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Fort Wayne Man Arrested After 105-MPH Chase on I-69
(ANGOLA) - A Fort Wayne man was arrested and charged after a high-speed police pursuit on Interstate 69 in Steuben County on New Year's Eve.Indiana State Police say a trooper clocked a dark-colored Dodge Charger traveling 105 miles per hour shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31. The ...
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Angola Mayor Explains City Budget Hit From State Income Tax Changes
(ANGOLA) - Angola Mayor Dave Martin says a state law approved during the 2025 Indiana legislative session could lead to significant budget cuts or higher taxes for city residents. In a letter to Angola residents, Martin outlined how changes included in a property tax relief package affect local i...
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SNAP Food Purchase Restrictions Take Effect in Indiana
INDIANA -- New restrictions on SNAP purchases are taking effect this week in Indiana, limiting which foods can be bought using benefits.SNAP recipients are no longer allowed to use benefits to purchase certain sugary drinks or candy. State officials say the change is part of the Smart SNAP initia...
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Full Moon, Winter Birds Highlight Pokagon Weekend Programs
(ANGOLA) - Pokagon State Park is offering two guided outdoor programs this weekend focused on winter wildlife and seasonal sights. A Wolf Moon hike is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Nature Center for an easy one-mile hike that explores how ...
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Kroger Adds a Produce Discount for SNAP Families
(INDIANA) - Starting Monday, January 5, Kroger will give SNAP families a new break at checkout: 20% off fruits and vegetables. The discount applies at Kroger stores in Indiana for customers who receive government assistance, including SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid. The offer runs through January 31. To...
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DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Launches SWAT Team
(DEKALB COUNTY) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has announced the creation of a Special Weapons and Tactics, or SWAT, team. The department made the announcement this week, marking the completion of a year-long effort to form the unit.Eight deputies were selected for the team and completed mo...
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Indiana Bill Would Require Ten Commandments Displayed in School Classrooms
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bill introduced ahead of the 2026 legislative session would require Indiana schools to display the text of the Ten Commandments in every classroom and library.House Bill 1086 would require school corporations to place a durable poster or framed image showing the Ten Commandment...
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New Year - New Laws for Hoosiers: Property Taxes, SNAP, Health Care, and More
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Several Indiana laws approved between 2023 and 2025 officially took effect January 1, bringing changes across multiple areas of daily life.Under a new property tax law, homeowners will receive a ten percent credit on homestead property tax bills, capped at $300. Additional credi...
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Michigan Rolls Out New Cannabis Tax as Wholesale Levy Takes Effect
(LANSING) - A new wholesale tax on cannabis is now in effect in Michigan.The tax sets a 24 percent rate on cannabis at the wholesale level and was included in the state's fiscal year 2026 budget. The final rate is lower than a 32 percent wholesale tax proposed earlier by Senate Democrats.The Mich...
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(Slight) Hike at Michigan Gas Pumps, State Fuel Tax Changes Take Effect
(COLDWATER) - Michigan's new fuel tax system is now in effect, shifting how road and bridge repairs are funded statewide. As of January 1, 2026, the state eliminated the 6 percent sales tax on gasoline and replaced it with a higher flat fuel tax per gallon.Under the new system, the state fuel tax...
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