Stories tagged with "topstories"

Bloomington mayor: Limit chain stores downtown by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington business group is opposing the mayor’s push to ban new chain stores and restaurants from parts of the city’s downtown. The Greater Bloomington... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:01 PM in News

Bands of America regional competition begins by William Booher

Thirty bands from the Midwest and South, including 15 from Indiana, began daylong competition today in Lucas Oil Stadium. The Bands of America Regional Championship is one of 14... – Nov 07, 2009 at 11:12 AM in News

Musical combination is perplexing, pleasing by Jay.Harvey

Rarely does an encore lift the veil of obscurity from the programmed work that has brought a concert artist to the stage. But that’s what Time for Three’s rendition of... – Nov 07, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Entertainment

Muslims say tragedy should not reflect on Islam by Robert King

When Shariq Siddiqui heard there was a mass shooting at a Texas Army base, he immediately prayed that the shooter would not be Muslim. When it was confirmed that the suspect in the... – Nov 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Budget cuts best option for now, Daniels says by Bill Ruthhart

Governor sees trims as way to avoid pay cuts or layoffs By calling Friday for emergency budget cuts that include a pay freeze for the state’s 30,487 employees, Gov. Mitch... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Politics & Government

Indiana legislators mum on how they're leaning on health-care reform bill by indystar

Even Democrats aren’t tipping their hand on bill, which Obama wants but is politically sensitive WASHINGTON — Indiana’s Democratic lawmakers are keeping their... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Politics & Government

Remaining vigilant on civil rights by Jon Murrary

Indiana’s latest cross-burning case illustrates challenge facing state and feds Cross burnings may seem like a relic from a dark chapter in American history, but an incident... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Crime & Courts

Graffitist 'CHOKE' tagged, police say by John Tuohy

Miguel Villanueva has painted a reputation from California and Las Vegas to Cincinnati and Bloomington, police say. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detectives believe... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Crime & Courts

Daniels says 'no dice' to tax breaks for casinos by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels had two words Friday for Indiana casinos seeking tax breaks to ward off new competitors in Ohio: Forget it. After Tuesday’s approval of an Ohio referendum... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Mother, 2 children critically injured in pileup on I-65 by Vic Ryckaert

RV driver who hit family van is cited An Illinois woman and her two young children were critically injured Friday when a recreational vehicle smashed into their van, setting off a... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Student on her way to bus stop is raped by indystar

A 15-year-old girl was raped Friday morning as she walked to her school bus stop on the Eastside, police said. The attack occurred about 6:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Tuxedo... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Prisoner: Reese said he lay in wait for officer by indystar

A jury heard testimony Friday from a man who shared a holding cell with the defendant accused of shooting Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn in the head during a foot... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Hansbrough scores 13 in debut for Pacers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 points in his pro debut to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 102-86 on Friday night. Hansbrough, the first-round draft... – Nov 06, 2009 at 10:41 PM in Pacers

Two children, mother critical after I-65 crash by Vic Ryckaert

An Illinois woman and her two young children were critically injured Friday when a recreational vehicle smashed into their car, setting off a chain-reaction crash on I-65. Indiana... – Nov 06, 2009 at 9:41 PM in News

Dad: Soldier raised in Ind. killed in Fort Hood by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana man says his son was among the 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas. Daniel... – Nov 06, 2009 at 8:40 PM in News

15-year-old girl raped while walking to bus stop by Vic Ryckaert

A 15-year-old girl was raped Friday morning as she walked to her school bus stop on the Eastside, police said. The attack occurred about 6:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Tuxedo... – Nov 06, 2009 at 6:14 PM in Crime & Courts

Rural land plan for Fishers to return Monday by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — An alternative zoning plan for rural land in Fall Creek Township will go back to the Advisory Plan Commission on Monday. The Plan Commission has been reviewing the... – Nov 06, 2009 at 4:58 PM in Fishers

Colts museum stops tonight at Speedway HS before game by Gretchen Becker

Football fans can stop in the Colts Traveling Museum before tonight’s sectional final matchup between Speedway and Cardinal Ritter. The tour will be open 90 minutes before... – Nov 06, 2009 at 4:57 PM in West Marion County

4 more join Carmel Regional Performing Arts Center Foundation Board by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — Four new directors have been added on to the Regional Performing Arts Center Foundation board, bringing the current total to eight. The new additions are Frank... – Nov 06, 2009 at 4:51 PM in Carmel

Special hours Saturday for early voting on Hamilton Southeastern referendum by Tania E. Lopez

NOBLESVILLE — The Hamilton County Elections Office will have special hours Saturday for voters wishing to cast their ballots early in the $55 million referendum of Hamilton... – Nov 06, 2009 at 4:45 PM in Fishers