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Headlines: Feb. 15, 2016

Good morning! Here are some of the stories we're following from around the state:

1. Crashes close major interstates and injure dozens.

As many as 150 cars were involved in a pile-up on I-74 near Greensburg. The interstate was closed until after 7 p.m. Sunday. And in Lebanon, 50-60 cars were involved in crashes on I-65. Several people were taken to the hospital, but none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

2. The Hoosier fall to Michigan State and out of their tie for first place in the Big Ten. 

The Hoosiers were unable to defeat two top 10 teams back-to-back as they fell to No. 8 Michigan State 88-69. The Hoosiers next take on Nebraska on Wednesday.

3. Report shows major increase in the number of teen homicides. 

Homicides jumped from 35 in 2012 to 65 in 2013 for those younger than age 20. The data is part of the Indiana Youth Institute's annual Kids Count Report. Homicide was the leading cause of death for African Americans ages 15 to 24.

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