Governor Mitch Daniels

Superintendent is a contender for new position (Indianapolis) — “The Indianapolis Star” is reporting in today’s edition that Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Eugene White, 63, is a finalist for the same roles in the Greenville, South Carolina, and Mobile, Alabama school districts. According to paper, White says he was contacted by recruiters for the positions […]

Band director resigns over allegations (Indianapolis)  — The Ben Davis High School band director has resigned from his position after allegations arose that he had inappropriate communications with students. Principal Joel McKinney sent a letter to parents of the students there that an investigation had begun involving John Papandria. The letter stated that an investigation […]

Federal agency to survey tornado-damaged area (Henryville)  —  The Federal Emergency Management Agency will get a firsthand look at the devastation left behind in last Friday’s storms and tornadoes in Clark County, to determine the area’s eligibility for federal assistance. Last Sunday, Governor Mitch Daniels had declared 11 counties as disaster areas, prompting FEMA officials to […]

Cleanup resumes today following storms (Henryville)  —  Indiana State Police now say the death toll now stands at 12 people killed in the southern part of the state in Friday’s tornado outbreak.  Henryville and Chelsea were slammed by EF-4 tornadoes, while Holton and Pekin were hit by EF-3 twisters and Wadesville was victimized by an EF-2 […]

Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments on Secretary of State office (Indianapolis)  — An Indiana Supreme Court hearing today could end with a decision on Indiana’s next secretary of state. The state’s highest court will hear arguments over former Secretary of State Charlie White’s eligibility to be a candidate in the 2010 race. The court’s […]

White sentenced on felony convictions (Noblesville)  —  Former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White will not serve any time behind bars after being convicted of six felonies but instead will serve one year of home detention.  White was found guilty of voter fraud for using his ex-wife’s address to register to vote because he didn’t want to […]

Suspect sought after shooting at trooper (Seymour)  — A search is on for a man accused of shooting at an Indiana State trooper Monday night. Shortly after 7:30 pm. the trooper pulled John Michael Fish, 35, over near U.S. 50 and Interstate 65, about 60 miles south of Indianapolis. As the trooper approached the vehicle, Fish allegedly […]

Coach arrested on indecency charge (Indianapolis)  — A former Martinsville High School basketball coach has been arrested and charged with public indecency. According to police reports, Tim Wolf, 65, was found wearing no clothes while sitting in his car Sunday afternoon about 40 feet away from an Eagle Creek Park playground. Investigators say a 17-year-old […]

Giants defeat Patriots in Super Bowl 46 (Indianapolis)  — The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 to win Super Bowl 46 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It’s the second championship in five seasons for the Giants after defeating New England 17-14 in Super Bowl 42. The Giants have now won a […]

Governor Daniels to deliver GOP response (Indianapolis)  —  Governor Mitch Daniels will deliver the Republican response to President Obama’s State of the Union address next week. Daniels was chosen by House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell with the two Republican leaders saying Daniels was selected because of  Indiana’s first triple-A credit rating and that Indiana […]