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'Green' trains chug into Avon

Alicia Roman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:43:11 GMT

CSX Transportation unveiled two trains called GenSet Locomotives Thursday afternoon. They said the trains will help reduce pollution and will help to bring in cleaner air to the town of Avon and surrounding areas.

Wife of Sen. Lugar arrested for DUI

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:42:02 GMT

The accident occurred at the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Dominion Reserve Drive in McLean, Virginia.

Sarah Palin in Indiana Thursday

Joy Dumandan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:53:18 GMT

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will be in Central Indiana Thursday signing copies of her new book," Going Rogue."

IMPD: Child's mom was smoking crack

Gene Rodriguez — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:48:41 GMT

Indianapolis Metro child abuse detectives arrested the mother of an 11-month-old child found wandering the streets this weekend. Tuesday House, 38, faces a preliminary charge of child neglect.

2 attempted abductions at bus stops

Jay Hermacinski — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:48:19 GMT

Metro police are on alert after two attempted abductions at school bus stops on the east side.

Jail overcrowding continues in Vigo Co.

Amanda Jarrett — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:21:54 GMT

For more than a month now, numbers have been holding around 300 inmates at the Vigo County Jail. Now, the jail needs to reallocate money to make ends meet.

Court weighs use of tests in sentencing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:21:43 GMT

The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether judges should be able to determine how long someone goes to prison according to how many points the person scores on a standardized test.

Norovirus to blame for school closure

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:54:49 GMT

More than 100 students and two teachers at the Seymour Middle School sixth grade center became sick from the norovirus and the school was closed on Nov. 6.

Robbers heat up bottle for crying baby

Hyacinth Williams — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:38:37 GMT

Indianapolis metro police say two suspects forced their way into a home with the intention to rob those inside Friday morning. But, what the suspects did while committing the crime has police puzzled.

Binge drinking up on college campuses

Phil Sanchez — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:51:58 GMT

Binge drinking is up on college campuses across Indiana. This comes from a new report expected later Friday.

Hundreds attend Sgt. Griffin's funeral

Jessica Hayes — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:33:51 GMT

Nearly a thousand people, including family, friends and well-wishers attended the funeral of 29-year-old Sgt. Dale Griffin Wednesday, after he made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan.

Police out in force for Nov. holiday

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:47:55 GMT

Extra state troopers will be patrolling Indiana highways in coming weeks as thousands of state residents hit the roads for Thanksgiving holiday trips.

Fallen Terre Haute soldier arrives home

News Staff — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:37:10 GMT

At exactly 9:41 a.m. Monday, a white plane landed at the Terre Haute International Airport that brought the Griffin's and their son back together in an emotional reunion.

Ind. jobless benefits extended 20 weeks

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:55:21 GMT

The extension means eligible Indiana residents will be able to claim up to 99 weeks in unemployment benefits.

IU honors achievements of Bob Knight

Chris Widlic — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:52:13 GMT

In an interview with 24-Hour News 8 the year he was fired from Indiana University, Bob Knight said he wasn't prepared when he was hired in 1971 for the "intense interest there would be in basketball at Indiana University."

Sources: Sanders may be out for season

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:50:05 GMT

Sources tell 24-Hour News 8 that Indianapolis Colts all pro safety Bob Sanders is most likely out for the remainder of the season.

Daniels to cut state spending by 10%

Jim Shella — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:24:21 GMT

More state budget cuts are on the way as Governor Mitch Daniels looks for ways to battle yet another budget shortfall.

Family: Shooting at Fort Hood "scary"

Laura Kirtley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:54:15 GMT

Lafayette native Nathan Hewitt is one of the 31 soldiers injured in yesterday's shooting at Fort Hood.

H1N1 confirmed in Hoosier swine herd

Erin Coduti — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:54:15 GMT

The H1N1 virus was found in Indiana swine operation.

Revenge was motive in state rep. attack

Gene Rodriguez — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:31:13 GMT

Indiana State Representative Ed DeLaney is out of the hospital, but still recovering from the attack that police say nearly ended in death. His alleged attacker faced a judge for the first time Monday afternoon.

Nurse dies after flu hospitalization

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:32:37 GMT

Danna Fortune, 53, of Boonville died Friday at St. Mary's Medical Center, more than a week after being admitted with flu-like symptoms.

Family remembers their soldier son

Jane Santucci — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:12 GMT

Gene and Dona Griffin spoke about what they've been through, since learning their son was killed in Afghanistan.

Driver beaten, robbed of liquor load

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:25:36 GMT

Police are looking for two men who robbed a truck driver while he was waiting to drop-off his liquor load.

Friends react to death of soldier

Jane Santucci — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:07:18 GMT

Fallen soldier remembered fondly by old high school teachers and coaches.

Police chase ends in crash on west side

Mike Corbin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:43:08 GMT

A Central Indiana man is facing auto theft and drug charges following a police chase on the city’s west side Wednesday morning.

Ind. reports 1st rabies death since 06’

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:52:08 GMT

The Indiana Department of Health announced the death Tuesday, saying it was the first human death from rabies in Indiana since 2006 and only the second since 1959.

Bauer wants new limits on lobbyists

Jim Shella — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:20:16 GMT

Democrat Pat Bauer proposed ethics reform Tuesday morning that would require state lawmakers to report any gift of more than $50. The current threshold is a $100.

ISP: Driver cited in crash, explosion

Mary McDermott — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:30:38 GMT

INDOT says the I-69 ramp leading south onto I-465 south should be open for Tuesday morning’s commute. The ramp has been closed since last Thursday, when a tanker crashed and exploded into a ball of flame.

Boy, 9, killed by ATV crash in SW Ind.

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:08:29 GMT

Police say a young boy was killed and two others hurt when an all-terrain vehicle crashed in southwestern Indiana.

Turner found guilty on all counts

Mary McDermott — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:12:19 GMT

Judge Robert Altice has rendered his decision in the Hamilton Avenue murder trial. The judge found Desmond Turner guilty on all 23 counts including the counts of murder.