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Girl recovering from gunshot wound

(Fishers)– A 17-year-old girl has undergone surgery and is expected to recover Wednesday after being shot. According to police reports, the teen agreed to go on a double date with a 15-year-old boy and another couple after meeting him on Facebook. While driving to Indianapolis, the 15-year-old pulled out a small handgun which discharged. The bullet went through the passenger’s seat through the victim’s back. The teens dropped the 17-year-old victim off at St. Vincent’s Hospital at 86^th Street and took off. The shooter is now facing charges of criminal recklessness, dangerous possession of a firearm and possession of a handgun without a permit.

Traffic stop nets drug bust

(Indianapolis) – An Indiana State trooper making a traffic stop discovered 75 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a gas tank. Trooper Brad Smith stopped a minivan on Interstate 70 Wednesday morning and noticed the driver, Edgar Cornejo, 38, of Texas acting strangely. Smith called for K9 assistance which sniffed out the drug. Investigators believe the marijuana was headed for Toledo, Ohio. Estimated street value has been placed at $75,000. Cornejo has been charged with dealing and possession of marijuana.

Panel says no to outside audit

(Indianapolis) – Republicans on Wednesday turned down a request from Democrats for an independent audit after $320 million was found in an overlooked corporate income account. Governor Mitch Daniels announced last week that a coding error was the cause of the money being placed from the corporate account into a holding account. A budget committee voted 3-2 along party lines to reject the request, though Republicans said the issue could be revisited after more is learned about the mistake. Democrats raised concerns over how the error happened and believe the public’s confidence in the Department of Revenue has been damaged. The committee has asked the State Board of Accounts to begin an audit.

Super Bowl 46 Poster Unveiled

(Indianapolis) – The official poster from the Super Bowl Host Committee for the NFL championship game has been unveiled. Designed by artist Walter Knabe of Indiana, it features the Lady Victory statue from the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument breaking through the tip of a football in front of Lucas Oil Stadium. The poster was unveiled at an event at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Super Bowl 46 will be held on February 5^th at Lucas Oil Stadium.