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Palin apologizes after Ind. book event

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:22:29 GMT

Sarah Palin has apologized to hundreds of people who waited for hours in a light rain in central Indiana for a book signing event but didn't end up getting her signature.

Clerk killed in Village Pantry robbery

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:53:25 GMT

Metro Police say they are looking for two men in connection with a robbery and homicide at the south side convenience store. A customer found the store clerk lying on the ground. Officers say they do not know exaclty how she died, but say she was the only employee inside.

AG asks companies to give to food banks

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:35:37 GMT

Saturday, Attorney General Greg Zoeller officially challenged corporate leaders to step up and donate money to supply food for food banks around the state.

Police: Woman, 28, was strangled

Liza Danver — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:51:16 GMT

Metro Police said a 28-year-old woman found dead in her east side home Wednesday night was strangled. Police are questioning the woman's boyfriend.

LeBron's 40 leads Cavaliers past Pacers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:23:38 GMT

LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night. James also had nine rebounds and seven assists for Cleveland (9-4).

Parks ask private business to play ball

Mike Corbin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:02 GMT

Indy Parks Spokesperson Paula Freund walked through Arsenal Park Friday. The park is one of 206 that house 230 athletic fields that she believes need big help.

Fake surveyer accused of stealing pills

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:47 GMT

Prescription pills were stolen from a Bartholomew County woman's home by a man who claimed he was taking a survey, according to authorities.

Avon teacher emphasizing moral maturity

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:17 GMT

In the classroom, Avon seventh graders learn about more than writing and grammar, phrasing and context. They learn about life, compassion, character and respect.

Brees' mother's death ruled a suicide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:36:06 GMT

Mina Brees, an attorney from Austin, Texas, died Aug. 7 while visiting Colorado. Grand County coroner Brenda Bock concluded this week that the 59-year-old Brees died of a prescription drug overdose and ruled the death a suicide.

Boxer's injury cancels Fight Night

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:23 GMT

The Budweiser Championship Fight Night event scheduled for Tuesday at the Pepsi Coliseum has been canceled.

2010 campaign ads already being aired

Jim Shella — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:06:14 GMT

The next election in Indiana takes place in May of 2010 but a pair of campaign ads already hit the air this week.

IPS students arrested in drug deal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:23:51 GMT

Metro Police have arrested three Emmerich Manual High School students. The arrests came after a student told a teacher he allegedly observed a drug deal on campus.

Officer kicked in groin during dispute

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:18 GMT

Metro Police said a 37-year-old woman kicked an officer in the groin as a worker attempted to repossess her car.

Official turnaround on Pap smears

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:20 GMT

The change comes amid a separate debate over when regular mammograms to detect breast cancer should begin, in the 40s or the 50s.

$30M to be cut from Purdue budget

Laura Kirtley — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:43 GMT

Purdue University must cut $30 million from its next budget as state revenues continue to decline.

Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 cluster reported

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:44 GMT

Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu.

Knight to headline Ind. hall fundraiser

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:14:52 GMT

The former Hoosiers coach will speak at a Dec. 17 fundraiser in Indianapolis to benefit the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

October jobless rate at 9.8% in Indiana

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:02 GMT

Indiana's unemployment rate of 9.8% in October is slightly above September's adjusted jobless rate of 9.7%, but state officials said the change is statistically insignificant.

Winfrey: Show will end after 25 seasons

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:21 GMT

Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying "prayer and careful thought" led her to her decision.

Desmond Turner compares self to Christ

Mary McDermott — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:58 GMT

Marion County Judge Robert Altice formally sentenced Turner to life in prison with out the possibility of parole, plus an additional 88 years.

Oprah expected to launch new talk show

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:00 GMT

Oprah Winfrey was set to announce Friday that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. Winfrey, 55, is widely expected to start up a new talk show on OWN.

Workers pants taken during robbery

Jay Hermacinski — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:46 GMT

Police say two employees were tied up, told to drop their pants and forced to the basement at the downtown Dunkin Donuts.

Desmond Turner sentencing Friday

Phil Sanchez — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:22:29 GMT

A Marion County Judge will sentence the man convicted of killing 7 people in a home on Hamilton Avenue.

Police search for attempted robber

Phil Sanchez — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:19:49 GMT

Police are still searching for an armed gunman who was one of three who attempted to rob up a north west side hotel.

'Rogue' Palin meets rabid fans

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:28:53 GMT

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is on her book signing tour. For the people who greeted her in Noblesville Thursday night, she's an inspiration.

Kroger says shoppers target of scam

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:01:23 GMT

Kroger has issued a warning to its shoppers saying they are the target of a scam.

Police: Woman, 28, victim of homicide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:34:46 GMT

Metro Police said what started out as a death investigation is now a homicide.

Medicaid fraudster stuck with sentence

Debby Knox — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:17:46 GMT

An Indianapolis man who stole millions of tax dollars and bought seven properties and several cars, even fur and leather, was in federal court Thursday trying to get his sentence reduced.

Man arrested in Indy strip mall killing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:32:51 GMT

Metro Police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting in a strip mall parking lot on the city's northwest side.

Greenwood coach sentenced for abuse

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:06:46 GMT

A former Greenwood tennis coach has been sentenced to two years in prison after inappropriately touching three teen girls who came to him for private lessons.