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150 National Guard Members Returning Home

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(SHELBYVILLE, IN) - 150 members of an aviation unit from the Indiana National Guard are returning to friends family members this weekend after spending a year in Iraq and Kuwait.

Vectren Seeing Drop In Net Income

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(EVANSVILLE, IN) - Evansville-based Vectren Corporation is reporting net income of $12.4 million for the third quarter, down from $23.2 million for the same quarter in the prior year.

Former Clerk-Treasurer Facing Battery, Drug Charges

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(LAKEVILLE, IN) - The former Clerk-Treasurer for the town of Lakeville may soon face additional charges, this time related to drugs.

Three Facing Charges In October Shooting

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(SOUTH BEND, IN) - Three people are facing charges in connection with an October 21st shooting that left one man dead on South Bend’s west side.

Anderson H1N1 Clinics Cancelled

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(ANDERSON, IN) - Planned school clinics to vaccinate students in Madison County against H1N1 flu have been canceled.

Two Teens Formally Accused Of Murder

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(CROWN POINT, IN) - Two teens are formally accused of killing an elderly Hammond couple.

FFA Member Remains In Coma Following Balcony Fall

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Family members say the 16-year-old FFA Member who fell 41 feet from a Circle Centre Escalator Railing last week remains in a coma and on a respirator.

Home Builder Accused Of Spying On Client

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(MUNCIE, IN) - A custom home builder is accused of spying on a client.

Man Trapped Under Grain Auger Dies

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(FAIRMOUNT, IN) - Police say a Fairmount man who was caught waist-deep in a grain auger has died.

Safe Bicycling Advocates Reminding Riders Of Bike Laws

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A group that advocates safe bicycling in Indiana is hoping the recent death of a Decatur Central High School student and Columbus, Indiana resident as well as an Ohio woman who was struck by a car in Greene County, reminds riders that it’s important to follow traffic laws.

Casino Owner Not Making Senior Lenders Payments

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(ANDERSON, IN) - The owner of Hoosier Park Racing and Casino in Anderson says it’s business as usual even though the company did not make interest payments to its senior lenders Tuesday.

Indy Police Prepared For Visitation Of Controversial Band

Last updated on Friday, October 30, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The controversial rap metal duo Insane Clown Posse is in Indianapolis for a show and police are ready.

Linton Without Power Sunday

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(LINTON, IN) - The city of Linton in Greene County will experience a city-wide power outage on Sunday.

Suspect In 67-Year-Old Woman's Rape Jailed

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(SOUTH BEND, IN) - A suspect in a South Bend rape is in the St. Joseph County jail this morning, following an arrest Wednesday night after he was pulled over by police.

Retirees Association To Testify On Capital Hill

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(WASHINGTON, IN) - The Delphi Salaried Retirees Association is scheduled Thursday to testify on Capitol Hill as it fights to restore benefits eliminated during the company’s bankruptcy reorganizations.

Results In For Kid-Approved Toy Test

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The results are in for this year’s kid-tested, kid-approved toy test at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Man To Spend 45-Years In Prison For Death Of 4-Year-Old

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(MICHIGAN CITY, IN) - A Michigan City man will spend 45 years in prison and testify against his wife under the terms of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors over the death of his 4-year-old stepdaughter.

Vehicle Manufacturer Looking For Workers

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(TOPEKA, IN) - A recreational vehicle manufacturer is looking for more than 120 new workers.

Jennings County Man Dies Following Fire

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(NORTH VERNON, IN) - Authorities say a Jennings County man died Wednesday following a fire that destroyed his mobile home in the southern part of the county.

Myles Brand Honored Wednesday Night

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A tribute to honor the late NCAA President Myles Brand took place at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Wednesday night.

Safety Administration Fining Two Indiana Companies

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration is fining two Indiana companies for safety violations.

Price Of Indiana Gasoline Up 20 Cents

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The price of gasoline in central Indiana has risen about 20 cents a gallon in the last couple of weeks, but the retailers say their profit margin is declining.

