Regional Summary, Tuesday 2/12

Indiana Summary: --- Driving Easier But Caution Advised With Lighter Snow Fall Than Expected (Indianapolis) -- Snow accumulation is around an inch or less in Central Indiana, much less than predicted at as much as seven-inches by late morning. Crews continue dropping the melting mix and roadways are mostly wet to lightly snow covered with temperatures around 20-degrees. Drivers are still advised to use caution. Highs are expected in the 30s and low 40s as the week continues. --- Brutal Stabbing In Fishers Under Investigation (Fishers) -- Police are investigating a brutal stabbing in Fishers that sent one-man to the hospital. Authorities say the stabbing occurred at 11765 Garden Circle East at around 8:45 p.m. Saturday night, where the victim said he heard a knock at the door. When he opened the door, the man stabbed him multiple times. He was taken to Methodist Hospital and is being treated for his injuries. A description of the suspect has been released. They say hes a white male, six-foot-two-to-six-foot-four tall, and he was wearing a dark parka with a hood. If you have any information in the case, please call the Fishers Police Department. --- Search Continues For Recently Discharged Marine (Jeffersonville) -- The search continues today for a missing Marine. Family, friends, and police are looking for Eric Hall of Jeffersonville. Hall was last seen about two-weeks ago. The 24-year-old had been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from service in the Middle East. His father, Kevin Hall, says that his son was wounded by an IED and that the explosion didnt knock him out, adding that was not good mentally. Hall says that his son told him he wanted to get his life up and running again after being in the war, and was in Florida. Police found his motorcycle a few blocks from his home. --- Lockdown Remains On Pendleton Prison (Pendleton) -- A lockdown remains at the Pendleton Prison today after a disturbance that occurred Friday night. Prison officials say about eight-inmates started acting up and others joined in. They then took control of their unit for about two-hours, before Emergency crews from Pendleton and a nearby facility were able to run in and re-gain control. Luckily no prison staffers were injured, however two of the inmates did suffer minor injuries. --- Here Are Mondays Winning Numbers From The Hoosier Lottery Daily Three-Midday: 4-6-8; Daily Three-Evening: 6-9-6; Daily Four-Midday: 8-7-4-3; Daily Four-Evening: 9-8-3-5; Lucky Five-Midday: 7-15-25-30-36; Lucky Five-Evening: 17-21-22-32-34. Kentucky Summary: (Frankfort, KY) -- It began as snow Monday, then changed to freezing rain overnight over the northern tier of the state as a Winter Weather Warning remains in effect until noon. In southern Kentucky warmer temperatures prevailed. The weather is causing problems with numerous school closings and delays. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reports a big problem in I-64, as an accident involving two semi-rigs has closed traffic on the interstate at the Montgomery-Bath County line. (Hodgenville, KY) -- The weather has put the beginning of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial on hold. The Kentucky Parks Department reports that the National Park Service as cancelled this mornings event at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site in Hodgenville. First lady Laura Bush was to attend, and visit several other locations while in Kentucky. The status of her visit isnt known. (Frankfort, KY) -- Governor Steve Beshear is making a formal request that Kentucky be declared a Federal disaster area in the wake of last weeks deadly and destructive tornadoes and storms. The governors request is contained in a letter to President Bush. The initial request cites nine-counties, Allen, Christian, Fayette, Hardin, Hart, Meade, Mercer, Monroe and Muhlenberg. The designation would make residents and businesses in the designated are eligible for federal disaster relief. (Nicholasville, KY) -- The Jessamine County Board of Education has approved plans for a new East Jessamine Middle School. The "Herald Leader" reports the school will replace a school built in 1971. Plans call for the new 22-million-dollar school to be completed in 2009. (Berea, KY) -- Berea City Commissoners are considering a curfew for teens. The mayor says the proposal could be adopted by the end of the month. The curfew would make it illegal for teens to be on the streets after eleven at night and after one in the morning on weekends. (Frankfort, KY) -- One of eight candidates in the Democratic U.S. Senate race is dropping out. Louisville businessman and former Marine Andrew Horne is informing his supporters of his intention not to make the race. The seven remaining candidates are competing to run for the seat currently occupied by Senator Mitch McConnell. McConnell faces one challenger in the Republican primary. (Frankfort, KY) -- The General Assembly is to convene this afternoon in Kentuckys Old Capitol building. The building where Kentucky lawmakers met during the time of Lincoln. Todays session is to mark the beginning of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial. The 4 p.m. session is to be streamed on ket.org. Illinois Summary: --- State Holiday Honors Lincolns Birthday (Chicago) -- Today is Abraham Lincolns birthday, a state holiday in Illinois. That means all state offices are closed, though federal offices and Post Offices will be open. Chicago Public Schools will be closed, and some suburban districts also have the day off. Chicago city offices and libraries are closed, as are Cook County offices and courts except for the Central Bond Court. Mass transit will operate normally, and today is not a parking meter holiday in Chicago. Former President Lincoln was born 199 years ago today. --- Mexicos President Calderon Visits Chicago Today (Chicago) -- Mexican President Felipe Calderon