Prosecutor: South Bend man burned sons with iron
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- A prosecutor says a South Bend man burned his three sons with an iron until their skin fell off and beat one of the boys until he died....
Professor claims Purdue violated free speech right
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- A Purdue University political science professor has sued officials and other professors at the school's campus in northwest Indiana for the treatment he received after he posted criticism of Muslims on Facebook....
Notre Dame to collaborate with Cleveland Clinic
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- The University of Notre Dame and the Cleveland Clinic announced a partnership Thursday to develop and market medical technology and innovations, marking the school's latest step to strengthen its reputation as a research institution....
ND WR Daniels cited for underage drinking
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame wide receiver DaVaris Daniels has been cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor in his Illinois hometown....
Big Ten network cuts academics, citing low ratings
The Big Ten network started in 2007 with plans to mix up to 660 hours of non-sports programs every year into its menu of football, basketball and other sports....
Judge relents on Sept. 11 trial in Ohio bomb plot
AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- The trial for five men charged with plotting to bomb a bridge was pushed back a week from Sept. 11 after the defense complained Thursday that the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks would highlight terrorism concerns and taint the jury....
Jay Penske's team finds engines for 2 cars
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jay Penske risked his whole Indianapolis 500 race program on finding two new engines before qualifying began....
Correction: Dario's Struggles story
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- In a story May 16 about Dario Franchitti's early-season struggles, The Associated Press erroneously reported the deficit between Franchitti and Will Power in the points standings. The deficit is 98 points. The story also said Franchitti had worn tires late in the 2011 Indianapolis 500; he says he ran out of fuel....
Enbridge enlarging pipeline that ruptured in 2010
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Enbridge Inc. has announced a $2.6 billion project that includes enlarging a pipeline that ruptured in southwestern Michigan two years ago so it can carry more oil....
Woman sentenced for posing daughter as hostage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say an Indianapolis woman who aided a bank robbery by arranging for one of the suspects to grab her 11-year-old daughter has been sentenced to more than three years in prison....
Rubio headlining fundraiser for Mourdock
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is headlining a fundraiser for Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock next month....
Judge give SW Ind. group control of old scout camp
VINCENNES, Ind. (AP) -- A judge has given a local group ownership of a former Girl Scouts camp in southwestern Indiana after a long dispute over the property....
Evansville casino plans major hotel renovation
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) -- The hotel at Evansville's casino will undergo a major facelift that its management decided to go ahead with after the riverboat was exempted from the city's new smoking ban....
C. Ind. county building to stay closed on Fridays
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- Officials in a central Indiana county are changing their minds about reopening its main government building on Fridays after new budget concerns and an employee survey finding they preferred the four-day work week....
Not guilty plea entered for Notre Dame QB Rees
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees made an initial appearance before a magistrate and a not guilty plea to four misdemeanor charges was entered on his behalf....
3 NW Ind. teachers suspended over test breach
HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) -- Three teachers at a northwestern Indiana high school have been suspended with pay for mishandling an essay question that was used on a state assessment test....