Westfield Inmate Charged With 15 Counts Of Child Pornography

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(WESTFIELD, IN) - A Westfield man who is an inmate at the Tipton County Jail is being charged with 15 counts of child pornography.

Chrysler Gives $5.5 Million To Tipton County

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Chrysler has given back $5.5 million in bonds to Tipton County, ending a dispute over millions of dollars the county spent to secure a transmission plant that the company’s supplier stopped building in 2008.

Family Mourning Death Of Terre Haute Soldier

Last updated on Thursday, October 29, 2009

(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - Family and friends of a Terre Haute soldier are mourning his death.

9-Year-Old Drives Drunken Father Around Neighborhood

Last updated on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

(LAFAYETTE, IN) - A Lafayette man who had his nine-year-old daughter drive him around their neighborhood while he was allegedly drunk will spend 18 months behind bars.

67-Year-Old Woman, Victim Of Raping

Last updated on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

(SOUTH BEND, IN) - Authorities say a 67-year-old woman was raped in her home early Tuesday by a man posing as an Indiana State Police Officer.

Ball State Students Latest Addition In Extreme Makeover

Last updated on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

(KOKOMO, IN) - Dozens of Ball State University students are part of the latest “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” effort in rural Miami County.

Senate Republicans Hoping To Delay Tax Increases

Last updated on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Senate Republicans want to delay January’s scheduled increases in the payroll taxes businesses pay into the state’s unemployment insurance fund.

Annual 'Haunted Locations' List Released

Last updated on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

(JEFFERSONVILLE, IN) - The annual list of ‘Top Places to Sleep with a Ghost’ is out.

Department Of Education Holding Public Hearing

Last updated on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS,IN) - The Indiana Department of Education is holding two public hearings on a proposal to overhaul how teachers are trained and licensed.

No Change In Marion County Smoking Laws

Last updated on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A narrow vote keeps Marion County’s smoking ban the same… for now.

Three Voting Centers Open For Marion County Referendum Election

Last updated on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Three more early-voting centers have opened for Marion County’s referendum election next week.

Study Finds Clean Energy Economy Could Bring 45,000 Jobs

Last updated on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

(UNDATED) - On the eve of U.S. Senate deliberations on clean energy and climate legislation, Indiana businesses for a clean energy economy released a new economic study that finds the strongest federal policy could create up to 45,000 jobs in the Hoosier state by 2020.

Two Hammond Teens Connected With Robbery And Murder

Last updated on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

(HAMMOND, IN) - Two Hammond teens are being held in connection with the robbery and murder of an elderly couple.

Debate Over School Dates To Resume In January

Last updated on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

(INDIANA STATEHOUSE) - The debate over pushing the first day of school later in the year will resume in January when the general assembly reconvenes.

Vectren Selling Waste To Michigan Company

Last updated on Monday, October 26, 2009

(EVANSVILLE, IN) - Evansville-based Vectren will start selling waste next month from burning coal to a Michigan Company.

Award-Winning Purdue Instructor Dead At Age 88

Last updated on Monday, October 26, 2009

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - An award-winning Purdue University instructor has passed away.

State's Busiest Interchange Open After Massive Explosion

Last updated on Monday, October 26, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - One of the busiest interchanges in the state is reopening, less than four days after a massive tanker truck explosion.

Fatal Jet Ski Incident Under Investigation

Last updated on Monday, October 26, 2009

(FORT WAYNE, IN) - A fatal jet ski accident on the Maumee River remains under investigation.

Public Smoking Faces Ban In Indy

Last updated on Monday, October 26, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Smoking in public places could soon be banned completely in Indianapolis, if a proposed law passes the city-county council tonight.

Extreme Makeover Continues Work On Hoosier Home

Last updated on Monday, October 26, 2009

(BUNKER HILL, IN) - Extreme Makeover work continues on a Hoosier home.

