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Winds may cause trouble tonight

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:52 GMT

Later Tuesday night, winds could become a major factor. Right now, winds are 10-15 mph. Winds may gust over 30 mph tonight and Wednesday causing blowing and drifting snow. Check in with the Forecast 8 blog for any and all updates.

Accidental shooting kills teen, 16

Mary McDermott — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:01:44 GMT

It happened in the 8300 block of East 216th Street at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Winter chore presents health hazards

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:52:54 GMT

As the snow falls, shoveling begins. But before you grab the gear and head outside to shovel make sure you are in good health.

Off-duty cop shoots back

Patrick Tolbert — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:31:26 GMT

Several shots rang out on the city’s west side Tuesday morning when a man opened fire on an off-duty airport police officer in the 4000 block of Cossell road, near the intersection of Holt and Michigan Streets.

Bob Knight to speak at Trine in May

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:14:03 GMT

The private school in Angola announced Tuesday that Knight would also receive an honorary doctor of public service degree during the May 8 ceremony in recognition of his commitment to improving the lives of young people.

Massa running for Marion Co. prosecutor

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:41:41 GMT

The top legal adviser to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has decided to seek the Republican nomination for Marion County prosecutor.

Former IU player appears in court

Matt McCutcheon — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:26:13 GMT

A well-known former basketball player for the Indiana Hoosiers and current IU Men’s Basketball radio color commentator appeared in Allen County Superior Court Tuesday morning.

Snowy start to Tuesday commute

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:50 GMT

No matter where you live or where you were headed Tuesday morning, snow was in the forecast. With a winter storm warning in effect, 24 Hour News 8 headed out across central Indiana.

Mother and son found dead in home

Jay Hermacinski — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:39:31 GMT

Detectives in Bartholomew County are investigating an apparent murder suicide. On Saturday, deputies discovered the bodies 72-year-old Saundra Harter and her 51-year-old son, Greg Thomas, inside the victims' home.

Suit: Birth control warning not enough

Deanna Dewberry — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:10:49 GMT

Dozens of women claim in lawsuits filed in Indianapolis that they suffered strokes, gall bladder disease, and other serious health effects from the birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin.

Fans grieving Colts loss

David Barras — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:23:51 GMT

If you're feeling blue about the Colts Super Bowl loss, it's ok. Sure in this case the loss was only a football game. And the Colts overall had a great season. But a therapist told 24-Hour News 8, you need to let yourself grieve.

Dan Coats campaign enters new phase

Jim Shella — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:23:09 GMT

There are hundreds of volunteers working to get Coats on the ballot for a potential challenge to Democrat Evan Bayh, according to campaign spokesman Kevin Kellems.

Brees pride running high at Purdue

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:00:16 GMT

There was already a lot of pride at Purdue because of Super Bowl MVP, Drew Brees -- and there's even more now.

Colts back in Indy after losing SB 44

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:42:41 GMT

Despite the devastating 31-17 loss, the Colts aren’t moping around, instead they credited the Saints for outplaying them in Miami and then turned their attention to next season.

Indy business busy printing Saints gear

Joy Dumandan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:19:20 GMT

The Reebok printing plant on the east side of Indianapolis is busy producing Saints stuff about 7,000 T-shirts an hour. That's not how it was supposed to be.

Nagin ready to cash in on SB bet

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:43:52 GMT

Mayor Ballard promised St. Elmo's shrimp cocktail as part of a package of Indiana goodies if the Colts lost.

No refunds yet months after Opry fire

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:05:06 GMT

Ticket holders are still without refunds nearly five months after arson destroyed the Little Nashville Opry, with the concert hall's owner saying she's still waiting on an insurance settlement.

Chicken wings blamed for two alarm fire

Patrick Tolbert — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:17:01 GMT

A grease fire on an unattended stove is being blamed for a two fire that burned through three apartments, left nine people homeless and caused $300,000 in damage.

Hostettler running despite Coats bid

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:40:01 GMT

Former Indiana Republican Congressman John Hostettler says he doesn't plan on dropping his U.S. Senate campaign in favor of former Sen. Dan Coats.

No celebration, rally for Colts return

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:29:29 GMT

There will be no party or public celebration as the Colts return to Indianapolis around 3:30 p.m., Colts spokesman Craig Kelly said.

Winter Storm Warning issued Monday

Patrick Tolbert — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:20:13 GMT

Another round of snow is just over the horizon, just as some Hoosiers finished shoveling out their driveways. “Expect to see some accumulations of near 1″-3″ by the morning commute, then additional accumulations of 3″-5″ by Wednesday morning. This would put most of the viewing area in the 4″-8″ snow total range.,” Forecast 8 Meteorologist Ken Brewer said.

Two Koreas meet at border

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:45:46 GMT

A senior Chinese envoy was in North Korea on Monday on a mission to persuade the reclusive state to rejoin nuclear disarmament talks, reports said, while officials from the two Koreas met in the North to discuss restarting joint tour programs.

Monument Circle like a ghost town

Mike Corbin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:12:01 GMT

Monument Circle is the traditional place where Colts fans gather after a big victory. But a disappointing loss cut the celebration short.

Manning, Colts can't muster comeback

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:51:19 GMT

Peyton Manning spent the whole season building toward a Super Bowl crown, a win that certainly would put him among the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Colts fans wrong kind of blue in Miami

Andrew Bonner — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:11:32 GMT

Some fans were clearly disappointed but others stood strong, confident hat their Colts will return to the Super Bowl.

At capacity, bars turning fans away

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:06:26 GMT

We stopped in at Killroy's, packed to capacity, they’re actually turning people away. They say they've been open since 2 in the afternoon and when they opened the line was around the block. Also there we spotted one Saints fan in the middle of the crowd.

Saints win first Super Bowl 31-17

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:51:29 GMT

The New Orleans Saints stymied Peyton Manning, then intercepted him to seal the Super Bowl, rallying to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night.

Freeney starts despite ankle injury

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:35:46 GMT

Indianapolis Colts star Dwight Freeney started Sunday's Super Bowl at his normal position after missing two straight weeks of practice with an injured right ankle.

Chesterfield residents without water

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:51:21 GMT

A late morning water main break has left most of the city’s residents without water, according to town clerk-treasurer Candy Bennett.

Ft. Wayne to look at transgender rights

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:02:21 GMT

Transgender residents in Fort Wayne could get new protections under a proposed amendment to the city's anti-discrimination ordinance.