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Purdue 2-year degree targets jobless by indystar

KOKOMO, Ind. — A new Purdue University degree program will allow out-of-work factory workers to earn a 2-year bachelor’s degree that could improve their job... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Woman dies month after garage explosion by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A Fort Wayne woman who was critically injured last month when an explosion rocked her garage has died of her injuries. Fifty-year-old Janice Betancourt... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Trooper's widow reaches settlement in fatal crash by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The widow of a state trooper killed during a charity bike ride has reached a multimillion dollar financial settlement with a freight company, her attorney said... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Indiana prison changes security measures after escape by indystar

TELL CITY, Ind. — An Indiana prison is changing its security procedures after three inmates escaped and attacked three Kentucky men before being captured in Nebraska. The... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Orville Redenbacher's business partner dies by indystar

VALPARAISO, Ind. — The man who helped Orville Redenbacher start what would become two of the nation’s best-known popcorn companies has died. Charlie Bowman died... – Apr 13, 2009 at 9:39 AM in Communities

Police, prosecutors, attorney to split $2 million by indystar

ANDERSON, Ind. — More than $2 million forfeited by former state Teamsters president and accused gambling ring organizer John L. Neal will be divided among police agencies,... – Apr 13, 2009 at 9:39 AM in Communities

Northern Indiana group wants more minorities in US posts by indystar

GARY, Ind. — A group including former Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher and Indiana NAACP chief Barbara Bolling say they’re lobbying Sen. Evan Bayh to recommend more... – Apr 13, 2009 at 9:39 AM in Politics & Government

EPA settles cleanup of PCB-tainted Gary lagoon by indystar

GARY, Ind. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled on a $66.5 million plan to clean up a Gary lagoon that contains sludge and water contaminated by PCBs. The... – Apr 13, 2009 at 9:38 AM in Communities

No winners in Hoosier Lotto, Powerball by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — None of the tickets sold for the latest Hoosier Lotto game match all six numbers drawn, so the jackpot rises to an estimated $6.5 million for Wednesday’s... – Apr 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Schumacher races to Top Fuel win in Vegas by indystar

LAS VEGAS — Tony Schumacher raced to his second straight Top Fuel victory and third in a row in Las Vegas, beating Brandon Bernstein in the SummitRacing.com Nationals final... – Apr 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NHRA

Ashley Force Hood wins second Funny Car race by indystar

BAYTOWN, Texas — Ashley Force Hood raced to her second career victory on a record-setting day at the O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals, beating her former drag racing... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NHRA

Indiana colleges wait to set tuition rates by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University and other public colleges in Indiana are waiting until lawmakers approve a new state budget before they set next year’s tuition... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Burglary suspect, victim both face pot charges by indystar

ELKHART, Ind. — A burglary suspect and the victim both were arrested after police say more than 31 pounds of marijuana were stolen during an Elkhart break-in. A police report... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

DNR tickets out-of-state boaters avoiding Ind. tax by indystar

HAMMOND, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is cracking down on out-of-state boaters who do not pay Indiana excise taxes. More than 300 people with boats... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

WWII ship to travel to Jeffersonville in August by indystar

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A World War II troop landing ship typically docked in Evansville will travel to Jeffersonville in August. The LST-325 will spend more than a week at... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

South Bend gives away free prom dresses by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Dozens of girls lined up for free prom dresses in South Bend. Washington High School senior Aricka Thomas was one of the students who came Saturday morning... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Group seeks volunteers to help kids in court by indystar

KOKOMO, Ind. — A nonprofit group that helps children in the court system is looking for volunteers. The Court Appointed Special Advocate organization helps support children... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Guilty plea in Indianapolis, Evansville killings by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A man has agreed to plead guilty to four killings during a crime spree more than three years ago that targeted drug and gambling houses in Indianapolis and... – Mar 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Minnesota's St. Olaf wins Rube Goldberg Contest by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A team of St. Olaf College students who designed a contraption that used 239 steps to replace an incandescent light bulb with one more energy efficient... – Mar 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Prosecutor criticizes Ind. over inmate's handling by indystar

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A southern Indiana prosecutor says one of the most dangerous inmates he ever prosecuted should never have been moved to a medium-security facility from... – Mar 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities