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Connersville man shot in standoff with police by indystar

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in a confrontation with police in eastern Indiana Friday night, authorities said. Ryan Pruitt of Connersville was pronounced dead at the scene of... – Nov 14, 2009 at 10:27 AM in News

Budget cutbacks force 33 of Indiana's state workers from their jobs by Mary Beth

Department of Administration trimmed posts as part of order to slash its budget by 10% Indiana’s revenue crunch became personal Friday for 33 state employees who were laid... – Nov 14, 2009 at 1:12 AM in Politics & Government

Teacher accused of hitting student will avoid trial by Vic Ryckaert

A former Perry Township teacher has surrendered his teaching license to avoid trial on allegations that he struck a disabled student in 2008. Thomas Cripe, 65, will not be allowed... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Shelbyville man charged in death of girlfriend's child by Vic Ryckaert

Shelbyville authorities arrested and charged a man Friday with battery and neglect in the alleged shaken-baby death of his girlfriend’s 19-month-old daughter. Shelbyville... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Truck driver in Thursday overpass crash cited for tall trailer by John Tuohy

Police have ticketed a semi driver after his trailer hit an overpass on I-65. Steven Lembke, 44, was cited for operating an over-height vehicle, Indiana State Police Sgt. Wayne... – Nov 13, 2009 at 7:11 PM in Communities

Water main breaks in 2nd spot by indystar

The area hit by a water-main break early this morning has a second leak, and traffic flow has been re-interrupted, too. Veolia Water crews had repaired the first water main break... – Nov 13, 2009 at 5:24 PM in Communities

Indiana city salutes Fort Hood victim by indystar

PLYMOUTH, Ind. — Supporters are expected to line a street in downtown Plymouth to honor Army Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow , who was killed in the Nov. 5 shooting rampage at Fort... – Nov 13, 2009 at 2:11 PM in News

Judge rejects plea deal in Brown County killing by indystar

NASHVILLE, Ind. — A judge has rejected a plea agreement for a 14-year-old boy who admitted helping his older brother in an attack that killed an 84-year-old Brown County man... – Nov 13, 2009 at 2:10 PM in Crime & Courts

Armed intruders heat bottle for crying baby by John Tuohy

Armed intruders with an apparent soft spot for babies stole electronics and money during a robbery at an Eastside home this morning. Indianapolis police said somewhere between... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:25 PM in Crime & Courts

Water main break snarls Meridian St. by John Tuohy

A water main that busted below a busy Northside intersection could be repaired by the afternoon rush-hour. The 10-foot long piece of damaged pipe was removed at 12:30 p.m. today,... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:59 PM in News

Washington Twp. foreign-language teacher named Indiana's best by Gretchen Becker

A Washington Township middle school teacher was named the state’s best foreign language teacher. Eastwood Middle School Spanish teacher Nicci Saari was named the Indiana... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:38 PM in North Marion County

Top Eli Lilly researcher Steven Paul to retire by John Russell

The top research executive at Eli Lilly and Co. will retire in February, the Indianapolis drugmaker announced today, and will be succeeded by the top researcher at European... – Nov 13, 2009 at 11:10 AM in Business

Indiana state workers get layoff notices by Mary Beth

State government began laying off employees today in order to cut costs. The Department of Administration this morning began telling 33 employees that they no longer will have... – Nov 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM in Politics & Government

Irish abuse suspect worked as counselor by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The attorney for an 81-year-old Roman Catholic priest who faces possible extradition to Ireland says the clergyman moved to the South Bend area in 1990 to... – Nov 13, 2009 at 10:32 AM in Crime & Courts

'Lady Spray' gives Fountain Square splash of history by indystar

The Fountain Square neighborhood takes a step back in history today with the installation of the new public fountain. Workers and a crane guided the cast-iron Lady Spray fountain... – Nov 13, 2009 at 10:04 AM in News

Carmel High School students to share biotech projects by Mark Ambrogi

CARMEL — Three Carmel High School students are on a special kind of field trip this weekend. Senior Angela Ma is competing in the individual portion in the Siemens Regional... – Nov 13, 2009 at 8:30 AM in Carmel

Prof: End-of-times fad rises from hard times by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Purdue University assistant professor says the recent Hollywood focus on apocalyptic movies is no surprise given the nation’s economic... – Nov 13, 2009 at 8:04 AM in Entertainment

Indianapolis-bound plane diverts with landing gear problem by indystar

DAYTON, Ohio — A US Airways plane en route to Indianapolis was diverted to Dayton International Airport after the crew reported a problem with the landing gear. Airline... – Nov 13, 2009 at 8:03 AM in News

Northern Indiana deputy killed in crash by indystar

WARSAW, Ind. — Indiana State Police say a Kosciusko County sheriff’s officer has died in a collision between his cruiser and a truck. State police say Sgt. Jeffery B.... – Nov 13, 2009 at 7:29 AM in News

State's high court hears case of gambler who won't pay casino by indystar

A lawyer for a Tennessee woman who says the former Caesars Indiana took advantage of her gambling addiction told the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday that Hoosier casinos have a... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:15 AM in News