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Ind. couple killed in Tenn. plane crash

Family and friends remember the lives of a Warsaw couple killed in a Saturday plane crash.

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    Ind. couple killed in Tenn. plane crash Ind. couple killed in Tenn. plane crash

    Family and friends remember the lives of a Warsaw couple killed in a Saturday plane crash.

    Helicopter makes emergency landing Helicopter makes emergency landing

    A mechanical problem forced the Hendricks Regional Health PHI Air Medical Helicopter to make an emergency landing.

    Baby found in cold car Baby found in cold car

    Greenwood police say a father locked his baby girl inside a stolen car in near-freezing temperatures on New Year's Day. They say he locked her inside the …

    Company striving to be hybrid car hub Company striving to be hybrid car hub

    An Indianapolis company is looking for federal assistance in order to double production and produce more batteries for hybrid vehicles.

    Lawmakers eye bottom line for schools Lawmakers eye bottom line for schools

    Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels isn't likely to propose an overall increase in funding for public schools when he unveils his two-year state budget Tuesday.

    Crash throws car into nearby house Crash throws car into nearby house

    Police said a car didn't stop at a stop sign and an SUV hit it, throwing both vehicles into a nearby yard and house.

    Sunday alcohol sales will have to wait Sunday alcohol sales will have to wait

    A group pushing for Sunday alcohol sales at liquor, grocery and convenience stores will have to wait at least another year. Indiana legislators say they will …

    Police crash sends five to hospital Police crash sends five to hospital

    Police are investigating a crash involving an Allen County officer. It happened just after 12:30 a.m. Friday on Illinois Road.

    Two children die in fire Two children die in fire

    The victim's grandmother Beatrice Bouslog said family members and neighbors desperately tried to rescue the two girls from their cribs. But the smoke and …

    Private files left near recycling bin Private files left near recycling bin

    Wednesday morning, a maintenance worker found boxes of confidential files at Monrovia High School in Morgan County. The files included people's medical …

    GOP lawmakers considering reining in FSSA changes GOP lawmakers considering reining in FSSA changes

    Two Republican lawmakers are drafting legislation that would halt the rollout of changes to Indiana's welfare intake process.

    Virus forces Ft. Wayne SPCA to stop accepting cats Virus forces Ft. Wayne SPCA to stop accepting cats

    The Allen County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals isn't accepting cats and or allowing adoptions because of outbreaks of two incurable and …

    Ivy Tech president wants salary freeze for some Ivy Tech president wants salary freeze for some

    Ivy Tech Community College is joining other state colleges and universities in cutting back on spending because of Indiana's revenue shortfall.

    Clerk: Paperwork to remove license wasn t sent Clerk: Paperwork to remove license wasn't sent

    The Vanderburgh County clerk's office has acknowledged that it failed to transfer paperwork to the state to permanently remove the license of an Evansville man…

    Ind. safety agency cites county in deputy s death Ind. safety agency cites county in deputy's death

    Officials say Monroe County has ordered 180 new safety vests for sheriff's deputies and plans to take other steps to improve safety following the death of a …

    Knox County sheriff to lead Ind. sheriffs group Knox County sheriff to lead Ind. sheriffs group

    The Knox County sheriff is resigning from office to become executive director of the Indiana Sheriffs' Association.

    Shooting of deputy prosecutor gets outside look Shooting of deputy prosecutor gets outside look

    A special prosecutor will review a shooting that left a LaPorte County deputy prosecutor injured.

    Unclaimed property Unclaimed property

    Unclaimed assets returned to Hoosiers

    Ice causes car crash in Lafayette Ice causes car crash in Lafayette

    In Lafayette Friday, a fatal crash on U.S. 231 is being blamed on the weather.

    Fog, ice cause problems in northern Indiana Fog, ice cause problems in northern Indiana

    While fog and rain created a few road problems in the Wabash Valley, in northern Indiana, ice and snow had officials in Saint Joseph County declaring a state …

    $11,000 check left in Salvation Army kettle $11,000 check left in Salvation Army kettle

    Salvation Army officials are celebrating a big donation found in one of their red kettles: A check for $11,000.

    Police chase ends in fiery fatal crash Police chase ends in fiery fatal crash

    Police say a man who led Evansville police on a high-speed chase that ended in a fatal head-on crash has repeated arrests for driving under the influence.

    Hail, crashes near Fort Wayne cause I-69 closing Hail, crashes near Fort Wayne cause I-69 closing

    State police closed a 10-mile section of Interstate 69 just north of Fort Wayne because of numerous accidents and treacherous driving conditions.

    Full length of Indiana Toll Road closed due to ice Full length of Indiana Toll Road closed due to ice

    The full length of the Indiana Toll Road has been shut down because of ice.

    Brazil boil order Brazil boil order

    A water line bursts in Brazil, Indiana.

    A boil order now in effect.

