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Indiana Rep. Dennis Oxley hospitalized
ENGLISH, Ind. — A southern Indiana lawmaker has been hospitalized. Democratic State Rep. Dennie Oxley of Taswell missed the General Assembly’s Organization Day on Tuesday with an undisclosed illness. The Courier-Journal of Louisville,...
Downtown Dunkin' Donuts robbed
A Downtown Indianapolis Dunkin’ Donuts store was robbed at daybreak. Police said two masked gunmen forced their way into the shop, 48 E. Washington St., as two employees were opening for business at 5:15 a.m. The robbers left with an...
Purdue senior accused of 'terroristic mischief'
A Purdue University student was arrested Thursday in connection with a suspicious package found in the Purdue Visitor Information Center. Roy C. Sun, 21, a senior in the College of Engineering from Andover, Mass., was arrested on suspicion of...
Ring! Ring! Salvation Army starts fund raising
Today, The Salvation Army planned to officially start its largest fundraising campaign of the year, the Tree of Lights. A public ceremony to mark the start will begin at 11:15 a.m. at The Salvation Army’s Indianapolis headquarters, 3100 N....
Indiana driver gets 10 days in deaths of 2 girls
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A northern Indiana man who admitted having marijuana in his system when his car fatally struck two young girls will spend 10 days in jail. St. Joseph Superior Court Judge Richard McCormick sentenced 56-year-old Leroy Hoover...
Reward offered for killing of South Bend dog
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend residents outraged by a dog’s shooting death during a home robbery are collecting reward money they hope leads to the arrest of the dog’s killer. Residents have collected more than $1,000 for two reward...
Indiana's church sign viewed as knock on Allah
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A Terre Haute church upset some residents with a message on its outdoor sign that mentioned Allah. The sign outside the Bible Baptist Church was recently posted with the message, “Jesus died and rose and lives for you....
Turner to be sentenced in seven Indianapolis murders
An Indianapolis man convicted of killing three children and four adults during a home invasion robbery three years ago is facing a sentence of life in prison. Marion Superior Court Judge Robert Altice is scheduled to sentence 31-year-old Desmond...
Veolia, city looking for ways out of hot water
Council panel not happy with bid to raise rates 35% Several years without water rate increases, a national financial meltdown and federally mandated upgrades have driven the city’s water system to request not one, but two double-digit rate...
About 1,000 greet Sarah Palin at book signing in Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — They began showing up Wednesday night, braving the cold and drizzle to get a coveted wristband — their “ticket” to see Sarah Palin. She did not disappoint. Calling her devotees “hardcore...
Indianapolis man arrested in shooting death
Police on Thursday arrested an Indianapolis man in a Northwestside shooting that left one man dead and two injured. Jose Lozano, 31, was held without bond in the Marion County Jail on a warrant for murder and attempted murder in the Sept. 19 shooting...
Indianapolis high school student charged in 'baby bottle' robbery
An 18-year-old who reportedly heated a bottle for a crying baby during a home invasion and robbery last week was charged Thursday, police said. Robert Coleman, Indianapolis, was taken into custody Tuesday at Arlington High School, said Sgt. Paul...
Sen. Richard Lugar's wife charged with DUI after crash
WASHINGTON — * Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar’s * wife faces charges of drunken driving after hitting a parked car. Charlene Lugar, 77, was stopped at 6:18 p.m. Wednesday in the suburban Virginia neighborhood where the Lugars live after an...
Hamilton is confirmed for seat on appeals court
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 59-39 Thursday to seat Indiana Judge David Hamilton on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was the only Republican who voted for Hamilton. Ten Republicans, including Lugar, voted...
Veolia, city looking for ways out of hot water
Council panel not happy with bid to rates 35% Several years without water rate increases, a financial meltdown and federally mandated upgrades have driven the city’s water system to request not one, but two double-digit rate hikes this year....
Education chief: Adults not helping enough
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told educators at a conference in Indianapolis today that too many adults — in classrooms, communities and state governments — are standing in the way of American children getting a good...
U.S. Senate confirms Hoosier nominee
WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved the nomination of Indiana Judge David Hamilton to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of voted 59 to 39. Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was the only Republican who voted for Hamilton. Nine other...
Purdue modifies smoking ban
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University has backed away from a total ban on smoking on its main campus and instead will limit it to specific areas while prohibiting smoking in university motor vehicles. The university sought suggestions from...
2 New Castle cops accused of ghost employment
NEW CASTLE — Two New Castle police officers and the director of the Henry County Community Corrections program were arrested Wednesday after being accused of racketeering, ghost employment and other crimes. The arrests — of officers Jim...
Sen. Richard Lugar's wife arrested for drunken driving
WASHINGTON — Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar’s wife was arrested Wednesday evening on a drunken-driving charge, Lugar’s office said today. Charlene Lugar’s vehicle collided with an unattended car in the suburban Virginia...
Indianapolis man falls from moving car
A man was in critical condition today after jumping or being pushed from a moving car on the Northside. Eric Davis, 33, Indianapolis, had several skull injuries and bleeding from the ears at Methodist Hospital, according to an Indianapolis...
FAA says computer problem is fixed
ATLANTA — A problem with the FAA system that collects airline flight plans caused widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide today, the second time in 15 months that a glitch created such problems. The Federal Aviation Administration said...
4 robbers beat Northwestside Indianapolis apartment tenant
A 34-year-old man was struck repeatedly with the butt of a shotgun by robbers who stole two flat screen TVs, a computer and cash from a Northwestside apartment, police said Four suspects, including, two women, took turns beating Aurelio Hernandez...
Hundreds cheer Palin in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — College students ditched class, employees skipped work and some huddled in the cold overnight just to make sure they get an orange wristband Wednesday that would let them meet Sarah Palin. A line of more than a thousand...
2 Indiana pupils burned in science lab fire
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two middle school students are being treated for burns received when a flash fire broke out during a science experiment. Tippecanoe School Corp. Superintendent Scott Hanback says 16 eighth-graders at Wainwright Middle School...
Lilly Endowment donates $1 million more to local charities
Millions of pounds: That’s how much more food a local food bank says it would take to meet the needs of the hungry. Four hours: That’s how little time it takes for a shelter for homeless families to fill a vacancy. Thousands: That’s...
Mother, 21, pleads guilty to neglect
Prosecutors: Woman didn’t stop boyfriend from beating tot to death A woman who did nothing to stop her boyfriend from beating her 15-month-old daughter to death with a belt pleaded guilty Wednesday to neglect. Rachel Goodmann, 21, also agreed...
New Castle cops among 3 arrested
Indiana State Police on Wednesday arrested three Henry County Community Corrections officials — two of them veteran New Castle police officers — on corrupt business influence, misconduct and ghost employment charges. Community Corrections...
A love fest for local tennis founder
The Indianapolis tennis community took time Sunday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a popular city tennis program, as well as its matriarch. About 335 showed up for the National Junior Tennis League of Indianapolis 40-Love Celebration at...
New Castle cops face misconduct charges
Indiana State Police on Wednesday arrested three Henry County Community Corrections officials — two of them veteran New Castle police officers — on corrupt business influence, misconduct and ghost employment charges. Community Corrections...
