Archive for February, 2010
Posted on February 28, 2010 04:56:48 AM
NFL Gets Concussion Info At Combine – WSB-TV Atlanta
INDIANAPOLIS — For the next class of players drafted, the NFL plans to begin preventing concussions right from the start. For the first time, all 329 invited players at this week’s NFL scouting combine will be given a baseline brain activity exam
Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis Colts adding Ron Turner as assistant – Examiner
“The Indianapolis Colts have added Ron Turner to their coaching roster, the latest change to coach Jim Caldwell s staff,” Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star reports, adding, “It might not be the last. Frank Bauer, Turner s agent, confirmed
Shanahan: Redskins want to bring back Jason Campbell – HometownAnnapolis.com
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Mike Shanahan said that the Washington Redskins plan to tender Jason Campbell, their starting quarterback the past 3 seasons, before free agency begins on March 5. But Shanahan wouldn’t commit to Campbell as his starter
INDIANAPOLIS – Chicago Tribune
Four weeks after becoming the offensive coordinator at Stanford, Turner is back in the league, accepting a job on the Colts ‘ staff. It is believed Turner will become the wide receivers coach, but the team had yet to make an announcement. The former
Posted on February 27, 2010 04:57:10 AM
Indiana State Police, Seymour Post, to close on Sunday – WHAS 11
(WHAS11) The Indiana State Police post in Seymour is closing up shop this weekend. Dispatch service will end around 11:00 p.m. Sunday and the doors will close at midnight. The post in Versailles, Indiana will then take over the duties for Bartholomew, Jennings and Jackson Counties. ISP announced
Police: Indiana man put 26 women at AIDS risk through Web dating site – Alexandria Daily Town Talk
Tony Perkins trolled Internet dating sites with terrifying success prison time if you know you have HIV and you have consensual sex with someone and don t warn them. Perkins admitted having sex with two women, including his last girlfriend
Indiana House approves smoking ban – Fox 28
The Indiana House has approved a bill that would ban smoking in public places statewide except in casinos and pari-mutuel horse racing venues. But its chances of passing the Senate appear slim to none. The House adopted the ban as an amendment to a
Bayh Senate Seat: Indiana Democrats Have ‘No Obvious Replacement’ – Huffingtonpost.com
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Democrats stunned by Sen. Evan Bayh’s decision not to seek a third term face the daunting task of finding a candidate for the November ballot to fill the shoes of the man who’s long been the Republican-leaning state’s most
Indiana governor auctioning Saints flag for charity – WNDU
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says he’ll auction off for charity the New Orleans Saints flag he displayed outside his office for losing a Super Bowl bet. Daniels displayed the flag outside his Statehouse office for a week after losing the bet to
Central Indiana District May Speed Up Closing of Five Schools – WIBC.com
Officials of a central Indiana school district Kokomo’s superintendent is to ask the School Board next month to set the closings for the end of this school year — a year earlier than scheduled. Superintendent Christopher Himsel says the expected
Sheriff Clarke again seeks firing of deputy charged with drunken – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
UW started slowly but built a 17-point halftime lead and whipped a reeling Indiana team, 78-46, as five players scored Feb. 25, 2010 | Loss of a key yogurt account has prompted Dean Foods Co. to eliminate the jobs 57 of the 185 employees at its
Three found dead in rural Indiana home – Courier-Journal
Boone County Sheriff Ken Campbell said Whitestown police found the bodies when a caller asked them to check on the welfare of people in the home. The bodies are believed to be those of a man and woman in their 50s and an 18- or 19-year-old male.
Posted on February 27, 2010 04:56:59 AM
Iceberg breaks in Antarctica not where expected – Forbes
WASHINGTON — With the dramatic crash of an iceberg against a glacier that dislodged a massive new chunk of ice, the mysterious continent of Antarctica once again did the unexpected. A big chunk of ice, slightly smaller than Oahu, broke off from a place it wasn’t supposed to and in a way that wasn’t
Colombia court rejects Uribe’s re-election – Washington Post
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s constitutional court on Friday rejected a referendum to allow President Alvaro Uribe’s re-election in a ruling that effectively ends his chance of seeking a third consecutive term in May. The decision marks the start of a tough campaign among rivals seeking to replace
Mullen leads trip to Haiti, faces Preval’s ire on allegation – Washington Post
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — Haitian President Ren Pr val faces many challenges: a country in ruins, a government in tatters, a traumatized population. But on Friday, he wanted to get something else off his chest. On an unseasonably cool day in the capital, Pr val greeted a delegation of high
Ohno punished as Hamelin wins gold – ESPN.com
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Apolo Anton Ohno has been disqualified in the 500-meter short track speedskating final, apparently for causing a crash in the last turn. Ohno crossed the finish line a second behind Canada’s Charles Hamelin, whose momentum spun him into the middle of the ice as the
Police: Wis. infant missing after fire found safe – WJLA
MILWAUKEE – Authorities say a missing 6-week-old boy whose mother and two young siblings were found dead after a fire in their home has been found safe.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn says Maurice Visor was found in good condition in a baby carrier outside of a church on the city’s north side Friday
Strong earthquake injures 2 in south Japan – Findlaw.com
TOKYO (AP) – A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 rattled Japan’s southern islands early Saturday, injuring two and initially prompting fears of a tsunami. There were no reports of serious damage from the quake, believed to be the strongest in a century to hit Japan’s southern
19 killed in fireworks blast in southern China – Washington Post
BEIJING — An explosion triggered by residents setting off fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year tore through a village in southern China , killing 19 people and wounding more than 30 as the country neared the end of its biggest holiday. The blast late Friday in the southern province of
Leno returns to late night, but can he rule? – Boston Globe
LOS ANGELES The chin is coming back to late-night on NBC. So is the desk, the couch and, the network fervently hopes, the audience. When Jay Leno reclaims “The Tonight Show” on Monday, NBC is banking that the ratings spiral that marked Conan O’Brien’s brief tenure as host will quickly fade to a
Posted on February 26, 2010 04:56:38 AM
Analysts seek greater clarity from Kohl’s on earnings outlook – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Menomonee Falls-based department store chain reported a 27% increase in earnings per share Thursday, beating Wall Street’s estimate by 3 cents. Kohl’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Mansell credited inventory management and a private
Wisconsin Drops Lady Lions on Senior Night – GoPSUsports.com
The Lady Lions travel to Indiana for the regular-season finale on Sunday at 4 p.m. The game can be seen live on the Big For more information or to donate online to the Pink Zone at Penn State, visit the official Pink Zone website at www.
