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Today's heroin trade in Indianapolis is different from the drug's first introduction a few decades ago, fueled by the abuse of prescription painkillers. Pharmacy robberies to get ahold of those pills are common here. Studies show most users start with pills before switching to heroin. Strong painkillers have a similar chemical makeup. And provide a similar high.

Three years after bariatic surgery, most people experienced health improvements. Yet some people benefited much more than others. Figuring out those differences would help doctors and patients understand who should have surgery and who should avoid it.

The design, which will be used in a year-long celebration of the event, is gray and gold -- the gold representing the color of champions -- and incorporates a 100 within a winged 500.

To freeze their tuition, Ivy Tech students must either complete at least 30 credit hours over the next two semesters - which puts them on track for graduation in two years - or they must be continuously enrolled in the next three semesters - that's six hours each in the fall and spring, and three next summer.

Vintage cars from various eras at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway turned laps at the historic track Thursday afternoon.

For nearly 60 consecutive years, milk has been the ceremonial drink for winners of the 500-mile race. It all started with one winner's beverage request and has since become perhaps the most time-honored ritual of an event known for its annual traditions.

The southern Indiana town of less than 2,000 residents mustered 1,600 volunteers for the Senior PGA Championship.

The BMV says all branches will resume their regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday.

Florida-based Charter Schools USA, which operates three Indianapolis schools under contract with the state, earned a cautious go-ahead today to open a charter school, possibly on Indianapolis' South side, next year.

Indianapolis police said Opal Williams conspired with her boyfriend, Ricky King, and his cousin, Charles Lehman, in the slaying of 52-year-old Steven Williams of Greenwood.