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Recall Petition Against Coldwater Councilman Rejected
(COLDWATER) - A recall effort targeting Coldwater Fourth Ward Councilman Scott Houtz has been rejected by the Branch County Election Commission.The commission voted unanimously Thursday to reject the petition during a clarity hearing at the Branch County Courthouse.The handwritten petition was su...
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Lindsey Proposes Changes To Michigan Absentee Voting Rules
(LANSING) - A state senator from Branch County is proposing changes to Michigan's absentee voting laws that would restore previous eligibility requirements for voters seeking an absentee ballot.State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey has introduced Senate Bill 1054, which would limit absentee voting to voter...
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Rare Bob Ross Painting Headed To Auction
(MUNCIE) - A rare painting created by Bob Ross for his television series "The Joy of Painting" is heading to auction next week.The painting, titled "Mountain Summit," was created for season 13 of the popular PBS program and will be offered during an online auction June 30.Net proceeds from the sa...
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Indiana To Test AI System For Medicaid Fraud Detection
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is taking part in a 90-day pilot program that will use artificial intelligence to help prevent Medicaid fraud.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports the pilot was launched by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servic...
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Ohio Bill Would Expand ID Requirements During Traffic Stops
(COLUMBUS) - An Ohio bill awaiting action from Gov. Mike DeWine would expand what drivers and passengers are required to provide during certain traffic stops.House Bill 492 has cleared the Ohio General Assembly and would create a new misdemeanor offense for refusing to give basic identifying info...
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Indiana Sets New Annual Tornado Record
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana has set a new record for the most confirmed tornadoes in a single year.As of June 24, Indiana had 73 confirmed tornadoes in 2026. The previous record was 72 tornadoes in 2011.Reliable tornado records go back to 1950.The count reflects the actual number of confirmed tornad...
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Area Jobless Rates Stay Below State Average In May
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Northeast Indiana counties remained below Indiana’s statewide unemployment rate in May, even as local jobless rates increased from April.Indiana’s preliminary, non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in May. That was up from 2.8 percent in April, but below t...
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Human Trafficking Sting Conducted In Branch County
(COLDWATER) - Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a human trafficking and sex trafficking sting Tuesday in Branch County.The Branch County Sheriff's Office worked with the Coldwater Police Department, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Police, and the Pokagon Band Tribal...
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Former DeKalb County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Suspended For Misconduct
(AUBURN) - A former DeKalb County chief deputy prosecutor has been suspended from practicing law for 180 days after a professional misconduct case involving unfounded sexual accusations, claims of judicial favoritism and derogatory remarks about multiple groups of people.WANE 15 reports Robert Ja...
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Slate Begins Taking Preorders For Electric Truck Made In Warsaw
(WARSAW) - Slate Auto has started taking preorders for its customizable electric truck being made in Warsaw.The electric vehicle has a base price of $24,950. Buyers can claim a delivery window with a $300 non-refundable deposit. Accessory choices can be made later.The standard projected battery r...
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