John Mellencamp To Headline Myles Brand Tribute

Last updated on Monday, October 26, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - John Mellencamp, soprano Sylvia McNair and CBS Sportscaster Jim Nantz will headline a tribute this week to former NCAA President Myles Brand.

Gary Mayor Attending Michael Jackson News Conference

Last updated on Monday, October 26, 2009

(GARY, IN) - Gary Mayor Rudy Clay will travel to Las Vegas Wednesday to attend a news conference announcing the locations of the Michael Jackson-themed museum and a performing arts center.

Crown Hill Cemetery Visitors Get To View Aids Memorial Quilt

Last updated on Monday, October 26, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Crown Hill Cemetery visitors got to view a portion of the Aids Memorial Quilt Sunday.

IU Trustees Expected To Name College Of Education

Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009

(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - Indiana State University trustees are expected to name the university’s College of Education after an Indiana family with national prominence.

Purdue University, Home To Largest Amelia Earhart Collection

Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - A movie about female aviator Amelia Earhart opens today nationwide.

FFA Students Recovering From Bus Accident

Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - More than a half dozen students attending the FFA Convention in Indianapolis are recovering after a bus accident Thursday.

FFA Member Falls From Indy Shopping Mall's 3rd Floor

Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A 16-year-old FFA member fell from a 3rd floor balcony of an Indianapolis shopping mall Thursday.

New Data Show Rise In College Tuition Fees

Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009

(UNDATED) - New data from the college board shows tuition and fees at public and private four year schools are up again.

Middletown Docter Banned From Medical Practice For 90 Days

Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009

(MIDDLETOWN, IN) - A Middletown doctor won’t be able to practice medicine for 90-days.

Department Of Transportation Inspecting Damaged Bridge

Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Department of Transportation will inspect the eastbound I-465 bridge that was damaged in the explosion and fire of a propane truck Thursday morning in Indianapolis.

Propane Truck Explodes On I-69 Ramp

Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A liquid propane tanker truck exploded in a huge fireball on the southbound ramp from I-69 to I-465 in Indianapolis Thursday morning.

Indy Man Convicted Of Mass Murder

Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis man convicted in the Hamilton Avenue mass murder returns to the courtroom this morning for the penalty phase of his trial.

Swiss Company Breaks Ground In Fort Wayne

Last updated on Thursday, October 22, 2009

(FORT WAYNE, IN) - A Swiss company has broke ground on a new, environmentally-friendly office building in Fort Wayne.

Children's Museum Polling Kids About Toys

Last updated on Thursday, October 22, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is once again polling kids to determine the top 10 toys for the 2009 holiday shopping season.

The Lines Begin For H1N1 Vaccine

Last updated on Thursday, October 22, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - They’re already lining up for an H1N1 flu vaccine at an Indianapolis Shopping Mall.

Arrest Made In Connection With Purdue Fire

Last updated on Thursday, October 22, 2009

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - An arrest has been made in the arson fire at Purdue University.

Man Wanted For Shooting Death Turns Himself In

Last updated on Thursday, October 22, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - One of the men wanted in the shooting death of a blind man on the Northside of Indianapolis Wednesday morning has turned himself in to authorities.

Secondhand Smoke Study Estimates $47.5 Million Dollar Cost

Last updated on Thursday, October 22, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A new study indicates the annual economic impact of secondhand smoke in Marion County is $47.5 million or $54 dollars per person each year.

Delta Queen May Travel The Ohio River Once Again

Last updated on Thursday, October 22, 2009

(EVANSVILLE, IN) - The Delta Queen could soon be traveling along the Ohio River again.

Miami County Girl Receiving An "Extreme Home Makeover"

Last updated on Thursday, October 22, 2009

(BUNKER HILL, IN) - A Miami County girl suffering from a blood disease with a giving heart will be the recipient of a new home courtesy of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover:”

Purdue Fire Ruled Arson

Last updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Purdue University fire and police officials believe two separate fires that occurred Monday in the basement of the Elliott Hall of Music were intentionally set.