UW unveils new look, routs Indiana to start late-season push – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
In UW s 28th game of the season, coach Bo Ryan unveiled a starting lineup that melded the unit that beat Duke and Purdue with junior forward Jon Leuer among the starters with the unit that went 6-3 in Leuer s absence, with sophomore guard Jordan
Highway hijackers target truckers’ loot – USA Today
The brazen October hijacking of $300,000 worth of scotch and rum intended for an Indianapolis wholesaler is among a growing wave of cargo thefts in Indiana and across the nation. At least 859 truckloads worth nearly half a billion dollars were stolen
NE Indiana Economic Development Leader to Retire – Inside Indiana Business
The executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership will retire this summer. Galen Eberhart will step down on June 9, after three years of leading the organization. Under his leadership, he was responsible for bringing in 14
Charlie Rangel: I ve been ‘admonished’ by ethics committee – Politico.com
The House ethics committee put another dent in the armor of embattled Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel Thursday, admonishing him for violating House gift rules by accepting corporate-funded trips to the Caribbean through an organization called
Report of 600 fewer ACS students wrong, officials say – Herald-Bulletin
ANDERSON, Ind. Anderson Community Schools did not lose 600 students in the current academic year, officials say, despite a report from the Indiana Department of Education saying they did. ACS s 2009 Annual Performance Report published this
Rose-Hulman to honor Gov. Daniels at weekend celebration in – Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE Gov. Mitch Daniels will receive the inaugural Excellence in Innovation Award at an event Saturday at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. The award is being presented by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which is
Debate brewing over Supreme Court change to Miranda Rights – 22 WSBT
SOUTH BEND A drastic change to a well known U.S. law could give police across America a new tool in the fight against crime. A 7-2 U.S. Supreme Court decision revises a 30-year-old ruling on what’s known as “Miranda Rights.” Miranda Rights are
Posted on February 24, 2010 04:56:48 AM
Mavericks’ rest for Jason Kidd crucial with Lakers looming – Dallas Morning News
With the locker room nearly empty after Monday s 91-82 win against Indiana, Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd went through a funny back and forth about which Maverick All-Star would meet with the small contingent of media remaining. In the end, Kidd was
Indiana Pacers (18-36) at Houston Rockets (28-25), 8:30 p.m. – Sacramento Bee
A blockbuster trade has given the Houston Rockets an entirely new look as Rick Adelman’s bunch gets ready to play host to the Indiana Pacers tonight at the Toyota Center. Houston general manager Daryl Morey dramatically changed his team’s future at
Brightpoint foreign trade zone status gets federal OK – Indianapolis Star
Global cell-phone distributor Brightpoint North America has received approval of a foreign trade zone status that could save the company hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in import duties and jobs at its Plainfield distribution centers
Posted on February 23, 2010 04:57:06 AM
Baron Hill doesn t rule out a run for Senate seat – NEWS ANDTRIBUNE.COM
JEFFERSONVILLE Indiana Democratic Congressman Baron Hill did not say whether he would pursue the Indiana Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Evan Bayh during a meeting Monday regarding the Ohio River Bridges Project, but he also didn t rule it
Photo Flash: Opening Night Reception for Theatre at the Center’s – Broadway World
The first production to ever be produced at Theatre at the Center in the summer of 1991, Noises Off kicked off the milestone 20th anniversary season for this award winning theatre. The uproarious comedy opened on February 18 at Theatre at the Center
Posted on February 23, 2010 04:57:00 AM
Union Hospital makes Best Place to Work in Indiana 2010 list – Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE A total of 70 Hoosier companies including Union Hospital in Terre Haute are being honored this year as a Best Place to Work in Indiana for their strong workplace environment that values employees. The program, now in its
Indiana man dies ice-fishing on pond – Indianapolis Star
LINTON, Ind. Authorities say a 77-year-old southwestern Indiana man has died after he apparently fell through ice on a frozen pond while ice-fishing. Indiana Conservation Officer Max Winchell says the body of Delmar W. Scott, Jasonville, was found Saturday night at the bottom of the Greene
Nowitzki paces Mavs over Indiana – WPTV
Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and pulled down seven rebounds, as the Dallas Mavericks led wire-to-wire in a 91-82 victory over the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center. Jason Terry added 14 points off the bench for the Mavericks, who have won
Southern Indiana Democrats surprised by Bayh announcement – NEWS ANDTRIBUNE.COM
Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan, a Democrat, said he too was surprised by the announcement, calling it a very Baron Hill, who represents Clark and Floyd counties, has been mentioned as a possible candidate, Howey said. Hill was out of the
Recap: Dallas vs. Indiana – Fresno Bee
Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and pulled down seven rebounds, as the Dallas Mavericks led wire-to-wire in a 91-82 victory over the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Center. Jason Terry added 14 points off the bench for the Mavericks, who have won
Goshen College in Indiana lifts its 116-year ban on national anthem – Deseret News
GOSHEN, Ind. For more than a century, there was no playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Goshen College a small Christian college with ties to the Mennonite Church. That’s about to change. For the first time in the school’s history, Goshen
More Bars Equals More Assaults, Study Finds – US News and World Report
SUNDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) — The more bars, restaurants and other alcohol sales sites in a neighborhood, the higher its level of violence, say researchers who studied crime statistics and alcohol licensing data from Cincinnati. The Indiana University study also found an association between
Posted on February 22, 2010 04:56:51 AM
New phishing scams attack with precision – San Francisco Chronicle
When TippingPoint’s president and chief technology officer, Marc Willebeek-Lemair, received an e-mail from the Federal Trade Commission informing him that a client was filing a complaint against his network security company for overcharges, he was
Police: Man Intentionally Spread AIDS To Numerous Women – 6 News WRTV
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A man was arrested Friday night after he knowingly and intentionally tried to spread AIDS to more than 100 women in central Indiana over a period of more than five years, police said. A SWAT unit was called in to arrest Tony
Jobless benefits for many may wind down unless Congress acts – Courier-Journal
At last count, about 152,000 people claim benefits in Kentucky and 250,000 in Indiana. Kentuckians can collect up to $415 per week in aid, while Hoosiers can get up to $390. Those collecting benefits are also getting another $25 per week as part of
More alcohol sales sites mean more neighborhood violence, new Indiana – Genetic Engineering News
IMAGE: Indiana University professors Tony Grubesic and William Pridemore generated a geospatial display of aggravated assaults co-mingled with color-coded districts denoting alcohol outlet density for Cincinnati, Ohio. Click here for more information
Martinsville grads planning three-day, all-class reunion in July – Martinsville Reporter-Times
The Indiana Theater as it appeared on the south side of the Morgan County Courthouse square years ago. Movies from those bygone years will be shown during a Friday Night Cinema program July 16 on the courthouse lawn as part of Arty Fest 2010. Photo
Posted on February 22, 2010 04:56:45 AM
Villopoto wins AMA Supercross race in Indianapolis – Los Angeles Times Blogs
Ryan Villopoto won the Monster Energy AMA Supercross race at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday night. It was Villopoto’s second win in a row and his third in the last four AMA Supercross races. It was a hard-fought win for Villopoto, who crashed in his heat race and had to finish in the
Ind. Senate backs bill closing gun permit database – Kokomo Tribune
Mitch Daniels for consideration. Legislators moved to close the records after complaints from gun owners when The Indianapolis Star and The Herald-Times of Bloomington used information from the database to scrutinize how gun permits are issued.
Boys Sectional Draw Set – Indiana’s News Center
(Indianapolis)- For the 100th time, Indiana high school boys basketball teams were placed into sectional brackets this evening revealing the road to a state championship. Tonight s blind drawing took place in the same place it will end March 27
Celebrity news – Dubuque Telegraph Herald
The proposal comes during the NHL’s two-week break for the Olympics. The 22-year-old Duff and 29-year-old Comrie had been dating for more than two years. Online drive seeks to draft Mellencamp for Senate INDIANAPOLIS — An online effort to draft
Indy officials draw lessons from Miami in planning city’s 2012 Super – Indiana Daily Student
INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis officials say they re drawing on lessons learned while visiting Miami for this soaked in the big picture during the Super Bowl, which the Indianapolis Colts lost to the New Orleans Saints. Melangton said members
Three shed-like buildings collapse in Indianapolis – Herald-Bulletin
INDIANAPOLIS Authorities say three shed-like buildings owned by a landscape supply business in Indianapolis have collapsed. The fire department says no injuries were reported following the Saturday afternoon collapse. The Edgewood Feed & Seed
Villopoto wins AMA Supercross race in Indianapolis – Los Angeles Times Blogs
Ryan Villopoto won the Monster Energy AMA Supercross race at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday night. It was Villopoto’s second win in a row and his third in the last four AMA Supercross races. It was a hard-fought win for Villopoto, who
Indianapolis couple left lottery ticket worth $2.5 million sitting on – Newser
Eric White didn’t realize he’d left $2.5 million sitting on the desk in the office in his I think I pinched myself when I woke up,” Lori White said. Hoosier Lottery spokeswoman Lucia Anderson said no Indiana winner has ever stepped forward so
No. 18 Butler 70, Siena 53 – ESPN.com
INDIANAPOLIS — Shelvin Mack scored 23 points and Gordon Hayward added 15, leading No. 18 Butler to a 70-53 victory Saturday, extending the nation’s longest winning streak to 17 games. Butler (25-4), the Horizon League regular-season champ, hasn’t
Posted on February 21, 2010 04:57:07 AM
Unclaimed jackpot has a winner – Morning Sun
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Eric White didn’t realize he’d left $2.5 million sitting on the desk in the office in his Indianapolis home for six months. On Friday, he and his wife, Lori, cashed in, beating the odds by turning in the winning Hoosier Lotto
Bill to close gun permit database – Bedford Times-Mail
Legislators moved to close the records after complaints from gun owners when The Indianapolis Star and The Herald-Times of Bloomington used information from the database to scrutinize how gun permits are issued. The Star reported several cases in
COL BKB: Butler 70, Siena 53 – United Press International
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20 (UPI) — Shelvin Mack collected 23 points and Gordon Hayward added 15 Saturday as No. 13 Butler defeated Siena 70-53. Mack was 8-of-14 shooting and Hayward grabbed 12 boards as the Bulldogs (25-4) won their 17th straight game
Indianapolis BioCrossroads’ Indiana Seed Fund invests in vaccine – Indianapolis Star
An Indianapolis-based fund set up to aid life sciences companies will invest $400,000 to accelerate efforts of a West Lafayette firm working on a material that may make vaccinations more effective. BioCrossroads’ Indiana Seed Fund is investing in
Police: Two bodies found in Indianapolis home – WNDU
Authorities say the bodies of two women have been found in a home in Indianapolis. Sgt. Paul Thompson says the bodies were found about 5 p.m. Saturday and that a man has been detained for questioning. He says the women died of some kind of trauma, but specifics weren’t released. Thompson says police
Posted on February 21, 2010 04:57:03 AM
Indiana (18-36) at Houston (28-25) – YAHOO!
Headlining that group is shooting guard Kevin Martin (notes) , who will reunite with former coach Rick Adelman. He s a unique scorer and that allows ago, said Martin, the 26th overall pick out of Western Carolina in 2004.
Indiana Pacers (18-35) at New Orleans Hornets (28-26), 8 p.m. – Sacramento Bee
Hoping to halt a three-game losing streak, the Indiana Pacers kick off a four-game road trip this evening at New Orleans Arena against a Hornets club that continues to struggle without guard Chris Paul. The Pacers will try to avoid losing four
Brillion gains from closure of Indiana plant – Post-Crescent
ELKHART, Ind. A northern Indiana factory that makes truck parts is being shut down, with about 225 people to lose their jobs. Accuride Corp. spokeswoman Eva Schmitz says its Gunite Corp. factory in Elkhart will be closed by May 1. Its production
Report: Indiana Rep. Brad Ellsworth to seek Democratic nomination to – Newser
The Evansville Courier & Press said the 51-year Ellsworth is in his second term from southwestern Indiana’s 8th district and has been mentioned as a possible choice for Democrats since Bayh’s unexpected announcement Monday that he wouldn’t seek a
Recap: Minnesota vs. Indiana – Tri-City Herald
Lawrence Westbrook scored 20 points as the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 81-58, in Big Ten action at Williams Arena. Damian Johnson scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Golden Gophers (16-10, 7-7 Big Ten). Ralph
Marine From Indiana Killed In Afghanistan – 6 News WRTV
Sgt. Jeremy R. McQueary, 27, of Columbus, died “while supporting combat operations in Helmand province,” the DOD said. McQueary was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division II Marine Expeditionary Force and was based in Camp
Posted on February 21, 2010 04:56:58 AM
Gibault charter school decision expected Monday – Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE The Vigo County School Board is expected to act on a Gibault Inc. proposal that it sponsor a charter school, called Summit Academy. Board members also will discuss a facility audit of Chauncey Rose Middle School prepared by Skillman
Local news briefs for Sunday, Feb. 21 – Herald-Bulletin
ANDERSON The White River Express Chapter of ABWA is inviting the community to participate in its Spring Fling Sales and Networking event scheduled for Wednesday, April 21 at the Days Inn, Anderson. Vendors set-up will be at 10 a.m. with the
Share this on Twitter – Saturday Night Uforia: In the news, 1952 (Part – DAILY KOS
Above: From the News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, July 30, 1952. NINETEEN FIFTY-TWO might be remembered for many things, large and small. The election of Dwight Eisenhower as President of the United States. Fifty thousand American families
Nelson says he’s moving ahead now – Lincoln Journal Star
senator, Nelson said during a Lincoln interview. “You don’t like it,” he said. “But what I like even less was the fact that the media was so willing to print and repeat inaccurate information.” Nelson said the fact is he never sought “a special deal
Police News for Feb. 21 – Goshen News
At approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Goshen police stopped Andrea Young, 23, 210 S. Silverwood Lane, Apt. A, near the intersection of Indiana and Plymouth Avenues. Young was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior
Derel DallOlmo: New tax rules – Traverse City Record-Eagle
Few things induce more anxiety this time of year than the looming April 15 income tax filing deadline. As you begin the process this year, keep in mind that tax rule changes could affect your tax liability and possibly make you eligible for new tax
Woman accused of adoption scam – Indianapolis Star
Amber Jackson pretended to be pregnant and deceived four families desperate to adopt children, bilking them out of more than $6,000 in about five months, police said. Jackson, 28, admitted the scam, police said, and was arrested at her Indianapolis
RailCats Legend Willie Glen Returning For 2010 Season – OurSports Central
GARY, Ind. – The greatest pitcher in Gary SouthShore RailCats history will be back on the mound at U. S. Steel Yard in the summer of 2010 as right-hander Willie Glen has agreed to terms with the ‘Cats on a contract for the upcoming season. The
Hackers take aim with spear-phishing – San Francisco Chronicle
The message, sent in 2008, was an elaborate scam targeting top-level executives. TippingPoint researchers discovered the sender’s address had been “spoofed” (faked) and the link didn’t lead to the FTC’s Web site. In fact, the document – which looked
Posted on February 21, 2010 04:56:52 AM
Michelle Obama thinks doubts about her have eased – Arizona Daily Star
Cliff Owen First lady Michelle Obama explains how much ice cream her parents bought for the family, while talking about childhood obesity at the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. The first lady said her parents would buy three pints of ice cream for
Haig dies; statesman, and man ‘in control’ – Stamford Advocate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, a four-star general who served as a top adviser to three presidents and had presidential ambitions of his own, died Saturday of complications from an infection, his family said. He was 85. Haig’s long and decorated military career launched
Posted on February 20, 2010 04:56:56 AM
$2.5M Indiana Lotto jackpot winner emerges – Herald Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS – Eric White didn’t realize he’d left $2.5 million sitting on the desk in the office in his Indianapolis home for six months. On Friday, he and his wife, Lori, cashed in, beating the odds by turning in the winning Hoosier Lotto ticket
Indy couple claims $2.5 million prize after deadline is extended – Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS An Indianapolis couple who say they left a winning lottery ticket on top of a desk for six months has claimed a $2.5 million Hoosier Lotto jackpot. Eric and Lori White said they discovered Thursday night that they had the winning
Posted on February 19, 2010 04:57:19 AM
Indianapolis to demonstate plug-in electric vehicles – Ibj.com
A plug-in electric-vehicle demonstration program in the Indianapolis area could begin as early as this spring, an official for clean-energy consortium Energy Systems Network said Thursday morning. Paul Mitchell, CEO of ESN, said officials are working
Indianapolis Promotional Products Company Expands to Offer Digital – Newswiretoday.com
NewswireToday – /newswire/ – Brownsburg, IN, United States, 02/18/2010 – Indianapolis promotional products company ImagePros is expanding its current offering to include digital promotions, helping businesses to leverage the Web and social media in
Top airports: Detroit, Kansas City, Indianapolis – USA Today
Three airports in the Midwest scored the highest of all North American airports in customer satisfaction, a J.D. Power and Associates survey released Thursday says. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County was named the best large airport, Kansas City
Speedway auctions Brickyard VIP package for Haiti relief effort – Autoweek.com
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is auctioning a weekend VIP package at this year’s Brickyard 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race to raise funds for Haiti relief efforts. The VIP package is one of several items the track has put up for auction on eBay to raise
Ronald A. Force – Tribune-Star
two daughters, Kerry (Jeff) Baxter of Jasonville and Amy Force (Steve Barnett) of Linton; a brother, Dwight Osha Jr. of Indianapolis; two sisters, Angie Tennant of Linton and Annella Robertson of Plainville; five grandchildren, Blaine, Jarred and
Posted on February 19, 2010 04:57:16 AM
IUPUI 103, UMKC 65 – ESPN.com
INDIANAPOLIS — Robert Glenn scored more than 20 points for the fourth straight time as Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis cruised past Missouri-Kansas City 103-65 on Thursday night. The outing was the highest scoring of the season for
Speedway auctions Brickyard VIP package for Haiti relief effort – Autoweek.com
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is auctioning a weekend VIP package at this year’s Brickyard 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race to raise funds for Haiti relief efforts. The VIP package is one of several items the track has put up for auction on eBay to raise
Posted on February 19, 2010 04:57:11 AM
Report: Hackers Attacked Google From China Schools – CBS News
(AP) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The Internet attacks that may end up driving Google Inc. out of China originated from two prominent schools in the country, according to a story published late Thursday. The New York Times reported security investigators have traced the hacking to computers at Shanghai
Oldest Canadian vet of WWI dies at 109 – Beaver County Times
The oldest Canadian veteran of World War I has died at the age of 109. John Babcock died Thursday in Spokane, where he has lived since 1932, according to a statement from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “I was deeply saddened to learn today of the death of John Babcock, Canada’s last known
2nd body found in Texas building targeted in suicide attack by man furious with IRS – Minneapolis Star Tribune
AUSTIN, Texas – Emergency crews have found a second body in the wreckage where a small plane smashed into an Austin office building. Austin Fire Department Battalion Chief Palmer Buck said late Thursday that authorities “have now accounted for everybody,” but declined to discuss the identities of
Marketing used to push vaccine, fight swine flu ‘fatigue’ – USA Today
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) Marco Torres stood on a busy road and waved an oversized yellow arrow with an unconventional message for a street marketing campaign: “FREE TODAY: H1N1 Flu Shots for All.” Local health officials launched the human billboard campaign at a time when health departments around
Celtics Get Robinson, Landry From Knicks – WBZ-TV
The Boston Celtics announced Thursday that the club has acquired guard Nate Robinson and forward Marcus Landry from the New York Knicks in exchange for guards Eddie House, J.R. Giddens and forward Bill Walker. “Nate is one of the great athletes in the league and he brings a dynamic scorer to our
Simon Cowell thinks a woman will win ‘Idol’ – Montana Standard
In this undated publicity image released by Fox, “American Idol” judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson are shown. (AP Photo/Fox, Michael Becker) Simon Cowell believes a woman is likely to win his final season on “American Idol.” The acerbic British judge
Toyota investigating Corolla steering problems – Shreveport Times
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it’s looking into complaints of power steering problems with its popular compact car and is considering a recall as one option. That would be another blow to the world’s largest automaker grappling with a spate of safety lapses ranging from sticking gas pedals to
Army probes allegations of poison at SC base – San Francisco Chronicle
The Army has been investigating allegations that soldiers’ food at its largest basic training base in South Carolina was being poisoned, but no credible information to support the allegations has been found, an Army spokesman said Thursday. Army spokesman Lt. Col. Christopher Garver said the
Suit: Pa. school used webcams to spy on students – Boston Globe
PHILADELPHIA A federal lawsuit accuses a suburban Philadelphia school district of spying on students at home through school-issued laptop webcams. The suit says Lower Merion School District officials can activate the webcams remotely without students’ knowledge. The lawsuit alleges the cameras
Posted on February 17, 2010 04:56:58 AM
Gov. Daniels flies Saints flag for Super Bowl bet – Worcester Telegram & Gazette
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is flying a New Orleans Saints flag outside his Statehouse office after losing a friendly Super Bowl wager with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. Daniels’ office says in a statement that the flag went on display
Report: Sen. Bayh not seeking re-election – OneNewsNow
Evan Bayh of Indiana has decided to not seek re-election scheduled a Monday afternoon news conference in Indianapolis. The Associated Press left messages seeking comment at his Senate office and for state Democratic chairman Dan Parker, who is
Indiana’s Sen. Bayh Won’t Seek Third Term – OfficialWire
Evan Bayh, D-Ind., saying increased these years, my passion for service to my fellow citizens is undiminished, but my desire to do so in Congress has waned,” Bayh, 54, said in prepared remarks released by The Indianapolis Star. “My decision was
Officer fatally shoots man at Indianapolis home – Wave 3
Police say the 24-year-old Stephen Reynolds died at Methodist Hospital after he was shot once in the chest Police say he confronted officers inside the home and refused to drop the two knives he was holding. An officer tried unsuccessfully to
Indianapolis needs 5,000 census workers – Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis is in a desperate hunt to fill as many as 5,000 part-time Census workers with a fast-approaching deadline to begin the population count. U.S. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indianapolis, and Republican Mayor Greg Ballard, appearing at a joint news
2 Indy shootings may be tied to robbery – Indianapolis Star
Allen Arnett, 41, Indianapolis, died Monday night of his injury after being driven to Wishard Memorial Hospital by a stranger. Andrew Holmes, 31, Indianapolis, was in good condition at Methodist Hospital leg at a Taco Bell at Washington and
Three Kansas football players invited to NFL Combine – LJWORLD
Former Kansas University receivers Dezmon Briscoe and Kerry Meier and safety Darrell Stuckey have been invited to participate in the NFL Combine, held Feb. 24 through March 2 in Indianapolis, Ind., the school announced Tuesday. Briscoe, who decided
New IUPUI Master Degree Program For Public Safety – WIBC.com
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved the state’s first master of science in criminal justice and public safety degree program. The program will begin next fall at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The new program
Posted on February 17, 2010 04:56:53 AM
OUCC Offers Recommendations For Central Indiana Water Rates – Inside Indiana Business
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is asking the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to reduce the rate increase request by the Indianapolis Department of Waterworks. The utility has asked for an increase of
Utilities’ transition to smart grid has promise, but potholes, too – USA Today
For Dennis Arfmann, the smart grid worked as it should. In 2008, as part of a pilot project with his utility, Xcel Energy , his home was equipped with technology to let him check via the Internet how much electricity he used. EXPLAINER: How smart
Agency Markets Announces Regional Companies Agent Learning Centers – Insurance News Net
Appointed agents can now register for classroom workshops and participate in virtual or self-paced online programs. They can access an expanding catalog of professional development courses, many of which qualify for continuing education credits. In
ISP announces summer youth camp dates – Tribune-Star
The 2010 Indiana State Police summer youth camps will soon be in session. The camps are for students entering grades five through 12. Annually, more than 1,500 students interact with peers who have expressed common interests. They learn teamwork
What big legislative items will Obama and the Dems pass this year? – Town Hall
What does it mean? Even in the midst of economic and political meltdown, Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh was still between 10 and 20 points ahead of his potential Republican challengers. Why did Bayh announce he will not run for re-election? “Even pols are
