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New city government officials took office this weekend. Columbus, Greenwood, and Mitchell all have new mayors this week.
The Indianapolis Colts lost their last game of the season, securing the #1 draft pick.
Conservation officials are offering a reward for information about the person who shot and killed the whooping crane in Jackson County.
At a press conference Monday, Colts owner Jim Irsay said he had let go Vice Chairman Bill Polian and General Manager Chris Polian.
INDOT did not celebrate the New Year's holiday Monday, but officials say it played a role in their work.
How long Charlie White may fight his removal from office could be determined, in part, by a court hearing today.
Indiana Limestone Company workers have been on strike for a month and a half.
Charlie White could be replaced by Democratic challenger Vop Osili.
Enjoy desserts while keeping your New Year's resolutions with tips from health professionals.
Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman outlined Tuesday her hopes for the legislative session.
An AFL-CIO spokesperson says he thinks thousands of protestors could take part in the events.
Columbus Mayor Kristen Brown says she hopes to fill most of the remaining appointments by the end of the week.
The new legislative session begins today, and the super bowl arrives in Indianapolis 32 days later. The combination is putting some bills on a fast track.
State officials say counting the exact number of visitors to the statehouse could be difficult.
Charlie White will remain Secretary of State for the present time.
The policy to limit the number of people inside the statehouse to 3,000 is no longer in place, says Governor Mitch Daniels.
House Democrats refused to attend a 1:30 p.m. session called today. They are in caucus with no sign of coming out.
Cooperative living is becoming a more popular housing style in Bloomington, Ind., and around the U.S.
The Bartholomew County Democratic Party Chairman says near-total control by the GOP in the county will lead to higher standards for lawmakers.
A notice from the city could set up a showdown between Occupy participants and municipal officials.
There has been no resolution for Indiana Limestone Company picketers, despite a meeting with a federal mediator.
Indiana legislators are trying to get a bill passed that would tighten rules on sex trafficking, but disputes over right to work are pushing it aside.
Occupy Bloomington demonstrators remained in People's park 89 days, sleeping in tents and protesting corporate greed among other issues.
When pressed about her new Deputy's qualifications though, Robbins was unable to recall specific jobs Browne has held in the county.
Only three entities would be exempt from the smoking ban: gaming floors, cigar or hookah bars.
Nearly 146 traditional public schools have closed in Indiana over the last four years. We’ve mapped the fate of as many of those buildings as we could.
House Speaker Brian Bosma and Democratic Leader Pat Bauer met Thursday on disputes over right to work.
City officials said they have extended the deadline for Occupy protestors to vacate the park to Friday at noon.
Members of Dandelion Village plan to build a village on the West side of Bloomington with several houses, a garden and a barn.
New figures show Indiana has more people moving out of the state than coming in.
Cooperative living has become a more popular living style that is supposed to be more sustainable.
A Senate committee passed a right-to-work bill Friday with a 6 to 4 vote.
Parents of kindergarten students at Vigo County School Corporation schools received a refund because of a surplus of funds.
A public relations representative says the city avoided confrontation with protestors by extending its deadline an extra 24 hours.
Green Acres is a neighborhood which some of its residents envision could be an ecovillage.
Democrats could be fined up to $1,000 per day for their absence.
The solutions may not be one-size-fits-all, experts say.
The Paul campaign itself is not behind the creation of the videos.
The bill would also restore single-class basketball in Indiana.
Bar owners say a smoking ban targets their businesses and could hurt their profits.
House Democrats returned to the floor, allowing the session to proceed. They had refused to attend session last week because of right-to-work legislation.
With the deal, Indiana becomes the fourth state in which Amazon will collect an online sales tax.
Bobcats are protected under state law, but officials say there could be a hunting season for them soon.
Tuesday's address will be the eighth and final address by the Indiana Republican governor.
The Indiana Supreme Court will soon decide whether Governor Mitch Daniels must provide a deposition in a lawsuit case with IBM.
More Hoosier basketball fans have been spending money in stores that sell IU apparel.
