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• Bill legalizing hemp growth and sales in Indiana clears final hurdle, heads to governor

  24-04-2019 22:07 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  A bill making hemp a legal, regulated crop in Indiana has passed out of the legislature and is headed to the governor's desk.        
  
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• Greenwood man arrested after dog left to starve in divorcing couple's home

  24-04-2019 22:00 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Michael S. Setser, 31, Greenwood and Amanda Setser, 28, Franklin, were each charged Tuesday with misdemeanor animal cruelty.        
  
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• Whirlwind of activity during final Statehouse session

  24-04-2019 21:48 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  The final day of the 2019 legislative session is expected to be today at the Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis, Wednesday, April 24, 2019.        
  
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• Man charged with attempted arson at St. Patrick's Cathedral to undergo mental exam

  24-04-2019 21:13 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Marc Lamparello, the man charged with attempted arson after walking into St. Patrick's Cathedral with gasoline, will undergo a mental fitness exam        
  
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• Indianapolis mother of boy paralyzed by gun violence warns of NRA's 'dangerous agenda'

  24-04-2019 21:11 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  A stray bullet left DeAndra Yates-Dycus' son a quadriplegic. Before the NRA National Convention, she and other advocates are talking gun safety.        
  
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• Here are the IndyStar Sports Awards nominees from Hamilton County

  24-04-2019 19:40 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Here's which athletes in Arcadia, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Noblesville will be recognized.        
  
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• Mental health provisions quietly added to Indiana budget after being stripped from school safety bill

  24-04-2019 18:43 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Proposals stemming from Parkland, Noblesville shootings were removed to ease conservatives' concerns but added into the budget in legislature’s final days.        
  
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• Prosecutors say a divorcing couple moved out of their home, leaving their dog to starve

  24-04-2019 18:39 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Michael S. Setser, 31, Greenwood and Amanda Setser, 28, Franklin, were each charged Tuesday with misdemeanor animal cruelty.        
  
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• Why restaurant customer service has been getting worse around Indianapolis

  24-04-2019 18:35 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Low unemployment rates and a growing number of new restaurants have operators fighting for workers. And Indianapolis diners are seeing the fallout.        
  
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• Indiana police chief accused of battery while trying to take evidence from investigator

  24-04-2019 18:27 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Bicknell Police Chief Terry Stremming is facing two felony charges after a reported altercation between him and a prosecutor's office investigator.        
  
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• Fired Carmel employee tells City Council about 'toxic environment' in clerk-treasurer's office

  24-04-2019 18:22 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  A former Carmel city employee recently fired by the clerk-treasurer says a state audit won't be done without her help. The clerk-treasurer disagrees.        
  
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• Carmel looks toward patios and 'neighborhoods' for new $20 million elementary schools

  24-04-2019 18:14 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Early designs for Carmel Clay Schools' two new $20 million elementary schools show the district is prioritizing two popular new building trends.        
  
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• Why a Pennsylvania woman started a Facebook group to help find a missing Indianapolis baby

  24-04-2019 18:11 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Thousands have joined Facebook groups devoted to the case of a missing Indianapolis baby. But police say online speculation can impede investigations.        
  
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• USA Gymnastics CEO confident Indy-based organization will remain Olympic governing body

  24-04-2019 18:10 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  “I am confident that going forward, we will remain the NGB for (gymnastics)," Li Li Leung said during a conference call with reporters today.        
  
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• Athenaeum project advances as quarreling between attorney and developer gets laid bare

  24-04-2019 18:10 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  An attorney, citing lewd messages, calls into question the character of the developer behind mixed-use $40 million Indianapolis project.        
  
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• Money for needy Indiana veterans was spent on casino retreats and child care, audit finds

  24-04-2019 17:59 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Couples retreats at French Lick casino and child care benefits are among the questionable spending at the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs.        
  
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• Popular vaping products contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, study says

  24-04-2019 17:18 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  New research from Harvard found that popular e-cigarette products were contaminated with harmful bacterial and fungal toxins.        
  