will stop in Chicago today as part of his five-day tour across the United States. But some immigration activists, like Carlos Arango, arent happy with what they see as a symbolic gesture. They say he hasnt addressed such as issues as the proposed border wall, raids and deportations, and guest-worker programs. Critics also arent happy with a lack of services at the Mexican consulate office. But members of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce say the consulate is doing a good job, and that conditions there are improving. President Calderon will meet with Mexican immigrants at the Little Village Lawndale High School on Chicagos West Side this afternoon. Earlier in the day, he is scheduled to discuss immigration reform and trade with both Governor Blagojevich and Mayor Daley. --- Comptroller: 2008 Fiscal Picture Dreary (Chicago) -- Illinois comptroller is warning that the 2008 budget discussions wont be any easier than last years marathon session was. Speaking with the editorial boards of both the "Chicago Tribune" and the "Chicago Sun-Times," Dan Hynes paints a bleak picture of Illinois finances. Hynes says the states fiscal outlook is "not optimistic," and says Illinois tax collections will decrease due to the stumbling economy. That plus a 750-million-dollar hole leftover from last years budget mean lawmakers could face tough decisions as this years legislative session begins on Wednesday. Hynes also says that despite the extra money the state has poured into healthcare, delayed payment to Medicaid providers could force them to walk away from the poor. Governor Blagojevich is scheduled to present his budget one week from tomorrow. --- Alleged Triggerman Named In Grad Student Shooting (Chicago) -- Chicago Police think they know who shot and killed University of Chicago doctoral student Amadou Cisse 1/81/8 AHM-uh-doo SEE-say 3/83/8 last November. Seventeen-year-old Demetrius Warren of the 58-hundred block of South Michigan Avenue is charged with first-degree murder and attempted robbery for the killing of the 28-year-old Cisse November 19th. Warren has been held without bail since his arrest several days after the murder. Warren, 17-year-old Jamal Bracey, 21-year-old Benjamin Williams and 16-year-old Eric Walker are all facing charges in connection with Cisses killing and a related crime spree. The suspects were accused of robbing other U of C students in separate incidents. --- Ex-City Clerk: Daley Knew Of Clout Payments (Chicago) -- One-time Chicago City Clerk Jim Laski claims Mayor Daley knew more about the Hired Truck scandal than he let on. Laski pleaded guilty to taking bribes as part of the widespread clout investigation that has led to 46 convictions. He served almost a year and a half in prison or a halfway house, and is now writing a book. In an interview with the "Chicago Sun-Times," Laski says he worked with Daleys top lieutenants, including ex-patronage chief Robert Sorich. Because of those discussions, hes convinced Daley knew about most of the corruption. The mayors press secretary says Laski is just trying to sell books, and says theres no other motivation for him to start pointing fingers now. --- Congressmen Propose High-Tech Social Security Card (Chicago) -- Two Illinois congressmen are hoping new technology will slow the spread of fake Social Security cards. Representatives Peter Roskam and Mark Kirk will propose eliminating the current paper Social Security cards today. They want to see a new plastic card put in place. Each new card would include a photo, a fingerprint, a magnetic strip, a bar code and a computer chip. The congressmen say the cost of making a new card would go up from 50-cents to eight-dollars. But they say its worth it, because more than 49-billion-dollars a year is lost due to identity theft. --- Blue Island Paratrooper Killed In Iraq Remembered (Blue Island) -- Hundreds of Blue Island residents turned out yesterday to remember one of their own lost in Iraq. First Lieutenant David Schultz died last Thursday as a result of indirect fire. He was 25, and left behind a wife and young son. Schultz had settled at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, but was a Northern Illinois University graduate and many family members still live in Blue Island. Yesterdays funeral took place at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Schultz was promoted to captain during the ceremony. --- Tinley Shooting Tips Continue To Come In (Tinley Park) -- A Tinley Park police officer reached the scene of last Saturdays shootings at a Lane Bryant clothing store less than a minute after he was dispatched. Authorities say Will County authorities received a 911 call just before 10:45 on February 2nd. The call was then transferred to Tinley Park police almost instantaneously. The officer was not in time to stop the shootings of six women, five of whom died. Police continue to hunt for the killer. Hes described as an African-American man, between 25 and 35 years of age, with his hair in cornrow braids. A braid near his right ear has green beads. Authorities say a phone hotline formed since the shootings has received 100 tips since a sketch of the offender was released Saturday. --- "First Lady Of Zion" Dies (Zion) -- One of Illinois longest-serving politicians, and one of its most influential women, has died. Adeline Geo-Karis of Zion spent more than 30 years in government, including stints as state representative, state senator and Mayor of Zion. Her family says she died of natural causes last night, at the age of 89. Geo-Karis, a Republican, began her career as a lawyer, and was elected to the Illinois House in 1971. She then won election to the State Senate in 1979, and served simultaneously as Zions mayor for several years beginning in 1987. She eventually lost her Senate seat in the 2006 election to an opponent whom shed once mentored in local politics. 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