Right to work passed a House committee Tuesday with a 8 to 5 vote.
Kokomo school officials say they think the school will be the first of its kind in the state.
The city of Bloomington asked students to make a "peace pledge" in honor of civil rights activist Martin Luther King.
After attending session on Monday, Democrats refused to show for session Tuesday.
In his last State of the State address as governor, Mitch Daniels emphasized the year's agenda and touted the accomplishments that have been made over his term.
Vic Kelson says cutting the budget will be a priority on his agenda.
The USDA says it will avoid layoffs through retirements and transfers.
A California-based company says it hopes to create 234 jobs by 2016.
Three hospitals in Indianapolis have joined 11 others around the nation in an effort to gather cancer tissue for research.
An in-depth look at how an unfinished highway's decades of history wind through to the headlines of today.
Shepard praised the technological innovations Indiana’s court system has made over the past few years.
Hedge fund manager and alumnus James Hodge also donated $15-million to the $60-million renovation and will have the building named in his honor.
Indiana Limestone Company workers were striking over a new contract they said could take away their seniority rights.
Democrats left the floor Tuesday, protesting a House committee meeting on Right to Work.
A statewide smoking ban is headed for a vote in the House next week.
Oklahoma workers told lawmakers the promises of more jobs and higher wages offered by Right to Work haven't proven true in Oklahoma.
The white paper shows the nationwide recession has multiplied the number of poor Americans.
MCCSC Superintendent Judy DeMuth spoke at the corporation's first state of the school corporation address Thursday.
Terre Haute’s mayor says he needs more facts before deciding whether to support Right to Work legislation favored by fellow Republicans at the Statehouse.
More on area delays and closings may be found here.
A new law passed last year allows charter schools to buy unused school property for $1 and charter schools have not been shy about hunting these schools down.
Snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected across central Indiana...1 to 2 inches across the southern counties.
Senators unanimously recommended passage of a nepotism ban in local government.
Monroe County will use a $270,000 grant to install solar panels on the Showers Building.
If budget predictions are correct and the taxypayer refund system is not changed, Hoosiers could receive about $50 each at the end of the year.
Delays in the project, a pending court case against it and changes in city administration all play into the change of heart.
Join a live chat today with some of South-central Indiana's school administrators on the key issues facing students and teachers.
Logansport Republican Representative Rich McClain filed a bill earlier this week that mirrors right to work but includes a referendum requirement.
Renewable energy advocates want Indiana University to follow the lead of 19 other campuses that plan to close their coal power plants.
The bill would ban some substances that are often sold as bath salts or plant food.
The Columbus Police Department received several calls from business owners notifying them of fake bills that were circulating in the area.
US Secretary Of Education Arne Duncan says he disagrees with efforts in Indiana to expand school voucher options in the state.
The fund will be used to raise capital, credit and financial services to communities and businesses across Indiana that do not access to those resources.
The subcommittee hoped to sit down with INDOT and FHWA to hammer out a deal that would allow the MPO to approve I-69.
The study shows other states which adopted right-to-work would likely have grown their economies even without it.
Other issues are crowding out talk about Sunday alcohol sales.
A Linton doctor says half the private practice physicians in his town are picking up stakes for financial reasons.
The Columbus Municipal Airport says it has not seen an increase in traffic yet.
Senator Greg Walker's bill would have gas distributors collect gasoline sales tax when they deliver shipments to local gas stations.
Events around Bloomington and in the surrounding towns were planned in remembrance of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr.
The bill comes after some legislators pronounced themselves unhappy with a Supreme Court decision.
The bill's author says schools may use the designation as a recruiting tool.
Opponents of state takeover of Indiana schools testified before a State Board of Education hearing in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Trained spotters in Paragon clocked thunderstorm wind gusts up to 50 mph and recorded pea size hail.
There is also a letter from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to Governor Mitch Daniels.
People would be able to resist police entry under certain conditions in Senator Mike Young's bill.
According LeBlanc’s attorney, she was paid less than her male predecessors.
