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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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Ohio Lawmakers Move to Crack Down on AI-Generated Pornography
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at restricting the use of artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit content, particularly involving minors and non-consensual images.Proposals under consideration would make it illegal to create or distribute AI-generated expli...
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Report Shows Gambling Revenue Leaving Ohio as Lawmakers Consider Restrictions
(COLUMBUS, OHIO) - Ohio lawmakers are considering new restrictions on online sports betting amid concerns about its financial and social impact.A group of Republican legislators has introduced a proposal that would limit the size and frequency of bets, restrict advertising practices, and ban the ...
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Pokagon State Park Highlights Volunteer Opportunities During Appreciation Week
(ANGOLA) - Pokagon State Park is recognizing National Volunteer Appreciation Week by highlighting opportunities for residents to get involved.Park officials say volunteers play a key role in supporting operations, from maintaining trails and buildings to assisting at the nature center and helping...
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Report Ranks Indiana Roads Best in the Nation
(INDIANAPOLIS) - New data suggests Indiana may have the best roads in the country, despite the common frustrations of potholes and construction.A report published in the Journal of Consumer Research gave Indiana the top overall ranking, using road surface data from the Bureau of Transportation St...
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Orland Firefighters Pay Off Friendly Bet with Fremont Department After Pie Auction
(FREMONT) - A friendly wager between two local fire departments is now paid in full, with photo evidence to prove it. Members of the Orland Fire Department traveled to Fremont on Saturday to make good on a bet with the Fremont Fire Department following the WLKI 100.3 FM Pie Auction fundraiser for...
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Angola Announces Fourth of July Parade, Applications Due June 5
(ANGOLA) - The City of Angola is preparing for its annual Fourth of July parade, with this year's event highlighting the theme "America 250."City officials say the 2026 parade will recognize 250 years of American history, focusing on themes of freedom and unity.Those interested in participating m...
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