Archive for July, 2009
Posted on July 31, 2009 10:00:14 PM
Sources: Dodd has prostate cancer – The Washington Times
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials tell The Associated Press that Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Dodd planned to announce the diagnosis at a news conference in Hartford, Conn., Friday afternoon. Dodd, 65, is chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. The five-term
House approves $2B more for ‘cash for clunkers’ – The Sun News
The government plans to suspend its popular “cash for clunkers” program amid concerns it could quickly use up the $1 billion in rebates for new car purchases, congressional officials said Thursday. The Transportation Department called lawmakers’ offices to alert them to the decision to suspend the
Dollar slides sharply as GDP decline moderates – Las Vegas Sun
The dollar closed the week out lower as a report showed the decline in U.S. economic output was vastly improved in the second quarter. Bad signals from economic reports and poor earnings tend to help the dollar as investors seek safety, often in U.S. government debt; good news and stronger equities
Barack W. Bush – Newsweek
It’s the difference between politics and governing more a chasm than a difference, really. Often, after a vociferous campaign denouncing his predecessor’s policies, a new president finds that not all of those policies are so terrible when viewed from the lonely promontory of the Oval Office
Ortiz says union told him of 2003 positive test – Chippewa Herald
NEW YORK David Ortiz spent the afternoon answering questions about drugs, not his big home run. Manny Ramirez brushed off news that linked him to more cheating. One by one, some of baseball’s biggest stars keep getting implicated in an ever-growing drug scandal that won’t go away. Ortiz became
Relatives believed baby cut from womb was theirs – Daily Herald
Relatives of a man whose girlfriend is accused of kidnapping a baby girl who’d been cut from her mother’s womb thought they had a new member of the family. They even held a cookout to celebrate the birth. Cindy Dion, the mother of Alex Dion, wept Friday as she recalled holding the tiny girl. Her son
Posted on July 31, 2009 10:00:13 PM
Plane crashes in W.Va. after missing destination – Herald-Dispatch
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (AP) A single-engine plane crashed in a heavily wooded area of West Virginia after the pilot apparently lost consciousness and flew hundreds of miles past the airport in Indiana where he was supposed to land. Pilot William Huff
HINI Flu Meeting In Indiana Next Week – WHIO TV
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Health experts from around Indiana will meet next week to discuss the status of the state’s HINI flu outbreak. Officials from the State Department of Health and the Department of Homeland Security will meet with local health
UPDATE: Elkhart County resident becomes Indiana’s fourth H1N1 death – Elkhart Truth
4 p.m. Update: An adult male was Elkhart County’s first H1N1 death, according to officials at Elkhart General Hospital. Elkhart County Coroner John White said he learned the patient died Thursday afternoon. He was a patient at EGH. An Elkhart County
2nd H1N1 flu death in Indiana this week – WISH-TV
ELKHART, Ind. (AP) – State health officials said a resident of northern Indiana’s Elkhart County has died of complications from H1N1 flu. The death announced Friday is the fourth in the state linked to the illness since April. The State Department of
Orange County (Indiana) – Chicago Tribune
Two firefighters will be honored today for pulling a resident out of a burning house in February. Firefighters Eric Siena and Patrick Husic entered the house at 5022 Homestead Road on Feb. 19 and found a resident who had collapsed after being
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Cracking Down On Alcohol – WJAC TV
INDIANA, Pa. — I.U.P. is stepping up efforts to combat student drinking on campus. A $10,000 grant from the liquor control board will be used by the school to create a marketing campaign. The target will be freshman students to show them that
Worst Indiana bridges get little help from federal stimulus – WNDU
An Associated Press analysis shows Indiana chose not to focus on the state’s neediest bridges when spending federal stimulus money. Instead, it chose to perform routine maintenance on bridges in better shape. Indiana has more than 4,000 bridges rated
Pacers sign forward Solomon Jones – Boston Globe
The deal was announced Thursday, and Pacers president Larry Bird says Jones can help the team’s interior defense. Jones averaged 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds last season and shot 60 percent.
New Cancer Center Coming to NW Indiana – Inside Indiana Business
LaPorte County has been chosen as the site for a new cancer-care center. Michiana Hematology Oncology P.C. says the location is part of an expansion across northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. The 23,000 square-foot LaPorte County facility
Douglas tops 30 points again, WNBA-leading Fever outlast Sun 94-85 in – Chicago Tribune
Indiana Fever guard Katie Douglas celebrates a defensive stop against the Connecticut Sun in overtime of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, July 30, 2009. The Fever won 94-85. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) (AJ Mast, AP / July 30, 2009
Posted on July 31, 2009 10:00:13 PM
IndyCar to Race in Brazil – Inside Indiana Business
The IndyCar Series will launch its 2010 season in Brazil. The venue for the first-ever Indy Racing League race in the South America has not been announced, but the event is planned for March 14. The series 2010 schedule also features an inaugural
Child in stroller hit by car in Indianapolis – WTGV
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indianapolis police say a six-month-old baby was critically injured when the child’s stroller was struck by a car whose driver fled the scene. The child’s father was pushing the stroller along a two-lane street without sidewalks
Indianapolis Dogs Examiner – San Francisco Examiner
Rosemarie Miller started training dogs at the age of ten, and since has participated in competition obedience, agility, herding, field retrieval, therapy/service dog training, disc dog (Frisbee) and freestyle. She has devoted many hours to the study
Southwest makes bid to buy Frontier – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Southwest Airlines Co. is trying to trump a rival bid and acquire Frontier Airlines, a Denver-based carrier operating under bankruptcy protection. The move could strengthen Southwest’s position in Denver and speed the low-cost carrier’s expansion
Colts assistants Moore, Mudd return to previous roles after short – Baltimore Sun
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Longtime Colts assistant coaches Tom Moore and Howard Mudd are returning from retirement. Coach Jim Caldwell announced on Friday that Moore, the offensive coordinator, and Mudd, the offensive line coach, would be back with the
IndyCar Series gives Texas its desired spot: 2 weeks after Indy 500 – Chicago Tribune
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Next stop for the IndyCar Series after Indianapolis: Texas Motor Speedway. The IndyCars will still be racing at TMS in Fort Worth two weeks after the Indianapolis 500 next year, but unlike the past four years there won’t be
Posted on July 31, 2009 10:00:12 PM
New Cancer Center Coming to NW Indiana – Inside Indiana Business
LaPorte County has been chosen as the site for a new cancer-care center. Michiana Hematology Oncology P.C. says the location is part of an expansion across northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. The 23,000 square-foot LaPorte County facility
Douglas tops 30 points again, WNBA-leading Fever outlast Sun 94-85 in – Chicago Tribune
Indiana Fever guard Katie Douglas celebrates a defensive stop against the Connecticut Sun in overtime of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, July 30, 2009. The Fever won 94-85. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) (AJ Mast, AP / July 30, 2009
Orange County (Indiana) – Chicago Tribune
Two firefighters will be honored today for pulling a resident out of a burning house in February. Firefighters Eric Siena and Patrick Husic entered the house at 5022 Homestead Road on Feb. 19 and found a resident who had collapsed after being
2nd H1N1 flu death in Indiana this week – WISH-TV
ELKHART, Ind. (AP) – State health officials said a resident of northern Indiana’s Elkhart County has died of complications from H1N1 flu. The death announced Friday is the fourth in the state linked to the illness since April. The State Department of
HINI Flu Meeting In Indiana Next Week – WHIO TV
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Health experts from around Indiana will meet next week to discuss the status of the state’s HINI flu outbreak. Officials from the State Department of Health and the Department of Homeland Security will meet with local health
Posted on July 29, 2009 10:00:21 PM
Indiana gov to lead trade mission to China, Japan – CNBC
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mitch Daniels plans a delegation of Indiana business leaders and elected officials on the first economic development mission to China by an Indiana governor in more than a decade. Daniels will also make economic development stops
One Southern Indiana plans Feature Friday – Birmingham Business Journal
Next week, One Southern Indiana will hold Feature Friday, a trade show featuring 20 of the chamber of commerce and economic development organization s Women in Business members. The event will be held Friday, Aug. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m
Mexican Governor Signs Agreements With Indiana, Ivy Tech – Indianapolis Recorder
INDIANAPOLIS -Lt. Governor Becky Skillman welcomed Hidalgo Governor Miguel ngel Osorio Chong of Mexico and his delegation to Indiana’s Statehouse today, and the two signed an Agricultural Memo of Understanding between the states. The agricultural
Tony Stewart to help put on trade show – Indianapolis Star
An auto racing trade show scheduled to debut Dec. 2-3 at the Indiana Convention Center is getting a boost from Indiana’s No. 1 racer. Officials of the International Motorsports Industry Show are scheduled to announce today that NASCAR star Tony
Daniels to Lead Trade Mission to China, Japan – WIBC.com
Gov. Mitch Daniels plans a delegation of Indiana business leaders and elected officials on the first economic development mission to China by an Indiana governor in more than a decade. Daniels will also make economic development stops in Japan and
Posted on July 29, 2009 10:00:20 PM
Peace garden planted on city’s northwest side – WTHR
Indianapolis – Several dozen volunteers, many of whom were in Indianapolis for the Disciples of Christ convention, helped plant a peace garden on the city’s northwest side Wednesday. They planted flowers, tomato and green pepper plants in a quarter
Man charged in Ind. wedding reception shooting – WHAS 11
Authorities say a gunman shot into a crowd at a wedding reception, wounding a 2-year-old girl in the head, because he wanted to show how tough he was. Francisco Ponce, 21, was formally charged Wednesday with seven counts, including felony counts of
Posted on July 27, 2009 10:00:14 PM
Indiana Heart Physicians joins forces with St. Francis Hospital – Indianapolis Star
