Pacers let G Marquis Daniels become free unrestricted agent – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Pacers let G Marquis Daniels become free unrestricted agent – Minneapolis Star Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers will not exercise their team option on guard Marquis Daniels. Daniels’ agent, Glenn Schwartzman, told The Associated Press in an e-mail on Monday that the Pacers have indicated that they will not pay the final year

Former Indiana Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Pleads Guilty to – Earthtimes
As part of the plea agreement, Corn admitted that on at least five separate occasions from September 2004 and continuing through May 2007 he reported levels in the discharge reports submitted to IDEM that indicated the levels of E. Coli, Ammonia NH3

Indiana Areas Lead Nation in Unemployment Increase – Inside Indiana Business
Two Indiana cities have posted the largest year-to-year jobless rate increase in the country for May. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Kokomo’s jobless rate jumped 11.7 percentage points, while the Elkhart-Goshen area

Jobless rates rise in all US metro areas in May; 2 parts of Indiana – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Jobless rates rise in all US metro areas in May; 2 parts of Indiana – Minneapolis Star Tribune
WASHINGTON – Unemployment rates rose in all the largest U.S. metropolitan areas for the fifth straight month in May. The Labor Department said Tuesday that jobless rates in May rose from a year earlier in all 372 metropolitan area it tracks. The

NCAA denies Kelvin Sampson appeal – Lincoln Journal Star

NCAA denies Kelvin Sampson appeal – Lincoln Journal Star
INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA is finished with the latest Kelvin Sampson saga. The NCAA on Tuesday rejected an appeal from the former Indiana basketball coach, who was slapped with five years of potential penalties for taking part in more than 100

Colleges to bring SBDC to New Albany – Birmingham Business Journal
Indiana University , Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College have formed a partnership to collaborate with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. for the development of the Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center. It will be

Dumezich Named Gatorade Indiana Player Of The Year – KBTX.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas Texas A&M softball signee, Mel Dumezich was named the Gatorade Indiana Player of the Year, the organization announced. From Whiting, Ind., Dumezich earned the award for outstanding athletic excellence, high academic

Mad Ants Keep Pistons, Pacers, and Bucks as NBA Parent Clubs – OurSports Central

Mad Ants Keep Pistons, Pacers, and Bucks as NBA Parent Clubs – OurSports Central
Fort Wayne, IN (June 29, 2009)- The NBA D-League announced today that the Fort Wayne Mad Ants will continue with the Detroit Pistons, the Indiana Pacers, and the Milwaukee Bucks as their NBA parent clubs for the 2009-2010 season. The Mad Ants will

New Indiana Riverboat Officially Opens Today – Inside Indiana Business
The city of Indianapolis’s Knozone program is probably best know for tho Lawrenceburg, Indiana and Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, June 29, 2009 The curtain lifts on a new gaming experience today in Lawrenceburg as the former Argosy Casino Hotel

Florida earns D for financial disclosure standards for state – News-Press
The Center for Public Integrity has been reporting on disclosure requirements in state legislatures since 1999, and bases its rankings on a 43-question survey that measures public access to information on legislators employment, investments

Dental plan offered to UAW-represented GM, Chrysler retirees – Detroit Free Press
Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana has announced that it is making an individual dental plan available to UAW-represented General Motors and Chrysler retirees nationwide so they can continue their dental coverage to help maintain good oral

Jackson patriarch denies bizarre company plug – Raw Story
Michael Jackson’s father Monday denied making a bizarre plug for his record label during a red carpet appearance, insisting he had only been responding to a question about his future. The 79-year-old patriarch Joe Jackson — who had an uneasy

Ball Brothers Foundation Vows to Carry on Fisher Legacy – Inside Indiana Business
Ball Brothers Foundation Executive Director Jud Fisher says the organization’s chairman and president will be “sorely missed.” John Fisher died Sunday after battling leukemia and had spent the last decade at the helm of the foundation. He was the

Indiana State flight team snags women’s Air Race Classic award – 22 WSBT
An aviation team from Indiana State University has won this year’s top collegiate honors in the Air Race Classic, an all-female transcontinental flying contest now in its 33rd year. Jessica Campbell and Victoria Dunbar flew the 2,715-statute-mile

Police: Indiana County Man Went Missing After Church – WPXI
INDIANA, Pa. — Police in Indiana County are searching for a man who went missing after Sunday morning church services. Nicholas Kopchick’s family said it’s not normal for him to go out after church. The 89-year-old was last seen at St. Bernard’s

