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Indiana's jobless rate hits 9.8 percent in October

Indiana's unemployment rate was almost unchanged from September to October, but officials said it's too early to tell whether the stability marks a long-awaited awaited rebound in employment.

Holloway scores 26 as Ole Miss beats Indiana 89-71

Murphy Holloway had 26 points and nine rebounds, leading Mississippi to a 89-71 victory over Indiana on Thursday in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Indiana gets $4 million grant to help autoworkers

Indiana has won a $4 million federal grant to lead an effort with Michigan and Ohio to help laid-off autoworkers find jobs in the renewable-energy industry and related occupations.

No. 19 Penn St. holds off Indiana, 31-20

Penn State nearly made Senior Day one to forget for its seniors.

Researcher: `Clunkers' program boosted auto sales

A Ball State University researcher who analyzed the federal government's Cash for Clunkers program says it fueled a spike in auto sales over the summer.

1st phase of former Ind. plant cleanup nearly done

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the first phase of a toxic waste cleanup at a north central Indiana Superfund site is nearly complete.

Frozen foods company plans S. Indiana expansion

A company that produces frozen foods for restaurants and retailers has announced plans to expand its southern Indiana operations and possibly add hundreds of jobs in the coming years.

Impact from Indiana's unpaid leave offer unclear

Indiana is offering state government employees voluntary unpaid leave, but it's unclear how many workers might give up part of their paycheck during a recession to help the state save money.

Ind. voters trending against schools in tax votes

Indiana taxpayers may not be in the mood to pay for bigger, better schools in tough economic times, but they're more willing to help school districts make ends meet in most cases.

No. 24 Wisconsin holds off Indiana rally 31-28

No. 24 Wisconsin followed the same old script to grind down Indiana.

Indiana governor announces more spending cuts

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced on Friday a series of spending cuts and other steps to offset a continuing multimillion-dollar dive in state revenues.

Maryland beats Indiana (Pa.) 75-54 in exhibition

Sean Mosley and Landon Milbourne each scored 14 points, Greivis Vasquez added 13, and Maryland breezed past Indiana of Pennsylvania 75-54 in an exhibition game Tuesday night.

Pipeline company grants to help Ind. bird habitats

Seven new grants from a company building a huge natural gas pipeline will help protect bird habitats in Indiana.

Stanzi overcomes 5 INTs, rallies Iowa to 42-24 win

Ricky Stanzi overcame a career-high five interceptions to throw two long touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, helping No. 7 Iowa rally for a 42-24 victory over Indiana on Saturday.

2 Ind. schools get $6 million in geothermal grants

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $6.3 million to two Indiana colleges to install environmentally friendly geothermal energy systems.

Judge orders Ind. to improve food stamp processing

A federal judge has ordered Indiana's partially privatized welfare intake system to speed up decisions on food stamp applications, but the state has a year to meet its first target.

Startup IT company plans hiring hundreds in Ind.

A startup information technology company plans to open its headquarters in central Indiana and potentially hire hundreds of workers in the coming years.

Ind. utilities get $39M for energy grid upgrades

Indiana is getting about $39 million in federal grants to help modernize the state's utility operations and local electrical grids.

Knight refuses Indiana's offer to settle lawsuit

Bob Knight has two more complaints with Indiana University.

Ind. House speaker proposes lobbying restrictions

It seems like everybody at the Indiana Statehouse wants to talk about lobbying ethics these days.

Court to hear arguments on E. Chicago casino money

The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether a share of East Chicago casino revenues earmarked for economic development should go to a nonprofit corporation or to the city.

Delphi gets $6.7M for battery research in Indiana

Delphi Automotive Systems will develop more efficient car batteries with help from a $6.7 million federal grant.

Northwestern rallies for 29-28 win over Indiana

Stefan Demos kicked a 19-yard field goal with 21 seconds left Saturday and Northwestern completed a comeback from a 25-point deficit to beat Indiana 29-28.

Indianapolis bridge reopens after tanker explosion

State highway engineers have reopened a westbound bridge on Interstate 465 that had been closed because of propane tanker explosion on an Indianapolis expressway.

Backers of alcohol sale changes face uphill battle

Backers of allowing Sunday carryout sales of alcohol in Indiana and letting venues besides liquor stores sell takeout cold beer are pledging to fight on, but they likely will face a tough time in the General Assembly.

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Tipton Judge Considering Validity of Kokomo Remonstrators' Plea
Source: WFIU Radio

County residents in opposition to Kokomo's plans to annex are required, by state statute, to present sixty-five percent of property owners' signatures to a judge. In this case, it's Tipton Judge Thomas Lett.

Newborn Found In Dumpster - Updated | Indiana's NewsCenter
Source: indianasnewscenter.com

AUBURN, In (Indiana's NewsCenter)-- An unbelievable discovery in Auburn this afternoon. Update: Mother Arrested For Baby Abandonment, Charged With Attempted Murder - to read this new story click here

Can Anyone Out-Lean Toyota?
Source: assemblymag.com

Anyone who's ever applied lean manufacturing principles knows that Toyota Motor Corp. is like the sun. The lean world revolves around the Japanese automaker.

