Indiana NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Man appeals death sentence in officer's murder- July 11, 2008 A man who killed a Morgan County warrant officer is on death row. But on Thursday, Tommy Pruitt's attorney told the Indiana Supreme Court his life should be spared because Pruitt is mentally retarded and ...http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/man-appeals-death-sentence-in-officers-murder?fromrs... Flames devour firewood packaging plant- July 10, 2008 More than a dozen fire departments responded to large fire that destroyed a firewood repackaging plant in northeastern Indiana.http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/flames-devour-firewood-packaging-plant?fromrss=1 Social program sites go offline- July 10, 2008 The state computer systems supporting key Medicaid, welfare and child support services in Indiana failed Monday night and still weren't fully operable by Wednesday evening.http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/social-program-sites-go-offline?fromrss=1 Lucas Oil Stadium Damaged By Thunderstorms- July 10, 2008 Thunderstorms that hit Indianapolis overnight caused some flooding at Lucas Oil Stadium, the new home of the Colts.http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/lucas-oil-stadium-damaged-by-thunderstorms?fromrss=1 Sharp drop at casinos- July 9, 2008 Gambling revenues in Southeast Indiana declined sharply in June as the industry locally and nationally continued to grapple with an unprecedented slowdown triggered by the weak economy.http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/sharp-drop-at-casinos?fromrss=1 EDITORIAL: Law on balancing computers will be balancing act- July 9, 2008 Sex crimes are horrific. Sex offenders must be monitored. But once an offender serves time and is listed on the state's registry, should the offender's family members be subject to ongoing searches The U.S. ...http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/editorial-law-on-balancing-computers-will-be-balanci... Skull-duggery Crystal skulls held by museums in the US and Britain are fake, scientists say.- July 9, 2008 Skull-duggery ... scientists have revealed crystal skulls held by US and British museums are fakes How about this for the next instalment of the Indy franchise: Indiana Jones and the Dodgy Antiques Dealer Less ...http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/skull-duggery-crystal-skulls-held-by-museums-in-the-... Panel calls for new war powers legislation- July 9, 2008 The next time the president goes to war, Congress should be consulted and vote on whether it agrees, according to a bipartisan study group chaired by former secretaries of state James Baker III and Warren ...http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/panel-calls-for-new-war-powers-legislation?fromrss=1 3 killed in car-semi crash identified- July 9, 2008 Authorities say three men killed when a car crossed the median of Interstate 65 in a rainstorm into the path of a semitrailer were from Indiana and Kentucky.http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/3-killed-in-car-semi-crash-identified?fromrss=1 Indiana committee to study contentious immigration issue- July 9, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Strong to severe thunderstorms in Tri-State. Local News Indiana committee to study contentious immigration issue By The Associated Press Originally published 04:55 p.m., July 8, 2008 Updated ...http://www.topix.net/state/in/2008/07/indiana-committee-to-study-contentious-immigration-i... |