Topic: Muncie

Tea party set to topple Sen. Richard Lugar. Could he try third-party run?

Centrist Sen. Richard Lugar (R) of Indiana has been in office since 1977. Tea party-challenger Richard Mourdock has attacked him from the right and looks set to win Tuesday's GOP primary.

A different kind of hero

His father played on a basketball team in the state finals. His son sets out to find the rest of the story.

Indiana braces for Wisconsin-style showdown over union bill - again

Indiana Democrats are refusing to allow the state’s House to come to session because of the bill. They want Republicans to agree to hold public hearings on the issue around the state.

Can Detroit go green?

In the race for the best green auto technology, Detroit is a slightly late entrant. But from battery innovation to re-training workers, the Motor City is going to give green a go.

Seven steps to reviving Michigan

Reliance on the beleaguered auto industry is out. But what to do? Economic sages weigh in.

Opinion: Why Americans are devout and diverse but not divided

They are increasingly tolerant of other religions and persuasions.

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Can farmers salvage a soaked planting season?

Ebbing water, good weather brighten outlook in Midwest, but numerous obstacles remain.

A weather-beaten economy

Severe weather in the US interior has wrought economic disaster. But recovery may be quick.