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Survey Shows Teen Drug Use On The Rise
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Prevention Resource Center has released the results of its 20th Annual Survey of Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Use.
Three Arrested In Meth, Marijuana Deal
(PAOLI, IN) - Three people were arrested on drug charges on Tuesday in Paoli.
Skillman Earns First College Degree At Age 59
(BEDFORD, IN) - Former Lawrence County resident and current Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman has earned her first college degree at the age of 59.
I.U. Alumnus Donates $1.75 Million To School Of Journalism
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - An Indiana University Alumnus is making a record donation to the University's School of Journalism.
Indiana Students Required To Get New Vaccinations This Year
(UNDATED) - Indiana students in sixth grade and up need some extra vaccinations this year to attend school.

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City fixes how it tackles complaints
Last year's response gap between rich, poor areas has disappeared, Star investigation finds.
Smoking-ban fight enters Round 4
Anti-smoking advocates -- winless in three tries at a statewide ban -- are back and more optimistic.
Children's Museum Preschool offers arts, science, culture
New program is giving area parents an alternative avenue for their kids' education.
HSE suspends football coach over players' taunting
FISHERS, Ind. -- Wednesday's suspension of Hamilton Southeastern High School's head football coach is a sign of the heightened focus on bullying in the wake of the Carmel High School basketball scandal earlier this year.
Airport casts net for nonstops to San Francisco
Indianapolis International Airport again has the City by the Bay on its radar. Airport officials said Wednesday they are in talks to offer daily nonstop flights to and from San Francisco, an increasingly important destination for Hoosier businesses. ATA and Northwest once offered nonstop flights to the California city from IND.
Straub: Probe of Bisard crash to wrap up soon
A joint FBI and Indianapolis police investigation into the handling of an officer's fatal crash into three motorcyclists should wrap up in two to three weeks, Public Safety Director Frank Straub said Wednesday.
Senate candidates to debate thrice around the state
Hoosiers will get their chance to compare the three candidates for U.S. Senate side-by-side in a trio of debates scheduled for October.
Lawrence considers banning spice
The Lawrence City Council will hold a Monday hearing on a proposal to restrict the synthetic marijuana known as "spice." The hearing also will consider a proposal to prohibit the sale and distribution of drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a school.
Parents teach and learn about Rosh Hashana
The books arriving in the mail in recent weeks have been about the birthday of the world, the sweet taste of apples and honey, and the importance of reconciliation.
Greenwood votes to ban 'spice' sales
GREENWOOD, Ind. -- Sale of the synthetic marijuana known as "spice" is now illegal in Greenwood. The City Council voted 7-0 Wednesday to ban the sale of the substance, which is available under brand names including K2, Pep and Kind.