Pacers take Hansbrough in first round – WHAS 11

Pacers take Hansbrough in first round – WHAS 11
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird usually doesn’t let too much information out before the NBA draft. Still, he couldn’t hide his respect for North Carolina’s Tyler Hansbrough, even saying he hoped the forward would be available when the Pacers were

May housing report sees price increase – Lafayette Journal and Courier
“It’s certainly a good time to buy houses,” he said. That’s what he and his business partner, Nicole Brogan, did earlier this year. They got a good deal buying a house on Summerfield Drive, made improvements and now are trying to sell it. New figures

Mavericks, Trail Blazers swap 1st-round picks – Associated Press
DALLAS (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers have moved up to the 22nd pick in the NBA draft, giving the Dallas Mavericks the No. 24 pick and two second-rounders in exchange. The Mavs got Portland’s second-rounder this year, which is No. 56 overall

Coal country congressman faces difficult choice on cap and trade bill – Axcess News
(AXcess News) Washington – As the cap and trade climate bill works its way through the House of Representatives, Rep. Brad Ellsworth, D-Ind., remains undecided on the legislation. The proposed law, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, would

Pacers select UNC’s Hansbrough at No. 13 – Blueridgenow.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird usually doesn t let too much information out before the NBA draft. Still, he couldn t hide his respect for North Carolina s Tyler Hansbrough, even saying he hoped the forward would be

News Minute: Farrah Fawcett dies Sanford joins family Somalia – WAOW
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Cancer has claimed the life of actress Farrah Fawcett — best known from TV’s “Charlie’s Angels” in the 1970s and from a poster that sold in the millions. The actress died this morning in a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. She was

Pacers pick up former Tar Heel – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tyler Hansbrough was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 13th pick in Thursday s NBA draft. INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird usually doesn t let too much information out before the NBA draft. Still, he couldn t hide his

Ruling Will Help Displaced Workers – Inside Indiana Business
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has announced a ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will allow certain employees of Eaton Corporation in Greenfield recieve benefits under the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. TAA

Indianapolis Colts 2009 NFL Predictions, Win Total & 2010 Super Bowl – Bet on Horses

Indianapolis Colts 2009 NFL Predictions, Win Total & 2010 Super Bowl – Bet on Horses
Indianapolis Colts 2009 NFL Predictions, Win Total & 2010 Super Bowl Odds: The more things change the more they will stay the same for the 2009 Indianapolis Colts. Gone is head coach Tony Dungy and Marvin Harrison, but that will not keep the

In Charming Argentine Voters, TV Show and Impersonator May Help a Candidate – Herald Tribune

In Charming Argentine Voters, TV Show and Impersonator May Help a Candidate – Herald Tribune
BUENOS AIRES In the waning minutes of Showmatch, the most popular entertainment show on Argentine television, the host managed on Thursday night to finally connect with N stor Kirchner, the former president and now a candidate for Congress. The suspense had been building for more than 90

S.C. governor’s Argentina trip raises questions – Times & Democrat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The details of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s secretive trips to visit his lover in South America aren’t just headline fodder or political kryptonite. They’re also being scrutinized by law enforcement officials at the request of some lawmakers and watchdog groups who fear

‘Hacktivists’ take up Iran fight as streets quiet – Seattle Times
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. A sharp

Obama may plan indefinite-detention order – Denver Post
WASHINGTON The Obama administration, fearing a battle with Congress that could stall plans to close Guantanamo, has drafted an executive order that would reassert presidential authority to incarcerate terrorism suspects indefinitely, according to three senior government officials with knowledge

Bumps over tracks on Indiana 26 may be smoothed soon – Lafayette Journal and Courier

Bumps over tracks on Indiana 26 may be smoothed soon – Lafayette Journal and Courier
It’s impossible for employees at the Lafayette Carpetland store to miss the blasting sound any time a semitrailer crosses the nearby railroad tracks on Indiana 26 East. “It sounds like an explosion,” said employee Kevin Hyatt. “It’s a rough crossing

King Tut relics go on display in Indianapolis – Star-Press

King Tut relics go on display in Indianapolis – Star-Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) An exhibit showcasing items buried in the Egyptian tomb of King Tut will visit Indianapolis beginning this weekend. King Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs will open Sunday at The Children s Museum of

Magazine Names Indy Neighborhood One of The Best – Inside Indiana Business
An Indianapolis neighborhood is on This Old House magazine’s list of the Best Old House Neighborhoods of 2009 . Woodruff Place, on the city’s east side, is one of 51 spots featured in the publication’s July\August issue. Woodruff Place has a variety

Legendary NASCAR promoter Humpy Wheeler in talks with IndyCar series – Autoweek.com
Renowned NASCAR promoter and former Lowe’s Motor Speedway president Howard “Humpy” Wheeler has acknowledged that he is looking into helping the IndyCar series. But Wheeler said he is not actively pursuing a job at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as

