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No. 3 Warriors limit Trojans to 110 yards of offense by Michael Pointer

Warren Central High School running back Shakir Bell was his usual superb self Friday night. But as great as he was, he wasn’t the main reason the Warriors earned a spot in... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Monrovia knocks out Paoli by Patrick Dorsey

Always tough Bishop Luers next opponent for Monrovia in 2A championship game PLAINFIELD, Ind. — Monrovia High School’s football team will play for a state... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

As seasons end today, Bucket rivals look ahead by Jeff Rabjohns

Once again there is no postseason for Purdue or Indiana, making today’s battle for the Old Oaken Bucket a de facto bowl game. IU wants to avenge last season’s 62-10... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Shepherd center works to break cycle of poverty by Vic Ryckaert

The roots of Shepherd Community Center, says its director, lie in a banquet. Jay Height, head of the faith-based organization on the Near Eastside, said the idea arose 25 years ago... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

IPS could partner with Scouts for low-cost, high-value deal by indystar

I appreciate the disappointment over the possibility that Indianapolis Public Schools may drop Washington Community School’s football program, but I don’t buy the... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Indiana's jobless rate crawls up to 9.8% by Ted Evanoff

State’s holding fairly steady, but no big improvement is seen on the horizon Indiana’s jobless rate inched up last month as the Indianapolis area’s recovery... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

When there's cash flow, churches aren't 1st choice by indystar

Never mind the homeless lining up for food at East 51st Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Never mind high vacancy rates at nearby office towers caused by companies... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

In honor of former mayor, clean up colonnade by indystar

Thomas Taggart (1856-1929) was mayor of Indianapolis (1895-1901), U.S. senator (1916), Democratic national committeeman (1900-16), chairman of the Democratic National Committee... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Lobbying editorial sheds light on what happpened to bill by indystar

During the last session of the state legislature, the puppy mill bill passed the House by an astounding majority, which reflected the will of the people. However, the Indiana... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Hinkle infrequently visited by David Woods

Bulldogs find it difficult to convince big schools to play on their home court Butler was awarded a No. 11 preseason ranking in college basketball after a decade of building a... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Johnson's run for history begins on the pole by indystar

Johnson needs to finish 25th or better to become 1st driver to win 4 straight titles HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson’s run for his fourth straight Sprint Cup title... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Promoter cancels annual event over tiff with agency by Michael Pointer

A boxing card that had become an annual November event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds was canceled Friday, with the event’s promoter saying he pulled out because of... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Groups, restaurants offer a full plate of Thanksgiving dinners by indystar

A Thanksgiving dinner today in McCordsville will be the first of many in Indianapolis and nearby communities. McCordsville United Methodist Church, 6247 W. Broadway, will have its... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Butler faces Drake for league crown by David Woods

If Bulldogs win, they will host Dec. 5 Gridiron Classic Just four years removed from a winless season, Butler is within one victory of reaching the college football postseason. The... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Speedway marks start of large sewer project by indystar

Speedway Town officials and residents will break ground and bread to celebrate the start of a long-awaited sewer project to relieve flooding in the Gerrard Avenue-Allison Street... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Medical professionals plan health-care rally by indystar

The group Doctors for Patient Care says it will stage a noon rally today at the Indiana War Memorial. Medical professionals are expected to wear scrubs and similar garb for the... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

High school girls basketball roundup by indystar

Julia Henson scored 15 points to lead Plainfield (2-0) to a 49-36 high school girls basketball victory over Avon (2-1) on Friday night in the semifinals of the Hendricks County... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school girls basketball

Bring it on by indystar

Critics of Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to bring the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and four other accused terrorists to New York for trial... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

No time for letdown for Wabash, DePauw by indystar

As great as the Monon Bell Game is for Wabash and DePauw, the emotional aftermath tends to linger. That’s a concern for a coach having to get his team ready for an NCAA... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in State Colleges

Lottery by indystar

Here are Friday’s Indiana numbers: Daily Three-Midday: 7-9-0. Daily Three-Evening: 6-2-7. Daily Four-Midday: 5-5-9-5. Daily Four-Evening: 1-5-2-4. Lucky Five-Midday:... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Lottery Results