Man Rescues Woman From Car Submerged in Pond
Source: The Louisville Courier-Journal

"A man was hailed as a hero after he dove into a chilly retention pond to save an injured woman" on Monday, November 2, 2009.

NW Indiana Town Shutting Off Streetlights To Cut Bill
Source: post-trib.com

Merrillville, IN. - A northwestern Indiana town will be shutting off up to half the streetlights on its major roads as to lower electric bills.

Isiah Thomas blasts Magic Johnson over criticisms in new book - Ian Thomsen - SI.com
Source: CNN

Some drama from the basketball world. When he heard the criticisms from his former friend Magic Johnson in a soon-to-be-released book, Isiah Thomas said he'd had enough. And so he began to fight back.

Alleged Robber Hands Bullet to Store Clerk After She Prays With Him: Includes Video
Source: ABC News

A robber "removed the bullet from his gun after the clerk talked about God and prayed with him, police said." The event took place on Monday, October 19, 2009.

Screams, flames among horrors of botched US executions
Source: Yahoo! News

WASHINGTON - US executions are meant to be clinical and humane, but for some they end up resembling medieval torture, complete with the smell of burning flesh, screams, and scenes so gruesome that witnesses faint.

I&M Power sues to thwart city takeover
Source: journalgazette.net

Indiana Michigan Power sued Fort Wayne on Thursday to prevent the city from taking over part of its electric utility next week. Says its intent is for more talks with city.

Notre Dame sues ex-worker over $29,000 tip
Source: The Kansas City Star

A woman who worked catering events for the University of Notre Dame says it was her lucky day when the school tipped her $29,000 in her check. But now the university is suing to get back the money she says she's already spent.

HIP Proposal Aims to Meet Medicaid Rules, Cover More Hoosiers
Source: WFIU Radio

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has devised a proposal for insuring some of the 23,000 childless Hoosiers who are eligible for coverage through the Healthy Indiana Plan but are currently on a waiting list.

Anti-Annexation Group Claims Enough Signatures, City Disagrees by Emily Loftis
Source: WFIU Radio

Almost as soon as the city of Kokomo began trying to annex outlying areas of the city last year, a petition campaign started among residents of those areas trying to stop the annexation. Last week, the remonstrators submitted rebuttals to signatures the city claimed were invalid.

DCS: Should Child Who Died Have Been With Mom? -DCS
Source: theindychannel.com

The Indiana Department of Child Services is investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl placed back in the care of her mother, even though she was on home detention from a previous child neglect case.

A Few Thoughts About Lawyers and Legal Services
Source: haslerlaw2.blogspot.com

A long post on what clients do not like about lawyers and fees and an attempt to educate both lawyers and clients about fees and services. Touches on the impact of the Internet on lawyers and on clients regarding legal services.

Innocent man seeks millions after two years in jail with no attorney
Source: WAVE - News

An southern Indiana man wants officials in Floyd and Clark County to pay him millions after he spent two years in jail for a crime he did not commit. Seven pages tell a story that has taken more than two years to resolve.

Free forms, Thoughts for the Do-It-Yourself Crowd, and Unbundling My Services
Source: haslerlaw2.blogspot.com

More sermon than substantive law but for anyone who thinks of doing their own family law case in Indiana

Why I am offering unbundled legal services
Source: Samuel C. Hasler

A blog post explaining the decision to unbundle some family law service and what this means for the general public

My ticket to the gun show: A godless, gunless liberal's account
Source: trueslant.com

No, that title isn't the prelude to a joke about my huge muscles (see photo, right). It's about my real ticket to a real gun show. It cost $10.

Health Care Town Meeting U.S. Rep Baron Hill
Source: Herald Times

Rep Baron Hill talks about health care at a Bloomington, IN town hall meeting.

Simpson Wants to Overhaul School Funding Formula
Source: Herald Times

"Even if they made me 'queen for a day' and gave me a magic wand, I couldn't fix all the problems with the state's school funding formula because I don't know all the answers."

Relocation - Ideas from Outside of Indiana
Source:

Blog post on an article highlighting the psychological effects of relocating a child from place to another.

Mastodon Remains Found in Indiana Slurry Pit
Source: The Louisville Courier-Journal

Mastodon bones found in a coal mine slurry pit 30 miles south of Terre Haute, IN. Kudos to Vectren for doing the RIGHT thing and notifying the Division of Reclamation archaeologist about the find even though there are no paleontology rules governing mining in Indiana.

Delphi Not Sure When, How Many Jobs Will Come With Stimulus
Source: WFIU Radio

When President Barack Obama announced Delphi Automotive Systems of Kokomo would receive 89 million dollars build parts for electric cars, company officials were surprised and excited.

Tea Party Threat Complicating Dem Rep's Ability To Help Seniors And Veterans
Source: The Plum line- Greg Sargent

excerpt: ""The threat of raucus Tea Party activists disrupting public events has led at least one Democratic Congressman to take steps that could complicate his ability to help seniors and veterans.

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