Avon High successfully defended its national high school marching band title Saturday night. It was just the latest of many successes for the Avon Marching Black and Gold, which also won the national title in 2008. Full Story »
PLYMOUTH, Ind. -- Hundreds of people, many holding aloft small American flags, lined the main thoroughfare of a Northern Indiana city Saturday, silently watching the funeral procession of a hometown soldier killed in the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting rampage. Full Story »
JASPER, Ind. -- Cool, wet fall weather that's caused mold to appear in some of Indiana's corn crop is creating problems for livestock and ethanol producers. Full Story »
Named for a man who overcame adversity and led a revival of community spirit, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street on the Near Northside is headed for a renewal of its own. Full Story »
Margaret Sutherlin of DePauw University on Saturday won the 23rd Annual Thomas R. Keating Feature Writing Program in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Press Club Foundation-sponsored Keating writing challenge annually features 10 finalists representing Indiana's best college journalism students. Full Story »
Metro police say a fight at a bar near 71st and Michigan Road made its way back to the Stratford Apartments near 30th and Moller Road. Officers say someone fired 9 shots, hitting two men sitting on... Read more at www.WISHTV.com Full Story »
Mayor Greg Ballard is off on an economic development trip to Europe. He's hoping his week in Germany and England will bring more jobs to Indianapolis, particularly in the motor sports industry. Read more at www.WISHTV.com Full Story »
A pre-Christmas tradition got underway at Monument Circle Saturday. Some 200 volunteer electrical workers from IBEW 481 began stringing and hanging holiday lights. This is their 47th year. Read more at www.WISHTV.com Full Story »
According to Indiana State Police, a 33-year-old Connersville man led them on a chase Friday night. They say when the suspect finally stopped, he opened fire on officers. That's when... Read more at www.WISHTV.com Full Story »
A Metro Police officer is recovering after a car struck him while he was on his bike Saturday afternoon. Authorities say two officers were both riding their bikes through a crosswalk downtown when... Read more at www.WISHTV.com Full Story »
Two major music conventions downtown over the weekend bring big bucks to Indianapolis, bolstering the city's reputation as a convention host. Full Story »
Indiana State Police say the start of deer hunting season is important to more than hunters. Full Story »
A father and son headed to Indiana for a hunting trip are killed when their small plane crashed in southern New Jersey. Full Story »
A 4-year-old girl who was critically injured in a wreck on Indianapolis' south side last week has died from her injuries. Full Story »
A man is injured when his motorcycle strikes a deer. Full Story »
The mayor is hoping to lure jobs in the motorsports industry back to Indianapolis. Full Story »
The city took the first steps Saturday to change the perception of the busy city thoroughfare. Full Story »
Estimates of deaths caused by the H1N1 flu have grown to nearly 4,000 since April, roughly quadrupling previous estimates. Full Story »
Avon High School has repeated as national champions at Bands of America. Full Story »
State police confirmed that a young girl died from injuries sustained in an accident last week. Full Story »
The Department of Administration says 33 government workers will be out of a job. Commissioner Mark Everson says the layoffs are needed because of the state's financial situation. He says the cuts will save the state $900,000 during the current fiscal year that ends in June. Indiana's state government has started laying off workers because of dwindling state revenues. Full Story »
17 year old Jessica Catt was thrown from a vehicle at County Road 800 South and County Road 200 East and pronounced dead at the scene. A Cass County teenager has died as the result of a rollover crash that happened just before 8am on Friday morning. Full Story »
Robbers came to the door, knocked, and asked for jumper cables. The people inside the home said they didn't have any. The robbers came back minutes later with bandanas over their faces, tied everyone up and started robbing the place. Indianapolis Metro Police were called to a home near East 21st and Shadeland Avenue around 8:30 Friday morning after armed gunman held four people hostage for 30 ... Full Story »
Thursday afternoon emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on State Road 14 west of County Road 100 East, which killed Kosciusko County Sheriff's Sergeant Jeffery B. Shaw. Thursday afternoon emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on State Road 14 west of County Road 100 East, which killed Kosciusko County Sheriff's Sergeant Jeffery B. Shaw. Full Story »
A new study shows more than half of those who get the shot don't get full protection from the flu. Researchers say to make vaccines better they need to solve the mystery of why immunity is so varied. A new study shows more than half of those who get the shot don't get full protection from the flu. Full Story »
