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Two Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash on I-69 After Semi Breaks Down
(AUBURN) - Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon in a four-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 69 in DeKalb County after a semi's trailer axles failed, triggering a chain-reaction collision.The crash happened around 1:40 p.m. near the 326 mile marker, according to the DeKalb County Sheri...
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Indiana Lawmakers Move to Opt Out of Some Trump-Era Federal Tax Cuts
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana legislators are moving ahead with plans to exclude some of President Donald Trump's federal tax cuts from the state tax code, citing cost concerns, according to reporting by the Indiana Capital Chronicle.A business tax break included in last summer's federal package -- du...
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Dozens of Animals Rescued From Evansville Home, Two Arrested
(EVANSVILLE) - Police and animal control rescued dozens of animals from an Evansville home Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of two residents on multiple neglect charges.Authorities say 15 dogs, 29 cats, four chickens and five ducks were found inside and around a home in the 2300 block of Fran...
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Indiana Toll Road Closed After Massive 30-Vehicle Pileup in Elkhart County
(Elkhart County) -A stretch of the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County was shut down Wednesday afternoon after a chain-reaction crash involving about 30 vehicles during heavy snowfall.Indiana State Police say the pileup began just before 4 p.m. near the 94-mile marker, about two miles east of Elk...
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Slotkin Says Trump Administration Investigating Her Over Message to Troops
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation tied to a video she appeared in urging members of the military and intelligence community to follow the Constitution and refuse illegal orders.Slotkin disclosed the probe this week, saying the U.S. Attorney's Of...
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Three Killed, One Injured in Icy Whitley County Crash
(WHITLEY COUNTY) - A woman and two young children were killed Wednesday evening in a crash on State Road 9 in Whitley County, authorities said.The Whitley County Sheriff's Department reports a northbound vehicle driven by 31-year-old Emily Franks lost control on icy roads just after 6 p.m., cross...
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Michigan House Advances Classroom Cellphone Ban
(LANSING) - A bill that would limit cellphone use in Michigan classrooms cleared the state House on Wednesday, reviving legislation that failed just months ago.House Bill 4141 passed by a 99-10 bipartisan vote after being voted down in July. The proposal would ban K-12 students from using smartph...
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Applications Open for Fort Wayne Zoo Scholarship for College-Bound Seniors
(FORT WAYNE) - High school seniors planning careers in animal-related fields can now apply for the Fort Wayne Zoo's Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship.The one-time $3,000 award supports college-bound students who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, strong character and a commitment to...
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Black State Dept Employees Sue MI Secretary of State
(LANSING) - Four Black current and former employees of the Michigan Department of State have filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and a hostile work environment, naming Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the department, and several staff members as defendants.The plaintiffs include thre...
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Indiana Moves to Block SNAP Benefits From Paying for Sugary Drinks, Candy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana will no longer allow SNAP benefits to be used to buy sugary drinks or candy under a new initiative aimed at promoting healthier food choices, state officials announced.The change, known as Smart SNAP, took effect Jan. 1 as part of Indiana's broader "Make Indiana Healthy A...
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