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Irsay to match Okla. relief donations

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:54:31 GMT

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he will match all donations made to the Red Cross through the Colts up to $25,000.

Former Boiler excelling as Colts GM

Mike Cleff — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:03:22 GMT

Indianapolis Colts General Manager and former Boilermaker Ryan Grigson talks to WLFI Sports Director Mike Cleff about his appreciation for Purdue.

2 children die, 4 hospitalized in fire

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:09:03 GMT

Officials say two children are dead and four people were taken to the hospital following a Monday morning apartment fire in Cumberland, just east of Indianapolis.

Judge: Lotto winner can't cash ticket

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:45:04 GMT

The fight over a $9 million dollar Hoosier Lottery jackpot continues as the dispute gets closer to going to trial.

Cops: Mother drowned kids, then herself

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:49 GMT

Police say the mother and two children found dead in a New Albany creek was a double murder-suicide.

Firefighters battle Greencastle fire

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:27:23 GMT

Fire crews fought a fire in downtown Greencastle for nearly three hours Friday morning.

Indiana fugitive arrested in Alabama

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:26:51 GMT

Investigators in Alabama have arrested a man wanted by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office since 2012. Officials say Aaron Massey, 38, kidnapped a 38-year-old woman and her child. The two have been missing since September 2012.

$1 million Powerball winner introduced

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:33:06 GMT

Robert Kincaid, of Fort Wayne, brought his grandchildren to the Lassus Handy Dandy on Lima Road to claim his $1 million prize Thursday morning.

1 arrested in hospital substance threat

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:50:00 GMT

An Indianapolis man was arrested on Wednesday in connection to a suspicious substance that was dropped off at Fairbanks Recovery Center that sent five people to the hospital.

Child left alone at school, calls 911

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:45:40 GMT

An investigation is underway in Anderson after second grader was left at school, nearly three hours after dismissal. No one knew the little boy was missing until he called 911.

Family sues after cop hit, killed man

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:44:28 GMT

The family of a man struck and killed by a Marion County sheriff’s deputy is suing the deputy, the city of Indianapolis and the department for damages.

Truck cited for hot eggs, pig feet

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:57:48 GMT

A truck with a malfunctioning cooling system was found transporting eggs, clams, pig feet and tofu on Wednesday, Indiana State Police officials said.

Suspect feels guilty, waits for police

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:41:06 GMT

A man has been arrested after he surrendered to police following a bank robbery.

Waitress served with surprising tip

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:05:15 GMT

An Indianapolis Steak 'n Shake server was shocked Wednesday morning by a $500 tip.

Man who found bodies returns to scene

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:32:08 GMT

Police in Bartholomew County are expanding their search for evidence at a murder scene in Waynesville. They aren't the only ones returning to the crime scene.

PD seeks person who dumped 17 puppies

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:19:46 GMT

Karen Read stopped late Friday night when she saw a set of eyes in the road, reflected in her headlights.

DNR: Shark photo just a tall river tale

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:08:51 GMT

The online photo is just the kind of thing to give the heebie-jeebies to anyone about to dangle their toes in their favorite swimming hole: a toothy shark breaching a river's murky surface.

Cold beer fight moves to federal court

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16:00 GMT

An organization representing gas station and convenience store owners has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court alleging the State of Indiana's law regarding the sale of cold beer is "irrational and discriminatory."

Sheriff: Quadruple murder drug-related

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:28:43 GMT

The Bartholomew County sheriff said on Tuesday his investigators are considering a quadruple homicide drug-related.

Couple finds landlord doesn't own house

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:55:22 GMT

An Indianapolis couple is scrambling to find a new place to live after accidentally finding out their house is in foreclosure.

Naked man arrested: "My pants fell off"

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:18:55 GMT

A local man was arrested after police say he exposed himself to a woman in a Beech Grove Lowe's parking lot.

Family, friends seek answers in murders

Sun, 12 May 2013 05:15:03 GMT

The Bartholomew County Coroner says the autopsies of the four victims of Saturday's Waynesville shooting will be completed Monday evening. However, the report likely won't be ready until Tuesday morning.

Saturday: Opening Day at IMS

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:00:13 GMT

Saturday marks Opening Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Ritz kicks off literacy program

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:43:29 GMT

Glenda Ritz, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, has started a statewide reading initiative called Hoosier Family of Readers.

Couple uses pigs to maintain lawn

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:40:27 GMT

Four pigs are destroying a backyard near downtown Bloomington. They're eating honeysuckle, euonymus and other invasive vines and weeds, ripping their roots from deep in the earth, loosening the soil — and fertilizing it.

Man sentenced for fatal field shooting

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:37:08 GMT

A judge has sentenced a man to 45 years in prison for fatally shooting another man in a rural central Indiana field where they had met to fight over a woman both were dating.

Fed-up dad has PD destroy son's guns

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:34:44 GMT

A father fed up with his son's threatening actions with realistic BB guns has had police destroy the 11-weapon collection.

Police: Deputy arrested on OWI charge

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:21:15 GMT

A Marion County deputy was arrested overnight for driving while intoxicated in a construction zone.

Pence appoints new DNR director

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:55:59 GMT

Gov. Mike Pence has appointed Cameron Clark as the new director of the Department of Natural Resources.

Festival on Main kicks off track events

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:02:56 GMT

Before the opening at the track Saturday, the Town of Speedway is holding a new festival that will show off new development in the area and kickoff all of the events happening in Speedway this month.