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North Korea’s Kim Jong-il dies at 69

North Koreans poured into the streets Monday to mourn the death of Kim Jong-il as state media hailed his untested son as the "Great Successor" of the reclusive state whose atomic weapons ambitions are a major threat to the region. Earlier, a tearful North Korean television announcer said the 69-year old ruler died on Saturday of "physical and mental over-work." Kim assumed the leadership of the totalitarian state in 1994, taking over from his father Kim Il-sung. He will be laid to rest next to his father Dec. 28. News agency KCNA lauded Kim's youngest son, Kim Jong-un, as "the outstanding leader of our party, army and people," but there was uncertainty about how much support he has among the ruling elite, especially in the military.

Local judge to rule on school vouchers

An Indianapolis judge says he'll decide within 30 days whether Indiana's sweeping new school voucher law violates the state's constitution.

New ban on texting while driving yields few tickets

In its first five months on the books, Indiana's texting-while-driving ban has led to only a few dozen citations by state troopers—a trend police blame on restrictions in the law that make it difficult for them to enforce.

Indy Partnership leader leaving organization

Executive Director Scott Fulford said he is retiring and handing over leadership to Troy Whittington, who currently is director of business development. He officially becomes interim director on Jan. 1.

Super Bowl building auction comes up empty

Organizers of the auction thought advertising agencies or individual advertisers would bid on the right to wrap their message around downtown buildings.

Taxpayer refund has to survive 2012 session

A state tax processing error resulting in $320 million more in the bank for the state and improved tax collections could put a nominal amount back in Hoosiers' purses and wallets next year. But a bi-partisan thirst to restore education funding and pay down state debts could just as easily take that refund away.

State Democratic chairman Parker rescinds resignation

Dan Parker, the chairman of the state Democratic Party who abruptly resigned this week, reversed himself Saturday and narrowly survived a vote to keep his post, a party official told The Associated Press.

CME Group says it’s staying in Illinois

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday signed tax-break legislation designed to keep the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Sears Holding Co. from fleeing the state. CME had talked to Indianapolis officials about moving to central Indiana.

Mind Trust calls for decentralizing IPS district

By gutting its central office, Indianapolis Public Schools could free up $188 million to provide universal preschool, to pay key teachers more than $100,000 a year and to transform itself into a network of autonomous “opportunity” schools.

State AG to challenge order for Daniels to testify

An Indiana judge on Friday ordered Gov. Mitch Daniels to be deposed in two lawsuits over the state's cancellation of a $1.37 billion contract IBM received to modernize the state's welfare system, but the state attorney general said he would challenge the order.

Citizens sewer rates set to rise

If you're a Citizens Water customer, you'll notice a bigger bill come January. A rate increase takes effect in January to pay for federally mandated improvements to the sewer system. The 10.75-percent increase amounts to an additional $2.84 on next month's bill for the average customer. The same rate increase will occur in January 2013. The improvements will help prevent raw sewage from leaking into local rivers and streams.

Noblesville man, 89, dies in crash

Robert Alford Brown, an 89-year-old Noblesville man, died Thursday night in a fiery accident on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Brown was driving the wrong way with his headlights off on southbound Interstate 465 near 56th Street when he crashed head-on into a sport-utility vehicle. A truck driver pulled Brown from his burning Buick, but couldn’t save the man. The driver of the SUV was not injured.

Airport authority board president stepping down

Indianapolis Airport Authority Board President Michael Stayton is resigning despite having two years left on his contract, saying that he wants to spend more time with his family.

Daniels appoints new general counsel

Anita Kolkmeier Samuel, Mitch Daniels' assistant general counsel and policy director, replaces David Pippen, who recently resigned to become chairman of the environmental law group at Indianapolis law firm Bose McKinney & Evans LLP.

Indiana poised to become a basketball state once again

With the Pacers and IU re-emerging as contenders and the Colts floundering, Indiana sports fans are primed to re-embrace their Hoosier hysteria roots. But what happens when Peyton Manning returns or Andrew Luck is drafted is anybody's guess.