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In 2006, Indiana adopted a telecommunications and video reform bill that experts have widely acclaimed as 'the best legislation of its kind anywhere in the country.' Two years later, the bill continues to pour ... via The Indianapolis Star

The American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana is offering the following tips for preparing for and dealing with an earthquake. via WFIE-TV Evansville

In 1991 Congress proclaimed the second week of April as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to honor the dedicated men and women who serve as public safety telecommunications operators. via Banner-Graphic

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is reminding people that after shocks could happen throughout the next few days and to be prepared. via WBIW-AM Bedford

Charges were filed against a semitrailer driver accused of being responsible for the deaths of two people in a November crash. via Tribune-Star

A confirmed 5.4 earthquake has rocked people awake in Indiana. The ground shook in Terre Haute, Brazil, Indianapolis and Evansville about 5:39 a.m. Eastern time today. via Tribune-Star

The Community Justice & Mediation Center 2008 Annual Dinner on Monday, April 21st, at 6 p.m. Guest speaker panel featuring: Jim Harvey, MCCSC Superintendent The panel will discuss how mediation services can ... via HeraldTimesOnline.com

“I try to find what holds them together.”

Swara Kopparty's seizing of an opportunity netted her a college scholarship and an entry into a national science competition. via Tribune-Star

Improving Hoosiers' health and health coverage would remain a top priority in a second Mitch Daniels administration. via WBIW-AM Bedford

“Dominion is trying to put together a series of transactions to stabilize those properties and prevent a situation where they are foreclosed by the lenders”

Creditor to auction ownership rights to some of Premier's prized properties Creditors are closing in on Indianapolis-based Premier Properties, moving to strip the development company of its best shopping ... via IndyStar.com

“I'm really proud to be here to talk about why I do so strongly support my mother - not only because she is my mom”

About 350 people packed a large meeting room at Indiana State University on Monday to hear Chelsea Clinton talk about why her mother should be the next president of the United States. via Tribune-Star

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus marked the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination by hosting an event next to the Indianapolis park named in his honor. via WBIW-AM Bedford

Another gubernatorial candidate is running TV ads. Democrat Jill Long Thompson's 30 second commercials say she wants to reinvest in Indiana and put the state back on the right track. via WBIW-AM Bedford

It's no April fool's gag: tolls on Interstate 90 in Northwest Indiana are set to jump by 72% for motorists who don't use I-Zoom or I-Pass. The spike starts tomorrow and will coincide with the start of ... via WBIW-AM Bedford

“We believe that cultural diversity is important”

IPFW alumnae Josie Sillampa, left, and Dawn Stager leaf through materials at the Israel Culture Break on Sunday at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. via Fort Wayne News-Sentinel

“Everybody seems to be ready to go and work, and I'm really excited because I worked for the campaign for [Robert] Kennedy across the street. I was only about 19 years old at the time”

While dozens of people crowded in the doorway, others passed around fliers and campaign buttons and a group of women sat at a table registering people to vote. via Tribune-Star

One name is already popping up as a potential candidate for Indiana Attorney General - Secretary of State Todd Rokita. via WBIW-AM Bedford

Moderate flooding remains throughout the listening area. River levels along the East Fork remain above flood stage. via WBIW-AM Bedford

“The thing that links it all together is, every one of those musicians, regardless of where the bulk of their work has been, they all have a love for jazz”

THE TRIBUNE STAR TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Ernie Royer isn't among the assortment of musicians who performed on Brent McPike's album "Smooth Landing." But his sound permeates every song. via Kokomo Tribune

An Indiana man is threatening to sue in a bid to halt the final leg of a $4.9 billion natural gas pipeline that he contends would harm the endangered Indiana bat. via WLFI-TV West Lafayette