New global policy institute defines role, begins preparing for first – Lafayette Journal and Courier
Dilemmas surrounding pandemics, cyber-privacy, climate change and even local economies could get a helping hand soon from Purdue University. After a year of discussions, the Purdue Global Policy Research Institute is gaining momentum toward a start
Anita Isom – Palladium-Item
Anita “June” Isom, 77, of Liberty, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Reid Hospital and Health Care Services in Richmond. She was born Feb. 22, 1932, in Metamora to Erlie and Lillian Fields Gulley. June was the head bookkeeper for the Marion Indiana
Local bird theft suspect charged in Ind. shootout – Batavia Sun
The man suspected of stealing an exotic bird last month from a Naperville pet store is an ex-convict now facing charges in an unrelated case after a shoot-out with authorities in Indiana. Michael D. Drogosz remained Tuesday night in the Starke County
Posted on February 17, 2010 04:56:48 AM
OUCC Offers Recommendations For Central Indiana Water Rates – Inside Indiana Business
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is asking the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to reduce the rate increase request by the Indianapolis Department of Waterworks. The utility has asked for an increase of
Posted on February 16, 2010 04:57:10 AM
ALUMNI REPORT: Former gymnast Kolb thrives while diving for Emory – North County Times
After a lifetime as an athlete, Daniel Kolb thought he could just walk away when he got to college. That lasted all of a few months. A club gymnast while attending Santa Fe Christian High, Kolb wanted a top-notch academic college. After considering
Dangerous caregivers missing from federal database – Raw Story
More than two decades ago, Congress set out to stop dangerous or incompetent caregivers from crossing state lines and landing in trouble again. It ordered up a national database allowing hospitals to check for disciplinary actions taken anywhere in
Snow Blast: Police say driving conditions worst of the season – NEWS ANDTRIBUNE.COM
Another round of heavy snow led to more traffic woes in Southern Indiana on Monday. A combination of below-freezing temperatures, gusty winds and steady snowfall that began Sunday night and continued through the day Monday led to what police
Townships work to save fire departments – Herald-Bulletin
ANDERSON, Ind. As legislators debate the elimination of township governments, two local townships are preemptively seeking a solutions to the problems that elimination may cause. Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bryan Frank said
Officer, you’ve got the wrong person – CNN
(CNN) — Three police cars pulled into Christina FourHorn’s front yard one afternoon just before she was supposed to pick up her daughter at school. The officers had a warrant for her arrest. “What do you mean robbery?” FourHorn remembers asking the
Feb. 16: Local Briefs – Herald-Bulletin
ANDERSON Madison County School Alliance will hold its second informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bethany Christian Church, 1920 N. Rangeline Road. The meeting will re-address the information previously reported and introduce updated
Mayor Luecke: Reasons For Optimism in 2010 – Inside Indiana Business
Vice President for federal affairs at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Ca Good evening and welcome to Century Center. It is my duty and privilege to present the 2010 State of the City address to the South Bend Common Council. I would like to say a
Cheney Admits to War Crimes, Media Yawns, Obama Turns the Other Cheek – Uruk Net
Dick Cheney is a sadist. On Sunday, in an exclusive interview with Jonathan Karl of ABC News’ “This Week,” Cheney proclaimed his love of torture, derided the Obama administration for outlawing the practice, and admitted that the Bush administration
BC-MCT-NEWS-BJT-RECAP _ wire editors (2600 words) – Stamford Advocate
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VITL WATERS MINERAL SKINCARE CREAMS INFOMERCIAL TO AIR IN MAJOR – PR Inside
Television viewers in the Evansville, Indiana area were the first to view the program on February 8 at 11:00 am on ABC com or call 800.820.0220 or email: info@vitlwaters.com . About Vitl Waters Every Vitl Waters product is formulated with
Posted on February 15, 2010 04:57:03 AM
Wes Johnson Must Be a Superstar for Syracuse to Reach Indianapolis – Bleacherreport.com
SYRACUSE, N.Y. It took Rick Pitino two sentences in his post-game news conference to pinpoint the top reason that could keep Syracuse out of the Final Four. “We knew we had to keep them [Syracuse] out of transition or we weren’t going to win this
Rex E. Dyer – Tribune-Star
Rex E. Dyer, of Indianapolis, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away at 10:41 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at his residence in Indianapolis. He was 77 years old. He was born on July 7, 1932, to Cecil Dyer and Josephine Dyer, in Terre Haute. He is
Danica Patrick – Newsoxy.com
Patrick crashes her car at the Daytona International Speedway. The Female NASCAR driver, who drove during the Nationwide season-opener debut, tried to avoid the spinning cars but was unable to dodge them. Danica Patrick’s NASCAR debut ended in a 12
Trinity High skater has ties to the Olympics – Courier-Journal
Ernie Stevens is a serious ice skater, traveling to Indianapolis three times a week to be trained by two Russian coaches along with his skating partner. So Ernie, 16, might have been watching Sunday night’s pairs ice skating competition at the
Regular season winds down – Cincinnati.com
