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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

Hamilton County adds 4 H1N1 vaccination clinics by Carrie Ritchie

The Hamilton County Health Department has added four more dates to its H1N1 vaccination clinic schedule. The clinics, which have been scheduled for late November and early... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:13 PM in Noblesville

Sen. Richard Lugar's wife arrested for drunken driving by indystar

WASHINGTON — Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar’s wife was arrested Wednesday evening on a drunken-driving charge, Lugar’s office said today. Charlene Lugar’s... – Nov 19, 2009 at 11:38 AM in Politics & Government

Indianapolis man falls from moving car by John Tuohy

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:53 AM in Crime & Courts

FAA says computer problem is fixed by indystar

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:45 AM in Nation & World

4 robbers beat Northwestside Indianapolis apartment tenant by John Tuohy

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 10:11 AM in Crime & Courts

Hundreds cheer Palin in Michigan by indystar

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 7:53 AM in Politics & Government

2 Indiana pupils burned in science lab fire by indystar

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.... – Nov 19, 2009 at 7:29 AM in Education

Lilly Endowment donates $1 million more to local charities by Robert King

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:12 AM in News

Mother, 21, pleads guilty to neglect by John Tuohy

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

New Castle cops among 3 arrested by indystar

Indiana State Police on Wednesday arrested three Henry County Community Corrections officials — two of them veteran New Castle police officers — on corrupt business... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

A love fest for local tennis founder by indystar

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... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

New Castle cops face misconduct charges by Vic Ryckaert

Indiana State Police on Wednesday arrested three Henry County Community Corrections officials — two of them veteran New Castle police officers — on corrupt business... – Nov 18, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Crime & Courts