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Young Indiana boy dies after being found in pool
Young Indiana boy dies after being found in pool
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:02 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:02:33 GMT
Authorities say a young boy died after being found floating face down in a backyard swimming pool in northeastern Indiana. Police say emergency crews were called to the rural Whitley County home afterMore >>
Authorities say a young boy died after being found floating face down in a backyard swimming pool in northeastern Indiana. Police say emergency crews were called to the rural Whitley County home afterMore >>
Boil advisory Issued for Franklin customers
Boil advisory Issued for Franklin customers
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:47:08 GMT
Indiana American Water Company's Johnson County District has issued a boil water advisory affecting approximately 7,000 customers in the city of Franklin. A main break near International Drive and EarlywoodMore >>
Indiana American Water Company's Johnson County District has issued a boil water advisory affecting approximately 7,000 customers in the city of Franklin.More >>
Investigation of southeast side house enters second day
Investigation of southeast side house enters second day
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:16 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:16:39 GMT
Indianapolis Metro Police are on the scene of a vacant home in the 1500 block of English Ave. near Spruce St. That's on the Indianapolis southeast side. IMPD says they've been working with the FederalMore >>
Detectives say so far, they have not found anything suspicious and they are not considering the home a crime scene at this point.More >>
Food bank's truck to feed Connersville students
Food bank's truck to feed Connersville students
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:25 AM EDT2013-05-23 08:25:03 GMT
A food truck operated by a private company and a food bank are set to begin serving free summer lunches to low-income children in a southeastern Indiana county. The Spartan Summer Food Truck was scheduledMore >>
A food truck operated by a private company and a food bank are set to begin serving free summer lunches to low-income children in a southeastern Indiana county.More >>
Lawmakers set study plans for the summer
Lawmakers set study plans for the summer
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:24 AM EDT2013-05-23 08:24:02 GMT
Indiana lawmakers are detailing their study plans for the summer ahead of their next session. The Indiana Legislative Council plans to meet Thursday morning to detail which issues will be studied in theMore >>
Indiana lawmakers are detailing their study plans for the summer ahead of their next session.More >>
IU film shows lessons learned from common bird
IU film shows lessons learned from common bird
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 08:23:14 GMT
A documentary by Indiana University biologists about the scientific lessons that can be learned from a common backyard bird is now available online for classroom use. The film "Ordinary ExtraordinaryMore >>
A documentary by Indiana University biologists about the scientific lessons that can be learned from a common backyard bird is now available online for classroom use.More >>
Police warn about charity scams after disasters
Police warn about charity scams after disasters
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:22 AM EDT2013-05-23 08:22:24 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 >>
Last-second shot drops Pacers in overtime in Game 1
Last-second shot drops Pacers in overtime in Game 1
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:48 GMT
The Indiana Pacers have taken the lead in the second quarter of the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami. The Pacers lead the Heat 24-22 early in the quarter. David West has 10 pointsMore >>
LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime to give the Miami Heat a 103-102 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.More >>
State of your money: Missing state property
State of your money: Missing state property
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 12:43 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:43:40 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 break up high-end prostitution ring at Indianapolis hotel
Police break up high-end prostitution ring at Indianapolis hotel
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:29:32 GMT
Undercover police detectives revealed a high-end call girl sting Wednesday. According to police, the women involved met their clients at exclusive hotels in one of the most popular places in the city. TheMore >>
Detectives arrested one woman for prostitution and have an arrest warrant out for the madam of an operation that brought in hundreds of dollars per hour.More >>

WASHINGTON -

A new government survey shows 12 states now have very high obesity rates.

Overall, more than a third of adults are obese but rates vary by state. The latest figures are based on a 2011 telephone survey that asked adults their height and weight. For the first time, households with only cell phones were included.

State rates remained about the same although states with very high rates went from nine to 12. At least 30 percent of adults are obese in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia.

Colorado was lowest, at just under 21 percent, and Mississippi was highest at nearly 36 percent.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the figures Monday.

