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Anderson official fired after sidewalk repair probe
The Anderson assistant street commissioner was fired after neighbors complained the sidewalk in front of his home was replaced while the rest of the block was ignored.

State trooper hurt capturing drug suspect
An Indiana State Police officer is out of the hospital after suffering chest pains while wrestling with a man who resisted arrest.

Indiana reminds seniors to seek stimulus payments
The Indiana Division of Aging reminded seniors and other Indiana residents Wednesday that they still have until Oct. 15 to file a tax form that will allow them to receive economic stimulus payments from the federal government.

Putnam County sheriff resigns
Published reports in Greencastle claim Putnam County Sheriff Mark Frisbie resigned Friday night.

Phelps wins eighth gold medal
Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics as a member of the victorious U.S. 400-meter medley relay team.

Colts top Falcons, 16-9
Kelvin Hayden returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown to give the Colts a lead they wouldn't relinquish Saturday night.

Fire sweeps through Tom Wood dealership
A fire Saturday evening caused more than a million dollars worth of damage to the dealership.

One killed in west side accident
One person died Saturday morning when a semi struck an SUV on the west side of Indianapolis.

Bayh could help swing Democratic votes
Democrats hoping to see red states turn blue in November have only to look at Evan Bayh to know it can happen.

Worker hurt in construction accident dies
The worker fell from a construction lift at a new hotel in Greenwood.

Lucas Oil Stadium 'officially' open for business
Officials cut the ribbon on the new home of the Colts, welcoming thousands of fans inside to tour Lucas Oil Stadium.

Edwards wins Nationwide race at Michigan
Carl Edwards took the lead in the pits, then drove away Saturday for his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory at Michigan International Speedway and 16th overall series win.

Phelps edges his way into history with 7th gold
Michael Phelps swam into history with a magnificent finish Saturday, tying Mark Spitz with his seventh gold medal by the narrowest of margins in the 100-meter butterfly.

U.S. coach back with men's volleyball after attack
Hugh McCutcheon's mother-in-law, Barbara Bachman has been airlifted from Beijing to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, where she is listed in fair condition.

Chinese win bronze in Olympic doubles tennis
Associated Press - August 17, 2008 3:43 AM ET BEIJING (AP) - Yan Zi and Zheng Jie of China have beaten Ukraine's Alona and Kateryna Bondarenko for a bronze medal in women's doubles at the...

US women's volleyball team defeats Poland
Associated Press - August 17, 2008 3:43 AM ET BEIJING (AP) - Logan Tom had 25 points as the U.S. women's volleyball team defeated Poland in five sets on Sunday, the final day of preliminary...

Zvonareva wins tennis bronze for Russia
Associated Press - August 17, 2008 3:33 AM ET BEIJING (AP) - Vera Zvonareva of Russia has beaten Li Na of China, 6-0, 7-5, to win the bronze medal in the women's singles tennis...

National Football League
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Britain's Yngling team takes sailing gold medal
Associated Press - August 17, 2008 3:03 AM ET QINGDAO, China (AP) - Britain's three-woman Yngling team has taken the first sailing gold of the Beijing Games in strong winds and heavy...

Candlewood Apartment residents look for new homes
Tenants displaced by the fire at Candlewood Apartments hope to salvage some of their belongings soon. On Saturday, professional clean-up crews started to clear away the debris.

Fatal Mishawaka crash caused by drunk driver
Police say a drunk driver killed 60-year-old Carol Ragsdale and seriously injured her husband. The crash happened just after 7:00 Saturday morning on Lincolnway East near Oakside.

Phelps' Feat = 8 gold medals in one Olympic Games
Michael Phelps made history Saturday night when he won his 8th gold medal, passing Mark Spitz for the most gold medals ever won by one individual in one Olympic Games.

Candlewood Apartment fire likely sparked by grill
The Candlewood Apartment complex, which is located off Edison Road near Movies 14, caught fire late Friday night. It took dozens of firefighters about a half hour to put the flames out, but an additional hour and a half or so to extinguish the smoking rubble.

Two St. Joe County Special Olympics teams medal at competition in Indy
The Saint Joseph County Knights picked up a silver medal, and the Hurricanes won the bronze.

Thousands flock to South Bend for Christian music festival
Organizers distributed about 95,000 tickets for the World Pulse Festival. The annual concert put on by Lesea Broadcasting featured bands such as tobyMac, C3, and Casting Crowns.

