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Democrats choose Obama in historic acclamation :Candidate pays surprise visit to convention
DENVER (AP) -- Barack Obama stepped triumphantly into history Wednesday night, the first black American to win a major party presidential nomination, as thousands of Democrats transformed their convention hall into a joyful, shouting celebration.

Daniels says state can't help Gary's budget woes
GARY — Gov. Mitch Daniels said the state could do little to help the city of Gary with its estimated $13 million budget shortfall this year.

Indiana's Bayh takes shots at Republicans at Democratic convention
DENVER (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton isn't the only also-ran on the loose in Denver. Four officials who were mentioned as possible runningmates for Barack Obama but didn't make it onto the ticket were getting a chance to address the Democratic convention Wednesday night.

Local workers vote to authorize strike against I/N Tek I/N Kote
NEW CARLISLE — More than 400 local steelworkers could soon be walking the picket line after a unanimous vote Wednesday to authorize a strike at New Carlisle's I/N Tek I/N Kote plant.

South Bend man convicted of murder in 1995 drive-by shooting
SOUTH BEND -- A jury today found a 33-year-old South Bend man guilty of murder in a 1995 drive-by shooting, following two days of testimony.

Indiana and Michigan delegates choose Barack Obama
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D. Ill, has officially been given the Democratic party's nomination for president of the United States.

Local Red Cross sending hurricane help
To help possible hurricane victims, the American Red Cross of St. Joseph County will send ERV to meet Gustav.

Accident victims in hospital's ICU
SOUTH BEND -- Two people who suffered life-threatening injuries during a Tuesday morning accident at Edison and Hickory roads in Mishawaka were listed in stable condition Wednesday in the intensive care unit of an area hospital.