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Stem cell transplant from deceased donor saves Bloomington teen
INDIANAPOLIS — Medical history is being made right here in central Indiana as the world's first successful pediatric bone marrow transplant using stem cells from a deceased donor happened in Indianapolis earlier this year. Noah Britt, 14, of Bloomington, was diagnosed with acute…
State police investigating after woman hits northeastern Indiana sergeant's vehicle on I-69
Police said alcohol is believed to have been a potential factor in the crash.
A few storm chances ahead of central Indiana's next hot dome
Humidity jumps and once again the heat index is high in central IN. Not as oppressive as last Thursday's 105° but into the lower 90s for the first time since last Saturday. Dew point will drive some locally heavy downpours this evening. Coverage may creep up to over 30% later…
Police: Man poked, wounded 6-year-old girl in shopping cart at Anderson business
Witnesses told police the 40-year-old man poked the girl with an unknown object, causing a minor puncture wound.
Sex offender with history of violence against children accused of 'puncturing' young girl at Anderson business
ANDERSON, Ind. — A central Indiana sex offender previously charged with violence against a child has once again been arrested, this time on accusations that he "punctured" a child at a business in Madison County. William Rothel, 40, of Anderson, was arrested on Thursday and…
Juvenile flown to Indianapolis after shooting in Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. — A juvenile has been flown to an Indianapolis hospital after being shot in Kokomo early Thursday morning. According to the Kokomo Police Department, a shooting is being investigated after a juvenile was shot in the leg around 3:30 a.m. at Amberwood Place. At some…
FTC settlement: John Deere allows DIY equipment repair
John Deere has reached a right-to-repair settlement with the FTC and several states' attorneys general, requiring the company to make its repair services available to equipment owners and independent shops, and to pay $1 million to the states for antitrust enforcement costs.
AI-powered ultrasound system aims to bridge gap in maternity care deserts
Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed an AI-powered ultrasound system designed to bring basic sonograms closer to home, providing expectant mothers in maternity care deserts with access to essential pregnancy care.
Docs: Man charged with felony after striking victim in the head with a gun
INDIANAPOLIS — A victim reportedly drove into a home on the northeast side in an attempt to flee from a man attacking her with a gun. Tahmir Coghill, 23, was charged on July 1 with one count of battery by means of a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony. According to court documents,…
8 men indicted in plot to attack UFC cage-fighting show at White House
Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on a UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.
Lebanon residents evicted as city eyes plan for new police station
Ashley Hoffman said she and about a dozen other people got a notice in early June to vacate their apartment by July 5.
Police: 85-year-old Bloomington man killed in collision involving SUV, truck
A two-vehicle crash on Bloomington's northwest side claimed one life Wednesday morning, police said.