set to meet tonight night to discuss potential plans for the former Getrag Transmission Facility.
Fort Wayne Man Accused Of Having Seven IDs
(FORT WAYNE) - A Fort Wayne man is accused of having seven fake Indiana identification cards.
School Bus Collides With Low-Hanging Electrical Wires
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis Metro Police say a Franklin Central High School bus hit low hanging wires this morning on the city’s southeast side.
Man Out On Bond After Hitting Squad Car
(BRAZIL, IN) - A man is now out on bond after hitting a squad car with his truck.
Man Back In Prison A Day After Being Released
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - A Fort Wayne man is back in police custody less than a day after he was released from prison, accused of dousing his ex-girlfriend’s car with gasoline and setting it on fire.
Toddler Killed By Farmer Equipment
(GOSHEN, IN) - A two-year-old Goshen boy is dead following an accident on his family’s farm. Dewynn Imhoff died Thursday night after being struck by a skid loader.
Homeless Man Killed While Trying To Escape The Rain
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - Authorities believe a homeless man was trying to get out of the rain Wednesday when he slid underneath a box truck near Fairfield Avenue and Pearl Street in Fort Wayne.
Saint Mary's College See Largest Student Enrollment In 18 Years
(SOUTH BEND, IN) -Saint Mary’s College has 1,664 students this fall, the largest enrollment in 18 years.
Man Facing Criminal Charges Following Fatal Crash
(EVANSVILLE, IN) - A Chandler, Indiana man now faces formal charges in Vanderburgh Circuit Court for causing a fatal accident while fleeing Evansville Police.
Former Principal Suing School Corporation
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - The former principal of Wayne High School is suing Fort Wayne Community Schools and two district administrators, claiming she was the victim of racial and gender discrimination.
Chicago Teen Waived To Adult On Murder Charges
(CROWN POINT, IN) - A Chicago teen has been waived to adult court on murder charges in last year’s shooting of a 15-year-old Hammond boy.
Big Boost Coming To Warsaw
(WARSAW, IN) - Officials announced Wednesday a big boost for the orthopedics capital of the world.
Evansville Mayor Fighting Charges
(EVANSVILLE, IN) - Evansville Mayor Jonathan says he plans to “vigorously” fight charges filed against the city over alleged illegal discharges of sewage.
Economic Development Officials On 11-Day Trade Misson
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Regional economic development officials are now on an 11-day trade mission in Germany.
Emerald Ash Ravaging Indiana Trees
(UNDATED) - The Emerald Ash Borer is ravaging trees throughout Indiana.
New Health Center Opens Its Doors Today
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A new health center named after a former “Today Show” anchor opens its doors for the first time today in Indianapolis.
GM In Fort Wayne Creating 700 New Jobs
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - Officials for Michigan-Based General Motors say the addition of third shift at its Fort Wayne Facility could create as many as 700 jobs.
DNR Investigating Human Remains Found Along The Wabash River
(LOGANSPORT, IN) - The Department of Natural Resources is investigating human remains found Sunday night along the Wabash River in Northern Carroll County.
Obama Awards A Transportation Company $2.2 Million Dollars
(LAFAYETTE, IN) - The Obama Administration has awarded the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation a $2.2 million Green Grant.
Man Finds $5,000 Cash, Returns It To Owners
(STILLWELL, IN) - Police say a LaPorte County man recently found $5,000 in cash inside a bag and called police, who returned the money to its rightful owner.
Police Identifying A Man Killed By A Train
(MISHAWAKA, IN) - Police are identifying the man struck and killed by a train in Mishawaka.
Health Officials: Not Enough H1N1 Vaccine To Go Around
(UNDATED) - Indiana Health Officials say there will not be enough H1N1 vaccine for everyone in Indiana.
Indiana, One Of 16 Picked For Educational Drug Campaign
(UNDATED) - Indiana is one of 16 states picked by the White House’s office of National Drug Control Policy for an educational campaign to reduce meth use.
