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Gary gathers to celebrate favorite son

Liza Danver — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:57:27 GMT

The King of Pop’s hometown of Gary honored him in a special memorial service Friday night. Big names and no-names packed into U.S. Steelyard Stadium so they could create their own final memory of Michael Jackson.

National media ponders Daniels run

Jim Shella — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:37:58 GMT

Two weeks ago, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels (R) was mired in a budget battle and focused on developments in the Statehouse. But all of the sudden, he is the subject of increased speculation around the country regarding a run for president.

Indiana has a lot invested in GM future

Mike Corbin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:33:38 GMT

One of the nation's largest employers officially emerged from bankruptcy Friday.General Motors is now a brand new company.

Illegal immigrants arrested in Carlisle

Jane Santucci — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:56:16 GMT

Officials originally thought there were about 15 people on board a CSX train passing through Carlisle, Ind., When the train stopped, there were only four aboard and all of them were illegal immigrants.

H1N1 virus kills Indiana man

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:33:04 GMT

The Indiana Department of Health confirmed a report late Friday afternoon that an Indiana man died from the H1N1 virus.

Illiana Expressway cost could top $1B

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:33:07 GMT

A new study says it could cost more than $1 billion to build a highway linking Interstate 65 and Interstate 57 south of Chicago.

Hoosier Lottery marks 20th anniversary

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:30:27 GMT

The Hoosier Lottery is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of commemorative scratch-off games.

Omnisource accident victim identified

Annie Ilnicki — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:27:47 GMT

A man is dead after being hit by a 60,000 pound front-end loader. It happened Thursday around 3:00 p.m. at OmniSource's Fairview Ave. facility.

Sex charge for military school official

Joe Michelotti — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:24:54 GMT

An official at the Howe Military School faces charges for allegedly having sexual relations with a teenage boy.

Tony George tells why he left IMS, IRL

Scott Sander — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:02:48 GMT

Friday morning he released a statement on the Vision Racing's Web site - the team he still runs. In it, he explains why he turned down the chance to stay in charge of IndyCar racing.

Judge sides with mother's burial plans

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:54:33 GMT

A southern Indiana judge has sided with the mother of an 11-year-old burn victim in a dispute between the boy's parents over whether to bury or cremate his body.

King of Pop's hometown to honor him

Liza Danver — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:35:43 GMT

The city of Gary, Indiana is preparing for thousands of fans to descend on the King of Pop’s hometown for a memorial service.

Indiana shop carves massive MJ monument

Leslie Olsen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:19:10 GMT

A massive 5,000 pound block of black granite is being transformed into the story of Michael Jackson's journey to super stardom.

Authorities investigate drowning

News Staff — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:29:04 GMT

Around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Fordyce Allen, 44, drowned. He was kayaking with his brother when he began seizing.

Doc pleading guilty to gun charges

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:15:50 GMT

A northern Indiana doctor is pleading guilty to charges in connection with what prosecutors say was a plot to kill his estranged wife and two other people.

Teen accused in Internet threat scheme

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:19:30 GMT

A federal judge said a teen can be charged as an adult after authorities said he used the Internet to make fake bomb threats to schools nationwide, including Indiana.

Child advocates doubt IDOC changes

Mary McDermott — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:12:37 GMT

Some of those who defend the state's juveniles in court say they're worried about the impact of moving female offenders from Marion County to southern Indiana. The move is part of a series of changes Indiana's prison system is making to deal with a shortage of space.

Web fuels rumblings of Daniels run

Jim Shella — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:03:03 GMT

Get ready for more speculation about a Mitch Daniels run for president. A pair of web sites could lead you to the conclusion that the groundwork is already being laid.

BMV to implement new security measures

Scott Sander — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:28:58 GMT

Another state agency is taking steps to cut down on identity theft and fraud. Earlier this week, the Attorney General's Office announced an effort to make it quicker and easier to protect your credit.

Ball State plans 4.2% hike in tuition

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:23:46 GMT

Ball State University is proposing a tuition and fees increase of about 4.2% for the coming school year, a slightly smaller hike than those planned at other public universities in Indiana.

Vandalism causes 22 rail cars to derail

Jen Steer — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:13:03 GMT

The Indiana Rail Road Company is offering a $20,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person who is responsible for tampering with the rail cars.

Pastor, sons appear in court for fraud

Kate Greene — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:29:57 GMT

Former pastor Vaughn Reeves and his three sons, Chip, Chris and Josh appeared in court Wednesday morning facing charges of 10 separate felony counts.

Swimming pool, cash offered for murder

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:17:39 GMT

Federal prosecutors say an Indiana woman used the offer of an aboveground swimming pool and gas money to hire a hit man to kill an ex-boyfriend with which she was involved in a child custody dispute.

RNC chairman to speak at Ind. dinner

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:02:11 GMT

The Republican National Committee chairman is visiting Indianapolis for the state party's annual dinner.

Fans gather at Jackson's boyhood home

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:33:05 GMT

Fans of pop music icon Michael Jackson are gathering at his boyhood home in Gary, Ind., on the day of his memorial in Los Angeles.

Pres. Obama nominates fmr. Ind. mayor

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:09:07 GMT

President Barack Obama is nominating former Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez for a senior position in the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Man sentenced for killing ducks, goose

Julie Krizen — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:34:10 GMT

A man convicted of killing ducks and geese with his truck near Columbian Park learned his fate in court.

IBM on notice over Ind. welfare deal

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:16:38 GMT

A top Indiana official says the state's privately run welfare project has so many problems that Indiana could begin taking steps to cancel its $1.16 billion contract this fall.

Hoosier rejects Jackson tribute ticket

Jay Hermacinski — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:42:38 GMT

A congratulatory message from the Staples Center invited Sarah Hendrix to attend Jackson's memorial service in LA, but she ultimately decided to pass.

Palin's news may open door for Daniels

Jim Shella — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:53:34 GMT

Palin's resignation triggered political speculation from Wasilla to Washington, DC over the holiday weekend. The new speculation over the future of the Republican Party and the 2012 presidential race again includes Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.