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Bears Call Indiana Plan 'Major Step' Toward New Stadium In Hammond
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Chicago Bears say a proposed deal with Indiana officials represents their most significant progress yet toward building a new stadium across the state line in Hammond.State lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a financing package tied to Senate Bill 27 that would create new restaur...
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Amended Casino Bill Advances To Full Senate
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A significantly revised proposal to authorize a new casino in northeast Indiana advanced Thursday after clearing a key Indiana Senate committee.The Herald Republican reports that the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the amended legislation on an 8-5 vote following about 2...
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TinCaps Announce New Appleseed Terrace Group Area At Parkview Field
(FORT WAYNE) - Fans attending Fort Wayne TinCaps games this season will soon have a new group-seating option at Parkview Field.The team announced plans Thursday to debut the Appleseed Terrace, a new hospitality space located on the main concourse above the right field wall. The area will feature ...
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Indiana Awards $620K To Expand Broadband Access To Rural Homes And Businesses
(INDIANAPOLIS) - More than 160 homes and several businesses across Indiana will gain improved internet access after the state approved over $620,000 in new broadband funding.The Indiana Broadband Office announced Thursday that $620,503 has been awarded through the 16th round of the Indiana Connec...
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Trine Scholarship Gala Raises.More Than $2.65 Million For Student Aid
(ANGOLA) - Trine University's annual Scholarship Gala raised more than $2.65 million to support student scholarships, according to the university's Office of University Advancement.University officials said funds were generated through event attendance, donations, sponsorships and auction bidding...
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Scooter Rider Killed In Crash On Union City Road In Coldwater Township
(COLDWATER TOWNSHIP) - A 60-year-old Coldwater man died Thursday afternoon after the electric scooter he was riding was struck by a car in Coldwater Township.The Branch County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded around 12:45 p.m. Feb. 19 to N. Union City Road near Narrows Road for a reported...
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Fallen Indiana Police Officer's Funeral Services Set for Sunday and Monday
(BEECH GROVE) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott, who was fatally wounded in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.Public visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beech Gro...
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Bears Stadium Bill Clears Key Indiana Committee, Move Closer to Hammond
(HAMMOND) - The Chicago Bears moved a step closer to a possible relocation to Northwest Indiana after a stadium authority bill cleared a key legislative committee Thursday.WISH-TV reports the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a proposal to create the Northwest Indiana St...
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Public Hearing Today on Proposed Angola-Pleasant Township Fire Territory
(ANGOLA) - Residents will get their first chance today to comment on a proposed joint fire protection territory between the City of Angola and Pleasant Township.A public hearing is set for 4 p.m. Thursday at the Pleasant Township Trustee Building, 2510 N. 200 W. The meeting begins a series of ses...
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Indiana Launches $65M Arts Initiative to Boost Local Economies
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Gov. Mike Braun announced a $65 million statewide initiative Wednesday aimed at funding arts and culture projects designed to strengthen communities and drive economic growth.The program, part of the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative known as READI 2.0, wi...
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