Zhu Zhu crowd gets ugly at Indy stores

Indianapolis Star - Fri Nov 27

Were you able to buy a Zhu Zhu, one of those fuzzy robotic stuffed hamsters that has become the hot toy of this holiday season? Are you still looking for one? Please let us know by emailing jeff.swiatek@indystar.com or calling him at 317-444-6483. Please your name and telephone number so we can contact you for a story.

Where did surplus funds come from?

Palladium-Item - Fri Nov 27

With the unemployment rate above 10 percent and with tens of thousands of Hoosiers fighting to save their homes and feed their families, a layer of local government that's supposed to help in times of need remains grossly out of touch.

Marion County republicans distance selves from top financier

FOX59.com WXIN-TV Indianapolis - Thu Nov 26

The prosecutor of Marion County and a leading candidate for sheriff both distance themselves from a top Republican fundraiser after the financier's Indianapolis headquarters was raided by the FBI.

Sheriff Candidate Pulls Out Amid Durham Probe

The Indy Channel - Thu Nov 26

A Republican candidate for Marion County sheriff is pulling out of the race amid an investigation into a prominent Indianapolis businessman.

Prosecutors drop charges against IMPD officer

Indianapolis Star - Thu Nov 26

Marion County prosecutors dismissed charges Wednesday against a decorated police officer accused of hindering a homicide investigation, but Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department leaders are still reviewing whether to put her back on the job.

Civic Theatre thrilled by new home in Carmel

Fishers Topics - Wed Nov 25

The stars were completely aligned and everything fell right into place as the Indianapolis Civic Theatre found its new home in Carmel, the board chairman said.

Politicians Distance Themselves From Indy Businessman

The Indy Channel - Wed Nov 25

Some Indiana politicians are distancing themselves from an Indianapolis businessman and major contributor whose businesses are under investigation by the FBI.

Charges against officer expected to be dropped

Indianapolis Star - Tue Nov 24

It appears charges against a police officer accused of hindering a homicide investigation will be dropped on Wednesday.

Troubled homebuilder's funds frozen after failing to pay judgment

IBJ.COM - Tue Nov 24

An order by a Marion County judge to freeze certain Hansen & Horn Group Inc. funds sheds light on the severity of the Indianapolis homebuilder's legal and financial woes.

Charges likely coming Wednesday in killing of Village Pantry clerk

Indianapolis Star - Tue Nov 24

I spoke this morning with Mario Massillamany, the spokesman for the Marion County prosecutor's office, and he said prosecutors had already met with Indianapolis police detectives about the case.