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Girl, 4, hit by truck at state fair

A 4-year-old girl was in serious condition Wednesday night after being hit by a pickup truck at the Indiana State Fair. Police say Madalynn Gembala of Buchanan, Mich., was with her mother in an area where travel trailers and motor homes park. Witnesses say the girl broke free from her mother and stepped into the path of a Ford truck. The driver showed no signs of impairment but was still being tested for drug and alcohol use. The girl’s parents and the driver work at the fair’s midway.

Teacher sentenced after rape accusations

A former high school teacher accused of raping a 16-year-old student was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday after he reached a plea deal with Marion County prosecutors. Daniel Goens, 45, who formerly taught and coached football and track at Monrovia High School in Morgan County, pleaded guilty to charges of criminal deviate conduct and providing false information on a handgun license. He originally was charged with rape, criminal deviate conduct and two counts of child seduction. Goens was fired by the district in December.

Two die in Boone County crash

Two people were killed in a single-car accident Thursday morning in Boone County near Michigan Road and West 116th Street. Police say the vehicle was traveling on Michigan about 5:30 a.m. when it left the road, hit a pole and burst into flames. Officers closed the road temporarily but reopened a portion of it a short time later. Police say speed may have been a factor in the crash.

Pacers plan upgrades to Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Improvements to the home arena of the Indiana Pacers will include a new scoreboard and a renovation of the arena's television studios, said a source with knowledge of the planned changes.

Lacy Foundation names new president

Jill S. Lacy succeeds Margo Lacy Eccles, who served in that role for more than 30 years before her death June 25. She is married to Peter Lacy, Andre Lacy’s youngest son and nephew of Margot Eccles.

Emmis agrees to sell two magazines for $9M

The publications, Country Sampler and Smart Retailer, together generated $1 million in operating income during the 12-month period ended May 31, according to a public filing. The transaction is expected to close by Sept. 30.

U.S. economic recovery weakest since World War II

The recession that ended three years ago this summer has been followed by the feeblest economic recovery since the Great Depression. Growth has never been weaker in a postwar recovery. Consumer spending has never been so slack. Only once has job growth been slower.

Downtown Indianapolis gearing up for big visitor weekend

The Gen Con Indy gaming convention and the MotoGP race are among several events the city is hosting that could produce an economic impact of $150 million, according to the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.

Lieutenant governor candidates debate farm issues

The three candidates for Indiana lieutenant governor are talking about supporting Indiana's rural communities with strategies ranging from building better roads to improving health care.

Stage company rejects Indiana State Fair settlement deal

The owner of the stage that collapsed at Indiana's State Fair last year and killed seven people rejected a settlement plan Wednesday that would have protected the state from further legal action and paid victims an additional $7.2 million.

WellPoint least popular insurer in poll of hospital execs

WellPoint Inc., the health insurer that’s lost 19 percent of its market value over two months, is the least popular carrier among hospital executives who have to negotiate with them, an industry survey shows.