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Vehicle Stuck on Railroad Tracks Destroyed by Train in DeKalb County
(DEKALB COUNTY) - A Fort Wayne man escaped injury after a train struck his vehicle when it became stuck on railroad tracks early Friday morning in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened just before 3 a.m. as 21-year-old Eldamy Jienez-Revolorio drove south and a...
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Indiana BMV Warns Drivers: Don't Drink and Drive This New Year's Eve
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles urges Hoosiers to drive sober as New Year's Eve celebrations approach, warning that impaired driving remains one of the deadliest dangers on the road during the holidays.BMV officials say December consistently ranks among the worst months for ...
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Man Dies After Fleeing Police on Christmas Day in Lawrence County
(BEDFORD) - A Tennessee man died after he fled from Indiana State Police on Christmas Day and crashed during the pursuit in Lawrence County.Indiana State Police say a trooper noticed a car driving erratically and tried to stop the vehicle. The driver refused to pull over and continued driving, ev...
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Aldi Recalls Two Holiday Candy Products Over Undeclared Allergens
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Aldi has issued a nationwide recall of two holiday candy products after they were found to contain allergens not listed on the packaging.The recall involves Choceur-branded Holiday Bark products manufactured by Silvestri Sweets Inc. One variety, Cookie Butter Holiday Bark, ma...
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Komets Game Postponed as ECHL Strike Begins
(FORT WAYNE) - There will be no hockey tonight in Fort Wayne. ECHL players went on strike today, December 26, forcing the postponement of the Fort Wayne Komets' scheduled home game against the Indy Fuel. The players' union says contract negotiations broke down over working conditions, including t...
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Three men sentenced in multi-state check fraud scheme targeting Indiana banks
(HAMMOND) - Three Honduran men have been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for a multi-state check fraud scheme that targeted banks in Indiana and Oklahoma. Court records show the men worked together to use counterfeit identification cards to cash fraudulent checks at mul...
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Indiana Tourism Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana tourism rebounded past pre-pandemic levels in 2024, delivering record visitor spending, job support, and tax revenue across the state.According to Building Indiana Business, a report released by Governor Mike Braun shows tourism remained a major economic driver statewide...
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INDOT Accepting Scholarship Applications for Future Engineers
(INDIANPOLIS) - Students pursuing civil engineering degrees have until Wednesday to apply for a state-funded scholarship tied to future transportation careers.The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its Engineering Scholarship Program for the 2026-2027 academic year...
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Trump’s Marijuana Move Sparks New Legalization Debate in Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A federal move by President Donald Trump is reopening the debate over marijuana legalization in Indiana and increasing pressure on state lawmakers to take action. Trump has directed the U.S. attorney general to accelerate the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I -- along...
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Respiratory Illness Cases Rise in Branch, Hillsdale & St. Joe Counties
(Branch/Hillsdale/St. Joseph) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency reports an increase in respiratory illness cases over the past two weeks, including flu and COVID-19. Health officials say statewide surveillance shows Michigan's influenza activity is currently classified as...
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