What would poor, simple Hoosiers do without wise editorial writers to advise them on winter driving?
It may seem obvious that motorists adjust normal driving habits during these periods of potential peril, but too many drivers still fail to take unforgiving conditions into consideration as they travel on roadways. In doing so, they needlessly put themselves and others at serious risk.
Chad Modesitt of Greenwood has a serious texting issue. Indianapolis police officer William Bueckers gave chase when he observed Modesitt's car speeding at double the limit:
As Bueckers approached Modesitt's car with his gun drawn, Modesitt began arguing with the officer, explaining that he was interrupting a cell phone discussion with his girlfriend, according to a police report.
Is there a Mike Pence-Mitch Daniels slugfest in the future?
Rep. Mike Pence (R., Indiana), who appears to be considering a 2012 presidential run, made it clear in a recent interview that he won't be calling for a “truce” on social issues, like fellow Hoosier (and possible 2012 contender) Gov. Mitch Daniels has advocated.
It figures. Evan Bayh, who wears the moderation tag like a shiny lapel flag pin, is a part of the No Labels movement:
Elected officials and activists from around the country gathered Monday to bemoan the excesses of political partisanship and seek ways to restore civility and practical solutions to government.
Local advocates for high-speed rail want state legislators and other state officials to press ahead with the resurrection of passenger rail service here.
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The rail group emphasizes it's not asking for new money to be raised; it wants 2 percent of the state's transportation budget to be spent on rail planning.
Evan Bayh just broke a lot of Democratic hearts:
Hand over that sippy cup, you thieving scoundrel!
The owner of a northern Indiana movie theater says an attendant who confiscated a toddler's sippy cup was protecting the theater's profits.
The governor is apparently retreating from his "legislators can't walk and chew gum at the same time" argument:
Gov. Mitch Daniels has backed down on his request for a moratorium on social issues in the upcoming legislative session.
He told 6News' Norman Cox on Thursday that social conservatives in the Legislature can go ahead with bills important to them, as long as they don't sidetrack important measures like the budget and reforming schools and local government.
George Will on why conservatives like Mike Pence:
If Sen. Tom Wyss decides to submit a texting-while-driving ban in the upcoming General Assembly session, maybe he should throw this in there, too:
Indianapolis police say they arrested a drunken man who was watching a pornographic video while driving his car.
Police tell The Indianapolis Star that an officer saw a car "drifting left of center" about 12:20 a.m. Wednesday and pulled it over.
