Stories tagged with "best interest"

Architect's sideline led to career's guiding light by indystar

When I think of big breaks, I think 2000 — the year of the millennium, and things were changing all around, impacting me both personally and professionally. I had several big... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

100-year sentence for woman, 84, stands by indystar

Crown Point — A judge has turned down a request from an 84-year-old woman to shorten her 100-year prison sentence in her husband’s decapitation murder in Northwest... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

She can figure it out without a big brother's help by indystar

As a girl I often thought it would be nice to have a big brother to watch over me. Now, decades later, it seems my childhood wish has come true. And I’m having second... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Seller, know your listing agreement by indystar

Question: What do I need to know about residential real estate listing agreements? Answer: Residential real estate listing agreements certainly don’t get the respect they... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Elderly would suffer from proposed Medicare cuts by indystar

I am concerned by some health-care reform proposals that would cut Medicare funding for seniors’ skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. As the administrator at the Good... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Grandmother, 79, to get custody of Jackson kids by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Michael Jackson's three children will be raised by their 79-year-old grandmother, Katherine... – Jul 30, 2009 at 9:08 AM in Entertainment

Teen could go to adult court by Jason Thomas

Judge to make decision in fatal robbery case NASHVILLE, Ind. — A Brown County judge will determine next week whether a 13-year-old accused in the shooting death of an elderly... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

GM's bankruptcy exit could meet with appeals by indystar

NEW YORK — Groups representing plaintiffs in car accidents said Monday they will oppose General Motors’ attempt to exit bankruptcy protection quickly. U.S. Judge Robert... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Palin resigning as Alaska governor by indystar

WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left... – Jul 03, 2009 at 10:13 PM in Politics & Government

We need more Podges by indystar

Re: Bob Kravitz’s Father’s Day column. I rarely find that I love his articles but have found him to be thought-provoking, if sometimes a little mean-spirited in the... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Court could take Jon Kate's 8 off their hit TLC series by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW In the Jon-minus-Kate legal equation, it's the remaining eight whom some experts worry about... – Jun 24, 2009 at 10:19 PM in Entertainment

Carmel, Home Place call annexation truce by indystar

A four-year annexation battle between Carmel and Home Place has come to an end – for now. The city and angry Home Place residents have decided to delay the case for three... – May 15, 2009 at 3:15 PM in Carmel

IU's Lewis dismissed from team by Terry Hutchens

Former star QB broke team rules again, school says The up-and-down college football career of Indiana’s Kellen Lewis has come to an end. Lewis, who was suspended for four... – Apr 30, 2009 at 2:30 AM in Indiana University

IU dismisses Lewis from football team by Terry Hutchens

Kellen Lewis’ soap opera college football career has ended. Indiana dismissed its former starting quarterback after he violated another team rule. IU suspended Lewis for four... – Apr 29, 2009 at 7:30 PM in Indiana University

Dunleavy could miss half of next season by Mike Wells

O’Brien: Swingman to be out first 2 months ‘at least, at least’ The last thing Indiana Pacers coachJim O’Brienclaims to be is a doctor. One thing... – Apr 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Malawi court rejects Madonna adoption request; singer appeals by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Never count Madonna down and out.The pop star announced via her lawyer that she will appeal a... – Apr 04, 2009 at 10:21 PM in Entertainment

Malawi court rejects Madonna adoption request; singer appeals by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Never count Madonna down and out.The pop star announced via her lawyer that she will appeal a... – Apr 03, 2009 at 5:35 AM in Entertainment

Group seeks volunteers to help kids in court by indystar

KOKOMO, Ind. — A nonprofit group that helps children in the court system is looking for volunteers. The Court Appointed Special Advocate organization helps support children... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Make politicians serve us by limiting terms of office by indystar

“Throw the bums out” is a common refrain often heard around election time. All too often, the sentiment changes to “Throw the bums out, just not my bum.”... – Mar 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Schools chief: No more missed days by agammill

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett announced today that the state would end the practice of letting schools cancel class because of weather or for teacher... – Mar 17, 2009 at 2:41 PM in Education