Snell optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis – Rotoworld.com
Frank Thomas said he is “close” to announcing his retirement. “I’m getting close to announcing my retirement because I just turned 41,” Thomas said on ESPN 1000. “I just want to make sure that it’s the move I really want to make. I don’t want to be

Lucky Fan Will Win Helmet Signed By Brickyard Field In Contest – The Auto Chanel
INDIANAPOLIS, June 25, 2009 A lucky fan will win a prized piece of motorsports memorabilia a helmet signed by the starting field of the 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in a contest open now at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Web sites

Report: Climate change hits home for Indiana – Indianapolis Star

Report: Climate change hits home for Indiana – Indianapolis Star
Warmer winters, more frequent heavy rainstorms and a longer growing season — Indiana already is feeling the impact of climate change, according to a massive new federal report. The report highlights changes that could benefit Hoosiers, such as more

adidas Indiana Pacers 2009 Draft Hat – NBA
109.8 (17th) A little bit of everything. The point guard situation, with Jack, a restricted free agent, and Ford, inconsistent, is unsettled. With Dunleavy’s injury, they need help at shooting guard. They need more bulk across the front line, they

State Reveals Four Year Agriculture Map – Inside Indiana Business
Indiana is moving to become a global leader in innovation and commercialization for food, fuel and fiber production. Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman has revealed an update to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) strategic plan

Update: S.C. gov admits affair, will resign GOP post – Gainesville Sun

Update: S.C. gov admits affair, will resign GOP post – Gainesville Sun
(Updated at 2:45 p.m.) COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he’s been having an affair with a woman from Argentina and will resign as head of the Republican Governors’ Association. The married father of four emotionally apologized to his wife, staff and others at a news conference

Investigators focus on ‘anomalies’ in track circuit near area of fatal DC train crash – Minneapolis Star Tribune
WASHINGTON – Federal investigators say they are looking closely at a track circuit near where a deadly transit train crash occurred in Washington, D.C. Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board says five of six circuits, or stretches of track, in the area showed no problems during

Stocks Zigzag After Fed Announcement – Myfoxmemphis.com
NEW YORK – The Federal Reserve didn’t surprise investors but still left them disappointed. Stocks ended mixed but mostly higher after the Fed said the economy was on the mend. However the Fed also said it wouldn’t step up its spending to purchase Treasurys and other debt to pry interest rates lower

U.S. shocks Spain in Confederations Cup semis – Baltimore Sun
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa – The United States stunned top-ranked Spain 2-0 Thursday night on goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, advancing to the Confederations Cup final with one of the Americans’ biggest soccer victories. Altidore scored in the 27th minute and Dempsey added a goal in the

NASA plans fueling test for space shuttle – Mysuncoast.com
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – NASA will conduct a fueling test next week on space shuttle Endeavour to see if a hydrogen gas leak has been plugged. The leak led to back-to-back launch delays earlier this month while the spacecraft was being fueled. Engineers suspect the leak was caused by a misaligned

Valley shares fond memories of entertainer Ed McMahon – Mydesert.com
Ed McMahon, the loyal Tonight show sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding H-e-e-e-e-e-ere’s Johnny! for 30 years, died early Tuesday. He was 86. McMahon died shortly after midnight at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his wife, Pam, and

Time doesn t stand still in Indiana – Houma Courier

Time doesn t stand still in Indiana – Houma Courier
Travelers to the state of Indiana quickly become aware that time there is out of joint, that clocks in the Hoosier state follow a special set of rules. This is not just a matter of changing time zones. Everyone who travels any distance east or west

2 teens drown in eastern Indiana pond – WISH-TV
PORTLAND, Ind. (AP) – Authorities say two teenagers apparently drowned while swimming in a rural pond in eastern Indiana. The Jay County coroner says 18-year-olds Brandon Clay and Cody Lanning of Portland were found dead Tuesday night in about eight

Indiana Colts “Make it Personal” – Evansville Courier-Press
The Indianapolis Colts’ annual “Make It Personal” fan event, featuring players and cheerleaders, will make a stop in Posey County, Ind., this summer, team officials announced. The event, part of a 15-city tour, is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. July 1 in the

Turning to Indiana companies first – WANE-TV
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – When the City of Fort Wayne needs to use a private company, it will turn to Indiana companies before any others. That is, if the City Council approves a new ordinance. The following is a news release from the City of Fort

