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Congressman Jim Baird & Wife Hurt in Hit-and-Run Crash
(INDIANAPOLIS) - U.S. Rep. Jim Baird was briefly hospitalized after being involved in a reported hit-and-run crash while traveling Monday evening, according to statements from his office and family.Baird, who represents Indiana's 4th Congressional District, was taken to the hospital following the...
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Drug Seizures Soar, Traffic Deaths Drop Across Indiana
(INDIANAPOLS) - Gov. Mike Braun is crediting aggressive law enforcement efforts with reducing drug activity and improving traffic safety across Indiana in 2025. According to the governor's office, the Indiana State Police seized 1,389 pounds of cocaine and more than 80 pounds of opioids last year...
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Michigan’s Population Decline Slows - Moves In & Out Nearly Equal
(LANSING) - Michigan's long-running population drain showed signs of easing in 2025, with nearly as many people moving into the state as leaving.Data from major moving companies shows outbound moves only slightly outpaced inbound ones. U-Haul reported a near-even split, while Atlas Van Lines said...
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Yarde Enters Race for DeKalb County Commissioner Seat
(GARRETT) - Terry Yarde of Garrett has announced he is running as a Republican for the West District seat on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners in the 2026 election.In a news release announcing his candidacy, Yarde pointed to a long history of local public service and community involvement,...
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DeKalb Election Board to Review Future of Hamilton Vote Center
(AUBURN) - The DeKalb County Election Board will discuss whether to drop the Hamilton vote center during a public meeting Thursday, according to The Star. DeKalb County Clerk Dana Hedrick says state law only requires three vote centers based on DeKalb County's voter count, but the county currentl...
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Indiana Halts Hundreds of Road and Bridge Projects Amid Funding Crunch
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana is canceling and postponing road and bridge projects at a growing pace, as transportation officials warn lawmakers that funding constraints are forcing tough decisions across the state.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports the Indiana Department of Transportation has now...
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One Dead After Box Truck Flips on Indiana Toll Road
(LAGRANGE COUNTY) - A late-night crash on the Indiana Toll Road turned deadly in LaGrange County.Indiana State Police say a box truck carrying two people was headed west just before 11 Monday night near the 120-mile marker when it suddenly left the roadway. The truck crossed into the grassy media...
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Indiana Council Moves Forward on Rare Earth Mineral Recovery Strategy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A state advisory council created by Gov. Mike Braun has approved a report outlining how Indiana could expand efforts to recover rare earth elements and critical minerals from coal byproducts, a process supporters say could strengthen domestic supply chains.The Indiana Rare Earth ...
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Bipartisan Push Builds to Eliminate Indiana's Utility Sales Tax
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Rising energy costs are putting new pressure on Indiana lawmakers, with bipartisan legislation emerging to eliminate the state's 7% sales tax on utility bills, a move supporters say would provide immediate relief for Hoosier families.According to reporting by the Indiana Business...
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Trial Begins Tuesday for Anthony Cuyler in Long-Running Branch County Case
(COLDWATER) - The felony trial of Anthony Cuyler, first charged in 2019 and arrested in 2024 after years as a fugitive, is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Branch County Circuit Court.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Cuyler, 48, will face a jury on multiple serious charges, incl...
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