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Michigan Earns Red Flag on Traffic Safety, Lags Behind Indiana and Ohio
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Michigan ranks among the worst states in the nation for traffic safety, earning a red rating in the new 2026 Roadmap to Safety report, while neighboring Indiana and Ohio perform slightly better but still fall short of recommended standards.The report, released by Advocates fo...
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Deputies Say Woman Steals Christmas Packages While Owner Sits in Jail
(HAMILTON) - A Hamilton woman faces a theft charge after taking packages from a home while the person who lives there was being held in the Steuben County Jail. According to kpcnews.com, Steuben County Sheriff's deputies responded Saturday afternoon to a 911 call reporting a burglary in progres...
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No Kids, No School Taxes? Michigan Lawmaker Says Maybe
(LANSING) - A Southwest Michigan lawmaker is proposing legislation that would eliminate school-based property taxes for residents without children enrolled in public schools. State Representative Steve Carra, a Republican from Three Rivers, says the bill would provide tax relief to homeowners wh...
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Guilty Plea Entered in St. Joseph County Voter Petition Fraud Case
(St. Joseph County, IN) - A guilty plea has been entered in a St. Joseph County voter petition fraud case tied to the May 2024 primary election. State officials say county election staff flagged irregularities in 530 signatures submitted to place a presidential candidate on the ballot. After ver...
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Cold Snaps Don’t Kill Many Insects, Purdue Educator Says
(LAGRANGE) - Fluctuating winter temperatures typically have little effect on insect populations, according to Jeff Burbrink, an Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources with Purdue Extension in LaGrange County.Burbrink says insects are well adapted to survive winter conditions thr...
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Fort Wayne Man Completes Pokagon Hell's Point Challenge for 125th Time
(ANGOLA) - A Fort Wayne man has reached a major milestone on the trails at Pokagon State Park, completing the park's Hell's Point Challenge for the 125th time. Park officials say Steve Weaver, 75, finished his latest eight-mile hike on December 12. The challenge, which opened in 2017, follows a m...
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Snowy Roads Lead to Four Injured in DeKalb County Crash
(DEKALB COUNTY) - Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon at the intersection of State Road 1 and State Road 8 in DeKalb County. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened around 2:25 p.m. when a northbound Chevrolet Cobalt slid on snow-covered p...
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Steuben County Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Families of Inmates
(STEUBEN COUNTY) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam in which callers falsely claim to represent the sheriff's office or county jail.According to the sheriff's office, scammers contact victims and say a bond or fee must be paid for an incarcerate...
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High Winds, Bitter Cold and Slick Roads to Start the Week
(ANGOLA) - A strong weather system has moved into the region, bringing powerful winds, falling temperatures, likely snow accumulation, and hazardous travel conditions. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 miles per hour, raising concerns about downed tree limbs and power disruptions. Reside...
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Become an Indiana Master Naturalist in 2026
(INDIANA) - Hoosiers interested in learning more about the state's natural resources -- and giving back through conservation work -- can become an Indiana Master Naturalist.The Indiana Master Naturalist program offers hands-on educational experiences focused on Indiana's plants, wildlife, water, ...
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