Stories tagged with "News"

Easter Seals gives nod to Downtown holiday cherub icon by Will Higgins

A traditional Downtown Indianapolis holiday icon will dominate a local fundraising campaign this season. The charity group Easter Seals Crossroads raises money during the holidays... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM in Communities

Indiana Rep. Dennis Oxley hospitalized by indystar

ENGLISH, Ind. — A southern Indiana lawmaker has been hospitalized. Democratic State Rep. Dennie Oxley of Taswell missed the General Assembly’s Organization Day on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Politics & Government

Downtown Dunkin' Donuts robbed by John Tuohy

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts

Purdue senior accused of 'terroristic mischief' by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts

Ring! Ring! Salvation Army starts fund raising by Will Higgins

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.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:20 AM in News

Indiana driver gets 10 days in deaths of 2 girls by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:57 AM in Crime & Courts

Reward offered for killing of South Bend dog by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:45 AM in Crime & Courts

Indiana's church sign viewed as knock on Allah by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:22 AM in News

Turner to be sentenced in seven Indianapolis murders by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Crime & Courts

Veolia, city looking for ways out of hot water by Francesca Jarosz

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:39 AM in Politics & Government

About 1,000 greet Sarah Palin at book signing in Noblesville by Carrie Ritchie

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Politics & Government

Indianapolis man arrested in shooting death by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis high school student charged in 'baby bottle' robbery by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Sen. Richard Lugar's wife charged with DUI after crash by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Hamilton is confirmed for seat on appeals court by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Veolia, city looking for ways out of hot water by Francesca Jarosz

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:15 PM in Politics & Government

Education chief: Adults not helping enough by agammill

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 —... – Nov 19, 2009 at 4:49 PM in Education

U.S. Senate confirms Hoosier nominee by indystar

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Crime & Courts

Purdue modifies smoking ban by indystar

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 2:59 PM in Education

2 New Castle cops accused of ghost employment by indystar

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,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:26 PM in Crime & Courts