Stories tagged with "Hoosiers"

Most flu cases in Indiana have been mild by Shari Rudavsky

The flu sweeping through Indiana is the worst in at least 20 years, but there may be signs that the worst is over — at least in Marion County. More than 10 percent of... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:44 AM in Communities

Let's talk about Sunday alcohol sales by indystar

During the past few weeks, I’ve moderated two unusually lively online chats. The first chat two weeks ago centered on Indiana’s adoption of daylight saving time —... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Kevin Morgan

IU loses top football recruit to Cincy by Terry Hutchens

Indiana football’s recruiting class of 2010 took a major hit this week when prized recruit Jibreel Black withdrew his commitment to the Hoosiers and announced his decision to play... – Oct 27, 2009 at 9:51 AM in Indiana University

Northwestern rallies for 29-28 win over IU by indystar

EVANSTON, Ill. — Stefan Demos kicked a 19-yard field goal with 21 seconds left Saturday and Northwestern completed a comeback from a 25-point deficit to beat Indiana 29-28.... – Oct 24, 2009 at 5:05 PM in Indiana University

Clean air for progressive city by indystar

The 2005 Indianapolis clean indoor-air ordinance proved to be one of the most important public health events in Indiana history. Although not the model comprehensive law that... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Lives depend on passing indoor air-quality limits by indystar

As Americans we are very fortunate to expect safe, clean water and food to eat and drink. We expect to be protected from dangerous hazards at work. Yet, in Indianapolis, we still... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Hoosiers' victory brings vindication by Terry Hutchens

IU makes up for dismal losses to Virginia last week, Illinois last year BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — There have been two games in particular in Jammie Kirlew’s Indiana... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Indiana dollars flow to Burton foes by indystar

Incumbent is ahead in overall fundraising, but 4 rivals get more in big Hoosier donations WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dan Burton is beating his GOP primary rivals in overall... – Oct 17, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Politics & Government

Back to the state for personal touch by indystar

Large, troubling questions remain about the fate of a public assistance system that affects one in every six Hoosiers. How will the transition back to the state from a failed... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Indiana: Freshmen eager to get to work by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — They are being tabbed as “The Next Generation” of Indiana basketball, and tonight they make their eagerly-awaited debut. This six-man... – Oct 16, 2009 at 2:37 PM in Indiana University

Burton funding edge mostly out-of-state by indystar

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dan Burton is beating his GOP primary rivals in overall fundraising, but he’s behind in collecting Hoosier dollars. Burton’s four main primary... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:11 PM in Politics & Government

Veterans pushing for climate bill in Indy tonight by indystar

Six veterans — including two Hoosiers — are part of a 21-state “clean energy” bus tour that makes a stop in Indiana today and Saturday. The tour is... – Oct 16, 2009 at 9:18 AM in Communities

Obama chooses Hoosiers for 2 posts by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has tapped two Hoosiers for roles in his administration, the White House announced Thursday. Obama wants attorney Anne Slaughter Andrew to... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Obama taps 2 Hoosiers for U.S. roles by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has tapped two Hoosiers for roles in his administration, White House officials announced today. Obama wants attorney Anne Slaughter Andrew to be... – Oct 15, 2009 at 5:51 PM in Politics & Government

At 3-3, is IU's season half full or half empty? by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — If the first three games represent the first quarter of the season, and the next three games comprise the second quarter, Indiana’s football team is... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Indiana University

Coalition wants to restore personal touch to welfare by Mary Beth

Modernized system is failing people it’s meant to help, advocates say With a state decision expected this week on whether to continue a $1.34 billion contract to modernize... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

State welfare advocates press sweeping reform by indystar

A coalition of groups that advocate for the disabled and elderly today called on the state to scrap the $1.34 billion welfare privatization system and replace it with a system of... – Oct 13, 2009 at 1:16 PM in Communities

Think of single-payer plan as big discount for Americans by indystar

We hear that the nation cannot afford the cost of health-care reform, but that argument ignores a comparison of the total cost of universal coverage under competing private and... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Virginia rolls in 47-7 win over Indiana by indystar

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Mikell Simpson ran for four touchdowns and Virginia’s much-maligned offense erupted for its biggest output in five years as the Cavaliers... – Oct 10, 2009 at 7:35 PM in Indiana University

More Hoosiers saying, 'What, me retire?' by Erika Smith

Need to stay active or earn money (or both) keeps elderly working When 71-year-old Ron Blaisdell quit his consulting business a few years ago, he tried to retire. It just... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business