The Indiana Heart Physicians, a leading internationally recognized cardiology practice, will integrate its services with St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers, effective Aug. 3. Thirty years of industry-leading cardiac care to the residents of south
SynCare, LLC Honored as Indiana Company to Watch – PR Newswire
The program celebrates high-performing, second-stage companies from across the state based on their marketplace performance, innovative products, unique processes, special use of technology and work within local communities. This year more than 500
Posted on July 27, 2009 10:00:13 PM
Ginepri takes home second Indianapolis title – Taipei Times
Nikolay Davydenko of Russia celebrates after defeating Paul-Henri Mathieu of France in the final of the International German Open tennis tournament at Rothenbaum stadium in Hamburg, Germany, on Sunday. Robby Ginepri, who was laid low by a burst
Late victory: Montoya s late penalty gives Johnson edge in Indy – Enterprise-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jimmie Johnson cashed in on the most expensive speeding ticket in NASCAR history, grabbing an improbable third victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when a penalty to Juan Pablo Montoya blew the race wide open. In a performance
Allstate cancels Brickyard sponsorship – Star-Press
INDIANAPOLIS Allstate and Indianapolis Motor Speedway are ending their five-year title sponsorship arrangement for naming rights to the NASCAR race at the track. It was run Sunday for the final time as the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Speedway
City set to engage in new marketing and sponsorship project – Hendricks County Flyer
INDIANAPOLIS Green roofs on city properties, services like street cleaning and road salting, and patched potholes are examples of city assets that may be leveraged to generate revenue through marketing, corporate partnerships, and naming rights
Allstate ending Brickyard sponsorship – Lafayette Journal and Courier
INDIANAPOLIS – Allstate andthe Indianapolis Motor Speedway are ending their five-year title sponsorship arrangement for naming rights to the NASCAR race at the track. It was run Sunday for the final time as the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Speedway
UPDATED: Toddler shot at Indy wedding reception reported stable – Star-Press
Lawrence police Detective Gary Woodruff says the child, Yuridia Sosa, underwent surgery Sunday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a man opened fire at a wedding reception the night before. The child s mother, Mariela Rodriguez, and another
Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400 – Charleston Daily Mail
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Allstate Corp. is ending its sponsorship of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard following a five-year sponsorship run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Northbrook, Ill.-based Allstate announced Monday that it will not renew its
Swiss aviation company to expand, add jobs – Hendricks County Flyer
INDIANAPOLIS Gov. Mitch Daniels joined executives from Comlux Completion USA, an international aviation company that refurbishes and completes interiors for corporate aircraft, recently to announce the company s plans to expand its Indianapolis
Toddler shot at Ind. reception reported stable – Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS Police say an 18-month-old Indiana girl shot in the head at a wedding reception has had her condition upgraded to critical but stable. Lawrence police Detective Gary Woodruff says the child, Yuridia Sosa, underwent surgery Sunday at
Posted on July 27, 2009 10:00:12 PM
Obama supports US World Cup effort – CNN Sports Illustrated
WASHINGTON (AP) -President Barack Obama on Monday lobbied the head of international soccer on the United States’ bid to host the World Cup and said he hoped to attend the upcoming contest in South Africa. Obama met with FIFA president Sepp Blatter at the White House to discuss the United States
Contador Reveals His Disdain for Armstrong – New York Times
Away from the spotlight of the Tour de France and back in Spain, his home country, Alberto Contador took the chance Monday to say what he really felt about his Astana teammate Lance Armstrong . My relationship with Lance is zero, Contador said at a news conference, one day after winning his
Police Say Woman Killed Baby, Ate Brain – AOL
SAN ANTONIO (July 27) – A woman charged with murdering her 3 1/2-week-old son used a knife and two swords to dismember the child and ate parts of his body, including his brain, before stabbing herself in the torso and slicing her own throat, police said Monday. Otty Sanchez, 33, is charged with
Sarah Palin steps down as Alaska governor – San Francisco Gate
Sarah Palin stepped down as Alaska governor on Sunday with a fiery speech reminiscent of her days as running mate to Republican John McCain when she frequently revved up crowds while attacking Democrats and the news media. On Sunday, Palin took on old foes in the media, Hollywood and the Lower
Michael Vick Reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell – Transworld News
Michael Vick has been conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday and could play in regular season games as early as October. Vick, the former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback, can immediately participate in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the
10% of Health Spending for Obesity – KGMB9
importance of weight control. A study in the journal Health Affairs warns that medical expenses for obese people average $1,400 more a year than for someone at their normal weight. The study says the higher costs are to cover treating a range of weight-related ailments, including diabetes and heart
A rough patch for Obama – Gulf Times
Barack Obama will look to rebound from one of the most difficult weeks of his six-month presidency, one in which his legislative priority, healthcare, stumbled and he got caught up in a racial controversy. Obama has the task of keeping up the momentum on his proposed $1tn overhaul of the US
Bernanke takes his message to the heartland – Reuters
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke traveled to the U.S. heartland to defend the central bank’s actions and reaffirm his assessment of an improving, but still vulnerable, U.S. economy. Taping a special that will air on television network PBS over three days this
Triple threat – Taser unveils shocker – Abilene Reporter-News
Taser International unveiled its first new stun gun since 2003 Monday, a device that can shock three people without reloading. Older Taser stun guns, in use by 14,200 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, have to be reloaded after one shot, which can be a problem for an officer who
