Stories tagged with "topstories"

Moore helps Purdue beat South Dakota State by indystar

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — Purdue coach Matt Painter said his seventh-ranked Boilermakers were outplayed and out-toughed by South Dakota State. However, the Boilermakers... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:35 PM in Purdue

Police: Homicide victim had been strangled by Vic Ryckaert

A woman whose body was found at an Eastside home had been strangled to death, police said today. Sgt. Paul Thompson, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesman, said... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM in Marion County

LeBron's 40 leads Cavaliers past Pacers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night. James also had nine rebounds and... – Nov 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM in Pacers

Indiana falls to Boston University 71-67 by indystar

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — John Holland scored 21 points, Jake O’Brien had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Boston University rallied to beat Indiana 71-67 on Friday night in the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 9:39 PM in Indiana University

Manual students arrested on gun, drug charges by Vic Ryckaert

Three Manual High School students were arrested Friday for allegedly conducting a marijuana deal on campus, school officials said. One of the students, a 17-year-old, also faces a... – Nov 20, 2009 at 6:14 PM in Marion County

Pacers' Diener has surgery, out 4-6 weeks by indystar

The Indiana Pacers announced today that reserve point guard Travis Diener had successful surgery on the big toe of his left foot. Diener is expected to miss four to six weeks.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 6:04 PM in Pacers

Indy Tennis event wooing new sponsor by Mark Ambrogi

The Indianapolis Tennis Championships is still awaiting word from one company on a potential title sponsorship for the 2010 tournament. “If that works out, we’re in great shape,”... – Nov 20, 2009 at 2:21 PM in Sports

Health department's Southside clinic to reopen Monday at new location by indystar

The Marion County Health Department’s Southside Women, Infants and Children clinic will open Monday at its new location. The new WIC office at 507 E. National Ave. will feature... – Nov 20, 2009 at 2:15 PM in South Marion County

Former Noblesville Township assessor is running for county assessor by Chris Sikich

Robin L. Ward, a three-term Noblesville Township assessor, is running for Hamilton County assessor. Last year, Noblesville residents voted to eliminate the township assessor’s... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM in Noblesville

Oprah decides to end show after reflection by indystar

CHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey says her powerhouse daytime television show will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. Winfrey said today that her decision to end... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:20 AM in Entertainment

Village Pantry bandit grabs cash, lottery tix by John Tuohy

A bandit on the Eastside is going for the jackpot. Police said a gunman in a baseball cap and a black coat fled with cash and lottery tickets when he robbed a Village Pantry this... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM in Crime & Courts

'Repo man' fracas ends with driver's arrest by John Tuohy

A 37-year-old Greenwood woman was charged with kicking an Indianapolis Metropolitan police officer in the groin during an arrest during a “repo man” altercation.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM in Crime & Courts

Hotline offers more data on Indiana road conditions by Will Higgins

Hitting the road in droves next week for the holidays, motorists in Indiana will have a new system to get information on traffic and road conditions. Motorists accustomed to... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:42 AM in Communities

Malls to lure shoppers with cookies, tweets by indystar

As you rush into the holiday shopping season, you may catch a whiff of cookies baking at the mall or find a note from a roving elf on your iPhone or get a coupon by text message.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:15 AM in Business

Martin University to assist 1,000 Indianapolis Eastside families by Will Higgins

Martin University will host a food giveaway for 1,000 pre-selected families on Tuesday. Hoosiers Helping Hoosiers will help residents of the Indianapolis Martindale-Brightwood... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:14 AM in Marion County

Easter Seals gives nod to Downtown holiday cherub icon by Will Higgins

A traditional Downtown Indianapolis holiday icon will dominate a local fundraising campaign this season. The charity group Easter Seals Crossroads raises money during the holidays... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM in Communities

Indiana jobless rate rises to 9.8 percent by indystar

Indiana’s preliminary seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate showed little change in October, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported today. Indiana’s... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:06 AM in Business

Indiana Rep. Dennis Oxley hospitalized by indystar

ENGLISH, Ind. — A southern Indiana lawmaker has been hospitalized. Democratic State Rep. Dennie Oxley of Taswell missed the General Assembly’s Organization Day on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Politics & Government

Downtown Dunkin' Donuts robbed by John Tuohy

A Downtown Indianapolis Dunkin’ Donuts store was robbed at daybreak. Police said two masked gunmen forced their way into the shop, 48 E. Washington St., as two employees were... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts

Purdue senior accused of 'terroristic mischief' by indystar

A Purdue University student was arrested Thursday in connection with a suspicious package found in the Purdue Visitor Information Center. Roy C. Sun, 21, a senior in the College of... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts