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Spin doesn't stop the quick Newgarden at Indy 500 practice

Larry Hawley — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:32:00 EDT

The rookie driver brushed the wall with his No. 67 Dollar General car in the final hour of practice but still ended up with the fastest speed of the day for the third time in May.

SPEEDWAY - It wasn't to the level of the famous "Spin and Win" of Danny Sullivan in the 1985 Indianapolis 500, but the phrase would be appropriate to describe one rookie's day.

Fans to remember, celebrate Dan Wheldon during Race Day festivities

Marisela Burgos — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:37:00 EDT

The life of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be celebrated at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Race Day.

The life of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be celebrated at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Race Day.

'Shape-ups' shoemaker fined $40 million; FTC cites bogus fitness claims

CNN Wire — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:58:00 EDT

Sales of toning footwear approached $1 billion industry-wide in 2010, FTC says

For overweight Americans, and those looking for a healthier lifestyle, the claim was almost too good to be true -- wear Skechers Shape-ups footwear and watch the pounds melt away. At a news conference Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission said the shoemaker's claims weren't true and alleged Skechers violated federal law by misleading consumers.

Suspensions revoked for six students involved in Post-It Note prank

Fox59 — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:56:00 EDT

The suspensions of six Cascade High School students involved in a Post-It Note prank have been revoked.

The suspensions of six Cascade High School students involved in a Post-It Note prank have been revoked.

Indiana students win national award for reading improvement

Kent Erdahl — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:15:00 EDT

Two Indiana students have been nationally recognized for turning their reading ability around in a big way.

Two Indiana students have been nationally recognized for turning their reading ability around in a big way.

Credentials of Southport police chief, assistant chief in doubt

Russ McQuaid — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:00 EDT

Mayor admits department leadership may have been illegal

Once again turmoil has gripped the Southport Police Department.

Driver ejected from vehicle following I-65 crash in Boone Co.

Fox59 — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:16:00 EDT

One person was airlifted to the hospital following an accident on I-65 northbound in Boone County Wednesday afternoon.

Man sentenced to 82 years for fatal mass shooting at birthday party

Fox59 — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:03:00 EDT

Damion Martin sentenced to 82 years in prison after being found guilty of first and second-degree murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated battery and three counts of battery.

An Indianapolis man convicted of a fatal mass shooting at a birthday party in 2010 was sentenced Wednesday.

Dan Wheldon to be honored at Indianapolis 500

Fox59 — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:54:00 EDT

Officials said the late racer's wife, Susie Wheldon, and his sister, Holly Wheldon, will be present at the event.

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be honored in numerous ways at the 96th running of the race on May 27.

About 60 students suspended in protest of senior prank suspensions

Fox59 — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:12:00 EDT

Students told Fox59 News that several students and parents were holding a sit-in the school's gym after the seniors were suspended for decorating the school with thousands of colorful Post-It Notes.

Hundreds of students of Cascade High School in Clayton, Ind. are protesting Wednesday morning after six seniors and one junior were suspended for a senior prank.