Northern Indiana Manufacturing Plant Expected To Close
(AUBURN, IN) - A manufacturing plant in Northeast Indiana is expected to close next year.
Circle Center Monument Renovations Begin Today
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Repairs begin today on the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle.
Cable Provider Supplying "On Demand" Educational Programming
(UNDATED) - Cable provider Comcast and Discovery Education are partnering to provide television and online programming to supplement classroom learning.
Two Vehicle Crash Kills LeGrange County Student
(MONGO, IN) - Police say a two-vehicle crash in LaGrange County Sunday killed a student at IPFW who was just eight credits shy of receiving his engineering degree.
Man Drives A Car Into Highschool Building
(SOUTH BEND, IN) - Authorities say a man drove a jeep Cherokee through the front doors of Riley High School in South Bend late Thursday, eventually coming to a stop in the main lobby.
Charges Filed In Embezzlement Case
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Charges have been filed in the embezzlement of the Penrod Society.
Funeral Arrangements Set For Mel Simon
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Funeral arrangements are set for Indianapolis businessman Mel Simon.
Freedom Association Holding Annual Summit
(UNDATED) - Indiana played a significant role in the famed underground railroad, a 19th century network that evolved to guide enslaved African-Americans to freedom.
Hamilton Chairman Official Candidate For Secretart Of State
(FISHERS, IN) - Fishers Town Councilman and Hamilton County Republican Chairman Charlie White is the first official candidate for secretary of state.
New State Government Financial System Online
(UNDATED) - A new $140 million dollar computer system to handle state government’s financial transactions is now fully online, 11 years after the process began.
Academy Of Pediatrics Focuses On Health Care Debate
(UNDATED) - As the national health care debate rages, the Indiana Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics held a legislative forum Wednesday that focused on the issue.
Indiana Excpecting More Economic Recovery Funds
(UNDATED) - Indiana can count on more economic recovery funds for energy efficiency and conservation programs.
Man Facing Charges For Leaving His Baby In A Car
(ANDERSON, IN) - An Indianapolis man faces charges after leaving a baby and a dog locked inside a hot car while he gambled at Hoosier park.
Police Chase Results In Death
(EVANSVILLE, IN) - A police chase in Evansville ended with the death of a 29-year-old man Tuesday.
Indianapolis Library Takes Its Case To The Supreme Court
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis-Marion County Library took its case before the Indiana Supreme Court Tuesday to recover losses from the construction of the Central Library.
Former Money Manager Appears In Hamilton County Court
(NOBLESVILLE, IN) - Former Indiana Money Manager Marcus Schrenker appeared in Hamilton County Court Tuesday via video conference from the Hamilton County Jail.
Meetings Held For Public Opinion On Proposed Water Bill Increase
(UNDATED) - A series of meetings are being held in Indiana to gauge public opinion about a proposed water bill increase.
Battles Continue Over Liquor Sales
(INDIANA STATEHOUSE) - A legislative study committee is groping for a middle ground in the battle between Indiana’s supermarkets and liquor stores over Sunday alcohol sales.
Final Obstacle Being Cleared Away For The Contruction On Two New Bridges
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - Indiana and Kentucky are trying to clear away a final obstacle to construction of two new bridges connecting Louisville to Clark County, Indiana.
Suspected Serial Bank Robber In Custody
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A suspected serial bank robber from Indianapolis is in custody.
Former Financial Adviser Back In Indiana
(NOBLESVILLE, IN) - Marcus Schrenker is back in Indiana.
Indiana School Funding A Step Closer To Court
(FISHERS, IN) - A promised legal challenge to Indiana’s school funding formula is one step closer to court.
New Orleans Jury Selected In Nappanee-Based Lawsuit
(UNDATED) - A New Orleans jury has been selected in the formaldehyde lawsuit against Nappanee-based gulf stream coach.
