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$30M to be cut from Purdue budget

Laura Kirtley — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:43 GMT

Purdue University must cut $30 million from its next budget as state revenues continue to decline.

Student accused of terroristic mischief

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:12 GMT

Purdue police arrested 21-year-old Purdue student Roy C. Sun Wednesday on preliminary charges of terroristic mischief and possession of stolen property.

Prison quits serving lunches 3 days

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56:29 GMT

An Indiana prison no longer serves lunches to inmates on Fridays and weekends in what it says is an efficiency move designed to free up more time for classes and recreation.

'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.

Purdue limits smoking on campus

Laura Kirtley — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:58:01 GMT

Three hundred universities nationwide are smoke-free, and now Pudue is moving one step closer.

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.

Indiana gets grant to help autoworkers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:48:51 GMT

Indiana has won a $4 million federal grant to lead an effort with Michigan and Ohio to help laid-off autoworkers find jobs in the renewable-energy industry and related occupations.

2 students hospitalized with burns

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:45:52 GMT

Two students were burned in an accident Wednesday morning at Wainwright Middle School in Lafayette.

Millions to repay part of tax credit

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:57:37 GMT

More than 15 million taxpayers could unexpectedly owe taxes when they file their federal returns next spring because the government was too generous with their new Making Work Pay tax credit.

Lugar backs Obama's choice for judge

Terra Brantley — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:46:04 GMT

Indianapolis judge could become next judge in the federal court system

Lawmakers get jump start on 2010

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:14:01 GMT

Indiana lawmakers will get a jump start on the upcoming legislative session by holding committee meetings a month early on issues including property taxes, unemployment insurance and ethics.

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.

Man drives wrong way on I-69 into MI

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:03:55 GMT

A man drove the wrong way on I-69 for more than 45-miles, before stopping for police.

Revenue drop brings IN gov't layoffs

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:09:41 GMT

Commissioner Mark Everson says the layoffs will save the state $900,000 during the current fiscal year that ends in June.

IN holding money for Mellencamp, Bird

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:29:44 GMT

Indiana is holding about $385 million in its unclaimed property fund, some of which belongs to well-known Hoosiers like John Mellencamp and Larry Bird.

Crash with deer throws man from Harley

Myra McCain — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:06:08 GMT

A West Lafayette man was thrown from his motorcycle after hitting a deer that ran in front of him on U.S. 24 Saturday morning.

Corn mold worries IN livestock farmers

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:44:45 GMT

Cool, wet fall weather that's caused mold to appear in some of Indiana's corn crop is now creating problems for livestock farmers.

Principal busted for DUI in dress

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:00:58 GMT

School leader was pulled over on the way back from a Halloween party.

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.

Dead mice found at Colts stadium

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:36:12 GMT

Health inspectors have repeatedly cited a food contractor at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for critical food safety violations, including mouse droppings and dead mice in kitchen areas.

Ireland seeks extradition of IN priest

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:07:28 GMT

An 81-year-old Catholic priest living in northern Indiana faces possible extradition to Ireland on charges that he raped a teenage boy in 1968.

Vera Bradley pledges $10M to cancer ctr

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:59:14 GMT

The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer announced Thursday that it is committing $10 million to breast cancer research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center.

IU separating graduate commencements

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:49:56 GMT

Indiana University students receiving their master's and doctoral degrees next spring will be honored in a separate commencement ceremony at the Bloomington campus.

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.

Cubmaster charged: theft from own troop

Jeff Smith — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:19:22 GMT

38-year-old Jane Alison Popejoy was Cubmaster and Treasurer of Cub Scout Pack 3165. Now, she has been charged with stealing from the troop she was supposed to be leading.

Ozzy responsible for Muncie police dog

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:20:03 GMT

A central Indiana city has a new police dog thanks to the time rocker Ozzy Osbourne's son spent with the department for a reality TV show.

Ukrainian judges visit Indiana

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:24:00 GMT

Five Ukrainian judges will visit Indianapolis and Noblesville this month to learn about the U.S. judicial system.

IN senators react to health care reform

Matt McCutcheon — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:23:42 GMT

Health Care reform cleared a major hurdle over the weekend. Saturday night, the House passed the bill, 220 to 215 with just one Republican voting in favor of it. NewsChannel 15 talks to Indiana's two Senators about how they plan to vote on the bill.