Miami knocked Indiana around and left them staggering at end, winning 96-83.

Here are trick-or-treat hours this evening in communities throughout the area: Boone County Lebanon: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Zionsville: 6 to 8 p.m.

Lawrence Central High School will defend its title today in the Indiana State School Music Association state finals. Last year, the "Spirit of Central" knocked off Avon High School, which had won the large-school category for seven consecutive years. Second-place

Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. had a message about staying in school and studying math and science -- but first he had to get the attention of 1,000 middle-schoolers from Indianapolis Public Schools.

Inspired in part by the media spotlight on the so-called "praying robber," Mayor Greg Ballard stood Friday with two dozen social service providers and urged people facing financial crises to get help.

Overcrowded with a growing staff, the NCAA headquarters in White River State Park will double in size via a $35 million expansion to be under construction by next spring.

Precautions include not sharing wine or shaking hands with congregants.

Two sophomore girls have sued their school district in northeast Indiana after they were punished for posting sexually suggestive photos on MySpace during their summer vacation.

Mayor Ballard touts Forbes.com safety ranking, which actually puts Indianapolis near bottom of list.

INDIANAPOLIS -- President Barack Obama's federal stimulus package has steered about $848 million to Indiana so far and created or retained nearly 18,900 jobs, the White House said Friday.