Posted on July 26, 2009 10:00:16 PM
Aisam-Querrey pair loses in Indianapolis semis – Nation
LAHORE – Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq and America’s Sam Querrey lost in the doubles semi-finals of the Indianapolis Tennis Championship after putting up a brave fight. They were defeated by the pair of Litovia’s Gulbis and Russia’s Tursunov. Aisam and
Ginepri tops Querrey at Indy, wins 3rd ATP title – Tri-City Herald
INDIANAPOLIS Unseeded Robby Ginepri has won his third career ATP Tour singles title, beating fellow American Sam Querrey 6-2, 6-4 in the Indianapolis Tennis Championships. Ginepri, 26, last won an ATP title in 2005, when he also captured the Indy
Toddler shot at Indianapolis wedding reception – Charleston Daily Mail
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Police say an 18-month-old girl was shot and critically injured during a wedding reception at an Indianapolis park. Two women also were wounded by gunfire. A Lawrence Police Department dispatcher who declined to give her name says
2-year-old shot at Indianapolis wedding reception – Seattle Times
Police say an 18-month-old girl was shot and critically injured during a wedding reception at an Indianapolis park. Two women also were wounded by gunfire. A Lawrence Police Department dispatcher who declined to give her name says the girl underwent
Ginepri beats Querrey 6-2, 6-4 in Indianapolis final, wins 3rd ATP – Baltimore Sun
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Unseeded Robby Ginepri has won his third career ATP Tour singles title, beating fellow American Sam Querrey 6-2, 6-4 in the Indianapolis Tennis Championships. Ginepri, 26, last won an ATP title in 2005, when he also captured the
Fans, NASCAR try to put last year’s tire troubles behind at – Minneapolis Star Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – John Destin wiped the sweat from his forehead with a $5 can of beer, ran his hands through his brown hair and took a sip. It didn’t matter that it was only 10:30 a.m. or that the green flag for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Indianapolis
Posted on July 25, 2009 10:00:32 PM
Indianapolis/Brickyard: NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Results – Martin – PaddockTalk
Indianapolis/Brickyard: NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Results – Martin, Chevrolet On Pole! Mark Martin continue to amaze in his revived NASCAR Sprint Cup career. This afternoon he took the Pole for the 2009 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Stomach virus has Earnhardt looking at backup plan for Indianapolis – Hartford Courant
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A stomach virus couldn’t slow Dale Earnhardt Jr. ’s No. 88 car in qualifying Saturday. The illness, however, is forcing Earnhardt’s team to make contingency plans for Sunday’s race. Junior planned to let potential relief driver
Martin’s Long Wait Ends with Indianapolis Pole – WSOC-TV
INDIANAPOLIS — Mark Martin has won the pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, edging Juan Pablo Montoya for the top starting spot in Sunday’s race. Martin posted a lap at 182.054 mph on Saturday to earn his fourth pole of the season. Montoya, the 2000
Indianapolis/Brickyard: NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Results – Martin – PaddockTalk
Indianapolis/Brickyard: NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Results – Martin, Chevrolet On Pole! Mark Martin continue to amaze in his revived NASCAR Sprint Cup career. This afternoon he took the Pole for the 2009 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Querry reaches Indianapolis final – CNN Sports Illustrated
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — American Sam Querrey beat Frank Dancevic of Canada 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships to earn his first trip to the finals at the event. The world’s 37th-ranked player will play either Robby
Robby Gordon s Indianapolis statistics – Rotoworld.com
In his ten starts in the Indianapolis 500, Robby Gordon owns five top-10 finishes. In his nine starts in the Brickyard 400, Gordon has completed 1436 of 1441 laps attempted, which is 99.7%. He has led 7 laps and has two top-ten finishes. – Robby
American Sam Querrey beats Frank Dancevic of Canada in Indianapolis – KFSM.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) American Sam Querrey has beaten Frank Dancevic of Canada 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships to earn his first trip to the finals at the event. The world’s 37th-ranked player will play either
Martin’s wait ends with pole for Indianapolis race – NASCAR
INDIANAPOLIS — Mark Martin won the pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, edging Juan Montoya for the top starting spot in Sunday’s race. Martin posted a lap at 182.054 mph on Saturday to earn his fourth pole of the season. Montoya, the 2000
Gordon won’t have 2nd procedure on back – WISH-TV
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Jeff Gordon says he has decided not to have a second procedure to deal with an achy back and instead will try to deal with the pain. The NASCAR star said Saturday during qualifying for Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Posted on July 25, 2009 10:00:26 PM
Indianapolis/Brickyard: NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Results – Martin – PaddockTalk
Indianapolis/Brickyard: NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Results – Martin, Chevrolet On Pole! Mark Martin continue to amaze in his revived NASCAR Sprint Cup career. This afternoon he took the Pole for the 2009 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis/Brickyard: NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Results – Martin – PaddockTalk
Indianapolis/Brickyard: NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Results – Martin, Chevrolet On Pole! Mark Martin continue to amaze in his revived NASCAR Sprint Cup career. This afternoon he took the Pole for the 2009 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Martin’s Long Wait Ends with Indianapolis Pole – WSOC-TV
INDIANAPOLIS — Mark Martin has won the pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, edging Juan Pablo Montoya for the top starting spot in Sunday’s race. Martin posted a lap at 182.054 mph on Saturday to earn his fourth pole of the season. Montoya, the 2000
American Sam Querrey beats Frank Dancevic of Canada in Indianapolis – KFSM.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) American Sam Querrey has beaten Frank Dancevic of Canada 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships to earn his first trip to the finals at the event. The world’s 37th-ranked player will play either