Union picnic draws 7,000 strong, and some political hopefuls
About 7,000 workers with the North Central Indiana Labor Council came to the Saint Joseph county fairgrounds on Saturday for the "mother of all picnics."

Special Olympic medal in sight for some Michiana athletes
There are athletes in Michiana gearing up for their shot at a special Olympic medal. Golf and softball teams are competing in Indianapolis Saturday for the Midwest Sports Festival.

White Pigeon's Central Elementary damaged in fire
White Pigeon's Central Elementary School on Hotchin Avenue caught fire Friday night, burning the back of the school.

Evan Bayh keeps Indiana Democrats hopeful
In 1988, Bayh became the first Democrat in 20 years to win the Indiana governor’s office. In his 2004 Senate race, he received more votes than President Bush.

Indianapolis Colts unveil new stadium
The 63,000-seat, retractable-roof Lucas Oil Stadium took $720 million and three years to build on a site directly south of the Colts’ former home, the RCA Dome.

Young angler finds part of diving dummy
Friday Zack Bastian was fishing on the Grand River in Eaton County's Island Park when he saw what appeared to be a bobbing hand attached to an arm.

Michigan man paroled after 32 years in prison
Michigan corrections officials say Floyd Caldwell was released Thursday. He was convicted of armed robbery in 1975.

Bush warns Russia on Georgian vision
President Bush is calling Russia's signing of a cease-fire plan with Georgia Saturday "a hopeful step."

Forecasters: Floridians should prepare for hurricane
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Fay could bring hurricane-force winds to the Florida Keys as soon as Monday, and the governor has already declared a state of emergency.

South Bend football coaches battle in Madden '09
They are rivals on the football field, but friends off of it. The Adams and Riley coaching staff had a friendly battle Saturday in a special Madden '09 X-Box challenge.

Phelps ties Spitz with 7th gold medal win in dramatic fashion
Michael Phelps tied Mark Spitz for a record seven gold medals in one Olympic games with a dramatic win in the 100 butterfly.

Ward rare hero as Cubs battle back to top Marlins
Daryle Ward connected on an 0-1 pitch off Marlins closer Kevin Gregg, driving it over the right-field wall for a three-run shot and helping the Cubs rally to beat the Florida Marlins 6-5 on Friday night for their ninth straight road victory.

Mishawaka woman dead in early morning crash

Homegrown -- Insects

Early morning accident sends couple to hospital in serious condition

Firefighters extinguish Candlewood Apartments blaze

Area football coaches battle it out in Madden '09

Mild Saturday, warmer Sunday! Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:45:28 +0000
Highs Saturday were in the low 80s and upper 70s…officially 81 in Indianapolis: Highs Sunday a little warmer and more warmth this week: Here’s some long range maps beginning Thursday Evening…they indicate the next chance of rain, that may not arrive until next weekend..rain chance possibly aided by the remnants of what is now tropical storm [...]

Mild again! Warm temps to come… Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:01:34 +0000
If you’re heading to the Fair or anywhere, your first forecast for this evening is spectacular: Highs today top out around 80…normal high in Indy is 84: Tonight will be very comfortable once again and then Sunday’s highs will be a bit warmer: A mild air mass is in place now, but for the next few days under [...]

A slow warm up on track… Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:17:24 +0000
Temperatures today are on pace to warm to around 80: Temperatures on Sunday will warm to the low to mid 80s: Then through the week the warm up will continue:

Bizarre August weather pattern… Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:39:10 +0000
More fantastic weather for this weekend as our weather pattern looks like Spring or Fall! A cool air mass is dominating the landscape from the Northeast to the Plains States: While out west a heat wave is producing record temps into Montana and many Northwest States. Highs today in Seattle will climb into the mid 90s and [...]

Oh my! What a Weekend! Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:07:56 +0000
Your first forecast on this mild morning is just a snap shot of the rest of the weekend: Highs today and tomorrow will be warming up just slightly and lows tonight will be very comfortable once again! Skies will remain mostly clear for most of this Weekend, but a few clouds will form during the afternoon today [...]

Sorgi helps Colts win over Falcons
Jim Sorgi eased some concerns at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in Saturday's preseason win against the Atlanta Falcons.

Lucas Oil Stadium officially opens
People from around the state attended Saturday's the ribbon cutting ceremony outside Lucas Oil Stadium. Everyone wanted to be a part of the historic day.

Two alarm fire at east side car lot
A two-alarm fire on the east side, damaged a well known car dealership Sunday night. There are about 100 cars on the car lot near I-465 and East Washington Street and thankfully only about a dozen were damaged inside the showroom and repair shop.

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