    Utility continues to restore power in Fort Wayne Utility continues to restore power in Fort Wayne

    Utility officials say only about 8,700 Fort Wayne homes and businesses remain without power from an ice storm that hit last week, and most should have power …

    Auto parts maker to expand in Fort Wayne Auto parts maker to expand in Fort Wayne

    At a time when many auto parts suppliers are cutting back, one is planning an expansion in Fort Wayne.

    Conditions improving as ice melts Conditions improving as ice melts

    Slick roads are clearing up across much of Indiana as temperatures rise and the ice melts.

    Indiana braces for more weather troubles Indiana braces for more weather troubles

    The National Weather Service says heavy rain could combine with rapidly melting snow to create a significant threat of flooding this weekend.

    Winter visits with a vengeance from East to West Winter visits with a vengeance from East to West

    The weather outside was frightful from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Ore., on Monday, with last-minute holiday shoppers shivering and stranded travelers hoping…

    BMV offering more online options BMV offering more online options

    The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is now allowing new vehicle registrations and additional options through its Web site. Previously, only vehicle …

    Daniels asks local govt. to forgo raise Daniels asks local govt. to forgo raise

    The governor is hoping this season of good cheer and generosity inspires city and county employees to give the government a gift.

    Marion, Kokomo mayors hold auto round-table Marion, Kokomo mayors hold auto round-table

    The mayors of Marion and Kokomo say they hope the federal bailout of U.S. automakers can rescue the industry and safeguard the jobs of thousands of autoworkers…

    RCA Dome reduced to a pile of rubble RCA Dome reduced to a pile of rubble

    The former home of the Indianapolis Colts is now a pile of rubble.

    4 Chrysler Kokomo assembly plants to halt 4 Chrysler Kokomo assembly plants to halt

    Chrysler and Ford assembly plants are grinding to a halt. That includes 4 Chrysler plants in Kokomo.

    Ind. students hurt in school bus crash Ind. students hurt in school bus crash

    A school bus carrying as many as 60 middle school and high school students collided with a car Wednesday morning, landing on its side in a farm field, the …

    Illegal turtle sales probed Illegal turtle sales probed

    Indiana conservation officers found 57 turtles in the home of an Elkhart man who is suspected of illegally selling the animals at a swap meet.

    Icy accidents close Indiana roads Icy accidents close Indiana roads

    The National Weather Service says a winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet and possibly freezing rain to northern Indiana Thursday night into Friday …

    Still no sign of missing Lafayette man Still no sign of missing Lafayette man

    Eleven days and still no sign of a missing Lafayette man, believed to have been murdered by his roommate.

    Crews work to clear winter blast Crews work to clear winter blast

    Snow started coming down around 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, and by time most people made it home, the work of road crews was just beginning.

    Man gets 60 years for killing wife Man gets 60 years for killing wife

    An Anderson man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the April shotgun slaying of his estranged wife.

    United Express landing gear fails United Express landing gear fails

    The left landing gear failed on a United Express flight from Chicago to South Bend, Indiana, forcing the aircraft to turn back to O'Hare International Airport.

    Smoking ban approved in Hancock County Smoking ban approved in Hancock County

    Hancock County Commissioners have approved a ban on smoking in most public places.

    RV maker trims 250 more jobs in Decatur RV maker trims 250 more jobs in Decatur

    Recreational vehicle manufacturer Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. is cutting another 250 jobs from its operations in Decatur.

    Future bleak for Kendallville Future bleak for Kendallville

    "Just about every plant in Kendallville has done a temporary lay off, or downsizing of some sort to get through," Kendallville's mayor says. That's why she …

    Texting ban for most teen motorists? Texting ban for most teen motorists?

    A state lawmaker is drafting legislation that would ban young motorists from sending text messages on their cell phones while they're driving.

    Ind. s electors cast their votes Monday Ind.'s electors cast their votes Monday

    Indiana's 11 members of the Electoral College will meet Monday to formally vote for President-elect Barack Obama as their counterparts across the nation hold …

    Indiana s crime rate fell in 2007 Indiana's crime rate fell in 2007

    Indiana's overall crime rate fell between 2006 and 2007, even as violent crimes rose slightly, according to the state's annual Uniform Crime Report.

    Heroin dealer sentenced Heroin dealer sentenced

    A Chicago man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after admitting he sold heroin in the Lafayette area. Essu Brunson also pleaded guilty to charges of …

    Officer sentenced to home detention Officer sentenced to home detention

    A former police officer has been sentenced to one year home detention after pleading guilty to taking cash from Hispanic drivers who wanted to avoid traffic …

    Friction Holdings closing plant Friction Holdings closing plant

    Nearly 500 employees of a Crawfordsville manufacturing plant will be out of jobs after the first of the year. Friction Holdings announced Thursday that it will…

    Two burned in bizarre incident Two burned in bizarre incident

    A 39-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl are hospitalized with burns following a car fire in Angola.  Police believe a man intentionally set the fire that …

    Huntington official in hot water Huntington official in hot water

    An employee says a county commissioner made him hack into the private emails of his co-workers.

