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3 games up on rest of AFC by Phil Richards

If the 17-15 victory with which the Indianapolis Colts escaped M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday wasn’t particularly impressive by their standards, the Colts were appropriately... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Justice is served while they stay at Gitmo by indystar

What is to be accomplished by putting the Guantanamo Bay prisoners on trial? The federal government has said it will seek the death penalty, which will further impede assistance... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Farmers provide for us, protect our Earth by indystar

With everyone adding his two cents about how food is raised these days, it’s important that people hear that story from the people who actually do the raising —... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Confident investors fuel stock rally by indystar

Weak dollar, good news about home sales put many in a buying mood NEW YORK — The stock market ended a three-day losing streak Monday, closing broadly higher as a weaker... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Shooting of hunter is called an accident by indystar

ROCKFIELD, Ind. — A shooting that authorities are calling a hunting accident landed a Lafayette man in the hospital. Joe Irwin, 42, was shot in the abdomen about 6 p.m.... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Muncie may add fee to pay for fire hydrants by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — City officials are considering adding a fee to water bills to pay for fire hydrants. City Councilwoman Mary Jo Barton said the council has no other choice.... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Obama's third Afghan way by indystar

When there is no good solution to a problem, a president has three options. One is to avoid the problem. The second is to pick the least bad of the available options. The third is... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Jobless can seek aid extension by indystar

Indianapolis — Hoosiers who previously exhausted their unemployment benefits and remain jobless could file online for the new federal unemployment extension beginning... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Group to offer wind energy jobs by indystar

New Albany Indiana has lured a green startup from California that says it has the technology to capture wind energy in urban settings. WindStream Technologies Inc. will put a new... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

IRL's Griffin to resign by indystar

Indy Racing League vice president of public relations John Griffin is resigning, effective Dec. 18. Griffin joined the IRL as vice president in 2002 and oversaw all aspects of the... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Bizzarri stuns field by indystar

Angela Bizzarri of Illinois scored an upset victory Monday in the NCAA Cross Country Championships at Terre Haute. Bizzarri ran Indiana State’s 6,000-meter course in 19... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

IU, PU players honored by indystar

Indiana University wide receiver Tandon Doss and Purdue WR Keith Smith were named to the media’s All-Big Ten Conference first team on offense. Purdue lineman Ryan Kerrigan... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Purdue names 4 MVPs by indystar

Fifth-year senior quarterback Joey Elliott , junior defensive end Ryan Kerrigan , sophomore kicker Carson Wiggs and redshirt freshman special teams standout Robert Maci were named... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Hendricks County auditor urges public to file now for property-tax deductions by Josh Duke

The Hendricks County auditor is urging taxpayers to file property-tax deductions as soon as possible, although the deadline isn’t until the end of the year. Deduction... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

Group recognizes Avon principal by Josh Duke

AVON — An Avon principal has been recognized by his peers as Indiana Principal of the Year in the state’s west central district. Scott Raftery, principal at Avon... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

Moore leads Purdue past Tennessee by indystar

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — E’Twaun Moore scored 22 points to lead No. 6 Purdue to a 73-72 victory over No. 9 Tennessee on Monday night in the championship game of the... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:16 PM in Purdue

Boys basketball preview: Class 2A by Kyle Neddenriep

1. Lapel : Veteran coach Jimmie Howell believes this team could be very good come sectional time, and with good reason. The Bulldogs have three double-digit scorers returning in... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:01 PM in High school boys basketball

Boys basketball preview: Class 4A by Kyle Neddenriep

1. North Central : A state championship is a possibility for coach Doug Mitchell’s team. Getting out of the sectional will be difficult, though, with Lawrence North among a... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM in High school boys basketball

Boys basketball preview: Class 3A by Kyle Neddenriep

1. Mt. Vernon : The Marauders have a talented senior class and high expectations for this season. Fourth-year coach Steve Lynch will count on 6-5 P.J. Hubert (14.3 ppg), 6-6 Daniel... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM in High school boys basketball

Pacers still reeling from loss at Charlotte by Mike Wells

Indiana looks to tighten defense with Foster in starting lineup TORONTO — Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien is swapping size for quickness on defense. O’Brien will... – Nov 23, 2009 at 10:58 PM in Pacers