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SHOWDOWN AT THE STATEHOUSE: INDIANA HOUSE MOVES ON REDISTRICTING AS SENATE RESISTS
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers are gearing up for a major political showdown over redrawing the state's congressional map.The Republican-controlled House is expected to push forward Monday with a redistricting plan that would give the GOP a 9-0 sweep of Indiana's U.S. House seats -- a move st...
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Indiana Contestant Dominates ‘Jeopardy!’ — 14 Wins, Nearly $374K
(CULVER CITY, CA) - An Indiana native is storming up the all-time "Jeopardy!" leaderboard with a winning streak that's turning heads nationwide.Twenty-seven-year-old Harrison Whitaker of Terre Haute hit "super-champion" status after his 10th win last Monday -- a milestone reached by only 19 playe...
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Snowstorm Hit-and-Run: Plow Truck Wanted After Crashing Into Allen County Deputy
(ALLEN COUNTY) - The Allen County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help after a pickup truck with a plow slammed into a deputy's patrol car during Saturday night's snowstorm -- and then took off.It happened around 9:20 p.m. at the intersection of Wallen and Lima Roads. Investigator...
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DNR SEEKS TRAIL-LOVING HOOSIERS FOR STATE ADVISORY BOARD
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is putting out a call for outdoor enthusiasts to help shape the future of the state's trail system.The DNR is accepting nominations now through December 30th for openings on the Indiana Trails Advisory Board. They're looking for represe...
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LUMBER-HAULING SEMI OVERTURNS ON STATE ROAD 1; DRIVER DETAINED FOR OWI
(DEKALB COUNTY) - A Michigan truck driver is under investigation for operating while intoxicated after his lumber-loaded semi overturned Sunday night on State Road 1. The crash happened around 7:40 p.m. Sheriff's deputies say 56-year-old Floyd Martin of Allegan, Michigan, was heading south when h...
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HEAVY SNOW TRIGGERS HEAD-ON CRASH IN DEKALB COUNTY
(DEKALB COUNTY) - Two people were hurt Saturday afternoon after blowing snow and slick roads caused a head-on collision on State Road 1.It happened just after 3:25 p.m. in the 6600 block of the highway. Police say the driver of a southbound Kia Telluride lost control in heavy snowfall, crossed th...
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ANGOLA ACTIVATES SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCE
(ANGOLA) - Angola's Snow Removal Ordinance is now officially in effect as heavy snowfall blankets the region.Under the ordinance, anyone who parks on city streets, alleys, public squares, or designated public lots must move their vehicle every 24 hours. The goal is to give street crews the space...
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Winter Storm Warning: Up to 9 Inches of Snow to Slam NE Indiana, Southern MI & NW Ohio
(NORTHEAST INDIANA, SOUTHERN MICHIGAN & NORTHWEST OHIO) - A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday through 7 p.m. Sunday, with heavy snow expected to make travel dangerous across the tri-state region.Snow will begin late Saturday morning into early afternoon, with the most ha...
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Before You Shovel, Beware: Cold-Weather Snow Clearing Linked to Fatal Heart Events
(INDIANAPOLIS) - With a winter storm on the way, the American Heart Association is urging Hoosiers to think twice before grabbing a shovel. The group says the sudden exertion of clearing snow -- especially in frigid temperatures -- can trigger heart attacks and cardiac arrest, and the risk is ev...
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Hoosiers Go All-In on Blackout Plates, Topping 70,000 in 3 Months
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Hoosiers can't get enough of the new Blackout license plate. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles reports sales topping 70,000 in just three months and generating more than $2.3 million to reinvest back into the agency.The BMV says the sleek black-and-white plate is now rivaling ...
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