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K9 Enzo Receives Protective Vest Through Donation
(INDIANA) - An Indiana State Police K9 now has added protection on the job thanks to a charitable donation.K9 Enzo has received a bullet- and stab-protective vest from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Kurt and Sherry Riecken of New Haven and includes the messag...
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Steuben County Weighs Regional WIC Expansion with LaGrange County
(ANGOLA) - Steuben County is considering a plan to expand its WIC program by merging with LaGrange County.The proposal would create a regional program based in Steuben County, with LaGrange County operating as a satellite location.Health officials told commissioners the idea is being driven by th...
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Indiana Unemployment at 3.4% to Start 2026, Job Growth Continues
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's unemployment rate stood at 3.4 percent in January as the state entered 2026, according to the latest Labor Market Review.That's lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.3 percent. State data shows Indiana's labor force totaled more than 3.5 million people, with a ...
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Coldwater Downtown Cleanup Set for Wednesday
(COLDWATER) - Volunteers are being called out today for the annual Downtown Earth Month Cleanup in Coldwater.The event begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Four Corners fire pit, where participants will gather for a group photo, location assignments, and cleanup tasks.Organizers say volunteers will pick up...
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Honor Flight Northeast Indiana Sends 85 Veterans to Washington on 55th Trip
(FORT WAYNE) - Honor Flight Northeast Indiana's 55th trip to Washington is taking veterans from the region to the nation's capital today. The nonprofit says 85 veterans are part of Flight 55. The group includes veterans who served in the Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War, along with a small nu...
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Trout Stocking Boosts Fishing Opportunities in Steuben, LaGrange Counties
(STEUBEN & LAGRANGE COUNTIES) - Thousands of trout are being stocked across northeast Indiana, including waters in Steuben and LaGrange counties, ahead of the spring fishing season.The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is releasing tens of thousands of trout statewide in streams and lak...
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Indiana Gas Tax Could Jump 6 Cents in May Without Extension
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana drivers could see gas prices rise in May if a temporary tax break is not extended.The state's sales tax on gasoline is set to increase by about 6 cents per gallon next month if Governor Mike Braun does not continue his suspension of the tax.The rate is determined each mon...
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Trine Students Explore Purdue Data Mine Opportunities
(ANGOLA) - Trine University students got a closer look at hands-on data science opportunities during a recent campus presentation.Leaders from Purdue University's Data Mine program spoke with students April 10 at the Mark and Sarah Music/Ruoff Mortgage Esports Arena. The program is an interdiscip...
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Pioneer Mayor Assures Coverage After Firefighter Walkout; Former Members Detail Reasons for Departure
(PIONEER) - Pioneer Mayor Edward Kidston sent a message to his constituents following a mass firefighter walkout. Firefighters who resigned are detailing why they left.The Village Reporter shared an April 16th message from Kidston to Pioneer residents stating, "Simply put, you remain protected." ...
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Marshall County Ban on Data Centers Could Influence Other Indiana Communities
(MARSHALL COUNTY, IND.) - A decision in Marshall County to ban new data centers is being closely watched as other Indiana communities consider how to handle similar projects.County commissioners approved the ban this week, replacing a temporary moratorium and immediately blocking future data cent...
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