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Brees' mother's death ruled suicide by indystar

GRANBY, Colo. — The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. Mina Brees, an attorney from Austin, Texas, died Aug. 7 while... – Nov 20, 2009 at 5:58 PM in Purdue

Knight to speak in Indy by indystar

Former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight will be the featured speaker at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame’s fundraiser on Dec. 17 at Primo Banquet and... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:39 AM in Indiana University

Weis unsure about future at Notre Dame by indystar

Charlie Weis is going about his job as Notre Dame coach as normal, saying he doesn’t think a decision about his future has been made. “Oh no, I don’t think that any decision’s been... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:44 PM in Notre Dame

It's time for real change by indystar

Efforts to push legislative ethics reform through the Indiana General Assembly have long faced an insurmountable obstacle in the person of House Speaker Pat Bauer. The South Bend... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:12 AM in Editorial

Citizens left out in cold by indystar

State Rep. David Wolkins isn’t shy about what he likes: golf, basketball and football. As ranking Republican member and former chairman of the Indiana House Environmental... – Nov 15, 2009 at 7:24 PM in Editorial

Shameful score: Budget 1, football 0 by indystar

Deep in the back of Manual High School, in a room just beyond the main auditorium, you can find the school’s history. It can be discovered in yearbooks dating back a century;... – Nov 15, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Matthew Tully

Legislators feast on perks by indystar

It was the party of the year, and, thanks to telecommunications giant AT&T, state Rep. Trent Van Haaften was there. On Jan. 19, the night before Barack Obama was sworn in as... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:08 AM in Editorial

Transparency changes behavior by indystar

The fact that there are more than 750 lobbyists in Indianapolis and many thousands more in Washington is hardly a secret. Sure, lobbying is an integral part of our democratic... – Nov 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM in Opinion

Undue influence impedes the process by indystar

I know it is tempting to portray the Indiana General Assembly as having a deaf ear toward ethical behavior, but I find such opinions do not match the commitment that the men and... – Nov 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM in Opinion

Thanks, lobbyists, for all the largess by Tim Swarens

They just had to say thank you. Thank you to the lobbyists who supplied the 50 members of the Indiana Senate with popcorn, milk, soft drinks, bottled water, candy and even a... – Nov 13, 2009 at 4:20 PM in Opinion

Ash borer is found in 4 more counties by indystar

The tree-killing emerald ash borer has reached another four other Indiana counties, boosting the insect’s foothold in the state to 30 counties. State wildlife officials say... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Biotech company will place its headquarters Downtown by indystar

Indianapolis — A biotech company that specializes in developing new treatments for diseases has established its headquarters in Downtown Indianapolis. Aarden Pharmaceuticals... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

BSU student admits making up attack story by indystar

Muncie — A Ball State University student who said she was attacked from behind on campus has admitted to police that she made up the story. The 19-year-old student, whose... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

In the huddle: Notre Dame by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — No. 8 Pittsburgh provides beleaguered Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis with just what he needs following a stunning loss to Navy: a shot at the biggest... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Sentimental showdown for Chatard and Batesville by Nat Newell

Friday night’s regional high school football game will be a difficult one for Bishop Chatard coach Vince Lorenzano because of a connection to his counterpart at Batesville,... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Purdue QB Elliott takes Big Ten honor by indystar

Purdue’s Joey Elliott was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Boilermakers’ 38-36 road win at Michigan. The win snapped an 11-game... – Nov 09, 2009 at 11:42 AM in Purdue

Start time set for Old Oaken Bucket game by indystar

The Big Ten Conference announced today that the Purdue – Indiana football game, the annual battle for the Old Oaken Bucket – on Nov. 21 will start at 3:30 p.m. The... – Nov 09, 2009 at 11:29 AM in Purdue

Manual High School's tough math by indystar

490 Original size of Class of ’10; 151 Students still in school; 9 Who will have taken calculus A small group of determined Manual High School students starts each day by... – Nov 08, 2009 at 1:13 AM in Matthew Tully

Avon wins Bands of America Regional Championship by William Booher

Avon High School won Saturday’s Bands of America Regional Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium, repeating its feat from last year. “These kids work so hard for this,” said Susan... – Nov 07, 2009 at 11:58 PM in News

Dungy tries to motivate Cardinals by indystar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Not much fazes Louisville wide receiver Scott Long. The senior has endured a pair of potentially career-threatening injuries in his star-crossed time with the... – Nov 04, 2009 at 4:41 PM in Colts