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Pacers, Heat start bracing to square off again
Pacers, Heat start bracing to square off again
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:30:36 GMT
A year ago in the playoffs, Indiana coach Frank Vogel raised the ire of the Miami Heat by accusing them of flopping. Different words are resonating with the Heat again now. Not long after the PacersMore >>
A year ago in the playoffs, Indiana coach Frank Vogel raised the ire of the Miami Heat by accusing them of flopping.More >>
Body pulled from southern Indiana quarry
Body pulled from southern Indiana quarry
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:25:56 GMT
Conservation officers recovered the body of a woman from the Empire Quarry in southern Indiana early Sunday morning. Officers were called to the quarry after a report of a body floating in the water.More >>
Conservation officers recovered the body of a woman from the Empire Quarry in southern Indiana early Sunday morning.More >>
Indianapolis 500 fills 33-car starting grid
Indianapolis 500 fills 33-car starting grid
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:02:06 GMT
There could be bumping at Indianapolis this weekend. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports said Saturday afternoon that it has hired British driver Katherine Legge to drive the No. 81 car. That gives IndianapolisMore >>
British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.More >>
Mellencamp-King musical to debut in Bloomington
Mellencamp-King musical to debut in Bloomington
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 2:54 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:54:47 GMT
A musical by John Mellencamp, writer Stephen King and T Bone Burnett will debut in Bloomington this fall before embarking on a tour of 20 U.S. cities. "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" will debut Oct.More >>
A musical by John Mellencamp, writer Stephen King and T Bone Burnett will debut in Bloomington this fall before embarking on a tour of 20 U.S. cities.More >>
'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 1:31 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:31:18 GMT
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations. TheMore >>
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.More >>
As many as 7 hurt in 3-vehicle crash near Muncie
As many as 7 hurt in 3-vehicle crash near Muncie
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:10:17 GMT
A crash involving three vehicles near Muncie has sent as many as seven people - including five children - to a hospital. Officers on scene tell The Star Press that all of the injuries are non-life-threatening. TheMore >>
A crash involving three vehicles near Muncie has sent as many as seven people - including five children - to a hospital.More >>
Quiet tornado season a year after 14 die in Indiana
Quiet tornado season a year after 14 die in Indiana
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:14:09 GMT
It's been a quiet tornado season so far in Indiana, but experts caution it's far from over. Preliminary reports from the National Weather Service indicate Indiana has had four weak tornadoes this year,More >>
It's been a quiet tornado season so far in Indiana, but experts caution it's far from over.More >>
Young alumni a challenge for college fundraisers
Young alumni a challenge for college fundraisers
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:09:18 GMT
Purdue University is wasting no time trying to tap recent graduates as donors, but university leaders acknowledged the task is challenging. The Journal and Courier reports about 14 percent of those who'veMore >>
Purdue University is wasting no time trying to tap recent graduates as donors, but university leaders acknowledged the task is challenging.More >>
Indy 500 winner Shaw's memorabilia to be auctioned
Indy 500 winner Shaw's memorabilia to be auctioned
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:05:10 GMT
A collection of memorabilia from three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Wilbur Shaw is set to be auctioned by the late racer's son. Bill Shaw is parting with his father's racing trophies, a checkered flagMore >>
A collection of memorabilia from three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Wilbur Shaw is set to be auctioned by the late racer's son.More >>
Aide: Obama learned about IRS from news accounts
Aide: Obama learned about IRS from news accounts
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-19 13:11:40 GMT
A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news." Speaking Sunday on CNN's "State ofMore >>
A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news."More >>

As Indiana gets older, a population boom among Hispanic, Asian and black youth has made it the only Midwestern state with a growing number of children.

New census figures released Thursday show the number of whites 17 and younger in Indiana fell by 95,000 from 2000 to 2010, but the minority child population rose by nearly 130,000.

