Indiana man convicted in boy’s death to get reduced sentence
A young man originally sentenced to a 90-year prison term is getting a reduced sentence for his role in the killing of a northern Indiana boy.
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Indiana nursing home company sues former executives
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Murder conviction scratched, man is free after 21 years
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Crews begin removing asbestos from courthouse in Anderson
Crews have started a long project to remove asbestos from a central Indiana courthouse.
Former bailiff in Muncie sues sheriff over his firing
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Environmentalists sue to block US border wall with Mexico
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South Dakota court rejects law aimed at online sales taxes
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$70,000 settlement reached in Anderson housing lawsuit
A $70,000 settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and sexual harassment by employees of the Anderson Housing Authority.
$70,000 settlement reached in Anderson housing lawsuit
A $70,000 settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and sexual harassment by employees of the Anderson Housing Authority.
Judge says ‘shadow insurance’ documents can remain secret
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Google hit with class action lawsuit over gender pay
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Panel: Former administrator hired aunt, sister, stepdaughter
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Messer, Rokita slam Donnelly over other senators’ religion comments
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Law allowing marijuana-derived oil spurs Indiana crackdown
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