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State Representative Hospitalized
(JASPER, IN) - State Representative Dennie Oxley is hospitalized in southern Indiana.
Man Sentenced 175 Years For Motel Murder
(MERRILLVILLE, IN) - A Hammond man has been sentenced to 175 years in prison for murder and attempted murder in a 2007 shooting at a Merrillville Motel.
Officials Says H1N1 Numbers Painting More Positive Picture
(UNDATED) - Indiana state health officials say H1N1 continues to impact the state, but the numbers are starting to paint a more positive picture.
Man Convicted Of Indy Murder To Be Formally Sentenced
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The man convicted in the Hamilton Avenue killings in Indianapolis, Desmond Turner, will be formally sentenced today.
Hospitals Beginning To Lift Visitation Restrictions
(MUNCIE, IN) - One of the first Indiana hospitals to begin visitation restrictions because of H1N1 flu is one of the first to lift them.
Community Corrections Employees Facing Charges
(NEW CASTLE, IN) - Three Henry County Community Corrections employees have been arrested on several felony charges.
Education Secretary Outlining President's School Plan
(UNDATED) - Education Secretary Arne Duncan will outline the Obama Administration’s plans for the nation’s schools in an Indianapolis visit on Thursday.
Retirees Suing Company For Their Promised Pensions
(CARMEL, IN) - White Collar retirees are suing to recover the pensions they were promised by Delphi Electronics, claiming they were short-changed in the federal government’s bailout of the auto industry.
Writer Of Half-Million Bounced Check To See No Jail Time
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The founder of Premier Properties USA will not spend time in jail.
Holiday World Auctioning Off Surplus Items
(SANTA CLAUS, IN) - Hundreds of surplus items from Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus are going up for auction.
Vonage Paying Restitution To Indiana Consumers
(UNDATED) - Vonage has agreed to pay restitution to consumers in 32 states, including Indiana, and make significant changes to its marketing practices.
Death Row Inmate Waives Rights To Clemency
(MICHIGAN CITY, IN) - Death Row inmate Matthew Wrinkles waived his rights to clemency Monday.
Child Left In Dumpster Remains With Child Protective Services
(AUBRUN, IN) - About a week after an infant was found in an Auburn apartment complex dumpster, Child Protective Services says the girl remains in their custody.
State Superintendent's Plan On Boosting Test Scores
(UNDATED) - State School Superintendent Tony Bennett has sketched his most detailed vision of how he intends to boost Indiana’s test scores.
Economist Questioning Reports Depicting GM's Financial Recovery
(MUNCIE, IN) - A Ball State University Economist questions wire service reports depicting GM’s financial statement as a sign of recovery.
Palin Returns To Indiana For Book Signing
(UNDATED) - Sarah Palin returns to Indiana Thursday for book signings in Fort Wayne and Noblesville.
Prosecutor Asked To Investigate Illegal Political Activity
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Libertarian Party of Indiana is asking the Marion County Prosecutor to investigate potentially illegal political activity by Smoke Free Indy, the coalition seeking a full ban on smoking in public places.
Sallie Mae Pleads For Changes In Student Loan Overhaul Bill
(UNDATED) - Sallie Mae Executives make another visit to Washington on Thursday to plead for changes in a bill to overhaul student loans.
Four-Year-Old Succumbs To Injures Sustained In Car Wreck
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The four-year-old girl from Illinois who was injured November 7th in a multiple vehicle crash on I-65 in Indianapolis has died from her injuries.
Soldier Collecting Beanie Babies For Iraqi Children
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - A Fort Wayne soldier is winning the hearts and minds of Iraqi children with beanie babies.
Kokomo Police Investigating Fatal Moped Wreck
(KOKOMO, IN) - Kokomo Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a moped.
Hunting Accident Injures 45-Year-Old Man
(MARKLE, IN) - A hunting accident seriously injured a 45-year-old man over the weekend.
Explosion At Steel Company Injures Four
(PORTAGE, IN) - An explosion Saturday night at Beta Steel Corporation in Portage injured four workers.
Start of 2010 Legislative Session Begins Tuesday
(INDIANA STATEHOUSE) - The official start of the 2010 legislative session begins Tuesday.
Nearly 800 Gathering To Discuss Education Systems
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Nearly 800 educators, community leaders and presenters will gather at the University of Indianapolis this week to discuss the state and national education systems.
Police Sergeant Dies In Car Wreck
(WARSAW, IN) - A 15-year veteran of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was killed in a car crash while on duty Thursday.
Man Arrested In Connection With Ohio Murder
(WINCHESTER, IN) - Authorities have arrested a man in connection with an Ohio resident’s murder in Randolph County.
Shelbyville Police Investigating Toddler's Death
(SHELBYVILLE, IN) - Shelbyville Police are investigating the death of a 19-month-old child.
INDOT Asking For Public Comment On Transportation Improvement Plan
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Transportation wants public comment on its statewide Transportation Improvement Program Draft.
Health Inspectors Find Violations In Lucas Oil Stadium
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Health inspectors will again be visiting the home of the Indianapolis Colts.
Indy Man Killed In Industrial Accident
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A 53-year-old Indianapolis man has been killed in an industrial accident.
Purdue Using $50,000 For Educators And Students
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - Purdue University will use a $50,000 dollar gift to support two initiatives that will help both educators and students in computer-related fields.
Phase Two Of Elkhart Plan Kicked Off Wednesday
(ELKART, IN) - Six years ago, Elkhart County business, civic and community members created the “Horizon Plan”, a comprehensive vision for the future economic development and quality of life in the county.
Indy Airport Looking Patriotic
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A more patriotic look for Indianapolis International Airport.
Holiday Traveling Much Better This Year
(UNDATED) - Traveling over the holidays this year, will likely be much better this year according to a travel tip website.
Victory For Hamilton Southeastern Schools
(FISHERS, IN) - A landslide victory for the Hamilton Southeastern Schools in a tax referendum could become a moot point, if the school district can notch a similar victory in court.
Mother Charged For Newborn's Attempted Murder
(AUBURN, IN) - An Auburn woman is charged with attempted murder after allegedly putting her newborn daughter in a dumpster.
Three Officers Facing Suspension For Misconduct
(SOUTH BEND, IN) - Three South Bend Police Officers face possible suspension from the force for alleged misconduct.
Woman Shot And Killed In Front Of Children
(SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, IN) - A Michigan City woman was shot and killed in front of her two young children at a bus stop by the girls’ father Tuesday.
Former Wrestler's Home Up For Grabs
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A former wrestler’s home is up for auction in Indianapolis.
Growing School District Votes For Property Tax Increase
(FISHERS, IN) - Voters in Indiana’s fastest growing school district have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a property tax increase to fund their schools.
Indiana Death Row Inmate Appears On "Oprah"
(MICHIGAN CITY, IN) - Indiana death row inmate Matthew Wrinkles appeared on the ‘Oprah Winfrey Show’ Tuesday to speak with members of his family.
Terre Haute Veteran's Day Parade To Hold More Significance
(TERRE HAUTE, IN) - The Veterans Day parade in Terre Haute today will hold even more significance this year because it will also be the funeral procession for Army Sgt. Dale Griffin.
Jury Convicts Porter County Man Of Attempted Murder
(VALPARAISO, IN) - A jury in Porter County has convicted 37-year-old Brian Reese of the attempted murder of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer Jason Fishburn, as well as additional counts of resisting arrest and carrying a handgun without a license.
5,000 People Involved In Emergency Response Exercise
(MUSCATATUCK, IN) - Nearly 5,000 soldiers and civilians are involved in emergency response training exercises this week at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in southern Indiana.
Community Leaders React To Hoosier Soldier's Fort Hood Death
(PLYMOUTH, IN) - Community leaders are reacting to the death of a Hoosier soldier who was gunned down last week during the Fort Hood massacre.
Election Day Again In Hamilton County
(FISHERS, IN) - A week after Election Day, today is election day again but this time in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
Homeowners Have One Week To Pay Property Tax Bills
(UNDATED) - Marion County homeowners have until next week to pay their property tax bills, but for most of the state, the deadline is today.
Newborn Placed In Dumpster; Mother Arrested
(AUBURN, IN) - A 19-year-old Auburn woman has been arrested after police say she stuffed her newborn daughter into a plastic garbage bag and left it in a dumpster near her apartment.
Man Dead Following Russian Roulette Game
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - A 20-year-old Fort Wayne man is dead after apparently taking part in a deadly game of Russian roulette.
Pit Bull Euthanized Following Illegal Dog Fight
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A five year-old Pit Bull Terrier had to be euthanized after being forced to participate in a dog fight.
Fundraiser Honors Murdered School Teacher
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - More than 100 people gathered over the weekend for a fundraiser walk for murdered Lawrence School Teacher Sandy Bartenbach.
Senate Pres. Making Cuts Following State Revenue Decline
(STATEHOUSE, IN) - Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long says the senate will be making cuts following a continuing decline in state revenue.
