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Katherine Legge Set To Attempt Indy 500-NASCAR Double
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Race driver Katherine Legge is preparing to attempt one of motorsports' toughest challenges later this month.Legge plans to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, becoming the first woman to attempt completing 1,100 miles of racing on the same day.S...
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Indiana Lawmakers Begin Planning For 2027 Legislative Session
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers are already looking ahead to the 2027 legislative session after assigning topics for study during the interim months.The Indiana General Assembly's Legislative Council met Tuesday to identify issues lawmakers will research and discuss before returning to the Sta...
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$5,000 Reward Offered In Waterloo Apartment Fire Investigation
(WATERLOO) - Investigators continue working to determine what caused a large apartment fire in Waterloo last week, and authorities are now offering a reward for information.The Indiana State Fire Marshal is continuing its investigation into the fire at Knoll Creek Apartments. A reward of up to $5...
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PETA Seeks Investigation Into Alleged Animal Abuse At Coldwater Plant
(COLDWATER) - Animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling for a criminal investigation involving an employee at the Clemens Food Group facility in Coldwater following allegations of animal cruelty.PETA submitted a formal complaint to Branch County Interim Pro...
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Tip-Up Island Event Marks Return Of Summer Season Saturday
(QUINCY) - The annual "Welcome Back to the Lake" celebration returns to Tip-Up Island on Saturday, bringing residents and seasonal visitors together for an unofficial start to summer.The event is sponsored by the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, the Quincy Historical Society, and the Marble Chain of L...
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LaGrange County Community Foundation Awards $48,000 In Grants
(LAGRANGE) - Three local nonprofits serving youth programs and childcare initiatives are receiving support through a new round of grants from the LaGrange County Community Foundation.The foundation awarded $48,000 in Community Impact Grants during the first cycle of its competitive grant program ...
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Potential Casino Zoning Questions Surface In Fremont
(FREMONT) - Potential casino zoning questions surfaced in Fremont Tuesday as town officials discussed how local rules could apply if Steuben County voters approve a casino referendum this fall.During Tuesday's Fremont Town Council and planning meeting, Realtor and developer Mark Hansbarger presen...
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DeKalb Visitors Bureau Seeks Innkeeper’s Tax Increase
(AUBURN) - The DeKalb County Visitors Bureau is asking county officials to consider raising the county's innkeeper's tax from 5% to 8%.Executive Director Ryan Jernigan presented the request to the DeKalb County Council on Wednesday, saying the increase could generate additional funding for touris...
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Trine Students Help File More Than 120 Tax Returns Through VITA Program
(ANGOLA) - Students at Trine University helped low-income residents file more than 120 tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program this semester.The university said student volunteers completed 122 tax returns, marking a more than 58 percent increase over 2025. Officials estim...
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Indiana Launches Statewide Cybersecurity Education Initiative
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana is launching a new statewide effort aimed at expanding cybersecurity education and building a pipeline connecting students to college, careers, and military service.State leaders say the initiative creates what they describe as the nation's first military-aligned cybersec...
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