Stomach virus has Earnhardt looking at backup plan for Indianapolis – Hartford Courant
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A stomach virus couldn’t slow Dale Earnhardt Jr. ’s No. 88 car in qualifying Saturday. The illness, however, is forcing Earnhardt’s team to make contingency plans for Sunday’s race. Junior planned to let potential relief driver
Querry reaches Indianapolis final – CNN Sports Illustrated
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — American Sam Querrey beat Frank Dancevic of Canada 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships to earn his first trip to the finals at the event. The world’s 37th-ranked player will play either Robby
Martin’s wait ends with pole for Indianapolis race – NASCAR
INDIANAPOLIS — Mark Martin won the pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, edging Juan Montoya for the top starting spot in Sunday’s race. Martin posted a lap at 182.054 mph on Saturday to earn his fourth pole of the season. Montoya, the 2000
NASCAR wins appeal, keeps Mayfield idle – Greensboro News & Record
INDIANAPOLIS — Jeremy Mayfield is back under suspension for a failed random drug test after an appeals court ruled in NASCAR’s favor Friday, issuing a stay on the injunction that gave the driver the right to return to the race track. The one-page
Posted on July 25, 2009 10:00:24 PM
Rabies cases prompt vaccination alert for pets – Lafayette Journal and Courier
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – The number of rabid bats in Indiana is on pace to rise this year, and health officials are urging pet owners to vaccinate their cats. Denise Derrer of the state Board of Animal Health says Indiana has had 12 positive tests for
In ironic twist, special sessions can be costly – Pantagraph
ATLANTA, Ga. — States are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars apiece on special legislative sessions whose chief purpose, ironically, is to trim more funding from their eroding budgets. Analysts expect the number of special sessions, a rarity
IBM plan aims to fix welfare system – Poughkeepsie Journal
INDIANAPOLIS IBM’s 362-page plan to fix problems with Indiana’s privately run welfare system calls for providing more face-to-face help and no longer “forcing clients to self-service channels” such as telephone call centers and online
Hoosier students to get less financial aid – Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS Rising demand for financial aid has forced Indiana to cut the amount of money college students can receive to help pay for their educations by nearly a third. The number of students applying for financial assistance grew by more than
Bemis continues talks with striking Indiana workers – Post-Crescent
“We have a contingency plan but we’re not discussing the details,” said Kristine Pavletich, public relations specialist from Bemis headquarters here. Workers went on strike at the company at the start of the 11 p.m. shift Tuesday after talks broke
Indiana Confirmed More Pandemic H1N1 Flu Cases – eMaxHealth.com
The Indiana State Department of Health reports a total of 291 confirmed cases of the pandemic H1N1 in the state. There have been two deaths associated with the pandemic H1N1 influenza in Indiana since April 20, 2009. According to the Centers for
Posted on July 24, 2009 10:00:18 PM
Indiana to compete for ‘race to the top’ education grants – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
WASHINGTON — Indiana is sitting pretty to receive a share of the $4.35 billion pot the Obama administration hopes will retool the K-12 system, the top Hoosier educator said Friday. States will compete for the “race to the top” grants that President
Police faced delays in solving northern Indiana murder plot – WNDU
A conspiracy of silence and state laws designed to protect juveniles delayed northwest Indiana police efforts to unravel a 2003 murder plot. But now, 39-year-old Judy Parker faces 28 to 35 years in prison when she is sentenced Aug. 20 for conspiracy
IBM discloses plan to repair welfare flaws – Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
INDIANAPOLIS IBM Corp. s 362-page plan to fix problems with Indiana s privately run welfare system calls for providing more face-to-face help and no longer forcing clients to self-service channels such as telephone call centers and
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS: Valpo exceeds $200 million campaign goal – NWITimes.com
Valparaiso University says it has surpassed its capital campaign goal by nearly $40 million. The institution raised more than $238 million for its “Our Valpo, Our Time” fundraiser. Valpo’s largest-ever-campaign was launched in 2004 and focused on
Young scores 24 points, Silver Stars shut down Catchings in 84-65 rout – Hampton Roads Daily Press
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Sophia Young scored 22 of her 24 points in the first half, reviving the struggling San Antonio Silver Stars in a 84-65 victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday. The Silver Stars, who had lost three of their last four, also
Joe Jackson Gives Family Update, Confirms Indiana Jackson Museum In – Access Hollywood
Joe Jackson hit the red carpet in New York City last night, making a public appearance at the RockMeTV.com launch party for his new movie, Destination Fame. While at the event, the Jackson family patriarch gave an update on how the family is
GM to transfer Grand Rapids workers to Indiana plant – Detroit News
Marion, Ind. — General Motors Co. is transferring about 85 workers from its recently shuttered Grand Rapids plant to a plant in north-central Indiana. GM spokeswoman Alicia Kocher says the workers will transfer to GM’s Marion metal stamping plant
Bosch May Sell Indiana Plant – Inside Indiana Business
Bosch is considering selling its brake division, which includes operations in South Bend and nearby New Carlisle. The company says discussions with a prospective buyer have started, but no decisions have been made. The South Bend Tribune reports
Posted on July 23, 2009 10:00:26 PM
Mich. woman pleads guilty in Indiana murder plot – 22 WSBT
CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) A Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to charges she plotted with her teenage children to murder her husband while the family lived in Indiana. Thirty-nine-year-old Judy Denise Parker faces 28 to 35 years in prison when she
Indiana County woman charged in heroin theft – Indiana Gazette
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that an Indiana County woman was arrested for allegedly dealing significant quantities of heroin. Corbett identified the defendant as Louann Uber, 46, 7 S. First St., Indiana. She worked as an
Indiana Tech pays for what state grants won’t cover – Indianapolis Recorder
