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Two mothers face neglect charges

Jennifer McGilvray — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:44:47 GMT

Police say two moms left their kids alone in a filthy house on the near west side Saturday night. The children were removed and now the moms face serious charges.

Carmel eateries hit it big during Open

Gene Rodriguez — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:46:47 GMT

Fred Funk may have taken the top prize at the US Senior Open this weekend but it was the businesses near Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel that cashed in on the crowds.

Wayne arrived at camp ready to work

Jeane Coakley — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:31:31 GMT

Peyton Manning drove to from Indianapolis to Terre Haute, and first-round draft pick Donald Brown reported on time Sunday. But it was Reggie Wayne who got everybody's attention by hitching a ride on a yellow dump truck, honking the horn to announce his arrival.

Kids, men, mentors gather for Summerfest

Mary McDermott — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:42:44 GMT

Sunday was a great day in the park for hundreds of central Indiana kids and the grown-ups who have helped them gain a little more confidence. A picnic in Military Park celebrated relationships within the Big Brothers Big Sisters program of Central Indiana.

Bayh backs possible Iran sanctions bill

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:32:37 GMT

Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh is backing legislation that could lead to stricter economic sanctions against Iran if it rejects negotiations about its drive for nuclear weapons.

Kokomo fire displaces senior citizens

Daniel Miller — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:18:32 GMT

A two-alarm fire forced the evacuations of 100 people living in a Kokomo senior citizen's apartment building overnight.

2009 C.O.P.S. Ride comes to an end

Phil Sanchez — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:06:09 GMT

An annual charity bicycle ride around the state in honor of fallen officers came to an end Saturday. Thirteen officers participated in the ride. They covered almost 900 miles cycled in just 13 days. The money raised going to families of fallen officers.

Back to School event draws a crowd

Joy Dumandan — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:45:23 GMT

A back to school event had people lined up hours before its started. Free school supplies and health screenings were the big draw.

Man severely burned in moped fire

David Barras — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:44:47 GMT

A fire and explosion on the southeast side of Indianapolis has a 25-year-old man fighting for his life. It also has police trying to figure out just what happened because the fire wasn't in a building, it was on a moped.

Teen stabs man to death during fight

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:20:20 GMT

Metro Police are investigating a homicide that happened around one o'clock Saturday morning. Police say a 16-year-old stabbed and killed 22-year-old Samuel Sweatt during a fight outside of a home on Millersville Road.

Students in military to get aid

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:00:08 GMT

Four of Indiana University's campuses are getting grants totaling $52,700 to help students who are either veterans or currently serving in the military.

Camm Murders could go to 3rd trial

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:44:58 GMT

David Camm remains locked away behind bars, waiting to see whether he will face a third trial in his family's murders in southern Indiana.

I-Team 8: Heat of the Game

Karen Hensel — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:41:42 GMT

Starting August 3, high school football teams all over Indiana start a yearly tradition. It’s the tradition of two-a-day football practices. Those practices can come with danger when the temperature soars.

Arrests made in Noblesville theft ring

Liza Danver — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:45:25 GMT

An unprecedented rash of car break-ins have Noblesville residents on edge. So far police have arrested three juveniles but they believe eight more teens are involved in the theft ring.

Algae found in two local reservoirs

Daniel Miller — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:43:14 GMT

State Health department officials are warning Central Indiana residents not to swim in or drink the water at Geist and Morse Reservoirs. They say high levels of algae is present in the water and they're urging people to take precaution.

Cash for Clunkers may end early

Eric Halvorson — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:42:28 GMT

The 'Cash For Clunkers' program has been in effect for only a few days and has distributed millions of dollars already. The fund started with a billion dollars to get old, gas hogs off the road.

Unusual items up for bid at old airport

David Barras — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:18:04 GMT

One of the most unusual sales you've ever seen in Indianapolis is just days away, and you can be a part of it. It's your opportunity to grab a piece of the old Indianapolis Airport terminal.

Police consider money for new officers

Eric Halvorson — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:22:13 GMT

It could be raining money at police departments across the country. The federal government has money for cities to hire more officers. But there's a catch, and that has some communities caught in a quandary.

Abandoned townhome projects get help

Liza Danver — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:54:39 GMT

Properties thought to be abandoned are receiving a breath of new life. Townhome projects in Carmel and Broad Ripple were left empty when Gunstra Builders went out of business last year but now another developer had decided to finish what Gunstra started.

Gov. to lead delegation to China, Japan

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:30:59 GMT

Gov. Mitch Daniels plans a delegation of Indiana business leaders and elected officials on the first economic development mission to China by an Indiana governor in more than a decade.

Carmel Police debut new vehicle

Eric Halvorson — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:27:54 GMT

Fans of the US Senior Open are likely to see something, this week, they've never seen before. It's a new police vehicle and it may be the first of its kind in the state. It has lights like any police vehicle and, it sounds like any police vehicle. It just doesn't look like any other police vehicle in town.

Hotel industry facing an economic slump

Daniel Miller — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:22:06 GMT

The price could be right if you're looking for a hotel room downtown. That's because the rooms are not filling up. Hotel officials say compared to other Midwest cities, Indianapolis is good. They credit local events in the Circle City keeping hotels here afloat.

HSE board approves prop tax referendum

Liza Danver — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:19:43 GMT

More property taxes could be coming to Hamilton County. The Hamilton Southeastern school board wants to raise your property taxes to fill a budget shortfall. The school board unanimously approved a property tax referendum Monday night.

Burton criticizes health care plan

Deanna Dewberry — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:20:18 GMT

Politicians remain sharply divided over health care. Critics of the president's plan call it socialized medicine that will result in higher taxes, higher unemployment and higher government debt. Among those critics is Congressman Dan Burton who represents Indiana's 5th district.

Tuition hikes expected to be reduced

Leslie Olsen — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:52 GMT

Indiana Senator Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) said he expects Indiana public universities to reduce recently approved tuition increases or even agree to a moratorium on increases for one year.

Economy may have kept race fans home

Jennifer McGilvray — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:39:03 GMT

Smaller crowds greeted race drivers at this year's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Not as many people made a pit stop at this years race. Some people said economy kept race fans home.

Fans start prepping early for Brickyard

Phil Sanchez — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:12 GMT

Tens of thousands of race fans packed the Motor Speedway Sunday for the Allstate Brickyard 400. 24-Hour News 8 was at the track bright and early to talk with fans.

Ginepri tops Querrey at Indy

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:05:03 GMT

Unseeded Robby Ginepri has won his third career ATP Tour singles title, beating fellow American Sam Querrey 6-2, 6-4 in the Indianapolis Tennis Championships.

George wants answers about his removal

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:24:19 GMT

Tony George wants to know why he was ousted as CEO of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. George used his IndyCar team's Web site Sunday to reflect on the move, claiming he has not received a "reasonable explanation" from the company's board of directors, which consists primarily of family members.

Police: 1 killed, 3 injured in shooting

Daniel Miller — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:06:51 GMT

Metro detectives are trying to piece together what happened at a home near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Around 3 o'clock Sunday morning, IMPD officers found one man dead, another shot five times on Somerset Avenue.