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Man is killed in shooting on Northside by indystar

A man was shot to death Thursday morning in an apartment on the city’s Northside.A woman in the same apartment jumped out of a second-story window and injured her ankle after... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:23 AM in Communities

Readers suggest ways to use the MSA site by Keith Manring

Soaring statues of sports heroes. Organic gardens to feed the homeless. A facility for roller skating and other sporting activities. A jail expansion. A salute to Elvis.When The... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:20 AM in Communities

Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that offers time to reflect on the past, build for the future by Will Higgins

Kwanzaa is a spiritual, cultural holiday, but it’s practical, too. The Jacksons, who’ve observed Kwanzaa since the 1970s, almost since its inception, use it to set... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:18 AM in Communities

Hoosiers finding it harder to adopt from foreign countries by Francesca Jarosz

If things had gone as planned, David and Theresa Holt would have a baby by now.Around Thanksgiving last year, the Indianapolis couple submitted paperwork to adopt a child from... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:18 AM in Communities

From toy giveaway on Christmas morning to free meals, Indianapolis residents spread cheer by Heather Gillers

It did not look like Santa would stop at the Lawless home this year. The restaurant where Ivan Lawless waited tables closed six months ago, and it took him four months to find... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:17 AM in Communities

After Iraq, they have their lives back by Will Higgins

Master Sgt. Karolyn Peeler was among the first of the Indiana National Guard’s 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team to return from Iraq.In early November, she led a group of 50... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:17 AM in News

Singer-actress Eartha Kitt dies at 81 by indystar

NEW YORK — Eartha Kitt, a sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality, has died,... – Dec 25, 2008 at 5:03 PM in News

Indiana ski slope opens earlier than usual by indystar

PAOLI, Ind. — The recent cold snap has allowed a southern Indiana ski slope to open up earlier than in many recent years.Ski Paoli Peaks opened for the season last weekend, with... – Dec 25, 2008 at 4:33 PM in Communities

Fort Wayne ice storm outages mostly repaired by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Power has been restored to most of Fort Wayne after last week’s ice storm. Now, residents face the potential of weekend flooding.Indiana Michigan Power said this... – Dec 25, 2008 at 3:02 PM in Communities

Man dies in Northside Christmas shooting by Amy Bartner

A 29-year-old Indianapolis man was shot to death and a woman jumped from a second-story apartment window after hearing gunshots this morning on the city’s Northside.About... – Dec 25, 2008 at 1:03 PM in News

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 $2 million for Saturday’s drawing.The... – Dec 25, 2008 at 1:03 PM in Communities

Hoosiers file suit challenging Obama's birth status most recent comment by Batman

I think Obama’s birth is part of an... – Dec 31, 2008 at 1:21 PM

Strength and solace by Robert King

Hope.It is what Christmas is all about. And in a world in an economic tailspin, hope has become a precious commodity.At Christmas, churches get reacquainted with parishioners who... – Dec 25, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Elwood Library will display Nativity scene until Friday by indystar

ELWOOD, Ind. — A Nativity scene set up inside a Central Indiana public library every holiday season for the past 30 years will remain on display despite a complaint about its... – Dec 25, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Warmer weather is moving into Indianapolis, but it may not last by Kevin Oneal

After being battered by cold and ice, Indianapolis will get a belated Christmas weather present Friday in the form of a warm front.“It’s pretty significant,” said... – Dec 25, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Communities

Students' toy drive helps kids half a world away by agammill

One by one, Sarah Fletcher handed over her stuffed animals: a dog, a doll, a unicorn and 27 others. One by one, she kissed them goodbye.The 9-year-old loved each one, but she also... – Dec 25, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Communities

As dad's health fails, Jamestown family of 36 maintains unflagging spirit of love most recent comment by KAYJAY

About 4 months ago a co-worker told me about a... – Dec 25, 2008 at 1:06 PM

Woman shot, sister hit in car outside mall by indystar

A woman was seriously wounded Wednesday in a shooting that police say may have been a parking lot road rage incident at Washington Square Mall.The victim’s younger sister was... – Dec 25, 2008 at 2:04 AM in News

Irish have reason to smile by indystar

HONOLULU — Beleaguered quarterback Jimmy Clausen set Notre Dame bowl record with 406 yards passing and five touchdowns to help the Irish win a postseason game for the first... – Dec 25, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Sports

Irish ends NCAA-record 9-game bowl skid by indystar

HONOLULU - Jimmy Clausen set Notre Dame bowl records with 406 yards passing and five touchdowns to lead the Irish to their first postseason victory in 15 years, 49-21 over Hawaii... – Dec 25, 2008 at 12:03 AM in Sports