Fort Wayne, Ind. Indiana Tech announced plans on Wednesday to provide about $500,000 in institutional aid to assist students affected by recent cuts in state grants. In formulating student financial aid packages, the university had estimated a 10
Last of three prison escapees captured in Indiana – CNN
(CNN) — The last of three prisoners who escaped from Indiana State Prison earlier this month has been captured, authorities said Thursday. Lance Battreal, from left, Mark Booher and Charles Smith escaped from an Indiana prison July 12. The U.S
More in-person help from IBM for Ind. welfare – Atlanta Journal Constitution
INDIANAPOLIS IBM Corp.’s 362-page plan to fix problems with Indiana’s privately run welfare system calls for providing more face-to-face help and no longer “forcing clients to self-service channels” such as telephone call centers and online
Posted on July 23, 2009 10:00:25 PM
Last of 3 Indiana State Prison escaped inmates caught – Detroit Free Press
About 20 members of a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force arrested convicted murderer Mark Booher around noon on the northwest side of the city, Supervisory Inspector Shannon Robinson said. He was alone and unarmed in the hotel room, which was not
Last Inmate Captured From Indiana Prison Break – CBS 2 Chicago
Convicted murderer Mark Booher, the third and last inmate who escaped from prison in Indiana last week, has been captured in an Indianapolis hotel room. Booher, 46, was recaptured without incident, prison officials said. He was found in the In
Last of three Indiana State Prison escaped inmates caught – Jamestown Sun
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The last of three convicts who escaped from the maximum-security Indiana State Prison was captured at a hotel in Indianapolis on Thursday after 11 days on the run, authorities said. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The last of three
Newman the forgotten Indiana son – ESPN.com
CARMEL, Ind. — The look on Ryan Newman ’s face was priceless as his wife issued a request in a soft, sweet voice from the rear corner of the Office Depot before Wednesday night’s autograph session. “You better be nice,” Krissie said. “The guys at
Mich. woman pleads guilty in Indiana murder plot – 22 WSBT
CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) A Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to charges she plotted with her teenage children to murder her husband while the family lived in Indiana. Thirty-nine-year-old Judy Denise Parker faces 28 to 35 years in prison when she
Posted on July 23, 2009 10:00:19 PM
Last of 3 Indiana State Prison escaped inmates caught – Detroit Free Press
About 20 members of a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force arrested convicted murderer Mark Booher around noon on the northwest side of the city, Supervisory Inspector Shannon Robinson said. He was alone and unarmed in the hotel room, which was not
Last of three prison escapees captured in Indiana – CNN
(CNN) — The last of three prisoners who escaped from Indiana State Prison earlier this month has been captured, authorities said Thursday. Lance Battreal, from left, Mark Booher and Charles Smith escaped from an Indiana prison July 12. The U.S
Last of three Indiana State Prison escaped inmates caught – Jamestown Sun
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The last of three convicts who escaped from the maximum-security Indiana State Prison was captured at a hotel in Indianapolis on Thursday after 11 days on the run, authorities said. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The last of three
Indiana County woman charged in heroin theft – Indiana Gazette
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that an Indiana County woman was arrested for allegedly dealing significant quantities of heroin. Corbett identified the defendant as Louann Uber, 46, 7 S. First St., Indiana. She worked as an
More in-person help from IBM for Ind. welfare – Atlanta Journal Constitution
INDIANAPOLIS IBM Corp.’s 362-page plan to fix problems with Indiana’s privately run welfare system calls for providing more face-to-face help and no longer “forcing clients to self-service channels” such as telephone call centers and online
Young scores 24 points, Silver Stars shut down Catchings in 84-65 rout – Hampton Roads Daily Press
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Sophia Young scored 22 of her 24 points in the first half, reviving the struggling San Antonio Silver Stars in a 84-65 victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday. The Silver Stars, who had lost three of their last four, also
Posted on July 22, 2009 10:00:13 PM
Recaptured inmates in high security cells, miles apart – Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS — The two Indiana State Prison inmates recaptured after their July 12 escape are in the most secure prison cells available — and they’re 140 miles apart. Convicted rapist Lance Battreal, 45, who was arrested Tuesday, is at the Wabash
Travel Log: Indianapolis – NASCAR
Ther are historical places like Daytona, Charlotte and Darlington that will always be held closely to stock-car racing hearts. And then there’s Indianapolis. Going to Indy as a stock-car fan is special. Fans know they’re going into someone else’s
Posted on July 22, 2009 10:00:12 PM
Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles resting her voice after canceling 2 weekend shows – MetroMix
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles is on vocal rest after canceling two shows over the weekend. In a video message to fans posted on the duo’s Web site, Nettles said she has been dealing with voice problems since January. She says she “blew her voice” from the combination of
New NASA chief Charles Bolden wants to see people on Mars in his lifetime – New York Daily News
A video screen telecasting Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin is reflected in the helmet visor of an astronaut’s suit at an event honoring the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. NASA ’s new boss says he will be “incredibly disappointed” if people aren’t on Mars or even beyond it in his
Biden: Ukraine need not worry about US-Russia ties – Olympian
KIEV, Ukraine Vice President Joe Biden assured a nervous Ukraine that its interests won’t be sacrificed as the United States tries to mend ties with Moscow. Visiting Kiev two weeks after President Barack Obama attended a Moscow summit, Biden said Russia can claim no “sphere of influence” in its
Goodell Remains Mum On Vick Future – Hartford Courant
A day after Vick’s home confinement ended, Goodell reiterated Tuesday that he plans to rule on Vick “sometime in the near future” but wouldn’t define what “near future” means. Vick served 23 months on a dogfighting conviction. NFL training camps open for veterans next week. Goodell would not say
