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Woman found slain in Eastside home by indystar

Police are investigating the death of a woman killed at an Eastside home Wednesday. Medics found Deneisha Watford, 28, on the floor of a home in the 1800 block of Bauer Road about... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Indianapolis man arrested in shooting death by indystar

Police on Thursday arrested an Indianapolis man in a Northwestside shooting that left one man dead and two injured. Jose Lozano, 31, was held without bond in the Marion County Jail... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Tomo's menu makes it a spot worth checking into by Jolene.Ketzenberger

If this weekend’s International Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds inspires you to check out some of the city’s ethnic restaurants, keep in mind that looks can... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Sound Bites by indystar

For a cause: Widespread Panic’s Wednesday appearance at the Murat Theatre will benefit Gleaners Food Bank. Attendees who donate non-perishable food will be eligible to win a... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Hot Tickets by indystar

Tickets go on sale at 4:20 p.m. today for a Cheech&Chong performance scheduled Jan. 22 at the Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong rose to fame as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Republic's survival at risk with current president by indystar

It’s good to know columnist Eugene Robinson believes the republic “will survive even” Sarah Palin ("Being Sarah,‘’ Nov. 17). I wish I felt as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Foreclosure crisis is spreading by indystar

Report: Borrowers with good credit are defaulting, too, after job losses WASHINGTON — The foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high unemployment... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Conseco is planning to sell up to $230 million in stock by indystar

Indianapolis — Carmel-based insurer Conseco says in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it may sell up to $230 million of stock. Conseco plans to... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Terrorist trial will only comfort the enemies by indystar

By stating that Americans won’t find it "offensive at all’’ when (Khalid Sheikh Mohammed) is convicted and when the death penalty is applied to him,... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

It's a sport that can change a player's life by David Woods

Game gives people with spinal cord injuries — even those without the use of their arms — a competitive outlet For an athlete, a spinal cord injury cannot only change... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Cyclocross tour in Indy by indystar

The Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour this weekend is expected to attract hundreds of bicycle racers from around the Midwest to Central Indiana for two days of racing. The Southeastway... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Indianapolis to host national swimming event by indystar

Indianapolis will host the 2010 World Junior Championships in synchronized swimming, USA Synchro announced. USA Synchro, the national governing body for the sport, is headquartered... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Musicians, jugglers to join Santa in Carmel holiday lighting event by indystar

CARMEL — Carmel’s holiday lights will be lit amidst music, jugglers, and a visit from Santa during the city’s annual “Holiday on the Square” event... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Sen. Richard Lugar's wife charged with DUI after crash by indystar

WASHINGTON — * Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar’s * wife faces charges of drunken driving after hitting a parked car. Charlene Lugar, 77, was stopped at 6:18 p.m. Wednesday... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Hamilton is confirmed for seat on appeals court by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 59-39 Thursday to seat Indiana Judge David Hamilton on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was the only Republican... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Curtain Call by indystar

‘Peter Pan’ aloft Footlite Musicals knows a thing or two about flying. Fruma-Sarah dive-bombed Tevye’s dream in Footlite’s production of “Fiddler on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Carmel mayor honored for environmental initiatives by Melanie Hayes

Mayor Jim Brainard was recently named the “Elected Official of the Year” by the Hoosier Environmental Council for his initiatives to make Carmel more environmentally... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Brownsburg High School concert to benefit Hear to Help by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG — Brownsburg High School will host a concert tonight to benefit low-income, hearing-impaired children. The school’s DECA chapter will join forces with... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

No dawdling on Weis by indystar

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said he plans to make a decision on the future of football coach Charlie Weis within days of the season’s end. Swarbrick said last... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Brawl triggerer confesses to drinking problem by indystar

John Green, the Detroit Pistons fan who threw the cup at then-Indiana Pacer Ron Artest that triggered the brawl in Detroit, told ESPN on Thursday that his issues with alcohol led... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers