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Peregrine Falcons Return To Fort Wayne Nest, First Egg Laid

(FORT WAYNE) - A familiar pair of peregrine falcons is back in downtown Fort Wayne, and their 2026 nesting season is already underway.Moxie and her longtime mate Jamie have returned to their nest atop the Indiana Michigan Power tower and have laid their first egg of the season.The pair has nested...

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Officials Warn Of Sophisticated Traffic, Toll Text Scam Targeting Hoosiers

(INDIANAPOLIS) - State and local officials are warning Hoosiers about a surge in scam text messages claiming recipients owe money for traffic or toll violations.The messages, which appear to come from government agencies, instruct people to pay fines to avoid a hearing. Officials say the texts ar...

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I-70 Toll Plan Draws Opposition As Braun Urges Caution

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A proposal to add tolls to Interstate 70 across Indiana is drawing growing opposition as state leaders weigh how to fund major highway upgrades.Governor Mike Braun says tolling would only move forward "if it makes sense," as the state seeks federal approval to rebuild and widen I...

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Bird Flu Truck Crash Near Churubusco Prompts Cleanup, Road Closures

(CHURUBUSCO) - A truck carrying ducks euthanized due to bird flu rolled into a ditch Friday morning in Whitley County, prompting a large-scale cleanup and temporary road closures.The crash happened around 8:20 a.m. on U.S. 33 north of Blue Lake near the Blue River bridge.Authorities secured the s...

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Report Raises Concerns Over Michigan Pollution Tax Break Program

(DETROIT) - A long-standing Michigan tax incentive aimed at reducing industrial air pollution is facing new scrutiny over its cost and effectiveness.The program allows companies to avoid certain property and sales taxes if they install pollution control equipment. Over the past decade, those exem...

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Hyundai Halts Sales Of 2026 Palisade Models After Fatal Akron Incident

(AKRON) - Hyundai has stopped sales of certain 2026 Palisade SUVs following a fatal accident involving a young child in Ohio.Police say a 2-year-old girl died after becoming trapped when a power-operated third-row seat folded forward inside a parked vehicle in Akron. Investigators say the seat co...

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Stricter Dog Attack Law Takes Effect In Ohio

(COLUMBUS) - New statewide regulations aimed at preventing serious dog attacks are set to take effect this week in Ohio.The measure, known as Avery's Law, expands the authority of dog wardens to act more quickly following incidents, including the ability to seize a dog immediately after a serious...

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Wrong-Way I-69 Crash Ends With Prison Sentence

(COLDWATER, MI) - A wrong-way crash on I-69 is sending a Branch County woman to prison. According to the Coldwater Daily Reporter, 36-year-old Nerissa Judd was sentenced Thursday to between 14 months and five years after pleading no contest to operating while intoxicated as a third offense.The co...

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Cameron Hosts Low-Cost Sports Physical Clinics

(ANGOLA) - Student-athletes across the region can get ready for the upcoming school year with a series of affordable sports physical clinics.Cameron Medical Group is hosting clinics for middle and high school athletes preparing for the 2026-27 school year at multiple local schools.Fremont Communi...

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Angola's Andy Thomas to Lead North All-Stars, Alex Thomas Named to Roster

(ANGOLA) - Former Angola High School football coach Andy Thomas has been named head coach of the North All-Stars for the 60th annual Murat Shrine North-South All-Star Classic. Thomas stepped down as head coach of the Angola Hornets in December. The all-star game will give Thomas a chance to coach...

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