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Michigan Warns Residents About Rapid Spread Of Lesser Celandine
(COLDWATER) - Michigan natural resources officials are warning residents to watch for the fast spread of lesser celandine, an invasive plant now blooming in parts of the state.The non-native plant is easy to spot this time of year with its bright yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves.Despite its...
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Former Michigan Governor Blanchard Endorses Benson For Governor
(LANSING) - Former Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard has endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the 2026 Democratic race for governor. Blanchard announced the endorsement Monday, praising Benson's experience transforming state government systems and saying she would be ready to lead on day o...
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Indiana Weighs $200 Million Child Care Voucher Expansion Amid Provider Concerns
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana leaders are considering a $200 million investment aimed at reopening access to child care vouchers after more than 15 months of frozen admissions.The proposal would move $200 million from the state's general fund into the FROG fund, pending approval from the State Budget ...
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Fort Wayne Offering Free Star Wars Day Weddings May 4
(FORT WAYNE) - The Fort Wayne City Clerk's Office will offer free wedding ceremonies on Star Wars Day, Monday, May 4.Ceremonies will be available from 10 until noon and again from 2 until 4 at Citizens Square in downtown Fort Wayne.Appointments will be scheduled in 20-minute blocks on a first-com...
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Michigan Sports Betting Revenue Grows As Addiction Concerns Mount
(LANSING) - A new report is raising concerns that Michigan is falling behind other states in addressing gambling addiction as online sports betting revenue continues to grow.Michigan legalized online sports wagering in 2021, and since then the industry has generated hundreds of millions of dollar...
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Ohio Law Tightens Rules On Out-Of-State Cannabis Purchases
(COLUMBUS) - A new Ohio law is tightening cannabis possession rules by making marijuana bought outside the state illegal to possess in Ohio unless it was home-grown under state rules. The changes come under Senate Bill 56, which revises Ohio's adult-use marijuana law and further defines what fall...
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Evansville Utility Bill Anger Spurs Local Action, Echoes Statewide Pressure
(EVANSVILLE) - Utility costs and customer outrage in the far southwest corner of Indiana is adding to a growing statewide spotlight on how power companies are operating as regulators intensify scrutiny.The Evansville City Council voted 6-0 Monday to approve a resolution urging state regulators to...
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Fight Over Planned Crooked Lake Group Pier Expands With New Appeals
(ANGOLA) - The citizens group SAVE 101 Lakes says its fight against a proposed large group pier on Crooked Lake's third basin is now intensifying on both the DNR and local zoning fronts as the case approaches the two-year mark.The organization says it has formally appealed the Indiana Department ...
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Angola Schedules Multi-Street Asphalt Repairs And Paving For April 17
(ANGOLA) - The City of Angola is alerting drivers to multiple paving and asphalt repair projects scheduled for Friday, April 17.City engineering officials say asphalt crews will repair East Stocker Street between Washington and Williams streets following a recent sanitary repair.Mill-and-fill pav...
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Angola Issues Combined Sewer Overflow Public Notice After Heavy Rain
(ANGOLA) - The City of Angola is warning residents that heavy rain may have triggered a combined sewer overflow, meaning storm water and sanitary sewage could be entering waterways downstream of the wastewater treatment plant.The public notice says long periods of rainfall or snowmelt can overloa...
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