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No winners in Powerball, Hoosier Lotto by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — None of the tickets sold for Wednesday’s Hoosier Lotto game matched all six numbers drawn, so the jackpot is an estimated $3 million for Saturday’s drawing.The... – Jan 01, 2009 at 12:32 PM in Communities

Fire damages Woodruff Place home by indystar

A house fire Wednesday on the city’s Near Eastside left one person with minor injuries and caused about $25,000 in damage.Indianapolis firefighters were called about 9 a.m.... – Jan 01, 2009 at 11:31 AM in Communities

Woman struck, killed by IMPD patrol car by indystar

A woman crossing a Southside street was struck and killed by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department patrol car Wednesday night.The 20-year-old victim’s identity was... – Dec 31, 2008 at 10:45 PM in News

Gas leak closes Union Street in Westfield by Chris Sikich

WESTFIELD — Emergency workers closed Union Street in the downtown about 4:45 p.m. between Main (Ind. 32) and Park streets as they try to fix a natural gas leak.No timeline... – Dec 31, 2008 at 6:01 PM in Communities

Suspect nabbed after Fishers high-speed chase by Robert Annis

A suspect in an armed robbery and possible kidnapping attempt early this morning led police officers on a high-speed police chase through Fishers before being bitten, tasered and... – Dec 31, 2008 at 4:03 PM in Communities

Plainfield donkey team in Rose Parade by Bruce Smith

After the 2,400-mile ride from their comfy barn in Plainfield, Tex and Mex are smelling the roses in Pasadena today.Along with Louis, Eddie, Chuck and Bear, they form the six-hitch... – Dec 31, 2008 at 3:32 PM in Communities

Suspect arrested in double killing by Francesca Jarosz

A Fort Wayne man was arrested this morning in connection with a double-homicide over the weekend on the city’s Northside.Christopher L. Conwell, 20, was arrested in... – Dec 31, 2008 at 2:31 PM in News

Judge: Fishers can annex Geist by Carrie Ritchie

NOBLESVILLE, — Fishers should be allowed to annex about 2,200 homes surrounding Geist Reservoir, a judge ruled today.The town had been fighting Geist residents for nearly... – Dec 31, 2008 at 1:31 PM in Communities

Fishers city vs. town meeting Sunday by Carrie Ritchie

Fishers residents will get their first chance to join the town vs. city debate Sunday afternoon at the Fishers Library.CityYes, a political action committee that advocates Fishers... – Dec 31, 2008 at 1:02 PM in Communities

Time changed for Speedway, Indian Creek boys game by indystar

Another high school appears to be moving its game time to accommodate TV viewing of Saturday’s Indianapolis Colts wild-card playoff game against San Diego.The Indian Creek at... – Dec 31, 2008 at 12:02 PM in Communities

FDA extends review of Lilly blood thinner by Tom Spalding

Federal regulators say they need more time to review Eli Lilly and Co.‘s experimental heart drug, further delaying the launch of the Indianapolis company’s most... – Dec 31, 2008 at 11:01 AM in Business

Residents flee Near-Eastside house fire by Francesca Jarosz

A residence fire on the city’s Near Eastside this morning left one person with minor injuries and caused about $25,000 in damage.Indianapolis firefighters were called to the... – Dec 31, 2008 at 10:32 AM in Communities

Charles Barkley faces DUI charge by indystar

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol early today.An officer with a task force that targets drunken driving saw... – Dec 31, 2008 at 9:02 AM in Sports

Danica Patrick picks up another speeding ticket most recent comment by Godzilla

Who cares? She’s smokin’ hot. – Dec 31, 2008 at 9:35 AM

Plans on table for 6 subsidized apartments by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — A nonprofit group hopes to begin construction on three duplexes for residents 55 and older in the city’s Old Southside this spring.The project includes... – Dec 31, 2008 at 8:02 AM in Communities

State funding cut for recycling programs by indystar

Citing the impact of the recession, Indiana’s environmental agency has halted funding for state grant and loan programs that support recycling and pollution prevention — a cutoff... – Dec 31, 2008 at 8:02 AM in News

Ivy Tech looks at pay freezes, spending cuts by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College is joining other state colleges and universities in cutting back on spending because of Indiana’s revenue shortfall.Ivy... – Dec 31, 2008 at 8:02 AM in News

Carmel halts legal fight with mining giant by Robert Annis

Carmel has struck a deal with Martin Marietta Materials to end ongoing litigation, and at least one resident claims the city has abdicated its responsibility to protect taxpayers... – Dec 31, 2008 at 8:01 AM in Communities

Watch for black ice on I-69 by indystar

Police and highway officials warned of icy conditions on two main roads in Hamilton County this morning.I-69 between 96th Street and Ind. 9/67 has areas of black ice.U.S. 31... – Dec 31, 2008 at 7:18 AM in News

Vanderburgh County clerk admits paperwork error linked to fatal DUI crash by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The Vanderburgh County clerk’s office acknowledged it never transferred paperwork to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to permanently remove the license... – Dec 31, 2008 at 7:17 AM in News