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GARRISON: No, terrorism really is an Islam problem

When U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan waded through a room full of fellow soldiers, gunning down a score or more and murdering 13, he was heard continually yelling "Allahu Akbar"—a close translation of which is something like, "Allah is great."

Schools face ISTEP+ problems for 2nd straight day

School districts trying to administer Indiana’s required standardized test encountered new problems Tuesday that forced the state to suspend testing for a second straight day. The problems brought a hailstorm of complaints.

MASSON: The irrationality of welfare drug testing

House Bill 1483, which required drug tests for recipients of public assistance, passed the House 78-17 and the Senate 38-12, but failed at the 11th hour in conference committee. However, given the level of support, it can be expected to return in future sessions.

ODLE: Regulate bullets the way we do drugs

A study by the Violence Policy Center reveals shocking statistics about Indiana. More Hoosiers were killed by gun violence than traffic accidents in 2009—735 gun deaths versus 715 traffic deaths, according to the Washington, D.C.-based center.

DANIELS: College grads must rise to the moment

We meet in a time of continued economic stagnation. Economic growth in 2012 was a depressing 1.5 percent, half the historic average. Three million fewer Americans are employed than when this so-called recovery began. Economic inequality is growing, and unprecedented trillions in transfer payments have not reversed the trend. It was well said that, "We need a recovery from this recovery."

IPL’s $631M power plant to start construction in 2014

Plans for the plant, officially announced Wednesday, call for an environmentally friendly facility outside of Martinsville that could produce 650 megawatts of power. Construction could employ 660 workers.

Fate of new Indiana school standards unclear

A legislative plan that would "pause" Indiana's adoption of a national set of reading and math education standards has the backing of Republican Gov. Mike Pence, although many questions surround what that step would mean for the state's classrooms.

Wounded man reports robbery

A man suffering from a gunshot wound to the groin told Indianapolis police that he was shot by two armed men who stole $250. The 22-year-old victim said the shooting took place Monday at about 10:45 p.m. in the 100 block of South Spencer Ave., near the 5300 block of East Washington Street. He was taken to Wishard Hospital.
 

Man, 85, hit by car, dies

An 85-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a car Monday near Lawrence North High School. Witnesses said they saw the victim, John Ferguson, “dart” into the southbound lanes of Hague Road just before 6 p.m. Authorities don’t believe alcohol or speeding were factors.
 

Security turned up for race

Extra security measures, including several restrictions, will be in place Saturday for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The 35,000 participants are being told not to bring or wear backpacks or duffel bags. Only runners will be allowed to enter the corrals near the starting line in downtown Indianapolis. Authorities reviewed security at the race following the Boston Marathon bombing.