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin may have violated ethics laws, independent investigator finds – New York Daily News
Yes, I can’t abide a quitter. No, I still think she’s a good politician. The report obtained by The Associated Press says Palin is securing unwarranted benefits and receiving improper gifts through the Alaska Fund Trust, set up by supporters. An investigator for the state Personnel Board says in his
Charges dropped against black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. – MyCentralJersey.com
BOSTON Prosecutors dropped a disorderly conduct charge Tuesday against prominent black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., who was arrested at his home near Harvard University after a report of a break-in. The city of Cambridge issued a statement saying the arrest “was regrettable and unfortunate
Posted on July 21, 2009 10:00:10 PM
NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to – Newsblaze.com
INDIANAPOLIS – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that NASCAR star Tony Stewart, an Indiana native and driver of the No. 14 Office
President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway resigns – WNDU
The president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway says he’ll resign after this weekend’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Joie Chitwood’s last day will be August 6. Chitwood became the Speedway’s president and chief operating officer in December 2004
New Indianapolis chief promises support for IRL – TSN
INDIANAPOLIS – The new head of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway says the Hulman-George family remains committed to the Indy Racing League despite a management shake-up. But Jeff Belskus says auto racing is under a lot of financial pressure and the
Indiana, Ohio schools reach deal on Franklin ads – WTHR
Indianapolis – Ohio-based Franklin University will retool the advertising for its new Indianapolis campus to settle a lawsuit in which nearby Franklin College claimed it was facing a case of identity confusion. The schools filed an agreement Tuesday
Indianapolis a tell-tale moment on a lot of fronts – NASCAR
Competition, and everyone’s relative positions in the standings, is something that’s a standard every season. Only the names and the numbers — not only the numbers of the race vehicles, but the numbers of drivers in contention — change from year to
3 Cars From Indianapolis To Appear At Darlington Raceway – WJBF.com
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Three cars from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway s museum will make the trip south for the Darlington Historic Racing Festival. Officials at Darlington Raceway said Monday that all three cars competed at the track Too
Posted on July 21, 2009 10:00:09 PM
Indiana, Ohio schools reach deal on Franklin ads – WTHR
Indianapolis – Ohio-based Franklin University will retool the advertising for its new Indianapolis campus to settle a lawsuit in which nearby Franklin College claimed it was facing a case of identity confusion. The schools filed an agreement Tuesday
Latest Airline Woe: Scorpions On a Plane! – ABC News
Passenger traveling from Phoenix to Indianapolis stung by a scorpion on plane. That’s where a family of the eight-legged venomous predators were found after one of the stowaways stung an Arizona father during a Southwest Airlines flight from Phoenix
UnitedHealth 2Q profit more than doubles – Philiy.com
INDIANAPOLIS – UnitedHealth Group Inc. reported a second-quarter profit that more than doubled to beat Wall Street expectations, but the health insurer continued to lose commercial enrollment due to the tough economy. Minnetonka, Minn.-based
Indianapolis man, 32, accused of molestation – Indianapolis Star
Noblesville — Police say an Indianapolis man sexually assaulted a 6-year-old special-needs child last week in Noblesville. Noblesville Police Maj. Curt Kinman said the girl’s family was traveling from their home in Washington, Ind., on July 14 when
Dueling Franklin campuses settle dispute – The Columbus Dispatch
INDIANAPOLIS — Columbus, Ohio-based Franklin University will retool the advertising for its new Indianapolis campus to settle a lawsuit in which nearby Franklin College claimed it was facing a case of identity confusion. The schools filed an
NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to – Newsblaze.com
INDIANAPOLIS – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that NASCAR star Tony Stewart, an Indiana native and driver of the No. 14 Office
Posted on July 20, 2009 10:00:21 PM
Police release new information about captured escapee – 22 WSBT
As two escaped inmates from the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City remain on the run, more is being learned about the third who is back in custody. The Grand Beach, Michigan police chief says when officers took Charles Smith into custody July 13
COPS bicycle race commences – Hendricks County Flyer
The Indiana Concerns of Police Survivors (Indiana COPS) is once again hosting its annual charity bicycle ride across Indiana. The ride is to raise awareness for fallen officers, Committee Chairman Rich Crawford said. I have done this for six
Computers Plus opens store in Terre Haute – Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE Computers Plus celebrated the new location s grand opening on Friday in front of Honey Creek Mall next to Verizon Wireless. The grand opening featured a ribbon cutting ceremony as well as special one-day-only sales on merchandise
New Tenant to Break Ground in Whitley County Industrial Park – Inside Indiana Business
Qualitex Inc. will break ground Tuesday on its new facility in the industrial development Park 30 Business Center in Columbia City. The company has purchased the first of six lots in the state certified “shovel ready” business park in Whitley County
NEW: Obama administration awards more than $27 million for – Kokomo Perspective
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced over $27.4 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Indiana. Under DOE s State Energy Program
Can pen and paper help make electronic medical records better? – EurekAlert
IMAGE: Jason Saleem, Ph.D., is a Regenstrief Institute investigator, assistant research professor in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and research scientist at the Health Click
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Declares Quarterly Cash – CNBC
INDIANAPOLIS, July 20, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ — Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (Nasdaq: CLMT) ("Partnership") will report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 before the market