Bristol-Myers Reducing Workforce

Last updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

(EVANSVILLE, IN) - Bristol-Myers Squibb plans to reduce its workforce in southwest Indiana.

FFA Convention Underway In Indy

Last updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Bluecoats have arrived in Indianapolis.

Knox County Appliance Company Used For Military Work

Last updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

(VINCENNES, IN) - A Knox County facility that makes glass-ceramic cooktops and flat glass for home appliances will be used as a new hub for military defense work.

Police Trooper On The Other Side Of The Law

Last updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

(VALPARAISO, IN) - An Indiana State Police Trooper is on the other side of the law.

Muncie School Closed Due To Flu Absences

Last updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

(MUNCIE, IN) - Burris Laboratory School in Muncie will be closed for the rest of the week because over 20% of the students are absent with flu-like symptoms.

Committee Recomends Continued Ban On Sunday Alcohol

Last updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

(INDIANA STATEHOUSE) - A 12-member legislative study committee has recommended continuing Indiana’s bans on cold beer sales in grocery stores and Sunday alcohol sales in any store.

Indy Shootout Leads To Injured Officer

Last updated on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A shootout between Indianapolis Police and a man with an AK-47 left an officer injured Monday night.

Former Indy Attorney To Be Nominated As Ambassador

Last updated on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - President Barack Obama plans to nominate a former Indianapolis-based attorney as the Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica.

Land Secured For New Porter County Hospital

Last updated on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

(PORTER, IN) - 106 acres of land have been secured for a new hospital in Porter County.

Attorney General Attempting To Suspend A Middletown Doctor

Last updated on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

(UNDATED) - The Indiana Attorney General is attempting to suspend the license of a Middletown doctor who allegedly wrote 93 thousand drug prescriptions in 3 1/2 years.

Military Funeral Held For National Guard General

Last updated on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A full honors, military funeral was held Monday for a retired Indiana Army National Guard General.

What Researchers Are Learning About H1N1

Last updated on Monday, October 19, 2009

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - As confirmed cases of H1N1 flu increase in Indiana, Purdue University’s Dr. David Sanders explains what researchers are learning about the virus.

Pacers Owner Feels Confident Of Pacers Direction

Last updated on Monday, October 19, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever owner Herb Simon is basking in the glow of a Cinderella season for his WNBA franchise and also feels confident in the direction the Pacers are headed.

Marion County Homeowners Get A Preview Of Tax Bills

Last updated on Monday, October 19, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Marion County property tax bills aren’t due till November 19th, but homeowners can now get an estimate of what they’ll owe.

Testimony Resumes For Murder Of Seven People

Last updated on Monday, October 19, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Testimony resumes today in Desmond Turner’s trial for the murders of seven people in Marion County.

Electric Company Taking Legal Action Against Fort Wayne

Last updated on Friday, October 16, 2009

(FORT WAYNE, IN) - Indiana Michigan Power says it is taking legal action to prevent the city of Fort Wayne from taking control of its power grid in the area.

Hoosier Woman Dies From H1N1

Last updated on Friday, October 16, 2009

(LAFAYETTE, IN) - Another Hoosier has died from H1N1 flu.

Indy Woman Killed In Wreck

Last updated on Friday, October 16, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - An Indianapolis woman was killed in a crash on I-65 that bottled up traffic for several hours Thursday evening.

National Bus Tour Coming To Indiana

Last updated on Friday, October 16, 2009

(UNDATED) - A national bus tour is coming to Indiana to raise awareness about patient assistance programs.

Excitement Building For Kokomo's Extreme Makeover

Last updated on Friday, October 16, 2009

(KOKOMO, IN) - The excitement is building for ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover Project in Kokomo, Indiana.

Investigators Identify Man Found In Shallow Grave

Last updated on Friday, October 16, 2009

(FRANKLIN, IN) - Investigators have identified the body the man found in a shallow grave last year in the Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area.

Daniels Terminates IBM's Welfare Contract

Last updated on Friday, October 16, 2009

(UNDATED) - Governor Daniels has terminated an IBM-Led Consortium’s contract to assess who’s eligible for welfare benefits.

Film Festival Underway In Indianapolis

Last updated on Friday, October 16, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The 18th annual Heartland Film Festival is underway in Indianapolis.

Anderson School Board: Four Buildings May Close

Last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2009

(ANDERSON, IN) - The Anderson School Board is considering a plan to close four buildings to alleviate budget problems.

First Injectable H1N1 Doses Arrive In Indiana

Last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2009

(UNDATED) - The first injectable doses of vaccine against H1N1 flu have begun arriving in Indiana.

Purdue Professor Awarded World Food Prize

Last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2009

(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - A Purdue Professor will be awarded world food prize today in Iowa.

Planned Parenthood Restructured Its Operations

Last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2009

(UNDATED) - Planned Parenthood has restructured its operations as it continues to navigate the economic downturn.

Department Of Correction Saving Millions

Last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2009

(PENDLETON, IN) - The Indiana Department of Correction anticipates saving millions of dollars in energy costs with the installation of a wood-fired biomass boiler at its prisons.

Westfield Joins 23-City Smoking Ban

Last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2009

(WESTFIELD, IN) - The City of Westfield joins at least 23 other Indiana cities that have enacted smoking bans.

Lakeville State Rep. Passing Up Re-election

Last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2009

(LAKEVILLE, IN) - Lakeville State Representative Jackie Walorski will pass up re-election next year to challenge Democratic Congressman Joe Donnelly.

Indiana Math Scores "An Indication Of Needed Improvement"

Last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2009

(UNDATED) - Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett says math scores for Indiana fourth and eighth graders on the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress are another indication that more need to be done to improve academic achievement.

Fever Back Next Season

Last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Fever will be back next season.

Richmond Man Jailed For Life For Dealing Cocaine

Last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(RICHMOND, IN) - A Richmond man will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for dealing large amounts of “crack” cocaine.

Hearing Set For War Veteran Accused Of Opening Fire On Police

Last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(WINCHESTER, IN) - An initial hearing is set Friday for an Iraq war veteran accused of opening fire on Randolph County Sheriffs Deputies.

Four Dead Following Traffic Accident

Last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(LARWILL, IN) - Four people are dead after a traffic accident in northeast Indiana.

93 Health Departments Are Receiving Injectable H1N1 Vaccines

Last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(UNDATED) - Some of Indiana’s 93 local health departments have started receiving limited quantities of the injectable form of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine.

John Wooden, Basketball Legend Celebrates 99th Birthday

Last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(UNDATED) - Basketball legend and Hoosier native John Wooden today celebrates his 99th birthday in southern California.

Downtown Lafayette Artwork Vandalized

Last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(LAFAYETTE, IN) - A public work of art that has been on display in downtown Lafayette since November 2008 was found snapped in half Tuesday morning.

Ivy Tech Warning Legislators Of Money Need

Last updated on Wednesday, October 14, 2009

(UNDATED) - Ivy Tech is warning legislators the state’s community college network needs a $30 million dollar cash infusion to beef up its faculty.

Indy Teachers Honored As Best In Nation

Last updated on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A pair of Indianapolis Advanced-Placement English teachers have been honored as two of the best teachers and principals in the nation.

Final Year Richard Propes Is Riding Across The Country In A Wheelchair

Last updated on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

(UNDATED) - It’s the 20th and final year Richard Propes is riding across Indiana in a wheelchair.

Funeral Services Planned For Robert Moorhead

Last updated on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Funeral services are planned next Monday for retired General Robert G. Moorhead.

Day Two Of A Mass Murder Trial In Indy

Last updated on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Today will be day two of a mass murder trial in Indianapolis.

University Professor Talks Of Cautious Holiday Shoppers

Last updated on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

(MUNCIE, IN) - In the retail business, it is never too early to think about Christmas.

