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Council votes to give $1M to arts by Dan Mcfeely

Local arts supporter applauded tonight as the City County Council voted 25-1 to give $1 million to the local arts community — a coalition of arts groups that have been hurt... – Jul 20, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Politics & Government

Chitwood out as Speedway president by Curt Cavin

Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s management structure received another jolt Monday when Joie Chitwood resigned as president to become vice president of business operations for... – Jul 20, 2009 at 9:18 PM in Indy Racing League

Lilly spent almost $4M on lobbying during 2Q by indystar

Preliminary reports show Eli Lilly&Co. spent almost $4 million lobbying during the second quarter, making the Indianapolis pharmaceutical company one of the top spenders in the... – Jul 20, 2009 at 7:55 PM in Health Care & Pharma

Indy, Mexican state team up for public safety by Vic Ryckaert

The city of Indianapolis is teaming up with the government of Hidalgo, Mexico, to enhance training for public safety officers in both cities. Mayor Greg Ballard and Hidalgo Gov.... – Jul 20, 2009 at 6:37 PM in News

Police: Felon sexually assaulted 6-year-old by Robert Annis

Police say an Indianapolis felon sexually assaulted a 6-year-old special-needs child last week in Noblesville. Noblesville Police Major Curt Kinman said the family of the girl was... – Jul 20, 2009 at 5:56 PM in Crime & Courts

Mike Gordon, Black Crowes tickets on sale Friday by indystar

Phish bass player Mike Gordon will bring his solo show to Indianapolis this fall. On tour to promote the 2008 album “The Green Sparrow,” Gordon will perform Sept. 24 at the Vogue,... – Jul 20, 2009 at 5:20 PM in Entertainment

Hamilton Southeastern softball player commits to Ball State by Nat Newell

Hamilton Southeastern High School softball player Taylor Rager wanted to stay close to home for college and major in elementary education, so when she saw the Ball State University... – Jul 20, 2009 at 3:21 PM in Ball State

Purdue’s Boudia advances at world diving by indystar

Purdue diver David Boudia today advanced to the semifinals on 10-meter platform in the World Championships at Rome. Boudia, an Olympian from Noblesville and Purdue’s male... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:43 PM in Sports

Indiana gets $164M for affordable housing by Bill Ruthhart

Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman this morning announced the state has received $164 million in federal stimulus money for affordable housing projects. Indiana is receiving the funding under... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:22 PM in Politics & Government

Teen jailed over rabbit swiped from Ind. fair by indystar

ALEXANDRIA, Ind. — Police say the swiping of a champion rabbit from its cage at a central Indiana fairgrounds landed a teenager in jail. A police officer started searching the... – Jul 20, 2009 at 10:37 AM in Communities

Ind. woman subject of Silver Alert found dead by indystar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A central Indiana woman was found dead a day after police issued an alert seeking the public’s help in finding her. Police say the body of 48-year-old... – Jul 20, 2009 at 10:34 AM in Communities

Fog curtain drawn over much of state by Kevin Oneal

The combination of unseasonably cool temperatures and moisture from weekend rain has led to morning fog over much of Indiana. Fog has been reported by the National Weather Service... – Jul 20, 2009 at 9:06 AM in News

Sun snap Fever's 11-game win streak by indystar

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Indiana Fever’s 11-game winning streak is over. Lindsay Whalen had 15 points, eight rebounds and six assists Sunday as the Connecticut Sun won 67-61.... – Jul 19, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Fever

Funnel cloud reported by New Castle by indystar

NEW CASTLE — Emergency dispatchers cited reports about 4:40 p.m. today of a funnel cloud spotted near New Castle. The National Weather Service had warned that cold air funnels were... – Jul 19, 2009 at 7:07 PM in Communities

Ind. iron producer to restart blast furnace by indystar

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. — Iron production is expected to resume Monday at the No. 5 blast furnace of ArcelorMittal’s Indiana Harbor East facility for the first time since it was idled... – Jul 19, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Communities

Stewart Cink wins British Open in playoff by indystar

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson squandered a chance to become golf’s oldest major champion. The 59-year-old missed an 8-foot putt on the 72nd hole of the British Open, then lost a... – Jul 19, 2009 at 4:18 PM in Sports

2 women found slain in car identified by Josh Duke

Police late Saturday released the identities of two women found shot to death in a car at a Far-Northside apartment complex. The bodies of Alisha Gaylonda Lynn Preer, 26, and Tonia... – Jul 19, 2009 at 12:23 AM in News

Truck crashes, burns on I-80 in northwest Indiana by indystar

GARY, Ind. — A semi-truck loaded with vegetables crashed and burst into flames on eastbound Interstate 80 in northwest Indiana, killing the driver. Indiana State Police said... – Jul 18, 2009 at 6:59 PM in News

Quayle: Verdict still out on Obama by indystar

STATELINE, Nev. — Former Vice President Dan Quayle gives President Barack Obama high marks for surrounding himself with quality advisers on national security and the economy. But... – Jul 18, 2009 at 2:09 PM in News

Divers searching for man in Lake Monroe by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Divers say their search for a man who didn’t resurface after jumping from a boat at the Paynetown State Recreation Area has switched from a rescue... – Jul 18, 2009 at 12:20 AM in News