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The worst part of the flu season is expected later this year.
The storms in the Northeast has caused Indiana departments to start preparing for a harsh winter.
Bloomfield schools in Greene County are facing a budget shortfall because they aren’t receiving the cash they expected from the Indiana Department of Education.
It took more than a year to get ticketholders their money back following a suspicious fire at the Little Nashville Opry.
Republican governor Mitch Daniels is traveling around the state to show his support for Republican mayoral candidates.
The March of Dimes gave Indiana a "C" rating for premature births, up from a "D" last year.
Small communities across the state can now connect to high-speed internet because of a grant Indiana University received to expand its network.
Droughts in Georgia and Texas are making peanut butter prices skyrocket.
Members of the Occupy Bloomington movement may be displaced not by the city, but by the cold.
The Indiana Attorney General‘s office received nine more tort claims in connection with the state fair stage collapse on the deadline day.
The study says Terre Haute should move its operations to Indianapolis and Evansville to save money.
Jay Rosenbaum has spoken with Lauren Spierer's parents and has denied all involvement.
Indiana University was passed over for a presidential debate. Some speculate it was because of timing, transportation or other logistical issues.
The employment snapshot of 13 metro areas across Indiana shows unemployment rates dropping since last September.
Indiana's Attorney General is opposing a congressional bill that would allow robo-calls to cell phones.
Some say the city is wasting resources on the Occupy Bloomington Movement.
Former Secretary of State reflects on immigration, the Arab Spring, and her time in the Clinton cabinet.
The law would redirect cash from long-term infrastructure funding to short-term relief.
The Indiana General Assembly could consider a law forcing convenience stores to implement additional safety procedures.
IU released its economic outlook Thursday that said Indiana's economy should grow less than 3 percent next year.
INDOT awarded the $26.8 million contract to Crider and Crider, Inc. of Bloomington.
Indiana's Attorney General is testifying before Congress on Friday against a bill that would allow robo-calls to be made to Indiana cell phones.
According to the subcommittee, if a new TIP is not approved by the state, Bloomington and Monroe County will lose millions in federal funding.
Brown County says there have been some concerns from citizens who think the deputies are using the cars for too much personal use.
Simon Property Group is suing Indiana because it is not enforcing an online sales tax.
In Indiana today, Deputy Assistant U.S. Energy Secretary said more efficient light bulbs will save consumers money in the long run.
Investigators say electrical appliances, electrical systems or any mechanical or structural failures in the building were not the cause of the fire.
The Arts Council of Indianapolis commissioned 35 artists to paint 46 murals in honor of the 46th Super Bowl to be held in Indianapolis in January.
Tavis Smiley visited IU on Thursday and spoke to students about how to succeed in the midst of failure.
The MPO will take up the issue of I-69 again in February.
The courts have blocked two parts of Indiana’s immigration law and a similar law in Alabama is also being challenged.
Residents packed the council chambers in city hall for a meeting that lasted several hours. By the end, the MPO members voted again to postpone their vote.
Indianapolis Representative Mary Ann Sullivan says an "Indiana Family-Friendly School" designation would encourage parent involvement in schools.
The Bloomington Police Department is holding a press conference at 3 p.m. to discuss the arrest.
A local man was found dead of natural causes early Saturday in the Occupy Bloomington camp.
The Bloomington Police Department arrested the suspect at 3 a.m. on Monday morning.
Bedford Mayor Shawna Girgis and Franklin Mayor Fred Paris are two of the few mayors who are not affiliated with the Democratic or Republican party.
County clerk's say high early voter turnout does not correspond to overall turn-out rates.
The new system must go through public comment and could be amended before final approval.
Indiana Public Media brings you minute by minute election coverage of the municipal elections in Indiana.
Election Day has kicked off Tuesday in Bloomington and throughout Indiana.
About 1,800 early voting ballots were cast this year in Monroe County, and 2,000 more are expected before the polls close tonight.
An aide to Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels was mistakenly handed a ballot pre-marked for Democratic Party candidates, according to the Marion County clerk.
Democrat Brian Wyndam has won over Republican T.J. Sneddon and Independent Steven Lamb.
Republican Terry Seitz has won the mayoral race over Democratic candidate John Burger.
Mayor Phil Deckard has won over challenger Shawn Hogan, 78 percent to 22 percent.
Democrat Thomas Debaun won over Republican candidate Jeff Sponsel.
Incumbent and Independent Mayor Shawna Girgis has won over Republican candidate Rick Butterfield.
Republican Joe McGuinness has won over Independent and incumbent Mayor Fred Paris.
Republican Mark Myers defeated Independent David Payne and Libertarian Jeff Spoonamore.
Kristen Brown will become Columbus' next mayor, achieving a 2 to 1 victory over opponent Priscilla Scalf.
Bennett has a 7 to 3 lead over Democratic challenger Fred Nation.
Mayor Greg Goodnight has defeated opposing candidate Scott Kern.
Two Bloomington precincts returned to the polling location at the Justice Building without conducting a preliminary count at the precinct location.
Democratic Mayor Greg Goodnight praised the re-election of Republican City Council members.
Republican mayoral candidate Kristen Brown and several city council candidates won elections in Columbus on Tuesday.
Mayor Greg Ballard won re-election in Indianapolis but will have to work with many city council Democrats during his next term.
The Monroe County Election Board decided to use paper ballots earlier this year, causing slow-downs in Tuesday's election results.
A presentation by a prospective electronic voting system vendor helped delay the vote county in Monroe County for a second day Wednesday.
The AFL-CIO says Ohio vote in favor of bargaining rights should serve as a wake-up call to Indiana legislators.
Mayor Greg Ballard met with House Speaker Brian Bosma and Senate Appropriations Chairman Luke Kenley at the Statehouse on Wednesday.
Two days before Veterans Day, Governor Mitch Daniels revealed license plates that have printed identifying the plate owner as a veteran.
A study from George Mason University ranked all 50 states on how "free" they were based on social, regulatory and economic standards.
New Leaf New Life is expanding its services in Perry Township.
A prolonged debate over vote centers helped lead to this week’s paper ballot counting snafu in Bloomington.
A legislative committee says an earlier court ruling had some people worried that police were immune to a law against illegal entry into one's home.
Veterans are honored each year, but veterans organizations urge people to remember the hard life many of them return to.
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller issued a statement Thursday that said charging bus fees in the Franklin Township was illegal.
The State Fair Commission says major concerts will be held at Conseco Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis.
The Monroe County Clerk says it is doing all it can to ensure votes are counted accurately.
The city of Bloomington plans to contract with LED Source.
All incumbents in Bloomington retained their city council seats.
Vern Synder tried to enlist three times in the Marines, and Judi Chapman joined the military after her childhood sweetheart was killed in Vietnam.
Eleven percent of the companies surveyed said they plan to expand in the next two years.
The head of the Indiana National Guard says more must be done to help address joblessness among veterans.
The city of Bloomington held a ceremony Friday to honor its veterans.
Veterans could be eligible to receive a high school diploma if they left class to go to war.
Friday marked the 20th anniversary of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
A recent study suggested the U.S. Postal Service should consolidate its mail processing services in the state.
Claims may be postmarked as of the deadline date.
Smoke Free Indy is trying to convince the Indianapolis City Council and mayor to pass a tougher smoking ban before Super Bowl visitors arrive.
An IUPUI political scientist says candidates Jim Wallace and John Gregg need to achieve more name recognition to have a chance at winning the election.
Tornadoes, hail to one inch in diameter, thunderstorm wind gusts to 75 mph and dangerous lightning are the primary threats with this storm.
One House and one Senate committee will use iPads to see if they are useful for legislators.
Indiana is one of 26 states that filed a lawsuit in federal court questioning the constitutionality of the health care law.
