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Budget cuts best option for now, Daniels says by Bill Ruthhart

Governor sees trims as way to avoid pay cuts or layoffs By calling Friday for emergency budget cuts that include a pay freeze for the state’s 30,487 employees, Gov. Mitch... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Politics & Government

Indiana legislators mum on how they're leaning on health-care reform bill by indystar

Even Democrats aren’t tipping their hand on bill, which Obama wants but is politically sensitive WASHINGTON — Indiana’s Democratic lawmakers are keeping their... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Politics & Government

Remaining vigilant on civil rights by Jon Murrary

Indiana’s latest cross-burning case illustrates challenge facing state and feds Cross burnings may seem like a relic from a dark chapter in American history, but an incident... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Crime & Courts

Graffitist 'CHOKE' tagged, police say by John Tuohy

Miguel Villanueva has painted a reputation from California and Las Vegas to Cincinnati and Bloomington, police say. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detectives believe... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Crime & Courts

Daniels says 'no dice' to tax breaks for casinos by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels had two words Friday for Indiana casinos seeking tax breaks to ward off new competitors in Ohio: Forget it. After Tuesday’s approval of an Ohio referendum... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Student on her way to bus stop is raped by indystar

A 15-year-old girl was raped Friday morning as she walked to her school bus stop on the Eastside, police said. The attack occurred about 6:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Tuxedo... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Prisoner: Reese said he lay in wait for officer by indystar

A jury heard testimony Friday from a man who shared a holding cell with the defendant accused of shooting Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn in the head during a foot... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Two children, mother critical after I-65 crash by Vic Ryckaert

An Illinois woman and her two young children were critically injured Friday when a recreational vehicle smashed into their car, setting off a chain-reaction crash on I-65. Indiana... – Nov 06, 2009 at 9:41 PM in News

Dad: Soldier raised in Ind. killed in Fort Hood by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana man says his son was among the 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas. Daniel... – Nov 06, 2009 at 8:40 PM in News

15-year-old girl raped while walking to bus stop by Vic Ryckaert

A 15-year-old girl was raped Friday morning as she walked to her school bus stop on the Eastside, police said. The attack occurred about 6:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Tuxedo... – Nov 06, 2009 at 6:14 PM in Crime & Courts

4 more join Carmel Regional Performing Arts Center Foundation Board by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — Four new directors have been added on to the Regional Performing Arts Center Foundation board, bringing the current total to eight. The new additions are Frank... – Nov 06, 2009 at 4:51 PM in Carmel

Special hours Saturday for early voting on Hamilton Southeastern referendum by Tania E. Lopez

NOBLESVILLE — The Hamilton County Elections Office will have special hours Saturday for voters wishing to cast their ballots early in the $55 million referendum of Hamilton... – Nov 06, 2009 at 4:45 PM in Fishers

Hamilton Southeastern Schools prepares for 3,000 H1N1 flu vaccine doses by Tania E. Lopez

FISHERS — Hamilton Southeastern Schools is set to receive about 3,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine but only high-risk students will be eligible for the shots. Spokesperson... – Nov 06, 2009 at 2:06 PM in Fishers

Child advocates plan rally, memorial service in Indianapolis by Tim Evans

Advocates for children and families today planned a rally outside a local office of the Indiana Department of Child Services to demand greater accountability. The rally was set for... – Nov 06, 2009 at 1:58 PM in Communities

Feds in Indianapolis say hate crimes are top priority by Jon Murrary

Federal authorities who gathered today in Indianapolis to highlight efforts to crack down on hate crimes pointed to a case out of Muncie as a reason for vigilance. On Thursday, a... – Nov 06, 2009 at 1:52 PM in Crime & Courts

Graffiti in Downtown Indianapolis leads police to arrest 'Choke' by John Tuohy

Police have arrested a graffiti vandal who they say has wreaked $100,000 in damage on businesses and other property across the city. Miguel Villanueva, 23, Richmond, Ind., was... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:41 PM in Crime & Courts

Indiana school districts warned about spending by agammill

Indiana school districts have been put on notice that the state budget crunch may soon come to them and that they should hold off on major expenditures. Superintendent of Public... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:01 PM in Politics & Government

Daniels cutting state spending, no pay raises by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels this morning announced an additional $300 million to $400 million in state spending cuts, including no pay raises for state employee and a moratorium on most... – Nov 06, 2009 at 11:54 AM in Politics & Government

Jobs announcement in Indianapolis today at site of Beckman Coulter by Tom Spalding

Executives of an Indianapolis Northwestside life sciences firm are bringing in new jobs. The company plans an announcement at 4 p.m. today that will feature Gov. Mitch Daniels and... – Nov 06, 2009 at 11:33 AM in Business

Indiana Muslims denounce Fort Hood shootings by Robert King

Indiana’s Muslim community is reacting swiftly to denounce the mass shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, which appear to have been perpetrated by a Muslim Army officer. “As... – Nov 06, 2009 at 11:06 AM in News