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The 500 Festival Memorial Service gets underway at noon in downtown Indianapolis. The solemn ceremony honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for the United States. More>>

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Boston Marathon runners to have ceremonial finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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The Speedway invited runners to cross the finish line on race day morning before the start of the race. They will be running from Turn Four across the historic Yard of Bricks. More>>

Woman sentenced in fatal 2012 west side Indianapolis shootout

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A woman faces sentencing Friday for her part in the shooting death of a female basketball star. More>>

Cat blamed for starting Madison County house fire

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Authorities say a cat might have started a central Indiana house fire by knocking over a lamp. More>>

Hearing ends in retrial bid in IU student Jill Behrman's death

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It will likely be months before a judge rules on whether a new trial should be granted to a man convicted of killing an Indiana University student who disappeared during a 2000 bike ride. More>>

Two campers found at Camp Atterbury face charges

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Bartholomew County sheriff's Maj. Todd Noblitt says the two men, ages 19 and 20, were found Wednesday after a ground and air search for several hours by police officers and soldiers of the Atterbury grounds near Edinburgh. More>>

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Today could be called the official kickoff of race weekend. "Carb Day" at the Motor Speedway signals the final practice for the drivers who will line up for Sunday's Indy 500. More>>

Pedestrian struck, killed by IMPD cruiser on east side

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A pedestrian was struck and killed by an IMPD officer in his police car on the east side of Indianapolis Thursday night. More>>

Indy falls to No. 13 among most populous US cities

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Indianapolis has slipped one spot among the nation's most populous cities to No. 13. More>>

Pence promotes Speedway at ceremonial signing

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Gov. Mike Pence and Indiana lawmakers are using a ceremonial bill signing to promote the Indianapolis Motor Speedway a few days before the Indy 500. More>>

Chief Justice Roberts speaks at Indiana alma mater

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U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is returning to the Roman Catholic boarding school he graduated from 40 years ago to give the commencement speech. More>>

Purdue to host international Great Lakes gathering

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Purdue University is expecting hundreds of scientists from around the world to descend on main campus next month for a conference on the most recent research on the Great Lakes. More>>

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Run ends for early ride at Holiday World
Run ends for early ride at Holiday World
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 9:25 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:25:14 GMT
The Holiday World amusement park in Santa Claus, Indiana is replacing a miniature train that was the last of the park's original rides from when it opened in 1946.More >>
The Holiday World amusement park in Santa Claus, Indiana is replacing a miniature train that was the last of the park's original rides from when it opened in 1946.More >>
Body found at Carmel storage facility
Body found at Carmel storage facility
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 3:14 AM EDT2013-05-24 07:14:39 GMT
Carmel Police are investigating the scene where a body was discovered at a storage facility.More >>
Police are investigating why a woman's body turned up in a car inside a Carmel storage facility.More >>
Police collect explosive war "souvenirs"
Police collect explosive war "souvenirs"
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:30:00 GMT
Investigators in Indianapolis in recent weeks have discovered grenades in a house and a rocket in a tree, raising concerns over what other explosives may be in homes around the city. A Russian mortarMore >>
Investigators in Indianapolis in recent weeks have discovered grenades in a house and a rocket in a tree, raising concerns over what other explosives may be in homes around the city.More >>
Boy Scout leaders lift ban on gay scouts; adult ban remains
Boy Scout leaders lift ban on gay scouts
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 9:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:48:28 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America have approved a plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts. A ban on gay adult leaders remains.More >>
The Boy Scouts of America have approved a plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts. A ban on gay adult leaders remains.More >>
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Truck in Wash. span collapse hauled drilling equip
Truck in Wash. span collapse hauled drilling equip
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
A truck hauling an oversized load of drilling equipment struck an overhead bridge girder on the major interstate between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span and two vehicles into the Skagit River below. All...More >>
Some damage reported from 5.7 quake in N. Calif.
Some damage reported from 5.7 quake in N. Calif.
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco and in two other states, but there have been no reports of injury or serious damage.More >>
An earthquake in far northeastern California did not injure anyone but did cause moderate damage, including to a water tank that supplies hundreds of homes with drinking water, local authorities said Friday.More >>
Jersey shore reopens for 1st post-Sandy summer
Jersey shore reopens for 1st post-Sandy summer
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is co-hosting NBC's "Today" on Friday morning as part of a campaign to proclaim that the state's shore is ready for business seven months after being devastated by Superstorm...More >>
New Jersey rolled out some of its big guns Friday to proclaim that the shore is back following Superstorm Sandy, using Gov. Chris Christie and the cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore" to tell a national audience the state is...More >>
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.More >>
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way. So this season, they hope to offer...More >>
Jury foreman says Arias testimony didn't help her
Jury foreman says Arias testimony didn't help her
As jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial filed one by one from the courtroom after a dramatic five months of gut-wrenching testimony and gruesome photographs, three women on the panel cried and one looked to the...More >>
As jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial filed one by one from the courtroom after a dramatic five months of gut-wrenching testimony and gruesome photographs, three women on the panel cried and one looked to the...More >>

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Boston Marathon runners to have ceremonial finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Boston Marathon runners to have ceremonial finish at IMS
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 10:26 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:26:01 GMT
Officials with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway tell Eyewitness News that 35 runners from the Midwest who did not complete the Boston Marathon because of the tragedy there will be finishing that race atMore >>
The Speedway invited runners to cross the finish line on race day morning before the start of the race. They will be running from Turn Four across the historic Yard of Bricks.More >>
Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better
Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:23:41 GMT
For as intense and down-to-the-wire as Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals was, the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat shared the same thought on Thursday. In their minds, Game 2 will be better. Sure,More >>
For as intense and down-to-the-wire as Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals was, the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat shared the same thought on Thursday.More >>
Hamlin takes Coca-Cola 600 pole with record lap
Hamlin takes Coca-Cola 600 pole with record lap
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:42:33 GMT
Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin, who has never won a Sprint Cup race at CMS,More >>
Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.More >>
Karam captures pole position for Freedom 100
Karam captures pole position for Freedom 100
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:03:42 GMT
Sage Karam earned the Sunoco Pole Award for the Firestone Freedom 100 in his first Firestone Indy Lights oval race. Karam, an 18-year-old from Nazareth, Pa., posted a two-lap average speed of 189.243 mphMore >>
Sage Karam earned the Sunoco Pole Award for the Firestone Freedom 100 in his first Firestone Indy Lights oval race.More >>
Record-tying four women in field for Indy 500
Record-tying four women in field for Indy 500
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:38:13 GMT
A record-tying four women will start this year's Indianapolis 500. Pippa Mann chatted with tire makers, dropped in on the folks from the television networks, and even tried to get cozy with engine makerMore >>
A record-tying four women will start this year's Indianapolis 500.More >>

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New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:32:04 GMT
Consumers will soon see labels on their meat telling them where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has required country of origin labels on seafood since 2005,More >>
Consumers will soon see labels on their meat telling them where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered.More >>
Hoosiers advised to take care while swimming
Hoosiers advised to take care while swimming
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:21 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:21:57 GMT
State health officials are urging people to be careful as they head for Indiana's lakes and other bodies of water for summer recreation. The Indiana State Department of Health this week issued a listMore >>
State health officials are urging people to be careful as they head for Indiana's lakes and other bodies of water for summer recreation.More >>
St. Vincent Health announces job cuts
St. Vincent Health announces job cuts
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:20:10 GMT
One of Indiana's largest health systems says it's cutting an undisclosed number of jobs by June 30 because of increasing economic and competitive pressure on the health care industry. Indianapolis-basedMore >>
One of Indiana's largest health systems says it's cutting an undisclosed number of jobs by June 30 because of increasing economic and competitive pressure on the health care industry.More >>
Study: Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate
Study: Amphibians disappearing at alarming rate
A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States, and the news is not good.More >>
A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States, and the news is not good.More >>
U.S. teen birth rate plummets
U.S. teen birth rate plummets
Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.More >>
Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.More >>

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St. Vincent Health announces job cuts
St. Vincent Health announces job cuts
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:20:10 GMT
One of Indiana's largest health systems says it's cutting an undisclosed number of jobs by June 30 because of increasing economic and competitive pressure on the health care industry. Indianapolis-basedMore >>
One of Indiana's largest health systems says it's cutting an undisclosed number of jobs by June 30 because of increasing economic and competitive pressure on the health care industry.More >>
US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April
US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:37:41 GMT
U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods, durable goods, rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for military and civilian aircraft and an increase in business investment.More >>
U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods, durable goods, rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for military and civilian aircraft and an increase in business investment.More >>
Pandora posts in-line 1Q loss, upbeat sales
Pandora posts in-line 1Q loss, upbeat sales
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 3:33 AM EDT2013-05-24 07:33:06 GMT
Internet radio company Pandora Media Inc. reported higher-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter, with losses in line with analysts' forecasts, as the number of subscribers who pay for ad-free listeningMore >>
Internet radio company Pandora Media Inc. reported higher-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter, with losses in line with analysts' forecasts, as the number of subscribers who pay for ad-free listening more than doubled to exceed 2.5 million.More >>
Japan's PM Abe defends policies as markets settle
Japan's PM Abe defends policies as markets settle
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 3:32 AM EDT2013-05-24 07:32:08 GMT
Japan's top leaders are defending the economic strategies championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, though the central bank chief acknowledged a need for better communication with financial markets, a dayMore >>
Japan's top leaders are defending the economic strategies championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, though the central bank chief acknowledged a need for better communication with financial markets, a day after Tokyo shares suffered their worst loss since the 2011 tsunami disaster.More >>
Campbell buying Plum Organics baby food maker
Campbell buying Plum Organics baby food maker
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 3:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 07:31:21 GMT
Campbell Soup said it's buying Plum Organics, which makes food for babies and kids, for an undisclosed amount as it looks to move into faster-growing categories. The company, which also makes Prego pastaMore >>
Campbell Soup said it's buying Plum Organics, which makes food for babies and kids, for an undisclosed amount as it looks to move into faster-growing categories.More >>

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State of your money: Missing state property
State of your money: Missing state property
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:54:08 GMT
You paid for it. Now the question is, where is it? Tonight at 11:00 pm, 13 Investigates has discovered the State of Indiana has thousands of items classified as lost or missing. Some of it is stuff youMore >>
13 Investigates has discovered Indiana state government and universities have thousands of items classified as lost or missing, with many more listed as stolen. Some of the missing property is items you probably never even realized the state bought in the first place.
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Police warn about charity scams after disasters
Police warn about charity scams after disasters
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:03 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:03:56 GMT
State police are warning Indiana residents to be wary of people seeking donations for tornado relief because scammers often try to profit after disasters. Police say people should be skeptical of thoseMore >>
State police are warning Indiana residents to be wary of people seeking donations for tornado relief because scammers often try to profit after disasters.More >>
Telemarketers using new tricks to scam homeowners
Telemarketers using new tricks to scam homeowners
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:56:01 GMT
Telemarketers are deploying new tactics to get your secret information - and all they have to do is get you to answer the phone. A call to a home phone this week showed up on the screen as "private name,More >>
Telemarketers are deploying new tactics to get your secret information - and all they have to do is get you to answer the phone.More >>
Tuesday is deadline for Do Not Call list
Tuesday is deadline for Do Not Call list
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:49:03 GMT
Tuesday is the next deadline to sign up for Indiana's Do Not Call registry. Since January, the state attorney general's office says it has received more than 5,000 complaints about telemarketing callsMore >>
Tuesday is the next deadline to sign up for Indiana's Do Not Call registry.More >>
Small Claims: Big Injustice
Small Claims: Big Injustice
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 2:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:35:48 GMT
It's supposed to be a user-friendly township court to help settle small claims. But 13 Investigates found a system some say is out of order and failing to deliver justice. Deputies and constables deliverMore >>
It's supposed to be a user-friendly township court to help settle small claims. But 13 Investigates found a system some say is out of order and failing to deliver justice.More >>

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Oklahoma tornado slide show
Oklahoma tornado: slide show
See images of the tornado outbreak near Oklahoma City on Monday, May 20, 2013.More >>
2013 Indy 500 slide show
2013 Indy 500 slide show
See pictures from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway of this month's events, including the Indianapolis 500!More >>

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American Cancer Society Relay For Life
American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Relay For Life unites thousands of communities nationwide so that one day our loved ones will no longer have to hear the words "you have cancer."More >>
Relay For Life unites thousands of communities nationwide so that one day our loved ones will no longer have to hear the words "you have cancer." Participants form teams for this inspiring, fun event, and each team keeps one person on the track throughout this overnight event, symbolizing that cancer never sleeps. Funds raised through Relay For Life help the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer.More >>
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Pedestrian struck, killed by IMPD cruiser on east side
Pedestrian struck, killed by IMPD cruiser on east side
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 6:12 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:12:19 GMT
A pedestrian was seriously hurt after being struck by a police officer on the east side of Indianapolis. The accident happened around 9:30 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of 42nd Street and EmersonMore >>
A pedestrian was struck and killed by an IMPD officer in his police car on the east side of Indianapolis Thursday night.More >>
Body found at Carmel storage facility
Body found at Carmel storage facility
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 3:14 AM EDT2013-05-24 07:14:39 GMT
Carmel Police are investigating the scene where a body was discovered at a storage facility.More >>
Police are investigating why a woman's body turned up in a car inside a Carmel storage facility.More >>
Credit card fraud possibly linked to downtown restaurant
Credit card fraud possibly linked to downtown restaurant
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:55:15 GMT
An act of credit card fraud has been traced back to a downtown Indianapolis restaurant. Some workers upstairs love walking downstairs for a bite at Ike and Jonesy's downtown. But they say the bite isMore >>
The owner of Ike & Jonesy's downtown says he is working to find out how the credit and debit cards of several customers and employees could have been compromised.More >>
No fatalities in Washington state bridge interstate collapse
No fatalities in Washington state bridge interstate collapse
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 3:04 AM EDT2013-05-24 07:04:34 GMT
Police say there are cars in the water where an interstate bridge collapsed north of Seattle Thursday night. Washington State Patrol told affiliate KING-TV the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit RiverMore >>
Police say there are no fatalities after cars fell into a Washington river after an interstate bridge collapsed north of Seattle Thursday night.More >>
Indy falls to No. 13 among most populous US cities
Indy falls to No. 13 among most populous US cities
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 4:15 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:15:20 GMT
Indianapolis has slipped one spot among the nation's most populous cities to No. 13. The U.S. Census Bureau says new census estimates show the Circle City slipped from No. 12 during the year that endedMore >>
Indianapolis has slipped one spot among the nation's most populous cities to No. 13.More >>
Indiana police: Watch out for slaying-related items
Indiana police: Watch out for slaying-related items
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:34:10 GMT
Indiana State Police want the public's help in looking out for items outdoors possibly linked to the slaying of an 85-year-old retired farmer in rural western Indiana nearly six months ago. DetectivesMore >>
Indiana State Police want the public's help in looking out for items outdoors possibly linked to the slaying of an 85-year-old retired farmer in rural western Indiana nearly six months ago.More >>
Woman hurt in crash that closes I-70 on east side
Woman hurt in crash that closes I-70 on east side
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:54:25 GMT
A woman suffered only minor injuries after getting stuck under a semi while driving on Interstate 70 Thursday evening. State police say the woman was driving west on I-70 when she lost control for unknownMore >>
A woman suffered a laceration on her arm and other injuries after getting stuck under a semi while driving on Interstate 70 Thursday evening.More >>
St. Vincent Health announces job cuts
St. Vincent Health announces job cuts
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:20:10 GMT
One of Indiana's largest health systems says it's cutting an undisclosed number of jobs by June 30 because of increasing economic and competitive pressure on the health care industry. Indianapolis-basedMore >>
One of Indiana's largest health systems says it's cutting an undisclosed number of jobs by June 30 because of increasing economic and competitive pressure on the health care industry.More >>
New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 3:30 AM EDT2013-05-24 07:30:19 GMT
Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday. The rules require labels on steaks, ribs and other cutsMore >>
Shoppers in the U.S. will soon have more information about where their meat comes from after new federal labeling rules went into effect Thursday.More >>
Carb Day kicks off race weekend
Carb Day kicks off race weekend
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:17:03 GMT
The 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 is set for Sunday. But today could be called the official kickoff of race weekend. "Carb Day" at the Motor Speedway signals the final practice for the drivers whoMore >>
Today could be called the official kickoff of race weekend. "Carb Day" at the Motor Speedway signals the final practice for the drivers who will line up for Sunday's Indy 500.More >>

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