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11-year old girl dies in Interstate-64 crash

Submitted by Dave Lyons on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 1:10pm
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The multi-vehicle accident on I-64 Monday afternoon has claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl.  Katy Lewis was killed and her parents, Katherin and Brian Lewis and Katy's sister Cynthia remain hospitalized at St. Mary's Medical Center. They were in a car involved in the crash, that happened after semis collided. The crash closed the westbound lanes of the interstate near Highway-41 for several hours. Brian Lewis suffered leg injuries. No information is being released on Katherin or Cynthia Lewis’ injuries. The Lewis family lives near Princeton.

 

Jury finds Jeffrey Weisheit guilty

Submitted by Dave Lyons on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 1:00pm
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The jury deliberates only briefly, then finds a Vanderburgh County man guilty of murder and arson. Jeffrey Weisheit was accused of setting the fire that killed 8-year old Alyssa and 5-year old Caleb Lynch in their home about two years ago. The trial was held in Jeffersonville. In closing arguments, Prosecutor Gary Schutte said that when faced with the evidence, Weisheit told investigators, "stuff happens." Schutte says that indicated how cold Weisheit is.

 

State to allow fertilizer plant to proceed despite some concerns

Submitted by Randy Wheeler on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 11:18am
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The state of Indiana officially ends its role in financing the Midwest Fertilizer Plant project, turning it over to local officials. Gov. Mike Pence says the state still hasn't been able to verify whether the Fatima Group has delivered on its  promise to replace their current fertilizer in Pakistan with a formula less susceptible to misuse by hostile forces in the region. Posey officials have already approved the issuance and sale of $1.3 billion in bonds to help finance the plant.