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Death hearing ends in retrial

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:48:39 GMT

It will likely be months before a judge rules on whether a new trial should be granted to a man convicted of killing an Indiana University student who disappeared during a 2000 bike ride.

School built to handle severe weather

Adrienne Broaddus — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:18:08 GMT

It's an issue that's come to the surface of many conversations since Monday's tragedy: how to make our schools safer in the event of a natural disaster.

Students put best inventions forward

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:26:51 GMT

Central Indiana high school students are putting their best ideas forward as they develop inventions and market them to local businesses.

Myers fate now up to judge

Jay Hermacinski — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:17:07 GMT

After seven days of testimony, the defense team in John Myers' post conviction hearing called its last witness.

Police: 2 arrested for pharmacy robbery

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:16:40 GMT

Franklin police have two people in custody for the alleged robbery at Henderson Pharmacy.

Film shows lessons learned from bird

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:37:46 GMT

A documentary by Indiana University biologists about the scientific lessons that can be learned from a common backyard bird is now available online for classroom use.

Franklin residents issued boil advisory

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:10:31 GMT

Approximately 7,000 Franklin residents that receive water from Indiana American Water Co. will have to boil their water Thursday.

Myers' brother testifies for new trial

Jay Hermacinski — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:57:52 GMT

Luke Myers, brother of convicted murderer John Myers, took the stand in a Morgan County courtroom Wednesday.

Police: Teen stole truck, guns, ammo

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:41:07 GMT

Indianapolis police helped track down a teenager wanted in Johnson County, accused of stealing a truck, weapons and ammunitions from a Center Grove home.

Man killed after crashing pickup truck

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:27:41 GMT

One person died Tuesday night when his vehicle crashed in Jackson County, officials from the sheriff’s department said.

City site added to EPA Superfund list

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:27:55 GMT

A hazardous waste site that threatens the drinking water supply in the south-central Indiana city of Martinsville has been added to the federal government's highest priority cleanup list.

Stream gauge victim of fed. budget cuts

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:31:35 GMT

A southern Indiana stream gauge used for research and to alert communities about impending flooding will be shut down because of federal budget cuts.

Work stops on pharmaceutical plant

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:44:28 GMT

Construction has stopped on a pharmaceutical facility being built with a $6 million loan from a suburban Indianapolis city.

Woman's body found in quarry

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:19 GMT

Authorities in South Central Indiana recovered the body of a female from a quarry Sunday morning.

Mellencamp-King musical to debut

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:43:17 GMT

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.

Initiative tells stories with heart

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:30:45 GMT

The owners of a Madison County shop are on a mission to tell the county's stories and help residents see that the area continues to thrive despite the loss of General Motors.

Veteran's family aims to help others

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:08:48 GMT

The parents of an Indiana soldier who died in a car crash after struggling with post-traumatic stress syndrome says there are thousands more veterans like their son who need help.

Lightning strike sparks house fire

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:34:41 GMT

A lightning strike caused a Greenwood home to catch fire Friday afternoon.

IU pres visits Asia to expand reach

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:46 GMT

Indiana University President Michael McRobbie is heading for South Korea, China and Taiwan seeking to broaden the school's international reach.

Safety of Ind. fertilizer plants probed

Troy Kehoe — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:15:43 GMT

One month after a massive explosion at a fertilizer storage facility in Texas, criticism continues to grow over why so many homes and buildings were so close to it. I-Team 8 found Indiana also has very few rules in place to keep the storage of potentially dangerous fertilizers away from populated areas.

Lemonade Day serves as teaching tool

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:44:20 GMT

Dexter Griffin's experience at last year's Bloomington Lemonade Day was sweet enough that he's keeping his stand on the same spot for 2013.

Franklin Police seek 2 men from robbery

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:11:28 GMT

The robbery of a downtown Franklin pharmacy prompted the lockdown of area schools on Thursday.

Columbus to upgrade 14 tornado sirens

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:25:03 GMT

Crews are in the process of upgrading the mechanism to Columbus’ 14 tornado sirens.

Bartholomew Co. in top 10 for meth

Jay Hermacinski — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:49:52 GMT

State data shows Bartholomew County ranked No. 6 in the state for meth lab seizures in 2012.

Man who found bodies returns to scene

Daniel Miller — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:32:08 GMT

Police in Bartholomew County are expanding their search for evidence at a murder scene in Waynesville. They aren't the only ones returning to the crime scene.

Crews cut gas line in Whiteland

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:36:26 GMT

A gas line was cut in Whiteland on Tuesday, Johnson County authorities said.

911 call from murders released

Jay Hermacinski — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:15:26 GMT

The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday released the 911 call made Saturday night alerting police to the quadruple homicide in Waynesville.

Sheriff: Quadruple murder drug-related

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:28:43 GMT

The Bartholomew County sheriff said on Tuesday his investigators are considering a quadruple homicide drug-related.

2 student start-ups win IU competition

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:27 GMT

Two student teams from Indiana University are sharing a $200,000 investment for their ideas for startup businesses.

Limestone sculptor to create art awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:01:26 GMT

A southern Indiana limestone sculptor who has worked on projects at the National Cathedral and Iowa State Capitol has been tapped to create the 2013 Indiana Governor's Arts Awards.