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Advocates Meet With Indiana Officials After Federal Cannabis Reclassification
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Marijuana advocacy groups met with Indiana officials Friday following the federal reclassification of state-licensed medical cannabis.Advocates say the move could open the door for states like Indiana, which currently do not have a comprehensive medical cannabis law.Veterans and ...
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Flesh-Eating Screwworm Near U.S. Border Raises Concern For Livestock Industry
(NATIONAL) - A flesh-eating parasite is moving closer to the United States, raising concern for the livestock industry and federal agriculture officials.The New World screwworm has been detected about 60 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border in northern Mexico, according to the Texas Department of Ag...
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Lt. Governor Criticizes Westfield Band Performance, Draws Backlash
(WESTFIELD) - Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is facing backlash after criticizing a high school band performance in Westfield.The comments were made on social media in response to a post supporting the Westfield High School indoor percussion ensemble ahead of state finals competition....
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Nine Injured In Bloomington Shooting During Little 500 Weekend
(BLOOMINGTON) – Nine people were injured after gunfire broke out during Little 500 celebrations early Sunday in Bloomington.Bloomington Police say officers were monitoring a large crowd in the 400 block of East Kirkwood Avenue around 12:30 a.m. when multiple shots were fired, sending people run...
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On the Run from Steuben County: Fugitive Couple Found Dead After New Mexico Standoff
(DEMING, NM) - A fugitive couple wanted out of Steuben County is dead following a confrontation with U.S. Marshals in New Mexico.New Mexico State Police say federal agents located Joseph McDowell and Cassondra Sauber at a home in Deming and attempted to arrest them.The pair had been on the run fo...
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Home and Garden Show Donates $25,000 to Humane Fort Wayne
(FORT WAYNE) - A major donation is supporting animal care efforts in Fort Wayne.The Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show presented a $25,000 donation to Humane Fort Wayne during an event Friday morning at the shelter on Leesburg Road.Officials say the donation will support Humane Fort Wayne's work car...
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Steuben County Crime Stoppers Raises $7,185 in Jail and Bail Fundraiser
(ANGOLA) - Steuben County residents turned out in strong support for Crime Stoppers during this year's Jail and Bail fundraiser.Organizers say the event raised a total of $7,185 to support the program's ongoing efforts.Crime Stoppers thanked the community for its participation, including this yea...
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Two Northeast Indiana Troopers Recognized for DUI Enforcement, Life-Saving Response
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two Indiana State Police troopers from northeast Indiana are being recognized for their work both on the road and in a life-or-death emergency.During the department's annual awards ceremony this week, Trooper Benjamin Walker, who patrols Steuben County, received the Top DUI Award...
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Indiana State Parks Offer Free Annual Passes for Foster Families
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Foster families in Indiana can now visit state parks across the state for free through a program offered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.The DNR is providing free annual entrance passes to qualified foster families, allowing access to all Indiana State Park propert...
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Shipe Elected to Northeast District Leadership Role with Statewide Counties Group
(ANGOLA) - A Steuben County official is taking on a new leadership role at the state level.Steuben County Commissioner Rick Shipe has been elected Northeast District President of the Association of Indiana Counties during a district meeting held in Wells County.In the role, Shipe will represent c...
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