Indiana Rural Health Association elects new president – Indianapolis Star
Sam Mishelow, Executive Vice President at Meyer Najem Construction has been elected President for the 2009 — 2010 year for the Indiana Rural Health Association. Sam currently serves on the board and co-chaired the Indiana Rural Health Association

Foot injury to sideline Indiana guard 10 weeks – Cleveland Plain Dealer
(AP) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana guard Daniel Moore is expected to miss 10 weeks after breaking a bone in his left foot while working at a summer camp. Coach Tom Crean said Moore broke the fifth metatarsal when he landed awkwardly while doing a

2 teens found dead in Indiana pond – Lafayette Journal and Courier
The Jay County coroner says 18-year-olds Brandon Clay and Cody Lanning of Portland were found dead Tuesday night in about eight feet of water on property owned by one of the men’s grandfather. Jay County Sheriff Ray Newton said the daughter of the

Summer schedule keeps Indiana’s Crean working – WHAS 11
Tom Crean doesn’t have time to slow down. With all those precious recruiting trips, the endless round of camps and the perpetual speaking engagements, the Indiana coach has been busy. There are regular meetings with compliance officials, routine

PGA’s Smith speaks about wife’s death – Philadelphia Daily News
PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith said yesterday that he and his family are in shock after a weekend auto accident that killed his wife and critically injured his two children. “Words cannot begin to express how difficult of a time this is for our family

Suburban man to spend 10 years in Indiana prison – WBBM
CROWN POINT, Ind. (STNG) — A southwest suburban man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to selling heroin to an undercover police officer. Patrick Harris, 49, of Orland Park, was sentenced to an agreed term of 10

Petroleum Consolidators Completes Second Round of Due Diligence With – Earthtimes

Petroleum Consolidators Completes Second Round of Due Diligence With – Earthtimes
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — 06/23/09 — Petroleum Consolidators of America, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PCAI), a gasoline station/convenience store consolidator, is pleased to announce that in the last several weeks we have made substantial progress in reviewing

Governor to Discuss Special Session in Southern Indiana – Inside Indiana Business
Governor Mitch Daniels will make several stops in southern Indiana on over the next couple of days to discuss the General Assembly’s special session and state budget negotiations. He will appear at the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Walker pleads guilty to son’s stabbing death – MSNBC
Terre Haute – An Indiana man has pleaded guilty to abducting his two young sons at knifepoint and killing one of them just days after his wife told him she wanted a divorce. Katron Walker pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder as part of an

Golfer Chris Smith Still In Shock Over Tragedy – Hartford Courant
ANGOLA, Ind. – PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith said Tuesday that he and his family are in shock and after a weekend auto accident that killed his wife and critically injured his two children. “Words cannot begin to express how difficult of a time

PGA: Golfer Chris Smith’s wife killed in crash – Asheville Citizen-Times

PGA: Golfer Chris Smith’s wife killed in crash – Asheville Citizen-Times
SOUTH BEND, Ind. PGA Tour officials confirmed Monday that the wife of golfer Chris Smith was killed and two of his children were critically injured in a fiery weekend crash that also hurt several members of the London (Ontario) Silverbacks

Friend’s E-mail: – Indiana Gazette
Downtown Indiana will hold its eighth annual Taste & Tour from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 16. Restaurants in Indiana taking part include B.P.O.E. 931 Elks, Caf 701, Caffe Amadeus, Coney Island, Cozumel, H.B. Culpeppers, Murphy’s II, Naps Cucina Mia

Golfer Chris Smith’s wife killed in Indiana crash – TSN
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — PGA Tour officials confirmed Monday that the wife of golfer Chris Smith was killed and two of his children were critically injured in a fiery weekend crash that also hurt several members of a Canadian semi-pro football team

Finchem: Wife of Smith dies in crash – ESPN.com
ANGOLA, Ind. — The commissioner of the PGA Tour has confirmed that the wife of PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith was killed and two of his children were critically injured in a weekend accident in northern Indiana. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said

Indiana joins in the debate – Indianapolis Star

Indiana joins in the debate – Indianapolis Star
WASHINGTON — Congress is debating how to reform the nation’s health-care system by reining in costs while providing insurance coverage for the approximately 46 million Americans who don’t have it. Health-care costs have more than tripled since 1990

Greenwood, Indiana 16-year-old killed in Florida crash – WHAS 11
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Highway Patrol says a 16-year-old Indiana girl has been killed in a crash on Interstate 75 about 40 miles north of Tampa. Police say Marieluise Wartmann of Greenwood, Ind., was killed when she was thrown out of

Storms Roll Through Indiana – Indy Channel
INDIANAPOLIS — A line of severe thunderstorms moved through portions of central Indiana Friday night, causing numerous tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings along its path, but relatively little damage. A tornado watch was posted through the

