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Practice jersey ads could boost Colts

Less than a month after National Football League officials announced teams can sell an ad on players’ practice jerseys, Indianapolis
Colts officials are optimistic they can close a six-figure deal before training camp kicks off in Terre Haute Aug. 2.

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Chrysler challenge was right call for Mourdock

State Treasurer Richard Mourdock’s attempt to stand up for the rule of law in the Chrysler bankruptcy appears to have been
futile, but we applaud the treasurer for trying. Mourdock went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve the rights
of secured creditors in bankruptcy cases.

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EDITORIAL: Failed appeal merits respect-WEB ONLY

State Treasurer Richard Mourdock’s attempt to stand up for the rule of law in the Chrysler bankruptcy appears to have been futile, but we applaud the treasurer for trying. Mourdock went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve the rights of secured creditors in bankruptcy cases. Unfortunately, many national news accounts of […]

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Six hurt in east-side shooting-WEB ONLY

Six people were injured, two critically, in a shooting late last night near New York Street and Jefferson Avenue on Indianapolis’ east side. Police say a group of people may have been making fun of a mentally challenged man. The man’s friends confronted the group, and were fired upon during the argument. The victims have […]

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Fort Wayne wants gambling referendum-WEB ONLY

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry plans another attempt to have a referendum on gambling approved during the special session of the Indiana Legislature. Henry, whose earlier request was ignored during the regular session, says he’ll travel to Indianapolis to push for a referendum to see if voters want a casino in Fort Wayne. The city […]

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Memorial service planned for triple-homicide victims-WEB ONLY

Arlington High School is hosting a memorial service from 6-8 p.m. tonight for victims of a triple homicide and their families. Jerromey Wingfield, 22; Shawnice Dunlap, 21; and Devon Bledsoe, 19, were found shot to death Friday in their Cedar Ridge apartment on the far-east side of Indianapolis. A police investigation is ongoing.

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Child killed by lightning on south side-WEB ONLY

A child struck by lightning early this morning on the south side of Indianapolis has died. Jeremiah Miller, 10, and his father, Jeremy Miller, were camping at Mike’s Southport Fishing Lakes, 4141 West Southport Road, and were hit while heading to their car for shelter. Jeremiah suffered burns to his torso and died after being […]

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BioCrossroads chairman Watanabe dies-WEB ONLY

Gus Watanabe, the chairman of BioCrossroads Inc., died Tuesday night. The life sciences development group confirmed his death this morning. “We’re incredibly saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague,” said BioCrossroads spokeswoman Lori Leroy. Watanabe, 67, the former president of the research arm of Eli Lilly and Co., joined BioCrossroads as chairman in […]

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BREAKING: BioCrossroads chairman dies-WEB ONLY

Gus Watanabe, the chairman of BioCrossroads Inc., died Tuesday night. The central Indiana life sciences development group confirmed his death this morning. “We’re incredibly saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague,” said BioCrossroads spokeswoman Lori Leroy. Watanabe, 67, the former president of the research arm of Eli Lilly and Co., joined BioCrossroads as […]

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