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ISP: Be wary of tornado relief efforts

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:20:00 GMT

Although many people want to help the victims of the deadly Oklahoma tornado, the Indiana State Police is warning people about hoaxes and frauds related to people collecting money for these victims.

IN officials: Be careful while swimming

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:35:01 GMT

State health officials are urging people to be careful as they head for Indiana's lakes and other bodies of water for summer recreation.

Burns, smoke inhalation killed 2 kids

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:23:19 GMT

Authorities say two children killed in a fire east of Indianapolis Monday suffered "very bad" burns and smoke inhalation.

Police find 1,175 bootleg DVDs in shop

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:39:17 GMT

Excise police who were serving a search warrant at an Evansville store found 1,175 bootleg DVDs Tuesday afternoon.

Group: BSU prof teaching creationism

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:38:31 GMT

An atheist organization has complained to Ball State University that an honors course curriculum exploring the nature of the universe is religion disguised as science. University officials say they're investigating the issue.

NWS: Weak tornado hit North Salem

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:31:01 GMT

A weak tornado struck Hendricks County early Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Summer gas costs likely lower than 2012

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:22 GMT

A Purdue University economist says he expects this summer's gasoline prices to be lower than last year.

Officer shoots man outside of clinic

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:39:41 GMT

A northwestern Indiana police officer has shot a man while was issuing a citation for an illegally parked semitrailer.

Trial set for hair salon lottery suit

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:44:42 GMT

Seven hairstylists fighting for a share of a $9.5 million lottery prize won by their former co-worker at an Indianapolis salon will see their case go to trial in September, a judge said Monday.

2 children dead, 4 hospitalized in fire

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:09:03 GMT

Officials say two children are dead and four people were taken to the hospital following a Monday morning apartment fire in Cumberland, just east of Indianapolis.

Tighter drunk driving law not likely

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:58:19 GMT

Senator Tom Wyss of Fort Wayne told an Evansville newspaper lowering the state's drunk driving level would be "nearly impossible".

Many Ind. school buses fail inspections

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:56:52 GMT

Many school buses across Indiana are on the road despite serious safety violations that could put thousands of students at risk, according to an investigation by an Indianapolis television station.

One winning Powerball ticket sold in FL

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:16:25 GMT

A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

Fire damages buildings in Greencastle

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:30:27 GMT

Fire badly damaged several buildings Friday near the courthouse square in Greencastle, with flames shooting through the roofs as firefighters from several communities were called in to the central Indiana city to help.

Click It or Ticket beings Friday

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:37:55 GMT

More than 250 law enforcement agencies in Indiana are conducting special patrols, both day and night, to find people who aren't wearing seatbelts.

Jail tops sexual misconduct list

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:02:44 GMT

A federal report obtained by WANE's sister station, WISH, says the nation's highest rate of sexual misconduct among inmates and guards was at the Marion County Jail during the last two years.

Hospitals removing sugary drinks

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:42 GMT

A major Indiana hospital system has started removing all sugary drinks from its cafeterias, vending machines and gift shops.

Powerball jackpot hits new record high

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:22:23 GMT

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing is $600 million, which is a new record for the multi-state lottery.

Cops: Mother drowned kids, then herself

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:56:29 GMT

The mother thought her family was being stalked by "demonic presences."

2 still hospitalized after bus crash

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:27:41 GMT

Two people were still hospitalized Friday morning after a Thursday afternoon school bus crash on Interstate 65.

Festival official pleads guilty

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:57:39 GMT

The second person accused of being involved in the theft of Ligonier Marshmallow Festival funds pleaded guilty on Thursday.

Conor Daly crashes at Indy 500 practice

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:23:15 GMT

Indianapolis 500 rookie Conor Daly was involved in a crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday.

Lafayette school bus crash, 12 injured

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:03 GMT

Twelve people were injured Thursday afternoon when a Lafayette school bus carrying special needs students rolled over on Interstate 65.

Boy left in empty school calls 911

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:50:54 GMT

A central Indiana school district is reviewing how a sleeping second-grader could have been left alone in a room for hours after school had let out.

Dumped puppies headed to new homes

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:26:41 GMT

All of the 17 puppies dumped Friday night along State Park Road in Porter have families lined up to adopt them.

Prison holding open house at horse farm

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:17:55 GMT

A central Indiana state prison is throwing open the gates to its 100-acre farm for retired racehorses for an open house showing off the thoroughbreds and their inmate handlers.

Wind farm drafts bat-protection plans

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:08:18 GMT

The operators of Indiana's largest wind farm are proposing changing the nighttime operations of the farm's 300-plus wind turbines to protect endangered Indiana bats from being killed by the turbines' spinning blades.

Waitress served with surprising tip

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:05:15 GMT

An Indy Steak 'n Shake server was shocked Wednesday morning by a $500 tip.

Powerball jackpot swells to $360 M

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:36:59 GMT

After weeks of rolling without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has once again ballooned in time for its Wednesday drawing, an estimated $360 million jackpot considered the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history.

Flags at half-staff for fallen officers

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:06:42 GMT

Governor Mike Pence has asked that flags throughout Indiana at state facilities be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of officers that have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.