Gary Willing To Trade One Casino For The Relocation Of Another Casino
(GARY, IN) - Gary says it’s willing to give up one of its two casinos if the state will let it move the other one downtown.
Teen Killed In Car Wreck
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A teen was killed early Sunday on the southeast side of Indianapolis. Police say he lost control of his SUV on an exit ramp.
Indiana Stores Kicking Off Food Drive
(UNDATED) - The Walmart, Marsh and Kroger stores are kicking off a “Hoosiers helping Hoosiers” food drive in recognition of hunger awareness month.
Indiana Considered To Have Weak Child Vision Protection Laws
(UNDATED) - Indiana is among the states considered to have one of the weakest state laws to protect kids vision.
Indiana Murderer A Free Man Today
(DUGGER, IN) - One of Indiana’s most notorious murderers becomes a free man today.
Indiana Seeking Federal Disaster Declaration
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indiana is seeking a federal disaster declaration for Marion County and 13 other counties drenched by torrential rains last month.
Homeless Veterans Gather In Indy To Benefit Their Families
(UNDATED, IN) - Homeless veterans throughout Central Indiana converged on the AMVETS Post 99 in Indianapolis Thursday for the annual stand down to benefit them and their families.
Indiana Food Banks Asking For Donations
(UNDATED) - More than 200 food banks nationwide, including nine in Indiana, are asking you to “Give a Little” and “Feed a Lot.”
NSWC And Economic Developement Corporation Teaming Up
(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - The Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Terre Haute Economic Development Corporation are teaming up.
Unemployment Fund Deeper In The Hole Than Expected
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s unemployment trust fund is half-a-billion dollars deeper in the hole than expected, and the red ink is expected to hit $700-million by year’s end.
Hot Or Cold, Sunday Alcohol Sales Debates Continue
(UNDATED) - Fights over Sunday sales of alcohol and whether six-packs must be sold cold or warm have received most of the attention.
Former Factory Buildings To Be Demolished
(MUCIE, IN) - About 20 buildings that once were part of a wire factory that polluted the area in Muncie are scheduled to be torn down by the end of the year.
State Unemployment Committee Holds First Meeting Today
(INDIANA STATEHOUSE) - The state’s new unemployment insurance oversight committee will hold its first meeting today.
Purdue Planning To Spend $6 Million For Financial Aid
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Purdue University is planning to spend a total of $6 million dollars on a rebate and increase in student financial aid.
Veterans Visiting War Memorials Today
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A chartered Northwest Airlines jetliner leaves Indianapolis International Airport today on the flight of a lifetime.
Department Of Health Urging Hoosiers To Get Flu Shots
(UNDATED) - The Indiana State Health Department is urging all Hoosiers to get a seasonal influenza vaccination as soon as possible.
Indiana Chosen As A Location For A Pilot 9-11 Educational Program
(UNDATED) - Indiana is one of five states chosen for a pilot program teaching junior and senior high school students about the September 11th attacks.
Next Year's Election To Determine Indiana's Congressional Maps
(UNDATED) - Next year’s election will determine which party draws Indiana’s legislative and congressional maps for the next 10 years.
Ball State Raises 90% Of Captial Campaign Goal
(MUNCIE, IN) - Ball State University says it has raised nearly 90% of the goal of its 4-year capital campaign.
Governor Daniels To Dicuss Indiana's Energy Initiatives
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels plans to discuss Indiana’s clean energy initiatives today during his mission to Asia.
Man Fights Police And Runs Away
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Police are looking for a man who fought with a state trooper overnight.
Former Visteon Plant To Be Used By Carbon Motors
(CONNERSVILLE, IN) - The Mayor of Connersville says his city has been electrified by the announcement that Carbon Motors will use the old Visteon plant to produce high tech police cars.
Farmers Almanac Predicts Harsh 2010 Winter Season
(UNDATED) - The 2010 Farmers Almanac predicts a bitter cold and snowy winter for the Midwest.
