Indiana News Digest
Here's a look at AP's Indiana news coverage at 12 a.m.
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UPCOMING:
SYRIAN REFUGEES-INDIANA
INDIANAPOLIS - A federal judge is set to take up a refugee relocation group's bid to block Gov. Mike Pence's order barring state agencies from participating in the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Indiana. U.S District Court Judge Tanya Walton Pratt will hear arguments Thursday in Exodus Refugee Immigration's request for a temporary injunction blocking Pence's order until the group's federal lawsuit is resolved. By Rick Callahan. Developing from 10:30 a.m. hearing.
ALSO NEW TO THIS DIGEST:
- WHITCOMB MEMORIAL, EVANSVILLE CRASH-FILM, BLOOMINGTON POLICE SHOOTING
TOP STORY:
INDIANA SENATE-BALLOT CHALLENGE
INDIANAPOLIS - An Indiana Republican leader says he was stunned to learn U.S. Rep. Todd Young might have failed to meet a state ballot requirement in his U.S. Senate campaign. Senate President Pro Tem David Long said Thursday that if Young's campaign fell short of submitting enough petition signatures it would be "one of the most colossal mistakes" he's seen. By Brian Slodysko. SENT: 620 words, photo.
AROUND THE STATE:
INDIANA-FOUR DEAD
INDIANAPOLIS - The attorney for a southern Indiana man appealing his quadruple murder conviction told the Indiana Supreme Court that circumstantial evidence linking him to that crime doesn't prove beyond a reasonable doubt he was the killer. A Bartholomew County jury convicted Samuel Sallee last year in the fatal 2013 shootings of three men and a woman. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. By Rick Callahan. SENT: 375 words.
INDIANAPOLIS HOUSE EXPLOSION
FORT WAYNE - An Indianapolis woman whose house exploded, killing two people, told a jury her then-boyfriend's half-brother was promised $10,000 to blow up the house so they could collect $300,000 in insurance. Monserrate Shirley told the jury she and Mark Leonard couldn't afford to pay Bob Leonard the $1,200 advance he requested. SENT: 350 words.
INDIANAPOLIS-SCHOOL BUS CRASH
INDIANAPOLIS - The driver of a bus that struck and killed an Indianapolis elementary school principal will not face criminal charges, a prosecutor announced Thursday. The driver was not impaired by drugs or alcohol and there is no video of the incident, Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry said in explaining his decision. SENT: 265 words.
MUNCIE RIVERFRONT-PLAN
MUNCIE - A $48 million plan to develop Muncie's riverfront includes a proposed boardwalk, public plazas, pedestrian bridge, restaurants, commercial space and residential buildings. The city released the plans detailing what they are asking developers to build for the White River Canal District. SENT: 265 words.
EXCHANGE-COUNTY HISTORY
LAGRANGE - Bryan McCoy has always been fascinated by LaGrange County history. From details about LaGrange County's earliest settlers to looking at rare documents showing the names of men who signed up for military service the day the Civil War broke out, McCoy, who's lived in the county all his life, wants to preserve moments of its past so future generations have a better understanding of the county and its history. By Patrick Redmond. The (Kendallville) News-Sun. SENT: 600 words, photos.
EXCHANGE-DISABLED DREAMS
INDIANAPOLIS - There's an old nursing home on the northeast side that today is full of life and dreams and possibilities. Tucked back off the road, it's a home away from home for hundreds of developmentally and intellectually disabled adults, ages 18 to 80, who come for therapeutic day programs, employment services and art classes. Outside the Box is a place for these folks to work in small groups on social skills, communication, daily living, self-care, relationship-building, problem-solving, safety and a host of other skills. By Maureen C. Gilmer. The Indianapolis Star. SENT: 950 words, photos pursuing.
IN BRIEF:
- WHITCOMB MEMORIAL: A Statehouse memorial service and a 19-round cannon salute are set to honor former Indiana Gov. Edgar Whitcomb, who died last week at the age of 98. AP Photos.
- RICHMOND SLAYINGS: Police in eastern Indiana say a Richmond man and a Missouri man have died after apparently shooting each other.
- INTRUDER SHOT-SENTENCING: A judge has reduced to 10 years the sentence of a northern Indiana man convicted of felony murder in a home break-in after the Indiana Supreme Court threw out the murder convictions of three co-defendants.
- POLICE OFFICER CRASH: Authorities say an Indianapolis police officer was badly hurt when another vehicle went through a flashing red light and crashed into his patrol car.
- EVANSVILLE CRASH-FILM: A man who spent two years making a documentary about the 1977 plane crash that killed all members of the University of Evansville men's basketball team is looking to get the film widely distributed.
- BLOOMINGTON POLICE SHOOTING: An Indianapolis man has pleaded guilty to breaking into an apartment shared by Indiana University students and raping one of them while holding a gun to her head.
SPORTS:
BKC--T25-IOWA-INDIANA
BLOOMINGTON - No. 4 Iowa tried to hold onto the Big Ten lead Thursday when it visited Indiana. By Michael Marot. SENT: 650 words, with photos.
BKW--T25-PURDUE-MARYLAND
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Coming off a rare Big Ten defeat, No. 5 Maryland sought to rebound against Purdue on Thursday. By David Ginsburg. SENT: 650 words, photos.
With:
- BKC--N. KENTUCKY-VALPARAISO
- BKC--IUPUI-ORAL ROBERTS
- BKC--ILLINOIS ST.-EVANSVILLE
BKL--US TRAINING CAMP
UConn senior Breanna Stewart is taking a break from her season to participate in a three-day training camp for the U.S. women's national basketball team. Joining Stewart at the training sessions from Feb. 21-23 on UConn's campus are former Huskies Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird and Maya Moore. Three-time Olympian Tamika Catchings returns to USA Basketball after helping the team win its fifth straight gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. SENT: 470 words, photos.
FBN--PEYTON-ELI'S SAD FACE
NEW YORK - Peyton Manning had a little fun with little brother Eli's sad face at the Super Bowl during an appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show." Peyton said he understood why Eli wasn't elated like other relatives in the luxury suite at Levi's Stadium who were jumping and celebrating after Denver's late touchdown sealed the Broncos' 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. SENT: 320 words, photo.
Also:
- PURDUE-BURKE - Purdue University says athletic director Morgan Burke has announced plans to retire in July 2017.
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