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Indy tests its snow-removal plan for Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS — A light snowfall that blanketed Indianapolis gave the city a chance to test its snow-removal strategy for the Super Bowl — a plan intended to prevent a repeat of the traffic snarls that plagued last year's game in Dallas.



Judge: John Edwards has serious heart condition

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Ex-presidential candidate John Edwards has a serious heart condition that will require a medical procedure next month and his illness limits his travel including for an upcoming court case over possible campaign violations, his doctor told a judge, who delayed the trial.


Indiana Democrats: Voters should decide right-to-work

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Democrats want voters to decide the fate of a right-to-work bill or else they'll continue stall tactics designed to derail the contentious legislation, the House minority leader said Friday.



2 or 3 inches of snow expected by Friday

Following what's been a mild winter so far, Muncie will receive snowfall throughout the weekend. Up to three inches is expected by Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.


Get ready - winter is here

Thursday's dusting of snow, and the forecasted two to three inches by Friday morning, is just the beginning of the delayed season for winter weather.


WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Grossnickle's clutch play leads to win

  It's difficult to win conference games for any team, let alone a team as young as the Ball State women's basketball team. But the Cardinals did just that Wednesday, defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 50-43.



Police: Ball State student crashed into dome

MUNCIE, Ind. — Police say a Ball State University student faces drunken driving charges after crashing a car into a decorative glass dome on the campus.


GYMNASTICS: Ball State set for home opener

The Ball State gymnastics team will be joined on the mat at 7 p.m. Friday in Irving Gym by Illinois State. This the first home meet of the season, one of five the team will host.


Daniels gives more modest agenda to Indiana lawmakers

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels asked Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday to approve a statewide smoking ban and dedicate more money toward victims from last summer's state fair stage collapse during his final State of the State speech.