JR Smith returns to NY Knicks after ban
The NBA's reigning Sixth Man of the Year is cleared to make his season debut Sunday at noon against the San Antonio Spurs after missing the first five games while serving a suspension for violating the league's drug policy. Smith is still recovering … Read more on New York Daily News

Hutson named new director at southern Illinois VA
15 will assume oversight of the Marion medical center, which serving nearly 44,000 veterans each year from portions of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. He replaces Paul Bockelman, who has been appointed … The Marion VA recently has opened a 16,000 … Read more on Kansas City Star

Hummer dragged motorcycle 2-1/2 miles after accident
What is it with bridges connecting Kentucky and Indiana? It seems we can't build/rehab/paint one in…- 2:49 am. Restaurants · Bars & Clubs … He was then struck by a 2006 Hummer, which then hit the motorcycle and drug it 2.5 miles. Louisville Metro … Read more on The Courier-Journal

Area sentencings
George F. Wilkins, 41, convicted in Howard Superior Court 1 of Class D felony theft, was sentenced to three years with 308 days executed and the balance on probation with the conditions he complete and pay for drug and alcohol treatment as well pay … Read more on Kokomo Tribune