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Woman found slain in Eastside home by indystar

Police are investigating the death of a woman killed at an Eastside home Wednesday. Medics found Deneisha Watford, 28, on the floor of a home in the 1800 block of Bauer Road about... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Offense improves, but sputters lately by Phillip Wilson

Coach pleased with Flacco’s progress The buzz about Baltimore at the beginning of the NFL season centered on how these Ravens could score. They opened with three consecutive... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Here's what Colts are missing by Phillip Wilson

Saints, Vikings are among teams that have players who strike fear in return game The Indianapolis Colts’ excellent run in special teams coverage suffered a setback when New... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Sayers was Colts coach's first boss by Phil Richards

Jim Caldwell was so new he squeaked. He was a year out of the University of Iowa, a rookie assistant coach at Southern Illinois. “My first job as a full-time... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

LeBron as a Pacer? Why it's not likely by Mike Wells

Oh, it’s fun to dream. Looks good, too. But this is as close as James will get to becoming a Pacer Pick a team, almost any team, and LeBron James’ name has been linked... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Hot Tickets by indystar

Tickets go on sale at 4:20 p.m. today for a Cheech&Chong performance scheduled Jan. 22 at the Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong rose to fame as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Republic's survival at risk with current president by indystar

It’s good to know columnist Eugene Robinson believes the republic “will survive even” Sarah Palin ("Being Sarah,‘’ Nov. 17). I wish I felt as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Foreclosure crisis is spreading by indystar

Report: Borrowers with good credit are defaulting, too, after job losses WASHINGTON — The foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high unemployment... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Conseco is planning to sell up to $230 million in stock by indystar

Indianapolis — Carmel-based insurer Conseco says in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it may sell up to $230 million of stock. Conseco plans to... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Warriors freshman pleases his coach by Kyle Neddenriep

Davis, son of Warren aide, gets praise from ex-IU player Graham Greg Graham isn’t the type of basketball coach to dish out praise to players who haven’t earned it. His... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in

Cyclocross tour in Indy by indystar

The Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour this weekend is expected to attract hundreds of bicycle racers from around the Midwest to Central Indiana for two days of racing. The Southeastway... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Indianapolis to host national swimming event by indystar

Indianapolis will host the 2010 World Junior Championships in synchronized swimming, USA Synchro announced. USA Synchro, the national governing body for the sport, is headquartered... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Musicians, jugglers to join Santa in Carmel holiday lighting event by indystar

CARMEL — Carmel’s holiday lights will be lit amidst music, jugglers, and a visit from Santa during the city’s annual “Holiday on the Square” event... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Planetarium's light show to highlight holidays by Mark Ambrogi

CARMEL — The Carmel High School Planetarium and Carmel High School Astronomy Club will present two showings of the Season of Light Saturday night at the Planetarium.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Sen. Richard Lugar's wife charged with DUI after crash by indystar

WASHINGTON — * Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar’s * wife faces charges of drunken driving after hitting a parked car. Charlene Lugar, 77, was stopped at 6:18 p.m. Wednesday... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Hamilton is confirmed for seat on appeals court by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 59-39 Thursday to seat Indiana Judge David Hamilton on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was the only Republican... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Sorority to honor 3 Indianapolis area teachers by Gretchen Becker

Three Indianapolis area high school teachers will be recognized for their professional achievements and community service initiatives. The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority will honor North... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Plainfield Thanksgiving meal to serve 500 by Gretchen Becker

PLAINFIELD — Bryan Agan hopes to serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal to 500 people. Agan, a chef who belongs to Plainfield Christian Church, started the Plainfield... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

No dawdling on Weis by indystar

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said he plans to make a decision on the future of football coach Charlie Weis within days of the season’s end. Swarbrick said last... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Brawl triggerer confesses to drinking problem by indystar

John Green, the Detroit Pistons fan who threw the cup at then-Indiana Pacer Ron Artest that triggered the brawl in Detroit, told ESPN on Thursday that his issues with alcohol led... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers