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James and Wade lead Heat past Pacers, 115-83
Dwyane Wade was bleeding after taking a smack in the head from Tyler Hansbrough, who became the target of a retaliatory shot from Udonis Haslem a few moments later. When that was over, the Miami Heat kept hitting the Indiana Pacers where it mattered most — the scoreboard. LeBron James ...
Purdue economist predicts gas prices won't top $4
A Purdue University economist is predicting that gasoline prices likely won't top $4 a gallon in Indiana during the summer travel season. Purdue agricultural and energy economist Wally Tyner says Indiana's gas prices will likely remain between $3.50 and $4 per gallon over the summer. But he says that prediction ...
Study: Gun deaths surpass vehicle deaths in Ind.
A new study says the number of people killed by guns in Indiana has surpassed those who died in traffic accidents in 2009. The study released Tuesday by the Washington, D.C.-based Violence Policy Center says Indiana is one of 10 states where there were more gun deaths than traffic deaths ...
S. Bend to remove 100 ash trees because of insects
An infestation of the tree-killing emerald ash borer is forcing the city of South Bend to remove more than 100 trees, many of them downtown. The South Bend Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/Jn9Gej ) ash trees make up roughly 6 percent of the trees in the northern Indiana city. The small, metallic-green ...
Susie Wheldon heads to Indy 500 to honor husband
Some days are better than others for Susie Wheldon, and there's rarely any warning what will trigger the emotional roller coaster she's been on since husband Dan Wheldon's fatal crash in last year's IndyCar finale. A familiar coffee shop brings back a flood of memories; a song can make her ...
James, Wade lead Heat to 115-83 win over Pacers
Suddenly, the road back to the Eastern Conference finals no longer looks daunting for Miami. Not after the Heat left the Pacers beat up and banged up. LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade added 28, and the Heat moved a win away from the NBA's final four with a ...
Restaurant attack may be battle over views on race
Five men accused of attacking a group of diners with hammers and metal batons at a suburban Chicago restaurant are in jail, though the fight appears to be continuing online as word spread that the incident was apparently linked to a feud between anti-racism groups and white supremacists. Elements of ...
Granger out of Pacers-Heat game with ankle injury
Indiana forward Danny Granger left the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night early in the second half with a sprained left ankle. The Pacers said Granger would not return. Indiana will host Game 6 of the series on Thursday night. Granger got hurt late ...
Newgarden becomes fan favorite at 1st Indy 500
Josef Newgarden stood outside the Indianapolis 500 rookie luncheon trading advice with Jean Alesi. Though it seemed strange seeing the youngest driver in this year's Indianapolis 500 explaining to the oldest rookie in 500 history how to get around the Brickyard's 2.5-mile oval, Newgarden seemed at ease Tuesday. "The faster ...
Indiana National Guard soldier dies in Afghanistan
An Indiana National Guardsman has died in Afghanistan from injuries he suffered in a rocket propelled grenade attack. Spc. Arronn D. Fields died following the May 21 attack that occurred while he was on a mounted patrol. WTHR-TV reports (http://bit.ly/JlTMEz ) the 27-year-old soldier had enlisted in the National Guard ...
Ind. gov. candidate Gregg picks Simpson for ticket
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg reached out to his party's base Tuesday with his pick for lieutenant governor, a liberal lawmaker with decades of experience at the Indiana Statehouse. Gregg tapped Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson as his running mate Tuesday. The addition of Simpson, an abortion-rights supporter, to the ...
Toyota to use redesigned Camry for 2013 season
Toyota will use a re-designed Camry for NASCAR's 2013 Sprint Cup season. Toyota Racing Development president Lee White also said at Tuesday's unveiling of the Camry that Joe Gibbs Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and JTG-Daugherty Racing will remain with the manufacturer with new contracts that "extend beyond two more years." ...
City inspectors faulted in Indianapolis flooding
Investigators say May flooding that swamped one of Indianapolis' entertainment districts unfolded months after city inspectors inadvertently left a pair of flood gates in manual mode during an inspection. The Department of Public Works found January's inspection oversight allowed trespassers to repeatedly open and close the gates. The Indianapolis Star ...
Lotus will not get boost increase for race day
Two drivers using Lotus engines will not get any extra power for Sunday's Indianapolis 500. IndyCar officials announced their decision Tuesday after watching Lotus post substantially slower speeds than the Chevrolet- and Honda-powered cars all month and hearing safety concerns from drivers -- including Lotus' own Jean Alesi. Instead, they'll ...
Colts sign 5th-round draft pick Josh Chapman
The Indianapolis Colts have signed fifth-round draft pick Josh Chapman, giving them six draft choices under contract. Chapman is a 6-foot, 316-pound defensive tackle who anchored the middle of Alabama's defensive line last season. He tore the ACL in his left knee on Oct. 1. He continued to play with ...
Indiana's big 4 teams to keep Crossroads Classic
Butler, Indiana, Notre Dame and Purdue have agreed to continue playing the Crossroads Classic through 2014. The schools made joint announcements Wednesday, saying they had agreed to extend the contract for two more years. Last year marked the first time those four teams had played in a doubleheader at Conseco ...
Viso's team hit with fine for rule violation
IndyCar officials are handing out another fine. E.J. Viso's team with KV Racing Technology was the latest to get hit, drawing a $25,000 fine for violating a rule regarding brakes during a post-qualifying inspection. Viso's team also was fined $15,000 on Sunday for additional violations involving brakes and other technical ...
Franchitti and Johnson follow each other from afar
They've got nine championships between them and a combined five victories on the single most prolific day of racing of the year. Dario Franchitti and Jimmie Johnson also share a friendship, even if it's from afar. They follow each other's races, text back and forth during the season and give ...
State board seeks public input on sale of raw milk
An Indiana agency conducting a study on the sale of raw milk is asking state residents to weigh in. The State Board of Animal Health is planning a virtual public hearing from June 1 through Sept. 1 at www.boah.in.gov where people can click on "What's New" and express their thoughts ...
Ind. to close South Bend juvenile detention center
A northern Indiana juvenile detention center that's one of the state's four remaining centers for young offenders will close this summer. The Indiana Department of Correction said Tuesday the South Bend Juvenile Correctional Facility is slated to close around July 1, costing about 80 agency employees their jobs. Agency spokesman ...
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