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In Oval Office speech, Obama says it's 'time to turn the page' on Iraq

In Oval Office speech, Obama says it's 'time to turn the page' on Iraq

WASHINGTON -- President Obama declared the end of more than seven years of costly, divisive combat in Iraq Tuesday, saying the nation must...  Read more...

 

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Hancock County sheriff says he won't resign

Hancock County sheriff says he won't resign

The Hancock County Sheriff says he won't resign from office, though he faces felony charges.

Lafayette, West Lafayette latest to consider 'spice' ban

Lafayette, West Lafayette latest to consider 'spice' ban

Law enforcement agencies are pushing local leaders in Tippecanoe County to jump on the bandwagon of banning a new drug known as spice or K2.

Greenwood considering banning 'spice' drug

Greenwood considering banning 'spice' drug

The city of Greenwood appears ready to join the growing list of communities that prohibit the sale of K2 or Spice.

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Candidates for U.S. Senate hit the campaign trail

Candidatesvying for the soon-to-be vacated U.S. Senate seat currently belonging to Senator Evan Bayh (R-Indiana), are stepping up efforts...

Boone County bans 'spice' drug

Boone County bans 'spice' drug

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Lugar backs Gov. Daniels for president

Lugar backs Gov. Daniels for president

U.S. Senator Richard Lugar (R-Indiana) wants Governor Mitch Daniels to run for president in 2012 and he's not shy about saying so.

Judge dismisses lawsuit from Brownsburg police chief

Judge dismisses lawsuit from Brownsburg police chief

Friday, sources told Fox59 News a judge has dismissed the case brought forth by former Brownsburg Police Chief Steve Carroll, saying it...

Boone County may ban 'Spice'

Boone County may ban 'Spice'

A new call for action against K-2 "Spice", a dangerous synthetic drug outlawed in some states but legal and on the rise here in Indiana.

Rep. Delaney calls for politicians to return Durham money

Rep. Delaney calls for politicians to return Durham money

There are new calls for political candidates to give back contributions made to them Indianapolis businessman Tim Durham.

Lugar plans to run again

Lugar plans to run again

He's looking for seven in a row. Republican Senator Richard Lugar says he plans to seek another term in 2012.

City reports $50 million budget deficit

City reports $50 million budget deficit

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Ex-police chief suing City of Brownsburg to get job back

Ex-police chief suing City of Brownsburg to get job back

Brownsburg's former police chief is suing the town to get his job back. Steve Carroll wants a special prosecutor to investigate the...

Former congressman confesses to human smuggling

Former congressman confesses to human smuggling

A former Indiana congressman is speaking out about his history as a human smuggler. Joel Deckard said he spent four months illegally getting...

Noisy cars will get a ticket in Shelbyville

Noisy cars will get a ticket in Shelbyville

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Hancock County Sheriff arrested

Hancock County Sheriff arrested

A sheriff sworn to protect the law now finds himself sitting behind bars.

IMPD Chief holds news conference to talk about 'rumors'

IMPD Chief holds news conference to talk about 'rumors'

Indianapolis Metro Police Department Chief Paul Ciesielski held a news conference Friday afternoon to address recent news stories, blog...

State tax revenue up, but not enough

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Indiana tax collection is up, but it's still not enough. The state took in 9% more in tax revenues in July compared to July last year....

Hoosiers desperate for unemployment checks can start getting vouchers

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Hoosiers eligible to resume collecting the federally funded unemployment extensions can file for vouchers as of Thursday.

City of Carmel gets bigger

City of Carmel gets bigger

The City of Carmel is bit bigger after the long-planned annexation of southwest Clay became official, Tuesday night.

Indiana's finances in the black

Indiana's finances in the black

According to new numbers released Friday by Indiana State Auditor Tim Berry, the state's finances are in the black.