Indiana Congressman Lashing Out On Health Care Reform
(UNDATED) - Indiana Congressman Mark Souder is lashing out at the health care reform plan passed by the US House over the weekend.
20th Anniversary Of Fall Of The Berlin Wall
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
USS Indianapolis Re-Creation On Display At War Museum
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - A re-creation of the radio room aboard the USS Indianapolis is the newest exhibit at the Indiana War Memorial Museum.
Economic Experts Predicting Upswing In Economy
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A group of state economic experts predicts an upswing in the economy in the coming year, in part because the economy has almost nowhere else to go.
State Police Warn Of Scam Artists
(UNDATED) - Indiana State Police say scam artists are using intimidation to obtain personal information from victims in 11 states.
School Of Business Unveiling An Economic Forecast
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business unveils its national, state and local economic forecasts for 2010 Thursday.
First Savings Bank Honored By The State
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s First Savings Bank and an Aurora Company which once made parts for cotton gins are among 97 Hoosier companies honored at the statehouse Wednesday for more than 50 years in business.
New Recycling Facility Dedicated Wednesday
(UNDATED) - Recycling just got easier for central Indiana residents after a new recycling facility was dedicated Wednesday.
H1N1 Found In Commercial Swine
(UNDATED) - The H1N1 flu virus has been found for the first time in a commercial swine herd.
Fort Wayne Company Closing Its Doors
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - Fort Wayne’s graphic packaging company will close its doors in 2010.
Analysis Shows Top 35 CEO's Were Overpaid 129 Times
(WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) - A Purdue Chemical Engineering Professor says his new theoretical analysis suggests the top 35 Chief Executive Officers in fortune 500 companies were overpaid by approximately 129 times their “ideal salaries” in 2008.
Voters Reject Four-County Transportation Idea
(UNDATED) - Voters in Porter and St. Joseph counties have rejected the idea of a four-county transportation district in a special referendum Tuesday.
Superintendent's Talks About Looser Teacher Licensing
(UNDATED) - State School Superintendent Tony Bennett says his push to loosen teacher licensing requirements should be part of a broader strategy to use supply and demand to improve schools.
Execution Date Set For Triple Murderer
(STATEHOUSE) - The Indiana Supreme Court has set the execution date for a triple murderer.
Missing 15-Year-Old Found Dead
(ROCKPORT, IN) - The death of a 15-year-old girl from Rockport remains under investigation.
Sewer Contractor Escaped Injury Following Hole Collapse
(GARY, IN) - A sewer contractor escaped injury in Gary after a hole caved in on him.
Eli Lilly Laying-Off 191 Employees
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly plans to layoff 191 salespeople throughout the US by the end of the year.
Balloon Ceremony Honors Those Battling Cancer
(UNDATED) - Hundreds of clear balloons were released Monday afternoon in the memory and honor of Indiana residents who have battled or are battling lung cancer.
Jury Selection Completed For Indy Murder Trial
(VALPARAISO, IN) - Jury selection was completed Monday in the trial of the man charged in the shooting of Indianapolis Metro Police Officer Jason Fishburn.
Legislator Continues To Recover Followig Weekend Beating
(CARMEL, IN) - A state legislator continues to recover after being severely beaten over the weekend.
Crowds Weigh-In On State School Superintendent's Bid
(UNDATED) - State School Superintendent Tony Bennett’s bid to make it easier for non-educators to get jobs as teachers or administrators has drawn an overflow crowd of people eager to weigh in.
Most Hoosier Voters Have This Year Off
(UNDATED) - A year after electing a governor, 25 state senators and the entire Indiana house, most Hoosier voters have this year off.
State Representative Found Severely Beaten
(CARMEL, IN) - 66-year-old State Representative Ed Delaney was severely beaten in Carmel Saturday morning.
Attorney General Urging Reliance On Domestic Violence Program
(UNDATED) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is urging greater reliance on the address confidentiality program for victims of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault.
Hoosiers Encouraged To Install Smoke Alarms
(UNDATED) - The US Fire Administrator is encouraging Hoosiers to install and maintain smoke alarms in their homes as a way to prevent deaths.
New Foundation Granting Wishes For Military Personnel
(UNDATED) - A new Indiana foundation is granting wishes for active duty military personnel much like the make a wish foundation does for terminally ill children.
Man Accused In Shooting To Attend Trial Today
(VALPARAISO, IN) - The man accused of shooting Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn goes on trial today in Valparaiso.
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