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Vincennes University Student Dies After Fraternity Ceremony

A Vincennes University student is found dead after participating in a fraternity ceremony, police say.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:31:44 EST

Hoosier Hoop Hysteria: Feb. 17

Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:44:52 EST

Girls' Facebook Pictures Hijacked, Featured On Porn Website

Some Indiana high school girlsÂ’ Facebook photos are being hijacked and featured on pornographic websites.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:48:27 EST

Diamond Giveaway Puzzles Carmel Pizzeria

A Carmel pizzeria that sponsored a 1-carat diamond giveaway said the person who likely won the contest doesnÂ’t even know they have it in their possession.

Published: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:42:23 EST

Noblesville City Employee Diagnosed With Measles

A Noblesville city employee is diagnosed with measles, officials say.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:26:40 EST

Zip Line Craze Flies Through Brown County

Although the zip line that was strung high above Super Bowl Village no longer exists, Hoosiers still have a chance to get aerial thrills in Brown County.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:56:40 EST

Measles Outbreak Traced To Family Infected Overseas

The measles outbreak that's sickened 13 people in Boone and Hamilton counties is traced to a family who was infected during a trip overseas, health officials say.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:48:52 EST

Extended Jobless Benefits Mixed Blessing For Hoosiers

Congress votes to extend long-term jobless benefits through the end of the year, which is good news for the 136,000 Hoosiers currently receiving unemployment payments.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:22:23 EST

Student Loan Debt Putting Parents In Financial Jeopardy

Student loan debt and its impact on parents will be the country's next economic crisis, according to a new report from the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:54:42 EST

IndyParks Pulls Playground Slides After Recall

IndyParks is removing recalled playground slides that have contributed to more than a dozen fractured bones of small children across the country.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:19:20 EST

4 Students Overdose On 'Spice' In Same Day

Indianapolis Public Schools is on alert after four students overdosed on synthetic marijuana in just one day.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:26:22 EST

Fight, Arrest Prompt Purdue To Cut, Suspend Starters

A starter has been kicked off the Purdue basketball team and another has been suspended for at least one game after a fight outside a bar, school officials say.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:26:37 EST

Outdoor Businesses Benefit From Mild Winter Temps

While many Hoosiers have enjoyed the mild weather this winter, many central Indiana businesses are reaping benefits from the above-average temperatures, especially golf courses.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:33:33 EST

Officers Shoot, Stun Attacking Pit Bulls

Indianapolis police shot, pepper-sprayed and stunned a pack of pit bulls that attacked another dog before turning on officers, police say.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:54:58 EST