The international student population at Indiana's colleges and universities grew 8.3 percent this year, thanks to an even greater influx of students from China.
The Monroe County Public Library wants to issue a $600,000 bond for capital improvement projects like roofing and elevator repairs.
A new 911 dispatch program not only pulls up the caller’s address, but whether anyone in the household has a special need.
The operator of several Indianapolis sports venues says the ongoing NBA lockout is costing it money directly.
It may be another week before a recount is declared in a Columbus City Council race decided by just two votes.
The suspect robbed the Garden of Eden adult video store when he killed the 47-year-old clerk from Lawrence County.
The Indiana statehouse mailroom was shut down after an employee started having a coughing fit.
A tornado caused some damage in Paoli on Monday night, but no injuries have been reported.
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The suspect escaped custody and jumped several fences while police tried to re-apprehend him.
The new ordinance would remove exemptions for bars and restaurants and allow them for private clubs.
The suit alleges Terry Thompson's salary increased ten-fold in less than a decade.
Democratic City Councilman Andy Ruff, who opposes I-69, received less votes than two other candidates with more mild stances on the interstate.
A typical Thanksgiving meal is expected to cost about 8 percent more because of higher turkey prices.
Four police were trapped inside a house in Morgan County this morning after trying to serve a warrant.
Farmland values increased 29 percent in Indiana over the past year.
Bloomington had the highest income inequality, according to U.S. Census data.
The Salvation Army hopes to raise $265,000 this year during its Kettle campaign.
Each lawmaker had to pay a different dollar amount for walking out during the spring legislative session. Representative Peggy Welch paid $8,000.
Former Secretary of state Condeleeza Rice said the U.S. needs to steer the world in the direction of freedom.
Bloomington receives a high number of grant dollars because federal and state grants are distributed based on poverty rates.
The students never learned English because of the rule of Saddam Hussein.
Officials say the mandate goes beyond what the law requires.
The injection is actually an antibody that reduces bad cholesterol by affecting a certain function in the liver.
Occupiers say they will abide by the rules but still plan to remain in front of the statehouse.
A MoveOn.org sponsored movement called The American Dream organized the event.
Because of anticipated increase in demand, gas prices are on the rise across the U.S.
It has been slow going for the Bloomington Deer Task Force, including when it comes to compiling a survey of residents.
State education officials say a lot more schools would be classified as failing under a proposed new rule -- but it‘s not clear how many more.
Legislators expect to move quickly to plug a loophole in Indiana prostitution laws before the Super Bowl.
Bank fees caused customer backlash and an increase in credit union membership.
IU President Michael McRobbie will return a painting Monday to a Berlin art museum after discovering it had been looted after WWII.
The National Catholic Youth Conference is being held in Indianapolis this weekend.
Former President Bill Clinton said the next generation of DePauw graduates can change the world for the better.
While holidays increase need for food banks, non-profit administrators emphasize that hunger is a year-round problem.
The NAACP says Indiana schools disproportionately disciplined black students compared to white students.
Governor Mitch Daniels says he needs more information before deciding whether to get behind right-to-work legislation.
Fourteen missionaries from Kokomo's Oakbrook Church were wounded in an armed robbery near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
The Ford 400 title is Tony Stewart's third NASCAR championship win.
$3.5 billion in education funding is now in jeopardy as the supercommittee's deadline looms — and the cuts could hurt some Indiana districts harder than others.
Indiana University hosts an annual international fair that features food and music from around the world.
Top Republican leaders have made it known that a right-to-work bill will be on the top of their agenda for this session.
An IU professor is using a NASA grant to catalogue 11 million galaxies and to determine how they differ.
The Indiana State Fair Commission said it aimed to give out the rest of the $400,000 to the victims on Monday.
Officials say most hunters follow the rules, but will try to use a cash incentive to catch those who don't.
Each year, Bloomington adorns its downtown with a canopy of white Christmas lights.
Democrats say the Republican's plan to push for right-to-work legislation will drive down wages.
A boil water advisory in effect in Brown County is expected to extend through Thanksgiving and until Friday afternoon.
The parents of missing student Lauren Spierer say this Thanksgiving season, they are thankful for the people who have shown continual support.
Indiana economists say the state's unemployment rate is flat lining.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says Hoosiers in rural areas tend to be self-reliant than those in the cities.
The Franklin Township School Board voted 3 to 2 to defend a suit over busing fees that were implemented this year.
An IU student has been detained in Cairo, Egypt, where violent protests have been taking place for several days.
Occupy Bloomington protestors could be in violation of several state laws and city ordinances including disorderly conduct and obstruction of walkways.
Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma says he will not back down from his pledge to make right-to-work a priority.
Convicted David Bostic filmed children in Monroe County under the age of four in sexually explicit videos he then sent to child predators around the world.
The collection includes personal letters, magazine articles, and other papers and presentations written by and about the pioneering duo.
Another suit has been filed for the Indiana State Fair stage collapse earlier this year.
An American University in Cairo spokesperson says the Embassy was allowed to sit on questioning and is taking the lead on the case.
The Community Kitchen in Bloomington says it needs more volunteers this holiday season.
A burgeoning SAT and ACT cheating scandal in New York state has ensnared an Indiana University student.
Following allegations of sexual abuse at Penn State and Syracuse Universities, MCCSC wants to enact a zero-tolerance policy regarding bullying and harassment.
The city turned off the electricity to People's Park on Wednesday morning because it says the outlets were becoming a safety hazard.
Local businesses are encouraging shoppers to come to their stores instead of major retailers, but they will not have the same long hours or big sales.
Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White has been charged with voter fraud, among other charges.
An IU student and two other students have been released after being detained in Cairo.
The report says the tax would not deter businesses from moving into Indiana.
Legislators on both sides of the aisle say they will have to compromise if they want to pass a smoking ban in Indiana.
Unrest in Egypt has prompted Indiana University authorities to encourage all IU students studying there to cut their semesters short.
The average Indiana county has five properties put into a tax sale for every thousand people. But two counties are far above that.
Officials say all tests for bovine tuberculosis on the possibly affected cattle have come back negative.
One student returns home while the other stays, saying Cairo is safe.
The Indiana Attorney General and groups are urging Hoosiers to use discretion when giving money to charities this holiday season.
Postal Service managers will present the results of the study tonight from 7 to 9 PM at the Monroe County Convention Center.
Kokomo was named the second most affordable housing market by the National Association for Home Builders.
Kokomo city council members are revising an ordinance that could increase fines for dog owners.
USPS employees in Bloomington could be asked to move to Indianapolis if a consolidation of mail processing centers occurs.
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says he does not see the benefit in endorsing any candidates the presidential election.
The Republican city council candidate garnered two more votes than his Democratic opponent, according to the official vote count.
South central Indiana may see up to 1 inch of snow by midnight.
The sheriff's office say burglars often steal musical instruments from churches, but it rarely catches the responsible party.
Five Occupy Bloomington protestors were arrested last night after refusing to move from a doorway inside the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Stonegate Early College High School plans to close its doors December 16 because of low enrollment.
Soldiers have been returning home to Indiana because of orders that all troops should leave Iraq by the end of the year.
Because of orders to bring all troops home before the end of the year, some soldiers were able to spend Thanksgiving with their families.
The hospital in Bloomington reported three errors in the past year and Terre Haute's hospital reported four.
State Senator Luke Kenley said Congress should allow states to collect sales tax from all Internet retailers.
Indiana's population is aging, according to U.S. Census data on the 65 and older population.
Senator Richard Lugar says his bill could help move the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline forward quickly.
Ballard says changing precinct and district maps together will save about a half-million dollars.
The Monroe County Prosecutor says it will not spend its scarce resources filing charges against five protestors arrested Tuesday evening.
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