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Lawmakers eye early finish after contentious start

Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma told House members Thursday that he and Senate President Pro Tem David Long were planning to wrap things up by March 9. The 2012 session is formally scheduled to end by March 14.

Prosecutor seeks new Bisard test

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a motion asking for the second vial of blood evidence to be tested in the reckless homicide case against former Indianapolis police officer David Bisard. Bisard is accused of being intoxicated when he crashed his squad car into a group of motorcyclists on Aug. 6, 2010, killing Eric Wells and severely injuring two others. Two vials of blood were taken after the crash. The first vial showed a 0.19-percent alcohol content, but a judge ruled to dismiss that evidence, saying the test was not done correctly.

Mother charged after fatal crash

An 18-year-old Indianapolis mother has been charged with multiple counts of dealing and possessing marijuana after she was involved in a fatal car accident. Deishay Scott lost control of her vehicle and collided head-on with another vehicle while driving on snow-covered lanes Friday on Interstate 74 about an hour northwest of Indianapolis. Her 3-year-old son Ra-Shawn Kennedy died in the accident. The boy and three other passengers, including two children, were not wearing seat belts. Officers investigating the crash say they found 200 grams of pot, plastic bags and an electronic scale in the vehicle. Police said impaired driving may have been a factor in the crash.

Butler to unveil new bulldog

A new Butler University mascot will make its debut at the Bulldogs men’s basketball game on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Butler Blue III, also known as Trip, will be presented at the game at 2 p.m. The puppy will be joined by his big brother, Blue II, and the original Butler mascot, Butler Blue. Butler Blue is retired and lives in Illinois with his owner. The bulldog puppy was born Dec. 23. He comes from the same breeders who gave Butler Blue II about eight years ago.

Irsay-Manning saga dividing Colts fan base

If the 2009 season taught us anything, it's that Colts fans have a long memory. This year may be remembered as the one in which Jim Irsay divided the horseshoe kingdom.

Former mayor cleared in alleged domestic dispute

Former Indianapolis Mayor Steve Goldsmith has been cleared of wrongdoing in the case involving his arrest following a domestic dispute call to Washington, D.C., police last summer.

For-profit colleges lose incentive to target vets under bills

For-profit college operators such as Carmel-based ITT Educational Services Inc.would lose a financial incentive to enroll soldiers and veterans under U.S. Senate and House bills aimed at curbing what sponsors call aggressive marketing of subpar programs.

Bill seeks school superintendent contract disclosure

A bill that would require Indiana's school boards to disclose all financial details of proposed superintendent contracts before voting on them drew only positive comments during a public hearing before a legislative panel.

Foreclosure activity edges higher in January

Banks took back more U.S. homes in January than in the previous month, the latest sign that foreclosures are accelerating after slowing sharply last year. Foreclosures were up 69 percent in Indiana compared to January 2011.

Indiana measles outbreak illustrates disease risk

Indiana is battling its second measles outbreak in two years, even though its vaccination rate exceeds the national average. Health officials say the cases, traced to a Super Bowl event, illustrate just how vulnerable the public is to exposure from sources at home and abroad.

Ameriplex development OK’d after ‘soap opera’ meeting

Over objections from Mayor Greg Ballard, the Indianapolis Airport Authority and Indy Park Ride & Fly, the city’s Metropolitan Development Commission gave the green light to a 31-acre, 3,700-spot parking lot in the Ameriplex development on the city’s west side.