Indiana Business Research Center demographer Matt Kinghorn says the child population grew by 78,000 among Hispanics, 26,000 for multi-race children, nearly 13,000 for blacks and nearly 12,000 for Asians.

Indiana's median age moved higher as the baby boom generation grows older. Indiana's median age increased from 35.2 years to 37.0 over the past decade. That's lower than Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio and slightly higher than Illinois.

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Pacers eliminate Knicks 106-99; Miami up next
Pacers eliminate Knicks 106-99; Miami up next
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:54:12 GMT
The Pacers have eliminated the New York Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.More >>
The Pacers have eliminated the New York Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.More >>
Report: Indy's jail has top US sex abuse rate
Report: Indy's jail has top US sex abuse rate
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:23:35 GMT
A new federal report says inmates at the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis are more likely to be sexually abused by guards than inmates at any other jail in the nation. The Justice department reportMore >>
A new federal report says inmates at the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis are more likely to be sexually abused by guards than inmates at any other jail in the nation.More >>
Semi fire closes I-70 east of Cloverdale
Semi fire closes I-70 east of Cloverdale
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 2:03 AM EDT2013-05-19 06:03:52 GMT
Putnam County Sheriff's Department said eastbound lanes of I-70 were closed as they tried to put out a semi fire, then get the mess cleaned up. Just before 2 a.m. one eastbound lane was opened. TheMore >>
I-70 east near Cloverdale is down to one lane due to semi fire.More >>
Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole
Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:10:01 GMT
Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis native bested IndyCar racing's big-name teams by claiming his first 500 poleMore >>
Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.More >>
IFD puts out 2 house fires early Sunday morning
IFD puts out 2 house fires early Sunday morning
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 5:02 AM EDT2013-05-19 09:02:20 GMT
Indianapolis Firefighters worked two house fires just after midnight Sunday morning. Crews were dispatched to 2945 N. Chester Ave. at 12:07am. The homeowners noticed smoke in the kitchen area and leftMore >>
Indianapolis Firefighters worked two house fires just after midnight Sunday morning.More >>
UPDATE: One winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida
UPDATE: One winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 2:33 AM EDT2013-05-19 06:33:25 GMT
Check your ticket to see if you have the winning Powerball numbers: Tonight's $600 million jackpot is the largest jackpot in Powerball history and the second largest among U.S. Lottery jackpots. FingersMore >>
Check your ticket to see if you matched any Powerball numbers: 10-13-14-22-52 Powerball 11More >>
Proposed setbacks could sink Indiana wind farm
Proposed setbacks could sink Indiana wind farm
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:05:05 GMT
A central Indiana official says the tough conditions opponents of a planned wind farm are seeking for the project would leave little room for the proposed power-generating wind turbines. The wind farm'sMore >>
A central Indiana official says the tough conditions opponents of a planned wind farm are seeking for the project would leave little room for the proposed power-generating wind turbines.More >>
Twenty-one NE Indiana residents charged in welfare fraud scam
Twenty-one NE Indiana residents charged in welfare fraud scam
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:15:59 GMT
Northeastern Indiana authorities have charged 21 people in a welfare fraud scam alleging that they illegally exploited welfare benefits to stock a Fort Wayne restaurant's pantry shelves. All 21 chargedMore >>
Northeastern Indiana authorities have charged 21 people in a welfare fraud scam alleging that they illegally exploited welfare benefits to stock a Fort Wayne restaurant's pantry shelves.More >>
Indianapolis waitress gets $446 tip
Indianapolis waitress gets $446 tip
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:18:48 GMT
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her life, but nothing like he one she got Wednesday morning. CeCe, a waitress at the Steak 'n Shake restaurant at Keystone and 54th Street, receivedMore >>
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her career, but nothing like the one she got Wednesday morning.More >>
Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood
Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:58:21 GMT
A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend. Sheriff's spokesman Steve WhitmoreMore >>
A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.More >>

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