    Soldiers earn 10 Silver Stars in fight Soldiers earn 10 Silver Stars in fight

    By the end of a six-hour battle deep within the Shok Valley, Capt. Kyle Walton from Carmel, Indiana would bear witness to heroics that on Friday would earn his…

    Inside an Indiana GM plant Inside an Indiana GM plant

    If you drive a GMC or Chevy full sized pickup, chances are Danny Reese probably had a hand in building it. He's a line worker who puts on the brackets 8 hours,…

    Engineering students help disabled dogs Engineering students help disabled dogs

    One Purdue engineering class's senior project has gone to the dogs.

    Chipmunk uses auto for nut storage Chipmunk uses auto for nut storage

    A northwest Indiana woman whose turn signal and windshield wipers wouldn't work was startled when she finally opened the hood of her car.

    Nearly 1500 deer killed at park hunts Nearly 1500 deer killed at park hunts

    The Indiana Department of Natural Resources say hunters killed 1,468 deer during four days of hunting at 17 state parks.

    Lilly to post  08 loss on ImClone costs Lilly to post '08 loss on ImClone costs

    Eli Lilly & Co. said Thursday hefty costs related to its $6.5 billion acquisition of ImClone will force the drugmaker to post a loss for 2008 and significantly…

    Tanking economy costs Indiana millions Tanking economy costs Indiana millions

    Indiana's investments from the massive Major Moves construction plan are coming up more about $220 million short of projections because of the crumbling …

    Lawsuit filed in inmate s death Lawsuit filed in inmate's death

    Larry Walkup had a history of high blood pressure, and heart complications that required him to take medication regularly. His daughter says his medical …

    Teen s death marks 6th student fatal Teen's death marks 6th student fatal

    A 16-year-old girl is the sixth student from Twin Lakes School Corp. killed in a traffic accident in the past 10 weeks.

    Police kill suspect in death of cabbie Police kill suspect in death of cabbie

    Evansville police fatally shot a man suspected of killing a cab driver. Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Deputies identify the suspect as 20-year-old Christopher …

    Army recruitment numbers up Army recruitment numbers up

    November proved to be a pretty successful month in the Army recruiting offices. Recruiters are signing men and women who find that in uncertain times, …

    Last group of soldiers return home Last group of soldiers return home

    It was an emotional homecoming as the final group of Indiana Army National Guard soldiers came back home.

    Fire in Elrod kills 2 Fire in Elrod kills 2

    State police say a house fire in the southeastern Indiana town of Elrod killed two people.

    Truitt remains winner for State Rep. Truitt remains winner for State Rep.

    It's official, Republican Randy Truitt is the winner of the District 26 statehouse seat. But it happened in an unexpected way.


     

    No smiles allowed in BMV photos No smiles allowed in BMV photos

    The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is restricting glasses, hats, scarves, and even smiles in driver's license photographs.

    Dept. of Labor looking into deputy death Dept. of Labor looking into deputy death

    The Department of Labor is looking into whether a Monroe County sheriff's deputy had required safety equipment when she was struck by a vehicle while directing…

    Child hospitalized after hit and run Child hospitalized after hit and run

    By the time 12-year-old Tyree Elkins made it to the bus stop, he was spitting up blood. He told school officials he'd been hit by a car, and soon he was on the…

    Man acquitted in injured trooper case Man acquitted in injured trooper case

    A six-member jury acquitted a Wisconsin man of charges stemming from a 2006 accident on I-65 that injured Indiana State Police Sergeant Rich Kelly.

    Estrada returns to Muncie for patrols Estrada returns to Muncie for patrols

    Actor Erik Estrada has returned to Muncie to take part in overnight police patrols in the city where he starred in the short-lived reality series "Armed & …

    Father surprises kids at school Father surprises kids at school

    Two local kids got the surprise of their life at school Wednesday morning.

    Rally supports automakers Rally supports automakers

    On the heels of an emergency UAW meeting in Detroit, members of Local 2209 held a rally to support GM, Ford and Chrysler's loan requests.

    Pence weighs in on Big 3 crisis Pence weighs in on Big 3 crisis

    Indiana Congressman Mike Pence (R) wants the Big 3 automakers to stay in business. But Pence said a bailout may not be the right answer.

    Plea agreement in child abuse case Plea agreement in child abuse case

    A Greentown couple accused of abusing its adopted children nearly three years ago at the then Four Seasons Farm avoided any jail time.

    Crash kills 3, driver walks away Crash kills 3, driver walks away

    Police say three people are dead after an overnight accident. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 4700 block of Moller Road.

    Texas man charged in death of student Texas man charged in death of student

    Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Pat Harrington has charged a Texas man with eight counts stemming from a crash that killed a Harrison High School student.

    Reward offered for horse shooting info Reward offered for horse shooting info

    The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading the the arrest and conviction of the person or person who …

    IRL deal a setback for Indiana ethanol IRL deal a setback for Indiana ethanol

    At a time when the motor sports industry is working to secure sponsors to keep racing leagues running, the IRL announced a major deal. But the deal is fueling …

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