A cold front colliding with unusually warm January temperatures produced severe weather over most of south central Indiana Tuesday morning.
House Democrats were once again absent from the floor Tuesday.
An organization in Southern Indiana has created a fund that would bypass the state when it comes to handing out money for regional economic development.
Lauren Spierer was 20 years old when she disappeared last June. Tuesday marked her 21st birthday.
The fines levied on Democrats are allowed under House rules; they do not involve the anti-bolting statute passed last year.
Bloomington’s mayor says he opposes the creation of a group of standing committees to do the business of the city council.
One in three graduates from Indiana’s public colleges left the state and the ones with the most advanced degrees were the most likely to leave.
Several websites, including Wikipedia and Reddit, went dark today in protest of the proposal.
Experts say extremely warm weather this season is unusual. Sunday's high is expected to be near 60 degrees.
The move comes on the heels of legislative action to force Indiana to return to a single tournament including all schools.
A handful of the plates have already been sold statewide.
House Democrats are trying to halt the collection of fines issued by Republicans Wednesday following a walkout over right-to-work legislation.
Monroe County Commissioners held a town hall style meeting Wednesday evening on right-to-work legislation
Enrollment was up significantly at two satellite campus, while grown at IU Bloomington remained steady. System wide enrollment is around 95,000 students.
House Speaker John Boehner announced today that Daniels will deliver the Republican address to the nation.
A new form of bacterial growth could lead to innovations in industry, agriculture, and medicine.
House Democrats received notice of another round of $1,000 fines after they failed to show for roll-call again Thursday.
The Indiana Senate says it will move forward with right-to-work legislation next week.
Right-to-work legislation has caused a major debate in the Indiana General Assembly Join us for a discussion on what it could mean for local workers.
A Marion County Superior Court judge has found in favor of three House Democrats.
Indiana’s obesity rate is following the national trend and remaining fairly stable.
Democrats failed to show for session Friday but say they plan to be present Monday.
A Marion County judge ruled that the fines being issued to the Democrats for their walkout over right to work.
Paoli Peaks' business has been hit hard this year because of the warm weather.
Protestors gathered in front of the Monroe County Democratic headquarters Thursday as a part of a national campaign.
Indiana Senators met Friday to discuss amendments to its version of right-to-work legislation.
The Indiana legislature did not pass any legislation this past week.
More course professors signed up to use e-texts than Indiana University anticipated.
An IU law school professor says companies already in Indiana will benefit most from right-to-work legislation.
A group of union workers gathered Friday evening in Bedford to discuss right to work. No supporters of the legislation were present.
Postcards will be 32 cents, letters to international destinations will increase to $1.05 and Forever stamps are increasing one cent to 45 cents each.
No tornadoes have been confirmed yet by the National Weather Service.
More than four dozen amendments to the House version of right to work could be debated Monday.
Tonight's final meeting takes place at Jimtown High School in Elkhart.
Storms Sunday night and Monday morning caused damage to the roof of Nashville Elementary School.
Morgan Stanley will pay a fine of $100,000 and another $110,000 in investigative costs.
The House considered several amendments to the right-to-work bill Monday.
The newly-formed Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington held its inaugural meeting Monday night.
Many of the amendments filed were not heard during Monday's discussion.
Confusion over which Democrat was to offer the next amendment may have halted the process.
The money comes from corporate tax collections found by the state last year after a software error failed to deposit it into the state’s general fund.
Indiana added 1,700 jobs in December, but the workforce is growing too quickly for the new jobs to bring down the unemployment rate.
IUPUI students say the university should not cancel classes because of the Super Bowl.
Indiana House Democrats did not show to the session Tuesday.
Ellettsville is tightening its credit card use policies after Monroe County officials were accused of using county credit cards for personal use.
A Brown County clothing store has raised money online to start manufacturing its products in the U.S.
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels gave the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address.
Governor Mitch Daniels was chosen as the representative to give the Republican Response to the State of the Union address.
