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RED CROSS URGENTLY SEEKS NEW DISASTER VOLUNTEERS AS LOCAL RESPONSES SURGE
(FORT WAYNE) - The American Red Cross is putting out an urgent call for more disaster volunteers in the Fort Wayne area as emergency responses continue to climb. The organization says its Northeast Chapter has answered more than 200 disasters so far this year, most of them home fires. Volunteers ...
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ISP CRACKS DOWN OVER THANKSGIVING--NEARLY 300 ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ACROSS NORTHEAST INDIANA
(FORT WAYNE) - Indiana State Police troopers from the Fort Wayne Post were out in full force over the Thanksgiving holiday, logging a busy week of targeted patrols across the 11-county district, including Steuben, DeKalb, and LaGrange Counties.The effort kicked off Monday, November 24th, with a o...
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INDIANA HOUSE UNVEILS NEW REDISTRICTING MAPS AHEAD OF HIGH-STAKES DEBATE
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Just hours before lawmakers reconvened at the Statehouse, Inside Indiana Business reports that House Republicans released a draft congressional redistricting map that would significantly reshape political boundaries across the state. The proposal makes major changes to all nine c...
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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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