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Indiana Senate Bill Seeks to Roll Back Braun's Authority Over IU Trustees
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bill introduced in the Indiana State Senate would undo recent changes that gave Gov. Mike Braun full control over appointments to the Indiana University Board of Trustees. Senate Bill 110, filed Dec. 9, 2025, was authored by Republican Sens. Susan Glick and Greg Walker and refe...
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Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Sexual Abuse of Teen
(FORT WAYNE) - A Fort Wayne man will spend seven years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy, following a plea agreement accepted Wednesday in Allen County court. Charles McDaniel, 44, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of sexual misconduct with a minor.McD...
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Study Finds Indiana Among States Least Affected by Workplace Burnout
(INDIANA) - Indiana workers appear to be faring better than most of the country when it comes to workplace burnout, according to a new nationwide analysis. A study released by Nutrition NC ranks Indiana 41st out of 50 states for burnout risk, placing it near the bottom of the list and among the l...
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OSU Investigation Found Widespread Sexual Misconduct by Former Hospital Security Official
(COLUMBUS) - An internal investigation at Ohio State University found hundreds of sexual misconduct allegations against a former hospital security administrator, according to documents from a 2023 probe confirmed by the university. The investigation centered on Dustin Thompson, a former assistant...
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Cold Snap Drives Sharp Rise in NIPSCO Bills Across Michiana
(IN & MI) - Customers of NIPSCO across Michiana are reporting steep increases in their utility bills this winter, with some describing the higher charges as sudden and difficult to explain. The utility says the spike is largely the result of colder-than-normal temperatures combined with chang...
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Ohio Lawmakers Target AI Chatbots That Promote Self-Harm with New Bill
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio legislators have introduced a bill aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable when their systems generate content that encourages self-harm or violence. Ohio House Bill 524 would allow the state to investigate AI developers and impose civil penalties if their...
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Purdue Fort Wayne Hosts Regional Future City Competition for Middle School Innovators
(FORT WAYNE) - Middle school students from across Indiana will gather Saturday at Purdue University Fort Wayne for the regional Future City Competition, an event highlighting student-driven solutions to real-world challenges through science, technology, engineering, and math. The competition, org...
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Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Leonard Pushes Pause on Data Centers, Targets Tax Breaks
(LANSING) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard is calling for a one-year moratorium on new data centers in Michigan and is urging lawmakers to repeal tax incentives he says are driving up costs for residents. Speaking out this week, the former state House speaker argued that families ...
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Indiana Senate Republicans Advance Tax Cuts on Tips, Overtime Pay
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Senate Republicans are pushing ahead with a new round of tax cuts slated for 2026, advancing legislation that would eliminate state taxes on tips, overtime pay, and interest on loans for American-made vehicles. Senate Bill 243 cleared a key committee Tuesday, marking a si...
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Jonesville Woman Among Two Killed in Hotel Overdose; Supplier Faces Life-Maximum Charges
(BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP, MI) - A Jonesville woman is among two people who died from a suspected drug overdose at a hotel in Blackman Township, prompting serious felony charges against a Jackson woman accused of supplying the drugs. WLIX-TV reports that 35-year-old Ashley Connin of Jonesville and 36-ye...
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