Indiana University education officials have begun analyzing data generated by the MCCSC on the effects of its longer school day.
Mayor Kristen Brown campaigned, in part, on a platform of eliminating the sports complex.
Council President Vic Kelson says consolidation may yield the necessary cuts.
A Senate bill would require Indiana doctors to administer abortion medication according to FDA guidelines.
Property owners in the path of I-69 are receiving offers from INDOT for their land and homes.
Under current Indiana law, there is a 60 day waiting period.
The House voted to pass right-to-work legislation with a 55 to 42 vote.
Evansville-based Old National Bank announced its merger with Indiana Community Bank on Wednesday.
INDOT says Section four is on schedule, and the remaining contracts will go out for bid in July.
Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight says the bill is a wake-up call of sorts for unions, who must adapt to any changes it brings.
Researchers say even unwanted items can help build brand identity among those they are donated to.
With the Super Bowl less than two weeks away, regional airport authorities still are not sure what to expect.
I-69: Are We There Yet? is a WFIU radio documentary on the construction of the Interstate 69 superhighway.
He says even though some traffickers may have already gained a foothold because of the legislative delay, there’s still plenty that can be done.
The NFL has set up a "playground" to attract Super Bowl visitors.
In some Indiana counties, as many as 75 percent of all college students leave Indiana after graduation.
Ener1 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to reduce its debt and recapitalize the company.
Indiana Public Media News is hosting a live chat in combination with the airing of I-69: Are We There Yet?
The Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington is up and running. Noon Edition is hosting a live chat regarding their future goals.
The governor’s office declined to comment on whether he’ll sign the bill before the Super Bowl while the legislative process is ongoing.
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Kokomo for shooting three persons, one of whom was fatally wounded.
A growing number of thieves are targeting cars for catalytic converters.
Officials at Upland Brewing Company in Bloomington say their decision to move to a new location on the west side of town is saving them money.
A student was detained for allegedly bringing a gun to school. The weapon has not been found.
The major news out of the statehouse this week was the passage of right-to-work in the Indiana House of Representatives.
The bill originally exempted the gaming floors of gambling facilities, cigar and hookah bars, tobacco shops and social clubs.
Monroe County will receive one dollar for every time a resident uses the prescription medicine discount card at a pharmacy in the county.
Indiana University has revealed pictures for the approved baseball and softball complexes.
The Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington said the artists sometimes have a hard time marketing themselves.
In an effort to pass right-to-work before the Super Bowl, the Senate will hold a committee hearing Monday -- likely with abbreviated public comment.
Greencastle and North Vernon received cash in the first round of Stellar Communities grants in 2011.
The Purdue president, an astrophysicist by trade, will go to work for one of the nation's most prominent preservers of historic and scientific artifacts.
Democrats boycotted a right-to-work hearing Monday in the Senate as a sign of protest.
Wireless providers have been working for the past year to increase their access and speed for the Super Bowl.
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signed a law that makes it easier to prosecute people involved in human trafficking.
Jurors in Noblesville were being selected Monday for the case against Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White.
Monroe County schools say they are considering a "balanced" calendar, which would make school year-round with more frequent breaks.
State legislators could be drug tested under an amendment passed Monday in the House.
The House Monday passed a bill banning nepotism and conflict of interest.
Earlier this month, the project also lost the financial backing of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation.
The trophy will remain in the NFL Experience in downtown Indianapolis this week.
Burton says he thinks his departure will add to what is already a crowded GOP primary field.
Details of the conservation program that Governor Mitch Daniels announced during his state of the state address were revealed Tuesday.
Indiana's black homicide rate is higher than the national average but is decreasing compared to previous years.
A team including an IU law professor met with Libyan leaders last week to discuss the development of a constitution and election procedures.
Mitt Romney's petition included 7,000 signatures. The state requires at least 4,500.
iPads seem to be popping up in schools and universities all over Indiana, but how strong is Apples grasp on Indiana's e-textbook market?
Super Bowl Host officials have some tips if you plan to experience the Super Bowl celebrations yourself.
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