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LeBron responds to comments from Pacers coach
LeBron James said he didn’t understand what Pacers coach Frank Vogel meant when he said of the Heat, ';They’re just the next team that’s in our way.'; (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) LeBron James delivered a strong message to Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel on Sunday, three days before James’ Miami Heat take on Vogel’s team in the Eastern Conference ...
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Two arrested following morning fire
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Two men have been arrested following an early morning fire on the city's east side Sunday. Fire crews were called to the 2000 block of Southeastern Avenue to the report of an unoccupied structure fire around 3:30 a.m. When arson detectives arrived to the scene, they were informed by several witnesses that two people were seen around the building shortly before the fire ...
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Man goes on journey of a lifetime
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - A man is traveling 300 miles down the Wabash River in a boat his grandfather and father built more than 50 years ago. Bruce Borror is taking what he said is a chance of a lifetime. Borror is riding his boat named "Generations" down the Wabash to the Ohio River. "Dad and Grandpa built this back in the early 50's out of a kit out of New York ...
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More buses cited for safety violations
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - 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.WTHR-TV obtained inspection results ...
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Womans body found in quarry
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) - Authorities in South Central Indiana recovered the body of a female from a quarry Sunday morning. The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department received a report that a female had fallen into a quarry around 2:45 a.m. in the Needmore area, according to a release. Officers arrived to the scene and found the female to be deceased. The incident is under investigation. ...
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Mellencamp-King musical to debut
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - A musical by John Mellencamp, writer Stephen King and T Bone Burnett will debut in Bloomington this fall before embarking on a tour of 20 U.S. cities. "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" will debut Oct. 10 at the Indiana University ...
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Pacers Taking on Hawks Human Nature
Game 2 of their playoff series with Atlanta tonight? Themselves, more than anything. Indiana looked decidedly superior to the Hawks in Game 1, to the point their chemistry and concern were called into question. Strategic adjustments will be made for Game 2, of course, and Atlanta's coach, Larry Drew, has sounded the alarm for more effort. Mostly, however, it will be up to the Pacers to ...
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Officials recover body from Ind. quarry
NEEDMORE, Ind. - Officers recovered a body from a quarry early Sunday morning in southern Indiana. Authorities were called to the Empire Quarry after a report of a body floating in the water. Officers recovered the body around 5:30 a.m., officials said. The victim, Jamie Fleenor, 37, of Bedford, was walking on a trail next to an 80-foot cliff when she lost her footing and slipped over the edge, ...
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Suspect shoots af Fort Wayne officer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A Fort Wayne Police Department officer was shot at while responding to a domestic dispute Friday evening on Harrison Street. An officer was responding to the 3100 block of Harrison Street, when he saw a man that matched the description of the suspect involved in the domestic dispute. The officer stopped to talk to the man, who apparently was wearing the same clothing as ...
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Local church celebrates 175 years
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Churches are a place to celebrate success, milestones and unity with your fellow neighbors. The Christ Church Cathedral has been serving the community for 175 years. In that time, the church has helped launch a number of different organizations familiar to the Indianapolis area, like the Julian Center, Damien Center and Gleaners Food Bank. Stephen Carlsen is the Dean and ...
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As many as 7 hurt in 3-vehicle crash
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - A crash involving three vehicles near Muncie has sent as many as seven people - including five children - to a hospital. Officers on scene ...
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Mellencamp-King musical to debut in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - A musical by John Mellencamp, writer Stephen King and T Bone Burnett will debut in Bloomington this fall before embarking on a tour of 20 U.S. ...
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Indianapolis 500 fills 33-car starting grid
INDIANAPOLIS -; British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full ...
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Indiana Supreme Court blocks Lake judges transfer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Supreme Court has ruled a Lake County judge cannot transfer to a juvenile court because he didn't go through merit selection when he joined the ...
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Qualifying for the final nine spots for Indy 500 underway
Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis native bested IndyCar racing's big-name teams by claiming his first 500 ...
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Quiet tornado season one year later
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - It's been a quiet tornado season so far in Indiana, but experts caution it's far from over. Preliminary reports from the National Weather Service indicate Indiana has had four weak tornadoes this year, including two with winds of about 80 mph that struck near Terre Haute on May 9. Two others occurred in southern Indiana on Jan. 30. The National Severe Storms ...
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Trek does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes Iron Man 3 tops $1B worldwide
LOS ANGELES - "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations. The latest voyage of the starship Enterprise fell short of its predecessor, 2009's "Star Trek," which opened with $75.2 million. ...
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Pacers knock out Knicks in six
On to the next one: The Pacers' David West (right) vies for a loose ball against Knicks guard Raymond Felton during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Saturday in Indianapolis. The Pacers won 106-99 to win the series 4-2. | ...
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Young alumni a challenge for college fundraisers
President Barack Obama is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution that counts Martin Luther King Jr. among its alumni. The ...
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Indy 500 winner Shaws memorabilia to be auctioned
INDIANAPOLIS - A collection of memorabilia from three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Wilbur Shaw is set to be auctioned by the late racer's son. Bill Shaw is parting with his father's racing trophies, a checkered flag ring and about 100 other mementoes during the auction Saturday at the Indiana Landmarks Center. Shaw tells The Indianapolis Star he has pangs about selling the items ...
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Pacers hold off Knicks to reach Eastern finals
Roy Hibbert (left) of the Indiana Pacers goes to the basket during game six of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Photo: CFP Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points on Saturday to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.The Pacers withstood 39 ...
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Family proud of fallen officers honor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - It's been nearly 25 years since Master Sergeant Kenneth Hayden died from cancer. This past week, Hayden's name was finally added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. Click here to read more about the ceremony, and how Hayden was killed while serving with the Fort Wayne Police Department. "The cause of death was actually ...
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Community gives wounded vet new home
ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) - About 300 Anderson residents came together Saturday to introduce a wounded veteran and his family to a six-acre plot of land in Edgewood. The land is where volunteers will build a house, which will be paid for through donations. Just a few months ago, 30-year-old Tim Senkowski and his wife were concerned about where they would live when he returned home after a year and a ...
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Pacers beat Knicks to join Heat in Eastern Finals
New York Knicks in six games with a 106-99 victory on Saturday. The Pacers thrilled their home crowd with the win to take the seven game series 4-2 and advance to the finals for the first time in nine years to take on the NBA champion Heat ...
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Woman injured in ATV crash
Indiana conservation officers are investigating an ATV crash that injured a Corydon woman early this morning.Christie Y. Leadford, 45, of Corydon was the passenger in the ATV when it slid down an embankment and flipped onto it's right side, according to a statement. Leadford was flown to University of Louisville Hospital with injuries to her right hip and leg. The accident involved a ...
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Indianapolis mass transit system no closer
Indianapolis is the 14th largest city in the world, but in the area of mass transit, its ranked 100th in terms of the quality of public transport in the city and surrounding regional areas. This is a state of affairs that lawmakers and city leaders have acknowledged cannot last, but finding the money and the necessary will of leadership to implement the construction of a mass transit system has proven difficult and recent events suggest the project may never find traction.
The value of mass transit on a regional level has never been in question, for twenty years the city has been exploring the idea of an integrated mass transit system incorporating the city’s already existing bus system with light and heavy rail lines, with commuter (heavy) rail systems connecting the city of Indianapolis with the wider region and light rail providing an intra-city, urban transport service. Read more
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