Indiana lawyer found asleep in trash can – Bradenton Herald
An Indiana lawyer who was found asleep headfirst in a neighbor’s trash can after a night of drinking has apologized and says he’s embarrassed. No charges have been filed against Larry Wilder, who is the Jeffersonville City Council’s attorney. Wilder

Steele Challenges President To Support DC Statehood – ABC2 News

Steele Challenges President To Support DC Statehood – ABC2 News
An unexpected voice is calling on president Barack Obama to support D.C. voting rights in congress by putting the city’s “taxation without representation” license plates on White House vehicles. The Associated Press is reporting that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, challenged

Stocks finish choppy day of trading mixed; major indexes post 1st weekly loss since early May – Orlando Sentinel
NEW YORK (AP) Caution has once again overcome the stock market. Stocks finished mixed Friday, leaving all the major indexes with their first weekly loss since early May. Tech, financial and retail stocks gained, while utilities and energy stocks were lower. The market had started the day

Dutch Muggers Caught On Google Street View Camera – Post Chronicle
Dutch twin brothers who mugged a teenager in the northern town of Groningen were arrested after being caught on camera by a car gathering images for Google’s online photo map service, police said. The pair stole the 14-year-old boy’s mobile phone and 165 euros ($230) in cash last September. “The

A normal flight, except the pilot died – Chicago Tribune
Newark, N.J. – The only inkling passengers had that something was wrong on the Continental Airlines flight over the Atlantic Ocean was when a crew member asked over the loudspeaker whether a doctor was on board. Otherwise, flight attendants continued to serve snacks. Passengers read magazines and

Hundreds of thousands stage somber rally in Iran – South Coast Today
TEHRAN, Iran Hundreds of thousands of protesters dressed in black and green flooded the streets of Tehran on Thursday in a somber, candlelit show of defiance and mourning for those killed in clashes after Iran’s disputed presidential election. The massive march the fourth this week sent

Nadal brought to his knees at Wimbledon by injury (Feature) – Monsters and Critics
London – Rafael Nadal vows to return to 100-per-cent fitness as he battles the fluid on both knees which Friday forced the world number one from his Wimbledon title defense. The sad Spaniard became only the fourth Wimbledon champion after Stan Smith, John Newcombe and Goran Ivanisevic in 2002 who

Tiger finishes 4-over – The Washington Times
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) – Tiger Woods swung away on the 18th tee Friday morning, watched his ball fly into a bunker on the way to another bogey, and turned away in disgust. Little came easily for the world’s No. 1 player after the resumption of the rain-delayed U.S. Open. A couple of amateurs

Report: Health care costs to rise 9 pct in 2010 – WJLA

Report: Health care costs to rise 9 pct in 2010 – WJLA
INDIANAPOLIS – Employers who offer health insurance coverage could see a 9 percent cost increase next year, and their workers may face an even bigger hit, according to a report from consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Costs will rise in part

East side cemetery offers buy one, get one free deal – WTHR
Indianapolis – It’s a buy-one, get-one-free sale – at a cemetery, of all places. Memorial Park Cemetery on Indianapolis’ far east side is offering plots at the bargain-basement price in one section of its grounds. It’s not another telling sign of the

Bears keep options open – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Many Bears fans are waiting to see whether the team will acquire a wide receiver to help new quarterback Jay Cutler. LAKE FOREST, Ill. At least for now, the Chicago Bears are ready to go to training camp with the wide receivers on their roster to

Buy 1, get 1 free sale at Indianapolis cemetery – WKRC
Memorial Park Cemetery on Indianapolis’ far east side is offering plots at the bargain-basement price in one section of its grounds. It’s not another telling sign of the recession. General Manager Mark McCronklin says it’s a promotion the cemetery

A deal to die for: Indianapolis cemetery holds `buy 1, get 1 free – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Late cardinal’s nephew claims abuse by priest Layoffs and networking: To tweet or not to tweet? Health workers didn’t take swine flu precautions Maine gay marriage foes hire Calif. Prop 8 firm Gates: Civilian deaths strategic problem in war

Houston man shot while driving to visit family in Indiana – WNDU
A man shot on the northwest side of Indianapolis overnight shows up at a Warsaw hospital hours later. 30-year-old Jose Montiel told police he was driving on Interstate 65 near Indianapolis when he was shot in the shoulder his van was struck by

Dirt cheap: Cemetery sells 2 graves for price of 1 – Lexington Herald-Leader
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s a buy-one, get-one-free sale – at a cemetery, of all places. Memorial Park Cemetery on Indianapolis’ far east side is offering plots at the bargain-basement price in one section of its grounds. It’s not another telling sign of