University Bookstore Using Federal Grant For Book Rental Program

Last updated on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

(VINCENNES, IN) - The Vincennes University Old Post Bookstore will use a federal grant to implement a large-scale textbook rental program.

Gary Police Investigating Multiple Shootings

Last updated on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

(GARY, IN) - Gary Police are investigating a multiple shooting that left one man dead and two women wounded.

Study Predicts Indiana To Gain $2.3 Billion In Sales Tax

Last updated on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

(UNDATED) - A nonpartisan study says Indiana could rake in an extra $2.3 billion dollars in sales taxes by extending the tax to services.

Holiday World Celebrates Attendance Record

Last updated on Monday, October 12, 2009

(SANTA CLAUS, IN) - A southern Indiana tourist attraction is celebrating a new record.

Man Suffers Heart Attack While Breaking Up Dog Fight

Last updated on Monday, October 12, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - An Indianapolis man is hospitalized after suffering a heart attack while trying to break up a dog fight.

Terre Haute Police Searching For The Driver Of A Deadly Hit And Run

Last updated on Monday, October 12, 2009

(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - Terre Haute police were still searching Sunday for the driver in a fatal hit and run accident.

Real Estate Company Notes Home Sale Increase In Indiana

Last updated on Monday, October 12, 2009

(UNDATED) - F.C. Tucker says home sales in central Indiana increased by 12-percent over the same time period last year.

Former Marine Opens Fire At Police

Last updated on Monday, October 12, 2009

(WINCHESTER, IN) - A Randolph County man is in custody after firing at police officers Friday night.

Anticipated Murder Trial Begins Today

Last updated on Monday, October 12, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A much anticipated murder trial begins Monday in Marion County.

State Health Department Confirms Fifth Death Associated With H1N1

Last updated on Friday, October 09, 2009

(SOUTH BEND) - State health officials confirm that H1N1 flu is to blame for the death of an 11-year-old South Bend girl.

Hoosier Park In Anderson Working To Get Out Of Debt

Last updated on Friday, October 09, 2009

(ANDERSON) - Anderson’s Hoosier Park Racetrack and Casino says it’s optimistic about talks with creditors on restructuring parent company centaur’s debt.

No Comment From Brizzi Until Trial Complete

Last updated on Friday, October 09, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi says he won’t comment on a state disciplinary investigation until he’s through with the murder trial that helped trigger it.

Covered Bridge Festival Gets Underway Today

Last updated on Friday, October 09, 2009

(ROCKPORT) - An estimated 1.5 million people will attend the Covered Bridge Festival in Parke County.

"Extreme Makeover" Returns To Indiana

Last updated on Thursday, October 08, 2009

(KOKOMO, IN) - ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is returning to Indiana to surprise a Hoosier family with a brand new custom-built home.

Unemployment Contributing To Hoosiers Without Health Insurance

Last updated on Thursday, October 08, 2009

(UNDATED) - Unemployment is contributing to the rise in the number of Hoosiers without Health Insurance according to a report from Families USA.

Hamilton Street Killings Go On Trial Monday

Last updated on Thursday, October 08, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - With the accused triggerman in the Hamilton street killings set to go on trial Monday, the Marion County Prosecutor is faced with possible disciplinary action over his comments in the case.

Downtown Indy Ceremony Honoring Firefighters

Last updated on Thursday, October 08, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A solemn ceremony in downtown Indianapolis Wednesday, a reading of all the names of Marion County firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Princeton Toyota Plant Begins Highlander Production

Last updated on Thursday, October 08, 2009

(PRINCETON, IN) - Princeton’s Toyota plant begins production Thursday on the Highlander SUV.

Hospitals Adjusting Visitor Policies Due To H1N1

Last updated on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

(UNDATED) - After the initial reports of the H1N1 flu last spring, hospitals around the state began adjusting their visitor policies.