Indiana Company Notes A Spike In Natural Gas Prices
(MERRILLVILLE, IN) - Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Company says the price of natural gas is up 15.1 percent this month, compared to August.
Former Colts Quarterback Facing Battery Charges
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Former Indianapolis Colts and Notre Dame quarterback Blair Kiel face charges for domestic battery, public intoxication, and resisting law enforcement.
Man Struck And Killed By A Freight Train
(GARY, IN) - A Gary man was killed when he was struck by a freight train.
Statehouse Reviewing The Sunday Alcohol Ban
(INDIANA STATEHOUSE) - A state legislative committee will begin reviewing Indiana’s ban on Sunday and Election Day alcohol sales this week.
Ivy Tech Planning Expansion
(MUNCIE, IN) - Ivy Tech Community college’s plans to expand into downtown Muncie are growing.
340 Workers Being Recalled To Engine Plant
(COLUMBUS, IN) - Cummins is recalling 438 workers in southern Indiana, including 340 at the Midrange Engine Plant in Walesboro.
Officials Investigating Furnace Fire At Industrial Park
(WARSAW, IN) - Officials are investigating a furnace fire that broke out Thursday at Zimmer Holdings in Warsaw.
Funeral Home Owner Charged For Failing To Dispose 4 Bodies
(GARY, IN) - The former owner of a Gary Funeral home where several bodies and remains were discovered has been charged with theft and failing to properly dispose of human remains in a timely manner.
Governor Daniels Pushes For Education Reform
(UNDATED) - Governor Daniels is trying to kick-start an education reform push with a high-profile guest: former Florida governor Jeb Bush.
No Agreement Between IU And Purdue For Tuition Grants
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - A day after Indiana University unveiled an incentive plan to defuse legislative anger over tuition hikes, there’s still no agreement with Purdue on what to do about tuition there.
47 Purdue Students Suspected With H1N1
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - The Purdue Student Health Center on Wednesday reported that 47 students with suspected H1N1 influenza have been treated there.
Holiday World Featured On The Travel Channel
(SANTA CLAUS, IN) - A wooden roller coaster in southern Indiana will be featured on the Travel Channel today.
Man Killed In Wood Chipper Accident
(ATWOOD, IN) - Kosciusko County Sheriff’s officials say a man died Tuesday after he was apparently pulled into a wood-chipping machine.
Hundreds Attend Goshen Human Rights Meeting
(GOSHEN, IN) - Hundreds of people attended a hearing in Goshen Tuesday night as the city council voted on a proposed amendment to the city’s human rights ordinance.
Double Homicide Under Investigation
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - A double homicide is under investigation in Fort Wayne.
Chrysler Factory Building For Sale
(TIPTON, IN) - A massive manufacturing facility in Tipton that a Chrysler supplier stopped building last year is now up for sale.
Health Insurance Giant Warns Of Health Care Reform
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The CEO of Indianapolis Insurance giant Wellpoint warns health care reform advocates risk coming away with nothing by focusing the debate on insurance.
University Police Called Upon For Ammonia Odor At Campus
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Butler University police received a call Tuesday night of an ammonia odor in Ross Hall on the campus.
Indiana To Recive H1N1 Flu Vaccines
(UNDATED) - The state is counting on schools and businesses to help contain a potential pandemic of H1N1 flu.
Township Trustee Forced To Resign
(LAWRENCE, IN) - Lawrence Township Trustee Michael Hobbs must resign, following his sentencing on an official misconduct charge.
Zucchini Could Possibly Save A Giant Clock
(NEW HARMONY, IN) - A naturalist from southwest Indiana hopes her big zucchini can help save a giant clock with a chime that’s heard throughout the town.
Skillman Awards $33.8 Million For Low Income Housing
(UNDATED) - Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman awarded $33.8 million in the first round of federal funding for low and moderate income housing in Indiana.
Golfers In Fort Wayne For USGA Women's Championship
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - Some of the country’s most talented amateur golfers are in Fort Wayne this week for the USGA Women’s State Team Championship.
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