One injured in I-65 shooting – 22 WSBT
A drive from Houston, Texas to Kosciusko County landed one man in a local hospital Thursday morning, after he said he was shot near Indianapolis. Now police from four different departments are trying to figure out what happened. Jose Montiel, 30, was

Museum Offers Sneak Peek Inside Tut’s Tomb – Indy Channel
INDIANAPOLIS — It isn’t even completed yet, but already more than 75,000 tickets have been sold to a blockbuster exhibit coming to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs will eventually span 20

WNBA’s Fever sign former Buckeye Davenport – Newark Advocate
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever have signed third-year center Jessica Davenport. The former Ohio State star, released by the New York Liberty at the end of training camp earlier this month, replaces injured veteran forward Yolanda Griffith on the

Massive election protests continue in Tehran – Bellingham Herald

Massive election protests continue in Tehran – Bellingham Herald
TEHRAN, Iran Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators flooded Tehran on Wednesday in a fifth day of unauthorized protests demanding the annulment of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election. As a leading Iranian human rights group reported that 32 people had been killed in the protests so

Endeavour suffers another fuel leak – United Press International
Hydrogen leak delays Endeavour launch NASA announces STS-127 activities NASA gets ready for Constellation Canadian astronauts to train with NASA CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., June 17 (UPI) — Another fuel leak forced the U.S. space agency to again postpone the launch of space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-127

Matrixx Initiatives Voluntarily Withdraws two Zicam products following FDA warning letter – RTT News
(RTTNews) – Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. (MTXX: News ), a developer of over-the-counter healthcare products, said late Tuesday that it is voluntarily withdrawing two of its 19 existing Zicam products, while confirming that it received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA

Cause of Farrow brother’s death revealed – ninemsn
US police and a spokeswoman for Mia Farrow say the actress’ brother killed himself at his art gallery in Vermont. Sixty-six-year-old Patrick Farrow died of a single gunshot wound to the head. His body was found late on Monday in his studio, a converted church in the small town of Castleton. Police

Ensign resigns from GOP leadership after affair – Las Vegas Sun
Sen. John Ensign of Nevada resigned his Republican leadership post Wednesday, one day after confessing marital infidelity. Aides refused to answer questions about records showing that a woman on his political payroll received a promotion and a pay raise around the time he said the affair began in

Report: Sosa tested positive for performance enhancing drugs – Ironton Online
NEW YORK Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site, the latest in a string of baseball stars implicated in the sport s steroids scandal of the past decade. The Times said Sosa is one of 104 players who tested

Standard & Poor’s cuts ratings on 18 banks – Gloucester Daily Times
NEW YORK (AP) Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s on Wednesday cut ratings on 18 banks amid concern about further weakening in the financial sector. S&P said the changes reflected its assessment that volatility will remain in the financial sector and the industry is expected to face tighter

Fired watchdog disputes White House claims – Houston Chronicle
WASHINGTON The national service agency’s inspector general, fired by President Barack Obama, disputed on Wednesday claims from the White House that he was “confused” and “disoriented” at an agency meeting. In a letter sent to lawmakers Tuesday night, Obama’s special counsel Norman Eisen

These three men plead guilty to stealing from Wicomico’s landfill – Chincoteague Beacon

These three men plead guilty to stealing from Wicomico’s landfill – Chincoteague Beacon
Kenneth Townsend, Paul Tomaszewski and George Randall Ennis once worked at the Newland Park Landfill. On nights, they agreed to let a local contractor sneak his box truck into the facility. Ray Lewis of ASAP Contracting would take 500 gallons of

Billions in war spending subject to congressional wrangling – Kansas City Star
Congress is expected to approve later this week spending $106 billion to help pay for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and control the spread of flu – but not before debating a ban on releasing of terrorism detainee abuse photos, aiding the

Duke Energy Reaches Agreement with Key Groups on Modernizing Indiana – Biloxi Sun Herald
PLAINFIELD, Ind., June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Duke Energy has reached a settlement agreement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor and key consumer groups on a proposal to begin modernizing its electric grid to create an

How many firefighters does Muncie need? – Star-Press
MUNCIE — The boxy brick structure that has for decades housed Muncie Fire Station No. 4 is quiet. The starting point of countless breakneck emergency runs and an enduring neighborhood presence, the station, along Mock Avenue on the city’s southeast

Business Incentives to Go Green in Indiana Panel Discussion and – PR Inside
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — (Marketwire) — 06/08/09 — On Thursday, June 11, the Green Business Network (GBN) will present Indiana Green Business networking series event at the Columbia Club located on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. The event is

