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Ohio Regulators Order $29.5 Million Cut to Electric Rates
COLUMBUS) - State regulators have ordered a major reduction in electric rates for customers served by Toledo Edison.The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio directed the utility to lower its annual revenue by $29.5 million. New rates must be filed by February 24 and will take effect March 1.The de...
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High-Speed Rail Proposal Emerges as Key Issue in Michigan Governor's Race
(LANSING) - A proposal to build a statewide high-speed rail network is becoming a major topic in Michigan's gubernatorial race ahead of the primary election.Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson is promoting a plan to connect major cities with fast passenger rail, including potential routes from De...
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Bipartisan Plan Targets Michigan Housing Shortage
(LANSING) - Michigan lawmakers from both parties are advancing a package of bills aimed at boosting home construction and easing the state's housing shortage.Republican Rep. Joe Aragona and Democratic Rep. Kristian Grant unveiled the "Housing Readiness Package," which seeks to reduce building cos...
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Indiana Lawmakers Push Toward New Social Media Limits for Kids
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers are racing to finalize potential restrictions on children's access to social media before the legislative session ends later this week.A revised version of Senate Bill 199 would prohibit children age 16 and younger from using major social media platforms without...
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Accumulation Totals Across Area Counties After Friday Snowfall
(NORTHEAST INDIANA) - Several counties in the immediate area saw a few inches of accumulation from Friday's snowfall, with totals generally ranging between two and four inches.In Steuben County, reports showed about 3 inches of snow in both Angola and Ashley.Nearby LaGrange County recorded rough...
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Letter Carriers Rally in Downtown Fort Wayne as Contract Talks Begin
(FORT WAYNE) - Postal workers and supporters gathered Sunday in downtown Fort Wayne as national contract negotiations between the United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers get underway.The rally took place from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Allen County Courthouse lawn, wh...
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NWS Confirms Two Tornadoes Struck Southern Indiana During Thursday Storms
(SOUTHERN INDIANA) - The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in southern Indiana during severe storms Thursday evening.The first tornado occurred in rural Sullivan County between 5:52 p.m. and 5:59 p.m. It was rated an EF-0, with peak winds estimated at 85 miles...
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Woman hospitalized after crashing into trees in DeKalb County
(GARRETT) - A Butler woman was hospitalized after a late-night crash in DeKalb County Friday.Deputies say 48-year-old Katherine Smith was driving a 2019 Buick Encore south near State Road 1 and County Road 4A around 10:37 p.m. when she entered a curve at a high rate of speed. Investigators say th...
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Public hearing today as Coldwater utility fee lawsuit drags on
(COLDWATER) - A public hearing at tonight's Coldwater City Council meeting is expected to draw attention to an ongoing class-action lawsuit over city utility fees -- a case that could affect thousands of local customers.The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday on the upper floor of City Hall, where...
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Story House Ministries Opens New Counseling Center In Kendallville
(KENDALLVILLE) - Story House Ministries has officially opened a new counseling center in Kendallville following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, partners and residents.The faith-based organization unveiled its facility at 1847 Ida Red Road with a ceremony led by CEO and co...
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