Skillman to speak at women in business conference – Evansville Courier-Press
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman will be the keynote speaker at the morning session of a seminar Thursday on Advancing Hoosier Women in Business at Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 First Ave. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the seminar will be
Posted on July 20, 2009 10:00:20 PM
Grizzlies sign No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet – Detroit News
Memphis, Tenn. — First-round draft pick Hasheem Thabeet has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 7-foot-3 center from Connecticut was the second pick in the draft. Thabeet is due to make about $7.7 million over two years under the rookie salary
Stimulus money could mean 6,500 apartments statewide – Louisville Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana will use $164 million from the federal stimulus package for low-income housing projects in an effort to create 6,500 affordable apartment units across the state, Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman announced Monday. The Indiana Housing and
Agent says Daniels to play for Celtics – Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels will play for the Boston Celtics next season. Agent Glenn Schwartzman said on Saturday that his client has committed to go to Boston as a free agent or as part of a sign-and-trade deal
Indiana CEO Believes Cap and Trade Will Send Jobs Overseas – Inside Indiana Business
As the U.S. Senate debates the climate change bill recently passed by the House, the chief executive officer of an Indiana farmer-owned cooperative continues to argue against the legislation. CountryMark CEO Charlie Smith says farmers aren’t opposing
Pacers expected to replace G Jack with Watson – WHAS 11
The Indiana Pacers are not bringing back guard Jarrett Jack and may sign Earl Watson to replace him. The Pacers said Monday that they will not match the offer sheet Toronto issued to Jack, a restricted free agent. The Pacers acquired Jack in a five
Posted on July 20, 2009 10:00:19 PM
WYLAND, Oliver L., 85, Indiana – Indiana Gazette
He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Ailes and husband Robert, of Clymer. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bence Funeral Home in Clymer. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral
Indiana prosecutor tried cases with inactive license – Pantagraph
INDIANAPOLIS — Hundreds of criminal convictions, including that of a man found guilty of a crash that killed three people, could return to court because the Indiana prosecutor who oversaw the cases had an inactive law license for more than three
Pacers won’t match Toronto’s offer sheet for Jack – FOXSports.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The Pacers are not bringing back guard Jarrett Jack. The Pacers said Monday that they will not match the offer sheet Toronto issued to Jack, a restricted free agent. Pacers President Larry Bird says it was a difficult decision
Obama Awards $27M For Indiana Energy Program – Inside Indiana Business
Indiana can expect more than $27.4 million in stimulus funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The state will now have received 50 percent of its total Recovery Act State Energy Program funding. The remaining funds will be
Ball State prof. bikes across Indiana – U-Wire.com
A Ball State professor put his endurance to the test Saturday as he biked 160 miles across Indiana. Physical fitness instructor Seemann Baugh finished the Ride Across INdiana, or RAIN, event in 174th place with a time of 8 hours and 17 minutes. Baugh
Agent says Daniels to play for Celtics – Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels will play for the Boston Celtics next season. Agent Glenn Schwartzman said on Saturday that his client has committed to go to Boston as a free agent or as part of a sign-and-trade deal
Group claims Indiana BMV rules make voting tougher – WTHR
Indianapolis – The League of Women Voters says new identification requirements for Indiana driver’s licenses will make voting under the state’s voter ID law more difficult. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles will require people seeking driver’s licenses or
Posted on July 20, 2009 10:00:18 PM
Agent says Daniels to play for Celtics – Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels will play for the Boston Celtics next season. Agent Glenn Schwartzman said on Saturday that his client has committed to go to Boston as a free agent or as part of a sign-and-trade deal
WYLAND, Oliver L., 85, Indiana – Indiana Gazette
He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Ailes and husband Robert, of Clymer. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bence Funeral Home in Clymer. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral
Judge denies teen’s request for release from Indiana detention center – WRAL
HAMMOND, Ind. A district judge in Indiana has denied the request of an Oxford teen that he be released from custody. Authorities charge that Ashton Lundeby, 16, used the Internet to make fake bomb threats to schools nationwide. Lundeby’s
Group claims Indiana BMV rules make voting tougher – WTHR
Indianapolis – The League of Women Voters says new identification requirements for Indiana driver’s licenses will make voting under the state’s voter ID law more difficult. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles will require people seeking driver’s licenses or
Ball State prof. bikes across Indiana – U-Wire.com
A Ball State professor put his endurance to the test Saturday as he biked 160 miles across Indiana. Physical fitness instructor Seemann Baugh finished the Ride Across INdiana, or RAIN, event in 174th place with a time of 8 hours and 17 minutes. Baugh
Obama Awards $27M For Indiana Energy Program – Inside Indiana Business
Indiana can expect more than $27.4 million in stimulus funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The state will now have received 50 percent of its total Recovery Act State Energy Program funding. The remaining funds will be
Fire destroys southern Indiana grain mill – WTHR
Worthington – A weekend fire destroyed a southern Indiana grain mill that dated back to the 1800s. The fire at Reel & Sons Feed & Grain sent huge plumes of black smoke over the Greene County town of Worthington and left a pile of rubble by the time
Indiana prosecutor tried cases with inactive license – Pantagraph
INDIANAPOLIS — Hundreds of criminal convictions, including that of a man found guilty of a crash that killed three people, could return to court because the Indiana prosecutor who oversaw the cases had an inactive law license for more than three
