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Asian crane spotted in Southern Indiana

Bird watchers are flocking to a southwestern Indiana wildlife area to try to catch a glimpse of a crane usually spotted only in Asia.

Grant lets group give books to clubs

A program that lends books to book clubs across Indiana has received nearly $30,000 in grants to provide access to reading material in underserved areas.

Ash borer nibbles at Fort Wayne budget

The costs of removing ash trees infested with a tree-killing insect are taking a bite out of Fort Wayne's budget for regular tree-pruning chores.

Notre Dame to raise tuition by 3.8%

The University of Notre Dame is raising tuition 3.8 percent for undergraduates for 2012-13.

Wind turbine maker adding jobs

A manufacturer of small, "micro-wind" turbines has moved into a warehouse that had been unoccupied since one of southern Indiana's largest employers moved out

Indiana homeownes will benefit from new federal mortgage help

It's $26 billion and its all part of the new mortgage settlement announced by the federal government Thursday. Ally/GMAC, CitiMortgage, JPMorgan Chase, Wells

Victims' attorneys eye IOSHA fines

Victims of the state fair stage collapse are watching investigation results closely. An Indianapolis attorney, Tony Patterson represents victims of the stage

Emergency drill foreshadowed tragedy

High winds. Lightning. Hail. A severe thunderstorm warning. A huge crowd waits for country duo Sugarland to take the stage.

Purdue requiring measles shot for students

Purdue University is warning 972 students they have until March 12 to show proof they have received measles immunizations.

Commission won't fight Fair safety fine

The Indiana State Fair Commission announced Thursday it paid a $6,300 fine and will not contest the Indiana Occupational Health Administration’s findings

South Bend airport gets body scanner

South Bend Regional Airport has started using a full body scanner at its security checkpoint.

Court wants input on parenting time

The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking public comments on proposed new guidelines for parenting time.

Purdue: Ind. wheat crop in good shape

A Purdue University agronomist says Indiana's winter wheat crop is healthy and on track despite wet weather at planting time last fall. Those wet fields have

Homeland Security lauds quake drill

The head of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security says the state's participation in the second Great Central United States ShakeOut was "tremendously

Grandma gets trial in boy's death

The grandmother of a 10-year-old boy who police say was fatally beaten by his father will stand trial next month on neglect charges in the case.

Obama gives education waivers to 10 states

President Barack Obama says his decision to free 10 states from the No Child Left Behind education law will give the flexibility they need to set high

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