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Proposal Would Cut Indiana Early Voting Period to 16 Days
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers are considering a major change to this year's primary election that would shorten the state's early voting period from 28 days to 16.The Senate Elections Committee approved an amendment to House Bill 1359 that would shift the start of early voting to April 19 wh...
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Indiana DNR Warns Warming Temps Making Ice Dangerous
(FORT WAYNE) - Indiana conservation officers are warning residents to stay off lakes and rivers as warmer weather quickly weakens ice across the region.With temperatures expected to climb into the 60s, officials say ice that appears solid can deteriorate rapidly and become unsafe without warning....
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Suspect Arrested After Beech Grove Officer Killed, Second Wounded Near High School
(BEECH GROVE) - A suspect is in custody after a shooting Monday near a Beech Grove high school left one police officer dead and another wounded, prompting a statewide Blue Alert and an extensive manhunt.Authorities identified the fallen officer as 33-year-old Brian Elliott, a two-year veteran of ...
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High School Secretary Arrested on Child Seduction Charges After Police Investigation
(UNION CITY, IN) - A high school secretary is facing felony charges after police say an investigation uncovered an illegal relationship with a minor student.Alicia Hughes, 31, was taken into custody after her husband reportedly found her with an 18-year-old student and alerted police. Investigat...
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Indiana Lawmakers Advance All-Day School Cell Phone Ban
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers are moving closer to sweeping new limits on student cellphone use and minors' social media accounts after a House committee approved two major education bills this week, as first reported by the Indiana Capital Chronicle.The House Education Committee unanimously...
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Struggling With Heating Bills? Michigan Credit Could Help
(JACKSON) - As winter cold drives up energy costs, Consumers Energy is urging customers to take advantage of a state tax credit that could help offset heating bills.The Michigan Home Heating Credit -- worth nearly $200 on average -- is available to households earning up to 110% of the federal pov...
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Teen on E-Scooter Injured After Crashing Into Vehicle in Coldwater
(COLDWATER) - A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized Sunday evening after riding an electric scooter into the side of a vehicle at a downtown Coldwater intersection.Police say the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. at West Chicago and Hanchett streets. Investigators report the teen was traveling west on...
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Coldwater Officials Call Lawsuit "Baseless," Vow Strong Defense
(COLDWATER) - The City of Coldwater says it will vigorously defend itself after being named in a lawsuit involving payments in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, tied to the city's Electric Fund.Following an initial review, city officials said they believe the allegations have no merit.In a news release is...
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Ohio Lawmakers Push Bill to Make Disrupting Religious Services a Felony
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio legislators are advancing a proposal that would significantly increase penalties for disrupting religious services, elevating the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony.House Bill 662, introduced Jan. 29 by Reps. Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) and Tex Fischer (R-Boardman), would amen...
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Michigan Bill Would Offer Grants to Businesses Hit by Road Construction
(LANSING) - A Michigan lawmaker is proposing new financial relief for small businesses struggling to survive prolonged road construction and street closures.The legislation would create a grant program allowing eligible businesses to receive up to $15,000 if they can show significant financial lo...
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