Words could not accurately express the emotions Heather and Andy Cowan’s families have been experiencing the last few days. “I’m just delighted, overwhelmed, elated, overjoyed,” said Philip Cowan, Andy Cowan’s father after watching the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” crew demolish his son’s home. Full Story »
Hundreds of people stood in never-ending lines Sunday afternoon, waiting for their chance to ride a bus to see the Cowan home as it was under construction by “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Full Story »
It was cold, wet and muddy, but the thousands of spectators who came out to witness the unveiling of the Cowan-Brown “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” home didn’t seem to mind. Full Story »
A driver’s decision to disregard a road barricade at the Duke Street railroad crossing could have ended tragically Sunday morning. Fortunately, all three occupants of the 1999 Ford Taurus were able to exit the vehicle before a Norfok Southern train struck it. Full Story »
BUNKER HILL - It has been more than a week since the Cowan family has been able to come home and stay. Although the crew of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” had revealed the new residence to the family Tuesday afternoon, the family of six spent that night in a hotel. Full Story »
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Bonnie L. Blevens, 88 April 21, 1921 — Nov. 13, 2009 MOORESVILLE — Bonnie L. Blevens, 88, of Mooresville, di ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Full Story »
After years in business, the Martinsville Kmart will close its doors for the final time at 8 p.m. tonight. Although Kmar ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Full Story »
The intersection of money and politics in Indiana has not sparked national outrage like corruption cases in Illinois, sa ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Full Story »
MOORESVILLE — The Mooresville Revitalization Group has been planning for the upcoming Victorian Christmas Celebrat ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Full Story »
Lottery numbers SATURDAY Powerball Numbers: 19-30-32-48-57. Powerball: 14. Jackpot: $20 million. Power Play: 5. Indiana ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Full Story »
If the argument is to be made that exempting institutions of higher education constitutes a loophole in state law, India ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Full Story »
Lawrence County legislators say they would welcome stricter rules on lobbying. Two said the influence of lobbyists does ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Full Story »
The intersection of money and politics in Indiana has not sparked national outrage like corruption cases in Illinois, sa ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Full Story »
Lawrence County could soon find itself cut off by the railroads that once helped to shape it. CSX Transportation petitio ... Please log in to read the rest of this story. Full Story »
McKinley School now has an unofficial mascot. His name is Kenai, and he is an 11-month-old Siberian husky, who patrols the hallways of the middle school daily, looking for snacks and playmates. Full Story »
When the town of Fishers opened its employee health clinic in April, the great unknown was whether employees would embrace the new service. The answer has been an emphatic “yes,” according to Town Manager Gary Huff. Full Story »
A man on parole was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly confining and beating his girlfriend for several hours with a belt. Full Story »
Kokomo Common Councilman Bob Cameron, D-2nd, raised more questions about the city administration at Monday’s city council meeting, this time leaving a not-so-subtle implication that the city’s police department is underprotected. Full Story »
Calendars featuring children who participate in Bona Vista Programs and animals from the Kokomo Humane Society are now available. The two non-profits partnered on the Kokomo Kids and Critters calendar project, and they will split the proceeds 50-50. Full Story »
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ANDERSON — Anderson Police Officer Sean Williams pulled his weapon on two suspects during a traffic stop Friday night, according to the police report about the incident. Full Story »
VENTURA, Calif. — A Southern California coroner hopes readers of The Herald Bulletin can help close the book on a dead man whose background includes the Anderson area. Full Story »
ANDERSON — Kevin Marshall, of the Mission 33:1 gospel group, said he learned long ago that his vocal skills weren’t the those of a songbird. Full Story »
Items in Jottings concern present and former residents of the Madison County area. Full Story »
Men enjoy warm weather at a hot mineral spring near the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. (AP Photo/Petar Petrov)
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