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Last-second shot drops Pacers in overtime in Game 1
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Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:48 GMT
The Indiana Pacers have taken the lead in the second quarter of the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami. The Pacers lead the Heat 24-22 early in the quarter. David West has 10 pointsMore >>
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Police break up high-end prostitution ring at Indianapolis hotel
Police break up high-end prostitution ring at Indianapolis hotel
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:29:32 GMT
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Business owners angered by Broad Ripple homeless camp
Business owners angered by Broad Ripple homeless camp
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:22:03 GMT
A homeless camp in Broad Ripple has long been a safety concern for people visiting, working and living in the north side Indianapolis neighborhood. Several young people live under the bridge at WestfieldMore >>
Several young people live under the bridge at Westfield Boulevard, and residents say it's been a problem for years. Last week, a burglary by one of the homeless was caught on camera. Now a Broad Ripple business owner is fed up and wants police to crack down.More >>
More than 50 injured in chain-reaction school bus crash
More than 50 injured in chain-reaction school bus crash
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:11:50 GMT
Northern Indiana authorities say more than 45 middle and high school students were injured and a bus driver was seriously hurt in a chain-reaction crash involving four school buses. Kosciusko CommunityMore >>
Northern Indiana authorities say more than 45 middle and high school students were injured and a bus driver was seriously hurt in a chain-reaction crash involving four school buses.More >>
Indianapolis teen suspended for bullying classmates on Facebook
Indianapolis teen suspended for bullying classmates on Facebook
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:16:50 GMT
An Indianapolis teenager is in big trouble tonight for cyber bullying using her social media account. Several of her classmates say she threatened to beat up classmates, unless they paid her off. TheMore >>
Parents say a 13-year-old IPS student was threatening other students to give her money or get beat up.More >>
Once-rowdy infield goes "corporate" at IMS
Once-rowdy infield goes "corporate" at IMS
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:04:18 GMT
The Indianapolis 500 has not completely sold out in a more than a few years. Old-time fans say that the track has "sold out" to corporate sponsors. There was a time not long ago when the infield of theMore >>
The Indianapolis 500 has not completely sold out in a more than a few years. Old-time fans say that the track has "sold out" to corporate sponsors.More >>
92-year-old woman found in house during meth raid
92-year-old woman found in house during meth raid
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:47 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:47:25 GMT
State police say troopers found a 92-year-old woman inside a Muncie home where methamphetamine was being produced.More >>
State police say troopers found a 92-year-old woman inside a Muncie home where methamphetamine was being produced.More >>
Teen who smirked gets maximum sentence in slaying
Teen who smirked gets maximum sentence in slaying
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:37:26 GMT
A South Bend teenager who angered a judge by smirking during his sentencing for killing a 16-year-old boy has received the maximum time behind bars allowed under a plea agreement. St. Joseph SuperiorMore >>
A South Bend teenager who angered a judge by smirking during his sentencing for killing a 16-year-old boy has received the maximum time behind bars allowed under a plea agreement.More >>
Investigation of southeast side house enters second day
Investigation of southeast side house enters second day
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:16 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:16:39 GMT
Indianapolis Metro Police are on the scene of a vacant home in the 1500 block of English Ave. near Spruce St. That's on the Indianapolis southeast side. IMPD says they've been working with the FederalMore >>
Detectives say so far, they have not found anything suspicious and they are not considering the home a crime scene at this point.More >>
Ballard: Shock, disappointment over Indy Land Bank scandal
Ballard: Shock, disappointment over Indy Land Bank scandal
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:30:42 GMT
It's been 24 hours since news broke of a Federal Bureau of Investigation raid at the City-County Building confiscating files from the Indy Land Bank program. The federal investigation also led to the arrestMore >>
Mayor Ballard held a news conference this morning hoping to shine light on several significant construction projects going around the city this season. Instead, all anyone wanted to talk about was the federal investigation into the Land Bank program, what he knew, when and why he didn't say something sooner.More >>

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