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3 hrs ago | The Indianapolis Star

David Wyser appears in federal court on bribery charge; to plead guilty in hearing July 2

Former Marion County Deputy Prosecutor David Wyser will remain free with no bond pending the resolution of federal charges that he accepted a bribe.

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Related Topix: Indianapolis, IN

9 hrs ago | WANE-TV Fort Wayne

Federal report documents inmatea

Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at U.S. jails and prisons.

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Related Topix: Indianapolis, IN, Prison, US News

Wed May 22, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Dan Carpenter: State legislature tramples on local governments

Republican leaders like to proclaim they did not over-exert the power of their supermajority status in the legislative session just past, but much of what the GOP did and didn't do belies their pious disavowal.

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Related Topix: US News

The Indianapolis Star

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he is committed to finishing I-69 into Indianapolis, toll free

Gov. Mike Pence said today Indiana must complete I-69 into Marion County, arguing that it will cement this state's identity as the "Crossroads of America." And, he told reporters later, it will be done without imposing tolls.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mike Pence, US Governors, Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

Tue May 21, 2013

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Toby Keith grew up in tornado-stricken area

Crews along Interstate 65 in southern Indiana are reinforcing concrete anchors used in wire guardrails designed to prevent vehicles from crossing the median and crashing into oncoming traffic.

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Related Topix: Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, Laporte County, IN, Delaware County, IN

Mon May 20, 2013

WBIW-AM Bedford

Guards At Marion County Jail Sexually Abuse Inmates

A new federal report says inmates at the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis are more likely to be sexually abused by guards than inmates at any other jail in the nation The Justice Department report says the Marion County Jail "had the highest reported rate of staff sexual misconduct" among 233 state and federal prisons, 358 local jails and 15 ... (more)

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Related Topix: Indianapolis, IN

Sun May 19, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Investigation continues into slaying of 1-year-old girl in Indianapolis

The one-story home is eerily quiet. The only sign of life is a pair of light purple sandals next to the front door.

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Related Topix: Indianapolis, IN

The Indianapolis Star

Worse than their bark: Indy authorities work to curb dog-bite injuries

Kimberly Jacobs was getting into her car in front of her Near-Northside home when she heard a "scuffling" sound behind her.

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Related Topix: Indianapolis, IN, Guinea Pigs, Pets

Sat May 18, 2013

WFIE-TV Evansville

Federal report documents inmate sex abuse in US

Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at U.S. jails and prisons.

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Related Topix: Prison, Indianapolis, IN, US News

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Lawrence Police chase ends in crash

The winning numbers were drawn Friday night in the $190 million Mega Millions jackpot.

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Related Topix: Hancock County, IN, Putnam County, IN, Greencastle, IN

Fri May 17, 2013

The Triangle

Infanticide case causes controversy

Bei Bei Shuai, a Chinese immigrant from Shanghai, was charged March 14, 2011, with the murder of her daughter, Angel, by Marion County, Ind.

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Related Topix: Prison

Thu May 16, 2013

Flyer Group

City named in wrongful death suit of Avon man

In a press conference Thursday, the law offices of Bymaster Bankruptcy announced the filing of a civil action against Erich Gephart, the City of Indianapolis, and the Marion County Sheriff Department seeking damages for the wrongful death of Adam McCarthy.

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Related Topix: Avon, IN, Indianapolis, IN

WLFI-TV West Lafayette

Family sues after cop hit, killed man

The family of a man struck and killed by a Marion County sheriff's deputy is suing the deputy, the city of Indianapolis and the department for damages.

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Related Topix: Indianapolis, IN

Nuvo.net

The Quest to Live Unafraid

Sayra Perez next to a mural she painted in conjunction with the Near West Collaborative neighborhood cleanup efforts under a bridge near Warman Street and Oliver Avenue.

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Related Topix: State Prisons, Indiana Women's Prison, Prison, Immigration Reform

Wed May 15, 2013

Nuvo.net

What Happened: Free Birds and Jail Birds

As the people of Indy were partying Saturday on the Cultural Trail, the next chapter in the tale of two parties unfolded ... Gov.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mike Pence, US Governors, Indianapolis, IN

Tue May 14, 2013

South Bend Tribune

Teenage Elkhart murder suspect captured in Indy

The shooting took place in broad daylight just before 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of 6th St.

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Related Topix: Elkhart, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Elkhart County, IN

Nuvo.net

Pence's justification for signing SB 621

Editor's note: Senate Bill 621 has been controversial since its genesis with Democrats decrying it as a power grab while Republicans hoist the tax-payer protection banner to justify the bill's broad-based changes to the world of local municipal government.

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Related Topix: US News, US Governors, Mike Pence, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Indianapolis, IN

Mon May 13, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis mother in child neglect case at Speedway motel gets prison time

A mother whose 1-year-old son was found wandering in a Speedway motel parking lot in December was sentenced today to 11/2 years in prison for felony neglect of a dependent.

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Related Topix: Speedway, IN, Indianapolis, IN

The Indianapolis Star

Erika D. Smith: New plan for expanding transit in Central Indiana crosses line into micro-management

It has been a month since the Indiana Senate decided to send a bill to expand mass transit in Marion and Hamilton counties to a summer study committee.

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Related Topix: Indiana, Central, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Indianapolis, IN

Advance Indiana

How The Republican Lawmakers Voted On The Two Worst Bills Of The Legislative Session

The contest for the worst bill of the legislative session this year was an easy choice.

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Related Topix: Speedway, IN, Indianapolis, IN