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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:03 AM EDT2013-05-19 13:03:40 GMT
Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade. Investigators say they are looking into whetherMore >>
Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.More >>
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Struggling Indiana public school districts are buying billboard space, airing radio ads and even sending principals door-to-door.
It's an unusual marketing campaign aimed at persuading parents not to move their children to private schools as the nation's largest voucher program doubles in size.
The promotional efforts are an attempt to prevent the kind of student exodus that administrators have long feared might result from allowing students to attend private school using public money. If a large number of families abandon their local districts, millions of dollars could be drained from the state's public education system.
The Indiana voucher program is the biggest test yet of an idea sought for years by conservative Republicans. They say it offers families more choices and gives public schools a greater incentive to improve.
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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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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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