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Indiana Senate Advances Bill Defining Sex and Gender in State Law
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A controversial bill that would set a statewide definition of sex and gender moved forward this week after clearing the Indiana Senate.Senate Bill 182 passed the Senate on Tuesday and now heads to the Indiana House. The legislation would define "male," "female," "sex," and "gende...
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Reported Coldwater Shooting Was "Swatting" Hoax
(COLDWATER) - A reported shooting and carjacking that prompted a large emergency response in Coldwater earlier this week has been confirmed as a "swatting" hoax, according to The Coldwater Daily Reporter. Coldwater Police say a 911 call placed just before 4 p.m. Monday claimed the caller had been...
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Founder of DeKalb County Dog Rescue Charged With 12 Counts of Animal Cruelty
(WATERLOO) - The founder of a longtime DeKalb County dog rescue is facing multiple misdemeanor charges following an investigation into the care of animals at the facility.According to WANE-TV, Cara Seiler, founder and director of Canine Haven Rescue in Waterloo, has been charged with 12 counts o...
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Woman Rescued After SUV Crashes Onto Ice on Coldwater Lake
(COLDWATER) - An 84-year-old woman was injured Wednesday night after her vehicle crashed onto the ice of Coldwater Lake in Branch County.Deputies were called just after 7 p.m. to Centennial Road near Warren Road for a single-vehicle crash. When they arrived, they found the vehicle on its side on ...
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Indiana Emergency Operations Center Returns to Normal Operations After Winter Storm
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's Emergency Operations Center has returned to normal operations following the state's response to a major winter storm, Gov. Mike Braun's office announced Wednesday.The Indiana Department of Homeland Security activated the center to Level III emergency status beginning Sa...
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Gov. Braun Praises Statewide Response as Indiana Ends Emergency Operations After Winter Storm
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's emergency response operations have returned to normal following last weekend's winter storm, Gov. Mike Braun announced Wednesday, while praising first responders and state agencies for their efforts.The Indiana Department of Homeland Security's State Emergency Operatio...
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Indiana BMV Defends Selling Drivers' Data
(INDIANAPOLIS) -Source: WRTV - The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says federal and state law require it to release and sell certain driver and vehicle information, responding publicly for the first time to privacy concerns raised by drivers.In an interview with WRTV Investigates, BMV General Co...
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Casino Relocation Bill Advances -New Regional Revenue Shift at Center of Debate
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A proposal to relocate a southern Indiana casino license narrowly cleared its first major hurdle Tuesday, but a late amendment redirecting casino tax revenue is now emerging as the bill's most significant and controversial feature.House Bill 1038 advanced out of the House Ways an...
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Love Local Event Returns to Downtown Coldwater This Saturday
(COLDWATER) - Downtown Coldwater will host the return of the annual Love Local event this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., bringing food, music and shopping to the city's central business district.The event features the popular Best of Bowls Soup and Chili Cook-Off, where local restaurants and o...
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Michigan Attorney General Warns Residents About Identity Theft During Awareness Week
(LANSING) - The Michigan Attorney General's office is urging residents to stay alert to the warning signs of identity theft during Identity Theft Awareness Week.Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person's personal information -- such as Social Security numbers or credit card details ...
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