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Allison Carter
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The uprooting of a sign like this led to a brawl in Lockerbie Square in May 2015.

1.Was a conservative talk show host in an altercation over a "Pence Must Go" lawn sign?

A gray-haired man stopped his SUV on a quiet street, picked up the "Pence Must Go" lawn sign and flung it away. When a neighbor confronted him, a brief skirmish ensued.

The license plate on the SUV was traced back to former county prosecutor and local radio host Greg Garrison.

No charges were filed. Garrison did not respond to repeated requests for comment on this story.

2. Carmel and Westfield voters wrestle with how much debt is too much.

The growth of both Hamilton County suburbs have been fueled, in large part, by tax-supported growth that has generated significant debt. Both incumbent mayors face serious challenges from opponents who say the spending has gone too far.

3. Gregg Doyel is confused by the Colts' draft strategy.

Either Ryan Grigson and Chuck Pagano are smarter than everyone else, Doyel writes, or the alternative to that.

In other Colts news, the team waived four players this morning.

4. David Letterman's love of IndyCar boosted the sport.

Hometown boy David Letterman wasn't always an Indy 500 expert. But over the years, his passion for the sport has introduced IndyCar to a whole new audience. As we prepare to say a final good night to David Letterman's talk show, we've put together a list of some of his best moments. Gotta love that Velcro suit.

5. A motorcyclist was killed after an apparent road rage incident.

The motorcyclist and the driver of an SUV pulled into a parking lot and engaged in a violent confrontation that left one person dead. Police are still looking for the driver of the SUV.