Just a Week Away Scattered Site BIA Parade of Homes Lets You – NWITimes.com
Featuring the very latest in new home construction, plus new construction opportunities all over Lake County from June 20-28, with more than 30 homes to view Monday through Friday 3-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 12-6pm, the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes also

Indiana executions at slowest pace in 15 years – NWITimes.com
“We’re running out of death row inmates,” said Clark County Prosecutor Steven Stewart, who maintains a pro-death penalty Web site. Indiana, which reinstated the death penalty in 1977, has handed down 93 death sentences since 1980, including 35

Angola builds hope for veteran – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tom Davis takes a break from teaching children Isaiah, 1, Elli, 3, and Brenan, 7. The Angola community is helping the family to build a handicap-accessible home. The Davis family left, Elli, Jamie, Brenan, Tom and Isaiah is building a home to

TOM TEEPEN: Politics and the judiciary – Indiana Gazette

TOM TEEPEN: Politics and the judiciary – Indiana Gazette
Opinions > Syndicated Columnists The Indiana Gazette Online welcomes and encourages reader comment on stories and columns. Use the comment form found at the bottom of each story page. Users’ full names and hometowns will appear with their comments

Indiana Chevy Dealer Gets Ready for Proposed “Cash for Clunkers” Bill – WebWire
An Indianapolis Area Chevrolet Dealer is preparing for what could be a considerable increase in sales if the proposed Cash for Clunkers Bill is passed into law. The bill would offer a voucher of up to $4,500 for consumers who trade in their gas

Indianapolis Officials Attend Chinese Trade Symposium – Inside Indiana Business
Representatives from the city of Indianapolis are attending an event in China designed create international trade opportunities. Indianapolis is one of only three U.S. cities to visit the 11th annual Zhejiang Investment & Trade Symposium in Ningbo

High-profile Watanabe was known for vision, intellect – Indianapolis Star

High-profile Watanabe was known for vision, intellect – Indianapolis Star
Dr. August “Gus” Watanabe, who grew up on a chicken farm in the Amish countryside of northeast Indiana and rose to become one of the state’s most prominent scientists, threw himself into everything he did. He toiled seven days a week over his

4th Annual Indiana Walk for Wishes to Feature Indy Wish Child – PR.com
Indianapolis, IN, June 12, 2009 –( PR.com )– The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region is well on its way to reach the goal of raising $100,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes . The Walk is Saturday, June

New Information: Indiana Woman’s Death Ruled Suicide – WHIO TV
WAYNE Co., Indiana — We have new information about the death of an Indiana woman who was found with a belt around her neck outside her car. Her death has now been ruled a suicide. Devra Anderson, 24, was found with a pink belt wrapped around her

Help for Indiana food pantries – WANE-TV

Help for Indiana food pantries – WANE-TV
ITASCA, Ill. (AP) – Grocery chain Jewel-Osco has announced it’s accepting applications for grants to help food pantries and soup kitchens in Indiana and Illinois. Eligible agencies can apply for grants of up to $2,500. Last year, the program provided

250-unit complex planned for Indiana Ave – Indianapolis Star
A West Lafayette developer is close to finding financing to build a 250-unit apartment complex on Indiana Avenue in Downtown Indianapolis. Trinitas Ventures received preliminary zoning approval Thursday from the city for the $30 million project at

Zimmer plans to lay off more than 100 in Indiana – Forbes
WARSAW, Ind. — Orthopedics manufacturer Zimmer Holdings Inc. plans to lay off more than 100 employees at its northern Indiana plant. Zimmer says the cuts at its Warsaw plant are among “modest changes” in its worldwide work force that include

Indiana men rally thousands for “National Man Day” – WTHR
Celestine – Two Indiana men have declared Monday “National Man Day” and have rallied thousands to their cause on the social networking Web site Facebook. The event’s Web page listed more than 260,000 attendees as of Thursday for the event, which the

Deadline Nearing For 21st-Century Scholarships – Greensburg Daily News
Twenty-first Century Scholars was started in 1990 as a way of raising the educational aspirations of low and moderate-income families. The program aims to ensure that all Indiana families can afford a college education for their children

Southern Indiana Job Fair Set For This Weekend – Inside Indiana Business
More than two dozen businesses have signed up for Congressman Baron Hill’s (D-09) Southern Indiana Job Fair. Saturday’s event at Scottsburg High School will also feature resume-building workshops and job search tips from WorkOne. Representatives from

Lawmakers discuss energy lease dispute – WANE-TV
Indianapolis (WANE) – As lawmakers continue to iron out the details of a new budget, another Fort Wayne issue is popping up in the special session. On Thursday, Mayor Tom Henry made a trip to Indianapolis to personally push for a referendum on