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• Eat at one of these 65 Indianapolis area restaurants and help save a life

  24-04-2019 16:55 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  More than 60 restaurants will donate a portion of sales on April 25 to support HIV/AIDS care and prevention at The Damien Center.        
  
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• Noblesville shooting bill fails. It would’ve let young attempted-murder suspects in adult court.

  24-04-2019 16:50 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Legislation has failed to advance that would allow judges the discretion to waive attempted-murder suspects as young as 12 to adult court.        
  
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• Carmel mayor and clerk-treasurer give conflicting accounts as harassment allegations emerge

  24-04-2019 16:40 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Christine Pauley said Mayor Jim Brainard sent inappropriate emails. He says they were in a relationship and the emails are three years old.        
  
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• Revenge porn in Indiana is one signature away from being a crime

  24-04-2019 15:51 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Knowingly distributing an intimate image without a subject's consent would be a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Repeat offenders would face a felony.        
  
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• Trump NRA visit: How the president's visit will affect traffic

  24-04-2019 15:35 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the NRA convention on Friday, April 26, in downtown Indianapolis.        
  
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• With no teacher groups in backdrop, Statehouse leaders hail budget as 'historic' for public education

  24-04-2019 14:19 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  The final budget deal was released Tuesday afternoon.        
  
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• Hundreds of former Boy Scouts come forward with new claims of sexual abuse

  24-04-2019 13:18 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  More than 200 have come forward with new allegations against Boy Scouts of America as part of an effort by law firms to uncover unidentified child abusers.        
  
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• The do's and don'ts of crime and social media

  24-04-2019 12:02 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  IMPD Maj. Harold S. Turner talks about the do's and don'ts of discussing criminal cases on social media, Monday, April 22, 2019.        
  
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• General Assembly approves deals to fund Pacers, Indy Eleven stadium

  24-04-2019 00:57 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Lawmakers have finalized agreements to keep the Pacers in town for the long term and to fund a new soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven.        
  
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• Pike Township deputy trustee, Democratic activist arrested in burglary

  24-04-2019 00:56 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Brishon Bond, who until recently managed a campaign for a City-County Council candidate, is suspected in the burglary of a home near Anderson.        
  
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• Police release new evidence in Delphi murders

  23-04-2019 23:05 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Indiana State Police have released a new Delphi murders sketch of what looks to be a much-younger suspect in the killings of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams in 2017.        
  
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• Delphi murders: Investigators have had newly released suspect sketch for 2 years

  23-04-2019 22:18 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Todd Lappin, a retired IMPD homicide detective, said holding back information is often key to solving the mystery.        
  
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• Key events and venues for the 2019 NRA Indy convention

  23-04-2019 22:16 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  The annual convention that bills itself as "15 acres of guns and gear" opens Friday at the Indiana Convention Center.        
  
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• Hoosiers could soon bet on the Colts, Pacers from their phones under Indiana bill

  23-04-2019 21:12 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Lawmakers revived language legalizing mobile sports wagering in the final version of the massive gambling bill this week.        
  
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• Beyond Trump: 9 more big names coming to NRA convention in Indianapolis

  23-04-2019 21:06 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  The list includes nationally known political figures.        
  
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• Pete Buttigieg CNN Town Hall: 8 takeaways

  23-04-2019 20:33 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  The South Bend mayor was the focus ofhis second CNN town hall, one of five the network aired Monday night for Democratic candidates.        
  
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• Teacher that stopped Noblesville school shooting criticizes active shooter training bill

  23-04-2019 19:33 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  A teacher injured in the Noblesville school shooting talks about a bill to allow teachers to be hit with projectiles during active shooter training.        
  
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• Kohl's to accept Amazon returns at all stores beginning in July

  23-04-2019 19:08 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Kohl's, which has had an agreement with online giant Amazon since 2017, says it will accept Amazon-purchased returns at all stores starting in July.        
  
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• Pacers Bikeshare will more than double bikes this August

  23-04-2019 18:19 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Indiana Pacers Bikeshare currently has 29 stations and 250 bikes throughout the city.        
  
