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Crime Stoppers Launches "Jail & Bail" Fundraiser with 'Most Wanted' Volunteers
(ANGOLA) - Steuben County Crime Stoppers is kicking off its 2026 "Jail & Bail" fundraiser, featuring a lineup of 12 local volunteers serving as this year's "Most Wanted."The fundraiser invites the community to donate toward each participant's "bail," with proceeds supporting Crime Stoppers pr...
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Angola Hosting Adopt-A-Tree Festival for Arbor Day
(ANGOLA) - The Angola Parks and Recreation and the Angola Tree Board will host their annual Adopt-A-Tree Festival this weekend.The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Selman Timber Frame in Commons Park, off Circle Hill Cemetery Road.The Arbor Day celebration w...
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INDOT Marks Start of Construction Season, Urges Work Zone Safety
(INDIANA) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is marking the start of the 2026 construction and maintenance season, as more than 1,000 projects get underway across the state.State officials say $2.6 billion in transportation projects are planned this year, including improvements to traffic...
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Auburn Man Charged Following Thursday Crash
(BUTLER) - An Auburn man is facing multiple charges after a two-vehicle crash reported just before 7:30 p.m. Thursday south of Butler, according to Indiana State Police.Police say Austin Brummett, 30, was arrested on charges including possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a Level 4 ...
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Branch County Tornado Upgraded to EF-1; 9 Tornadoes Confirmed in Final Report
(COLDWATER) - National Weather Service officials in Northern Indiana have now confirmed that the tornado that touched down south of Coldwater on April 15th was an EF-1 storm.The tornado occurred between 1:04 a.m. and 1:07 a.m., with estimated peak winds of 90 miles per hour.Survey teams say the t...
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Dandelions Begin Spring Growth Across Indiana Lawns
(LAGRANGE) - Dandelions are beginning to emerge across Indiana lawns as spring gets underway.Jeff Burbrink with Purdue Extension says the plant is a perennial broadleaf weed in the daisy family that thrives in full sun and moist soil but can survive in a wide range of conditions, including drough...
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Indiana State Police Partnering with DEA for Drug Take Back Day
(FORT WAYNE) - Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration are teaming up for the nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25.The initiative allows residents to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications. Officials say the program ...
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Michigan State Police Issue Driving Safety Tips as Spring Planting Season Begins
(MICHIGAN) - Michigan State Police want to remind drivers to use caution as spring planting season gets underway across our region.Farmers are beginning to move large equipment such as tractors and planters between fields, increasing the presence of slow-moving vehicles on local roads. Officials ...
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Chicago Bears Officials Visit Potential Stadium Site in Hammond
(HAMMOND) - Officials with the Chicago Bears visited northwest Indiana last week as part of ongoing evaluation of a potential new stadium site in Hammond.The visit focused on land near Wolf Lake, which has been identified as a possible location for a new domed stadium as part of Indiana's broader...
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DNR Warns Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Spreading by Hitching Rides
(INDIANA) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is warning drivers to check their vehicles for the invasive spotted lanternfly before leaving affected areas.Officials say the insect is spreading across Indiana by hitching rides on cars, trucks and other equipment. The spotted lanternfly h...
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