Northern Kentucky closes out its regular-season home basketball schedules this week, beginning with a Thursday night doubleheader against Southern Indiana. The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men at 7:45 p.m. The Southern Indiana
Posted on February 15, 2010 04:56:59 AM
Bilodeau brings home Canada’s first gold – NBC Olympics
Showing all the speed and daring a skier needs to make some history, Bilodeau blazed through the slushy moguls, tore down the course in 23.17 seconds and posted a score of 26.75. That was .17 points better than defending champion Dale Begg-Smith , a Vancouver native who now competes for Australia
Frantic finish pays off for McMurray to cap a bizarre day at Daytona 500 – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jeff Siner / Charlotte Observer Jamie McMurray (1) just nips Dale Earnhardt Jr., at the start/finish line to win Sunday’s often-delayed Daytona 500. I believe everything happens for a reason,” McMurray said afterward. “I just was like, I hope this isn t his turn to win the Daytona 500, I
Ala. prof’s kin, friends saw no signs of violence – San Francisco Chronicle
An Alabama professor accused of shooting six colleagues was vocal in her resentment over being denied tenure and the looming loss of her teaching post, though relatives and students said she had never suggested she might become violent. Not even Amy Bishop’s husband knew she might turn violent
Getzlaf returns to lead Ducks in rout of Oilers – Washington Post
EDMONTON, Alberta — Ryan Getzlaf made a strong case to keep his spot with Team Canada, scoring twice and adding two assists in his first game back from a sprained left ankle to help the Anaheim Ducks beat Edmonton 7-3 on Sunday. Saku Koivu, Corey Perry, Scott Niedermayer, George Parros and Bobby
Posted on February 14, 2010 04:57:01 AM
Trade winds picking up in the NBA – Victoria Advocate
MILWAUKEE With the initial posturing and exploratory phone calls out of the way, the NBA’s general managers can get down to business this week and determine if there really are deals that can be made before Thursday’s trading deadline. As always
Cavs, Pacers talking deal for Murphy – News-Herald.com
Rumors are circulating that the Cavaliers are on the verge of acquiring forward/center Troy Murphy from the Indiana Pacers. A source said Friday that wasn’t true. The Cavs might be reluctant to give up second-year forward J.J. Hickson or a first
NHL: RANGERS 3, PENGUINS 2 (OT) — Jokinen’s goal in OT beats – Indiana Gazette
B Reg Sports 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. Visitors also may
Caron Butler, Josh Howard headline Wizards’ seven-player trade with – Washington Post
The Washington Wizards started their much-anticipated roster makeover on Saturday, trading Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson to the Dallas Mavericks for Josh Howard, Drew Gooden and two other players. The seven-player deal provides
Cavaliers trade rumors; Browns trade rumors; and a win over the Magic – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Stepien Rules : “[Chris] Webber didn’t say who the Cavs were supposedly looking deal in order to pry [Troy Murphy] away from Indiana, but J.J Hickson currently starts at the position Murphy plays. Not saying Webber meant that as a one-for-one swap
Posted on February 14, 2010 04:56:57 AM
Man sentenced in shooting of pregnant Indianapolis bank teller – 22 WSBT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A man has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for shooting a pregnant teller during an Indianapolis bank robbery and causing the deaths of her unborn twins. A Marion County judge ordered the sentence Friday for 30-year-old Brian Kendrick, who was convicted by a jury last month
Jim Sorgi – Roto Times
Player Notes February 13, 2010 Jim Sorgi is expected to compete with Curtis Painter for the No. 2 role at quarterback for 2010, according to the Indianapolis Star. Our View: Sorgi has more experience, but Painter has good enough skills to win the job
Man escapes Indianapolis house fire that kills his 2 children – Washington Examiner
INDIANAPOLIS Authorities say a woman and her boyfriend’s two children are dead after a house fire in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Fire Department says the children’s father escaped from the burning home. Firefighters responding to the blaze
Woman, 2 children die in Indianapolis house fire – Courier-Journal
INDIANAPOLIS A man trying to find a way out his burning home got trapped in its bathroom Saturday and could only listen in horror to the screams of two of his children, who died along with his girlfriend, friends and authorities said. The man
Indianapolis man trapped trying to get out of burning home; his – Los Angeles Times
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Authorities say an Indianapolis man trying to lead his family out of their burning home got trapped inside and could only listen in horror to the cries of his two children, who died in the fire along with his girlfriend. Thirty
$2.5 million Hoosier Lotto jackpot goes unclaimed – News-Sentinel
INDIANAPOLIS Hoosier lottery players have been digging through their trash, scouring their cars and bringing fistfuls of old tickets, some in shoeboxes, to an Indianapolis store, hoping they would find the winning but unclaimed $2.5
Bike Lanes Spreading in Indianapolis – PLANetizen
Bike lanes and sharrows are being added to more streets in Indianapolis, which is a fairly new concept for the city and its drivers. “When some Indianapolis streets get new bicycle lanes this year, motorists will need to get acquainted with special
Dwight Freeney – Roto Times
February 7, 2010 Dwight Freeney (ankle) ended up starting for the Colts on Sunday, ending up with the lone sack of the game. Our View: Unfortunately his effort wasn’t enough to nab Indianapolis a win, though his effort was still commendable. He’ll
