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Indiana Senate Takes Up Casino Relocation as Steuben County Makes Case
(ANGOLA) - Indiana lawmakers are scheduled to take up legislation Wednesday that could allow a casino to relocate to Steuben County, as local officials continue efforts to position the county as a potential host site.The Indiana State Senate is expected to hold a first hearing on House Bill 1038,...
Read MoreLantern Lit Winter Walk planned at Pokagon State Park
(ANGOLA) - Friends of Pokagon will host its annual Lantern Lit Winter Walk on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Pokagon State Park.The self-guided walk will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. and will begin and end at the Pokagon State Park Nature Center. The event is open to all ages and is suitable for couple...
Read MoreSheriff's Candidate Emerick Backs Body Cameras for Steuben County Officers
(ANGOLA) - A candidate for Steuben County sheriff is calling for mandatory use of body cameras by sheriff's deputies, arguing the technology would improve accountability for both officers and the public.The Herald Republican reports that Sheriff's Office detective first sergeant Chris Emerick sai...
Read MoreAdvocates Urge Lawmakers to Act on Medical Debt Relief at Statehouse Press Conference
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Patient advocates and nonprofit organizations are calling on Indiana lawmakers to immediately pass legislation aimed at preventing medical debt and easing the financial burden faced by Hoosiers dealing with serious illness.A press conference is scheduled for noon Wednesday, Febru...
Read MoreIndiana Marks 211 Day, Highlighting One-Stop Access to Help for Hoosiers
(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Communities across Indiana will recognize 211 Day on Wednesday, February 11, spotlighting Indiana 211 as a single, trusted connection to essential health and human services statewide.Observed each year on 2/11, the day highlights how Hoosiers can access help anytime by dialing 2...
Read MoreTrine University Hosts SkillsUSA Criminal Justice Competition for Area Students
(ANGOLA) -- Trine University hosted dozens of high school students on campus this past weekend for a hands-on criminal justice competition focused on real-world law enforcement skills.Twenty-eight students from Impact Institute and the Whitko Career Academy took part in a SkillsUSA criminal justi...
Read MoreTrine Vice President Selected for Statewide Higher Education Leadership Program
(ANGOLA) - Trine University Vice President Keirsten Eberts has been selected to participate in the sixth cohort of the Independent Colleges of Indiana Leadership Academy.Eberts, who serves as vice president for online and international studies at Trine, will take part in the year-long program foc...
Read MoreNIPSCO Opens Applications for 2026 Environmental Action Grants
(MERRILLVILLE) - Northern Indiana Public Service Company is now accepting applications for its 2026 Environmental Action Grant, offering funding to local organizations working on environmental projects across NIPSCO's service area.The annual grant program, supported by the NiSource Charitable Fou...
Read MoreMichigan Seat Belt Use Climbs to Highest Level Since 2019
(LANSING) - More Michigan drivers and passengers are buckling up, with the state recording its highest seat belt use rate in six years.A new study conducted by Michigan State University shows seat belt use reached 93.2 percent in 2025, an increase of 1.2 percentage points from the previous year. ...
Read MoreBranch County Road Weight Restrictions Take Effect February 16
(COLDWATER) - Seasonal road weight restrictions will go into effect across Branch County beginning early next week, according to the Branch County Road Commission.Officials say the annual "frost laws" will take effect at 6 a.m. Monday, February 16, as freeze-thaw conditions create unstable subsoi...
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