Hoosiers Can Begin Applying For Energy Assistance

Last updated on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

(UNDATED) - Hoosiers can now begin applying for help with their winter heating bills through the federally funded energy assistance program.

Muncie Hospital Making A Commitment To The Enviroment

Last updated on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

(MUNCIE, IN) - Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie is making a stronger commitment to the environment.

Governor Daniels Joins Jim Caldwell To Launch Child ID Program

Last updated on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

(INDIANA STATEHOUSE) - Governor Daniels will be joined by Indianapolis Colts Coach Jim Caldwell and representatives from the FBI National Child ID Program today to launch Indiana’s participation in the FBI National Child ID Kit Program.

Daniels Warns Of Another Possible Round Of Indiana Budget Cuts

Last updated on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

(UNDATED) - Governor Daniels warns Indiana may be in for yet another round of budget cuts in the next spending plan in 2011, even if the economy turns around by then.

Infant Discovered In Indy Dumpster

Last updated on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - There was a shocking discovery in an Indianapolis dumpster Monday.

Information Surfaces On 23-Year-Old Disappearance Case

Last updated on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

(THORNTOWN, IN) - There’s a possible break in the case of a missing Boone County girl who disappeared 23 years ago.

Program Makes Healthy Food Decisions Easier

Last updated on Monday, October 05, 2009

(UNDATED) - Making it easier for Indiana families to make healthy food choices is the goal of Project 18’s “Down the Aisle” program.

Indiana Child Health Insurance, Better Than National Average

Last updated on Monday, October 05, 2009

(UNDATED) - Some surprising data concerning health insurance and Indiana children.

Hoosiers Encouraged To Get Flu Shots

Last updated on Monday, October 05, 2009

(UNDATED) - The flu season is officially here.

Man In Custody After Attacking His Grandma With A Stun Gun

Last updated on Friday, October 02, 2009

(MONROVIA, IN) - A Morgan County man is in custody after allegedly using a stun gun to shock his elderly grandmother.

Duke Energy May Have To Buy Electricity

Last updated on Friday, October 02, 2009

(TERRE HAUTE) - Duke Energy may have to buy more electricity on the wholesale market to keep up with peak summer demand in the next three years.

State Health Department Places Order For H1N1 Vaccine

Last updated on Friday, October 02, 2009

(UNDATED) - The State Health Department has placed its first order for the nasal mist H1N1 flu vaccine. 28,700 doses are expected to arrive next week.

Department Of Revenue Release Income Tax Rates

Last updated on Friday, October 02, 2009

(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Revenue has released a preliminary list of new income tax rates for all 92 counties, but only eight have adopted county income tax rate changes so far.

Criminal Justice Institute Commenting On The State's Backlogged Compensation Fund

Last updated on Friday, October 02, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute says it will take until the end of next year to bring the state’s backlogged compensation fund for crime victims under control.

Colts Owner Makes The Forbes Richest Americans List

Last updated on Friday, October 02, 2009

(UNDATED) - Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay has made it onto Forbes list of the 400 richest Americans.

Indianapolis Water Rates May Increase

Last updated on Thursday, October 01, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indianapolis Department of Waterworks is proposing to increase rates by 35 percent to pay for $111 million in upgrades to its system.

Man Killed Suffers Heart Attack While Driving, Crashes Car

Last updated on Thursday, October 01, 2009

(AUBURN, IN) - Police say an Auburn farmer died and two others were injured Wednesday after he went into cardiac arrest while driving home from a family fishing trip.

Mother Sentenced 35 Years For Her 3-Year-Old's Death

Last updated on Thursday, October 01, 2009

(EVANSVILLE, IN) - An Evansville mother will spend 35 years in prison for the beating death of her three-year-old son, Kalab Lay.

Police Officer Accidentally Tasered

Last updated on Thursday, October 01, 2009

(MISHAWAKA, IN) - Mishawaka Police officers trying to subdue a suicidal man Tuesday accidentally tasered one of their own.


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