Using arts for economic development

Leaders in an Indiana city are looking for ways to use the arts as a catalyst for economic development. Columbus Mayor Kristen Brown plans to form a committee to consider creating an arts and entertainment district.

    Officers found more than 300 marijuana plants growing in a house in the 3800 block of Sandpoint Road in Fort Wayne. (Photo provided by Allen County Sheriff's Department) 

    300+ pot plants found in Ft. Wayne home

    A Fort Wayne man will face federal drug charges after police said they found more than 300 marijuana plants - with a street value of $500,000 - growing in his home on Thursday.

      Republican presidential candidate former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum speaks during a rally, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) 

      Santorum plans aggressive strategy

      Rick Santorum is pursuing an aggressive strategy to challenge Mitt Romney in the state where the GOP presidential front-runner grew up.

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        Man gets prison in erectile pump scheme

        An Illinois man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for shipping unwanted penis enlargers to diabetes patients in a scheme to bilk Medicare of more than $2.2 million.

          Brownsburg Police Department wants the public's help to identify these robbery suspects. (Photo provided by Brownsburg Police Department) 

          Cops: Pair robs store with baby in tow

          Brownsburg police are seeking the public's help to identify a man and woman who they say stole from a convenience store while they had a baby with them.

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