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Indiana Woman Survives Murder-Suicide Attempt
An Indiana woman is in serious condition and her former boyfriend is on life support following a shooting Wednesday in a west suburban home, Pioneer Press is reporting.
Indiana House Democrats say jobs, schools...
Democrats who narrowly control the Indiana House say they will make job creation and avoiding more budget cuts for schools their top priorities for the coming year.
Indiana Insurance Commissioner Carol Cutter Dies
Indiana Insurance Commissioner Carol Cutter passed away Sept. 6 in Indianapolis, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has announced. "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing ...
Indiana St kicker Brett Sheldon inspires...
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Indiana State kicker Brett Sheldon is hoping to get into Saturday's game at Cincinnati and help his team win. Sheldon figures if he kicks a few field goals, it will help people see his talent first and not his birth defect.
Indiana Tech AD is former track coach
Indiana Tech has hired Andrew Jugan as athletic director. He brings the university more than 35 years of experience in coaching, administration, management and event planning.
Indiana, Michigan directs flag-lowering for 9/11...
Indiana's Gov. Mitch Daniels and Michigan's Gov. Jennifer Granholm have asked their state's cities and towns to lower their flags to half-staff Saturday to mark the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
INDIANA COUNTY: Legislation in House faces stiff...
Indiana County Sheriff Robert Fyock acknowledged Wednesday that substantial opposition exists to House Bill 2585.
INDIANA: Council debates banking
Some Indiana Borough money has been invested with out-of-state banks to protect it with federal insurance, and some Indiana council members Tuesday asked that western Pennsylvania banks be given preference for large investments of borough cash in the future.
INDIANA COUNTY: Contracts awarded for renovations...
Two Indiana County firms will share in the money spent for a major renovation of the interior of the Indiana County Court House.
Indiana Tech passes enrollment goals for year
Indiana Tech has reached and passed its enrollment goals for the year for both traditional and nontraditional students. Enrollment of traditional students topped 1,000, bringing total enrollment to more than 5,000 students.
Indiana State Legislators holds hearing to improve...
Today, the Indiana State Legislature's Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee is holding a hearing on how the state can improve its policies for preventing the illegal diversion of pseudoephedrine (PSE) a key ingredient in leading cold and allergy medicines for methamphetamine production.
INDIANA: Fate of aged community center unclear
According to Indiana Borough manager Ken Gabler, some people might consider the Community Center Building, soon to be a century old, an ``albatross,'' a burden.
INDIANA: Without deal, library moving
Citing an ``uncertainty'' about the Indiana Free Library's future in the Community Center Building that has been its home for 76 years, the library's directors Tuesday announced their intentions to find a new location for the library.
Indiana lawmakers look at ways to combat meth
Experts told an Indiana panel Wednesday the state can fight the growing problem of clandestine laboratories producing illegal methamphetamine by requiring prescriptions to purchase decongestants used in its manufacture.
Indiana panel's proposal would expand 'net...
A proposed expansion of Indiana's rules dictating which owners of wind turbines and other renewable power systems get credit for excess power they generate is drawing early support from clean energy advocates.

Approved Vanderburgh County budget took some real juggling
Vanderburgh County's budget writers had to make a few moves to pass a 2011 general fund budget that holds the line on spending while giving employees a 1.5 percent pay raise.
Merger's tax plan options still open | PDF
It¿s too early to say who will pay more or less in property taxes in a potential Evansville-Vanderburgh County government consolidation, says the chief financial adviser to citizen planners.
Brush fire burns in Vanderburgh County
An intermittent brush fire between Wimberg and Mohr roads east of St. Joseph Avenue challenged volunteer firefighters Friday afternoon.
Lawsuit strikes E'ville Iron
A Corydon, Ind., woman is suing the E'ville Iron Street Rods Club and the Vanderburgh County 4-H Club for negligence, claiming she suffered permanent brain damage from a fall at the Frog Follies in 2008.
Three doctors to pay $3 million for malpractice
Juries in Vanderburgh County have found three doctors liable for nearly $2 million in damages in two separate medical malpractice lawsuits.
Vanderburgh County Primary to see new voting...
A $4,580 contract has Vanderburgh County¿s highest-ranking elected officials pondering fundamental questions about how best to use taxpayer money to pay for government services.
JFK club to host 'Family Fun Day'
The John F. Kennedy Club of Vanderburgh County will host a "Family Fun Day" featuring Indiana House Speaker Patrick Bauer, D-South Bend, Democratic secretary of state candidate Vop Osili and local Democratic candidates from noon to 8 p.m. today at Burdette Park.
Frog Follies filling up fairgrounds | PHOTOS
A hush fell over the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds, crowded Friday afternoon with thousands of street rods with noisy, high-octane engines in town for the 36th annual Frog Follies Street Rod Show, as a hearse wound its way through the grounds.
Candidates spar at forum
With just three minutes to make their cases why they should be elected to public office and another three minutes to field questions from the audience, Republican and Democratic candidates for a host of state legislative and Vanderburgh County positions had to choose their words carefully Thursday evening.
Vanderburgh commissioners pass county burn ban
The Vanderburgh County Commissioners passed a ban on open burning for all unincorporated areas of the county tonight.
Woman is arrested at her home after crash, fleeing...
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's deputies say a woman led them on a high-speed chase Saturday, running a stoplight and colliding with a car before finally parking in her own garage before being arrested.
Deputies say woman led them on high-speed chase
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's deputies say a woman led them on a high-speed chase Saturday, running a stoplight and colliding with a car before finally parking in her own garage before being arrested.
Washington, Ind., woman dies after car accident
A woman died Thursday from injuries sustained in a car accident near Washington, Ind., according to Vanderburgh County Coroner Annie Groves.
Smokefree group seeking members
Smokefree Communities Coalition of Vanderburgh County is extending an invitation for new members.
Standoff in Vanderburgh County ends with arrest,...
A man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly firing shots in or near his home on Motz Road in northwest Vanderburgh County.
Commissioner Tornatta, challenger Abell kick off...
Candidates in this year¿s local elections will soon begin going head to head without a net ¿ and with no do-overs allowed. Last week¿s announcement that Vanderburgh County Commissioner Troy Tornatta and challenger Marsha Abell would face off on Sept. 9 was the unofficial kickoff of debate season.
Entries up for 4H Fair contests
The 2010 Vanderburgh County 4-H fair featured more 4-H projects than in years past according to fair officials.
Fixing depression takes more than a pill: coroner...
It's become a familiar and troubling refrain in Vanderburgh County - a record number of people are committing suicide, choosing to end their own lives. On the average, someone commits suicide in America once every 16.2 minutes, and it's the third leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 15 and 24.
Bridge work will cause traffic delays
Starting on Tuesday and continuing possibly through Friday, according to the Vanderburgh County Engineering Department, beams will be installed on the new Green River Road bridge over Pigeon Creek.
Attorney seeking to move Weisheit's murder, arson...
The trial of Jeffrey Weisheit, who is facing the death penalty for charges of murder and arson, likely will not be held in Vanderburgh County.
Free immunizations offered for students
The Vanderburgh County Health Department will host two free immunization clinic this week for students entering kindergarten and for students in the sixth through 12th grades.
Detective catches relief from work stress at river
Joe Beckwith, a 44-year-old detective with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, has more reasons than most to embrace the solitude of the family's river camp on Lynn Road near the Angel Mounds boat ramp.
River camp keeps life on even keel | PHOTOS
According to the Vanderburgh County assessor's office, the county has 192 river camps within its borders. Many of the Ohio River dwellings are around Dogtown, Angel Mounds and not far from Ellis Park.
Ex-Evansville officer convicted of sex charges
Jurors have convicted a former Evansville police officer on charges that he forced two women into sex acts while he was on duty. The Vanderburgh County jury found 29-year-old Martin Montgomery guilty of two felony counts of criminal deviate conduct on Tuesday.
Three-vehicle wreck sends two people to hospital
A three-vehicle chain reaction wreck Tuesday afternoon on St. Joseph Avenue at Wimberg Road sent two people to Deaconess Hospital, one of them in critical condition, according to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office.

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