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State Representative Hospitalized

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:22:35 -0500

(JASPER, IN) - State Representative Dennie Oxley is hospitalized in southern Indiana.

Man Sentenced 175 Years For Motel Murder

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:16:40 -0500

(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

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:12:45 -0500

(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

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:08:10 -0500

(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

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:04:56 -0500

(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

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:14:20 -0500

(NEW CASTLE, IN) - Three Henry County Community Corrections employees have been arrested on several felony charges.

Education Secretary Outlining President's School Plan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:10:06 -0500

(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

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:05:56 -0500

(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

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:01:59 -0500

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The founder of Premier Properties USA will not spend time in jail.

Holiday World Auctioning Off Surplus Items

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:24:16 -0500

(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

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:20:31 -0500

(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

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:14:57 -0500

(MICHIGAN CITY, IN) - Death Row inmate Matthew Wrinkles waived his rights to clemency Monday.

Child Left In Dumpster Remains With Child Protective Services

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:09:59 -0500

(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

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:55:14 -0500

(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

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:50:37 -0500

(MUNCIE, IN) - A Ball State University Economist questions wire service reports depicting GM's financial statement as a sign of recovery.