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• Fox News to hold town hall with South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg

  23-04-2019 18:13 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Fox News announced Tuesday that Chris Wallace will moderate a May 19 town hall with Pete Buttigieg.        
  
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• Spectacle Entertainment casino wins big tax credit in revised Indiana gaming bill

  23-04-2019 16:05 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Spectacle Entertainment could receive a $40 million tax credit under the final version of the Indiana gaming bill.        
  
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• In Fishers, pickleball is a thing, and now the city is hosting its first tournament

  23-04-2019 15:59 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  A pickleball tournament in Fishers is set for April 27 at Cytheanne Park.        
  
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• Buttigieg 2020 Watch: Mayor Pete stories you may have missed

  23-04-2019 15:52 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  IndyStar presents a regular roundup of notable news on the presidential campaign of South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg.        
  
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• Embattled former EPA head Scott Pruitt is a lobbyist in Indiana. This is who he works for.

  23-04-2019 13:52 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  In the final days of the legislature, an Indiana coal company is trying to pass legislation to keep Indiana's coal-fired plants from closing.        
  
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• Ball State University identifies 5 Village sites for potential development

  23-04-2019 13:41 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  Ball State releases a document identifying which sites in The Village are likely to be developed into housing and and retail space.        
  
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• Indianapolis firefighter recruit celebrated in Irvington after fatal crash - Indianapolis Star

  23-04-2019 03:21 via "allintitle:Indianapolis" - Google News
  Indianapolis firefighter recruit celebrated in Irvington after fatal crash  Indianapolis StarPeople turned out in the dozens Monday evening at the Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza location in Irvington to honor the life of David Short II.
  
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• 'The brightest star in the sky': Community celebrates Indianapolis firefighter recruit

  23-04-2019 03:21 via GANNETT Syndication Service
  
  People turned out in the dozens Monday evening at the Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza location in Irvington to honor the life of David Short II.        
  
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• Here are Indianapolis's top 4 vegan spots - Hoodline

  23-04-2019 02:53 via "allintitle:Indianapolis" - Google News
  Here are Indianapolis's top 4 vegan spots  HoodlineHoodline crunched the numbers to find the top vegan spots around Indianapolis. Here's a run-down of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more.
  
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• The most inexpensive apartment rentals on the market in Near Northside, Indianapolis - Hoodline

  23-04-2019 02:21 via "allintitle:Indianapolis" - Google News
  The most inexpensive apartment rentals on the market in Near Northside, Indianapolis  HoodlineFinding a good deal can be a challenge if you're in the market for a rental on a budget. So what does the low-end rental price in Near Northside look like these ...
  
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• NRA convention expected to bring $35 million to Indianapolis - FOX 59 Indianapolis

  22-04-2019 21:40 via "allintitle:Indianapolis" - Google News
  NRA convention expected to bring $35 million to Indianapolis  FOX 59 IndianapolisINDIANAPOLIS, Ind.-- Signage and banners are going up around the Indiana Convention Center as the city prepares to host the 148th Annual Meeting of the ...
  
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• IU Health, neurosurgical group still at loggerheads - Indianapolis Business Journal

  22-04-2019 21:05 via "allintitle:Indianapolis" - Google News
  IU Health, neurosurgical group still at loggerheads  Indianapolis Business JournalWith a December deadline approaching for Indiana University Health and an independent group of neurosurgeons to reach an agreement to continue working ...
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Gregory Polanco Recalled From Triple-A Indianapolis - CBS Pittsburgh

  22-04-2019 20:49 via "allintitle:Indianapolis" - Google News
  Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Gregory Polanco Recalled From Triple-A Indianapolis  CBS PittsburghFollow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pirates have recalled outfielder Gregory Polanco from his rehab assignment and he has been ...
  
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• Colts' Evan Boehm: Back with Indianapolis - CBSSports.com

  22-04-2019 20:23 via "allintitle:Indianapolis" - Google News
  Colts' Evan Boehm: Back with Indianapolis  CBSSports.comBoehm officially signed his one-year restricted free agent tender with the Colts on Monday. Boehm was signed off the Rams' practice squad last season and ...
  
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