Indiana House considers bridge commission – Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana would have an official commission to negotiate with Kentucky on the Ohio River Bridges project under language included in a budget bill now under consideration in the General Assembly’s special session. Indiana Gov. Mitch

Sheriff’s department to host Fallen Officer Blood Drive – Greene County Daily World
The Indiana Blood Center will host a Fallen Officer Blood Drive at the Greene County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. The drive is a part of a statewide campaign in conjunction with Indiana State Police, city and county law enforcement agencies and

Indiana lawmakers debate House Deomcrats’ budget bill – Evansville Courier-Press
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana House Democrats defended their proposed one-year state budget bill on Friday, denying claims by Republicans that it spends too much and would lead to a tax increase or drastic cuts in services. We are not spending anything

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House panel OKs advance funding for VA – Air Force Times
The House Veterans Affairs Committee approved eight bills Wednesday, including landmark legislation to provide funding for veterans health care programs one year in advance an effort to avoid disruption if Congress fails to complete its work

Change to Win: CVS Settles with California Attorney General over – PR Inside
CVS Caremark Corporation has agreed to pay almost $1 million to settle allegations of misleading customers and unfair business practices stemming from the sale of expired products including baby food and over-the-counter medications. CVS has also

Missing five-month-old boy found in Indiana – KSDK

Missing five-month-old boy found in Indiana – KSDK
KSDK — Authorities received tips from as far away as Utah and ultimately were able to locate five-month-old Cortez Rose of Madison, Illinois. U.S. Marshals found Rose at a residence in Fort Wayne, Indiana Tuesday afternoon with Danielle Medina, whom

State teachers union to lay off dozens – WTHR
Indianapolis – The state’s largest teachers union is laying off dozens of employees in the wake of a financial crisis that spurred investigations of its troubled insurance trust. Union officials representing two groups of workers at the Indiana State

Indiana smorgasbord, opened in 1947, closing end of June – WBBM
HAGERSTOWN, Ind. (AP) — An eastern Indiana smorgasbord that’s been serving up hearty family meals for more than six decades is closing its doors. Welliver’s Smorgasbord will close its doors June 28 in Hagerstown about 50 miles east of Indianapolis

Officials: 2 missing, 38 injured by explosion, partial collapse at NC Slim Jim plant – WHNT-TV

Officials: 2 missing, 38 injured by explosion, partial collapse at NC Slim Jim plant – WHNT-TV
A Slim Jim meat products plant in Garner, N.C. is pictured after an explosion Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Three people were missing and 20 taken to hospitals after an explosion at the plant. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Thomas Babb) ( Thomas Babb, AP / June 9, 2009) GARNER, N.C. (AP) An explosion

Game three, NBA finals: Lakers or Magic? – Peoples Weekly World
Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers will go head to head against Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic tonight in game three of the NBA finals. The Lakers are up 2-0, winning the first two games at home. Tonight, the Magic have home court advantage. But does Orlando have what it takes to make a

Supreme Court blocks the Chrysler Fiat Deal – Elites TV
On June 8, 2009, Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who is assigned to emergency motions arising from the United States Appeals Court for the Second Circuit, in a one-sentence order, temporarily stayed the orders of the bankruptcy judge allowing the sale, pending further order by

Coroner: Vegas star Gans had fatal drug reaction – Charleston Daily Mail
LAS VEGAS (AP) – A coroner says Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans died accidentally last month because of a toxic reaction to a pain killer. Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said Tuesday that the 52-year-old Gans’ death was not an issue of drug abuse. Murphy said Gans had toxic levels of

North Korea: Two American Journalists Sentenced to Hard Labor – Global Voices Online.org
South Korea , North Korea , U.S.A. News coming out of Pyongyang is not encouraging. After being accused of illegally crossing the border to North Korea, American Current TV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee have been sentenced to 12 years of hard labor (according to CNN). Jillian York rounded

U-N may declare swine flu pandemic tomorrow – WPVI
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND; June 9, 2009 (WPVI) — The World Health Organization said Tuesday a spike in swine flu cases in Australia may push it to finally announce the first flu pandemic in 41 years. It also expressed concern about an unusual rise in severe illness from the disease in Canada. WHO’s flu

Chrysler creditors say court shouldn’t hurry appeal – Asbury Park Press
Chrysler LLC creditors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to ignore pleas for a quick review of a planned asset sale because Fiat SpA s chief executive officer said he wouldn t abandon the deal after its June 15 deadline. Sergio Marchionne, the Fiat CEO, told Bloomberg News yesterday his company