Melvin Simon remembered at funeral for generosity; Bill Clinton, Larry Bird among mournersINDIANAPOLIS — Former President Bill Clinton described Melvin Simon as one of the most remarkable people he’s ever met as he gave a eulogy Friday during the funeral for the billionaire shopping mall developer and Indiana Pacers co-owner. Indiana appeals court strikes down tough voter ID law previously upheld by US Supreme CourtINDIANAPOLIS — The state Court of Appeals on Thursday struck down an Indiana law requiring government-issued photo identification for voters, overturning on state constitutional grounds a strict law previously upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Notre Dame sues former catering worker over mistake that led to $29,000 tipINDIANAPOLIS — A woman who worked catering events for the University of Notre Dame decided it was her lucky day when she received a $29,000 tip, but now the university is suing her to get the money back. Billionaire shopping mall magnate, Indiana Pacers co-owner Melvin Simon dies at 82INDIANAPOLIS — A spokesman says billionaire shopping mall magnate and Indiana Pacers co-owner Mel Simon has died at age 82. Ind. money manager who tried to fake death with plane crash makes court appearance via videoNOBLESVILLE, Ind. — A former Indiana money manager who tried to fake his own death by jumping out of a small plane before it crashed in Florida appeared in court via video on Tuesday to face charges that he bilked a family member, friends and other clients out of $1.5 million. Money manager who faked death in Florida plane crash to appear in Indiana courtNOBLESVILLE, Ind. — A money manager who tried to fake his own death in a Florida plane crash will make a video appearance in court to face Indiana felony charges stemming from his financial dealings. Warning, bad grades ahead: Purdue system gives students yellow, red lights if they fall behindWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A new feedback system at Purdue University shows students red, yellow and green lights — just like traffic lights — to predict whether their efforts in class are enough to earn good grades. What goes up: Ind. firefighter skydives 100 times in one day to fight smoke deathsLEBANON, Ohio — An Indianapolis firefighter had a real up-and-down day on Friday by skydiving 100 times in southwest Ohio. Joe Frolick made the jumps Friday at the Warren County Airport near Lebanon. He said he wanted to raise awareness and money to fight fire deaths from smoke inhalation. Debit cards reward Medicaid patients for visiting the doctor, receiving preventive careINDIANAPOLIS — Some Indiana Medicaid patients can now earn money to spend on health care simply by visiting the doctor or seeking routine preventive care. Ind. Gov. Daniels denies White House interest despite growing GOP buzz about his 2012 plansBAINBRIDGE, Ind. — Republican Mitch Daniels has repeatedly insisted that his 2008 run for a second term as Indiana’s governor was his last election and that he’s not interested in the “savagery” of a national campaign. Murder charge brought against Indiana man accused of killing daughter, shooting himselfGARY, Ind. — A man accused of fatally shooting his 18-month-old daughter in a restaurant parking lot over an apparent custody dispute with the girl’s mother was charged with murder on Friday. Police: Indiana man kills young daughter in front of relatives, then shoots self in headGARY, Ind. — A man ending a visit with his 19-month-old daughter shot her in the chest, killing her, before turning the gun on himself, police said Friday. Appliance maker Whirlpool to cut 1,100 jobs, close refrigerator plant in Evansville, Ind.INDIANAPOLIS — Whirlpool Corp. announced Friday that it will close its refrigerator factory in Evansville, Ind., by next year and cut 1,100 jobs as it continues a push to trim excess capacity. Several Notre Dame buildings evacuated due to heavy smoke, fire in underground tunnelSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Several buildings at the University of Notre Dame have been evacuated because of heavy smoke caused by a fire in an underground utility tunnel near the center of campus. Indiana Community Bancorp slashes quarterly dividend from 12 cents per share to 1 centCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Indiana Community Bancorp said Wednesday it will cut its quarterly dividend to 1 cent per share from the previous 12 cents per share in a move to retain capital. Indianapolis Star union ratifies 2-year contract with 10 percent pay cutINDIANAPOLIS — The union representing newsroom and other employees at The Indianapolis Star has ratified a two-year contract that includes a 10 percent pay cut. 2 men die when ultralight aircraft crashes into soybean field near southwest Indiana airstripSWITZ CITY, Ind. — Indiana State Police say two men have died after the crash of an ultralight aircraft in southwest Indiana. The Finish Line names Donald Courtney as president of E-CommerceINDIANAPOLIS — Sports apparel and footwear retailer The Finish Line Inc. said Tuesday it named Donald Courtney president of E-commerce, a new position, effective immediately. Cummins to consolidate US filter plants and move operations to Mexico, cut about 400 jobsCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Filtration, a division of diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc., said Tuesday it is consolidating a “significant” portion of its North American filter assembly operations into one of its Mexican plants over the next several months, meaning the loss of about 400 jobs. All 7 astronauts on space shuttle mission are parents, have 20 children among themCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — All seven astronauts on space shuttle Discovery’s mission are parents, and they have 20 children among themselves. Indiana money manager who crashed plane faces a new legal saga of financial fraud chargesINDIANAPOLIS — Authorities say the troubled Indiana money manager who tried to fake his own death in a plane crash to avoid financial ruin had built his investment businesses on the backs of people he knew — acquaintances, a friend of 10 years and even his own aunt. Federal judge OKs another settlement resolving a lawsuit over UnitedHealth options backdatingINDIANAPOLIS — A federal judge has approved a $17-million settlement resolving the last of the lawsuits against managed care company UnitedHealth Group Inc. over its stock option backdating practices. Troubled Ind. money manager gets more than 4 years for purposely crashing plane in Fla.PENSACOLA, Fla. — An Indiana money manger who crashed his plane and parachuted to safety in an elaborate scheme to fake his death and flee financial ruin was sentenced Wednesday to more than four years in federal prison. Ind. money manager gets 4 years and 3 months in federal prison for Panhandle plane crashPENSACOLA, Fla. — An Indiana money manager who pleaded guilty in June to intentionally crashing his plane to fake his death and flee financial ruin has been sentenced to four years and three months in federal prison. Heath insurer stocks dip lower than market after Congress asks for financial informationINDIANAPOLIS — Managed care stocks dipped slightly lower than the overall market Wednesday, after insurers received more bad publicity with letters from Congress asking for executive compensation details and other financial information. First Commonwealth CFO Lipkus resigns; search under way for successorINDIANA, Pa. — First Commonwealth Financial Corp. said its chief financial officer, Edward J. Lipkus III, resigned to “pursue other opportunities.” Ind. money manager to be sentenced for intentionally crashing plane in Florida PanhandlePENSACOLA, Fla. — An Indiana money manager who pleaded guilty in June to federal charges of intentionally crashing his plane to fake his death and flee financial ruin will be sentenced Wednesday. Walt Disney World stunt performer dies in Fla. while rehearsing for Indiana Jones showORLANDO, Fla. — A Walt Disney World stunt performer died after an accident while rehearsing for the Indiana Jones show at the Hollywood Studios theme park in Orlando. Gary, Ind. paid $5,000 for Jackson’s father, 7 others to fly to Michael Jackson memorialGARY, Ind. — The mayor of Gary, Ind., said Friday his cash-strapped city paid $5,000 to fly Michael Jackson’s father and seven other people out from Los Angeles to attend a July memorial for his son in the pop star’s hometown. 80 dogs seized in raids linked to illegal fighting seized from 2 southern Indiana sitesPAOLI, Ind. — Authorities have seized about 80 pit bulls during raids at two southern Indiana sites suspected of breeding and training dogs for illegal fighting. |
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