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Couponing class donates supplies to charity

Most people couldn't imagine sitting in a classroom, flipping through catalogues and clipping coupons, but that's exactly what one summer Ball State immersive learning class does.


Ball State implements vegetative roof

In its continuing effort to go green, Ball State implementing its first — and most likely not last — Weston Solutions Green Grid roof on campus.



States weigh 'Caylee's Law' in verdict aftermath

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Lawmakers outraged over Casey Anthony's acquittal on charges of murdering her daughter have responded by proposing so-called Caylee's laws that would allow prosecutors to bring felony charges against parents who do not quickly report missing children.


Muncie hospital now gets high marks for LGBTQ care

MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie hospital is getting high marks for its commitment to providing a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients nearly a year after a transgender patient complained of ridicule and being denied treatment in the emergency room.



Missing IU student's parents thank volunteers

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The parents of an Indiana University student who vanished more than a month ago are thanking the volunteers who have helped search for their missing 20-year-old daughter.



Warped Tour rocks Indiana

A crowd of over 15,000 people battled the heat to rock out to their favorite bands at the Verizon Wireless Music Center for the 17th annual Warped Tour in Noblesville on Thursday.


Music sales rise for first time since 2004

U.S. music album sales grew in the first six months of the year from a year ago, the first gain since 2004, thanks to rising sales of digital tracks and albums.


PHOTO GALLERY: Faeries, Sprites and Lights

The annual Faeries, Sprites and Lights event at Minnetrista celebrates Elisabeth Ball's childhood. As a girl, she believed that faeries existed in her garden.


Casey Anthony release pushed back to July 17

ORLANDO, Fla. — Casey Anthony will have 10 more days behind bars to think about her future after authorities in Florida announced Thursday that she would not be released until July 17, four days after the date initially given.