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Public Meetings Set to Discuss New Joint Fire Territory in Steuben County
(ANGOLA) - A series of public meetings has been scheduled to gather input on a proposed joint fire territory that would combine fire services for the City of Angola and Pleasant Township.The Herald Republican reports the four meetings will be held at 4 p.m. at the Pleasant Township Trustee's Offi...
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Medical Debt Bills Advance After Hoosier Day of Action at Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two bills aimed at strengthening protections for Hoosiers facing medical debt are moving forward at the Statehouse following a coordinated advocacy effort earlier this month.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports the state senate this week passed Senate Bills 85 and 197, legislati...
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Gov. Braun Breaks Ground on New DNR Law Enforcement Headquarters in Central Indiana
(NINEVEH) - A new headquarters for Indiana DNR Law Enforcement District 6 is officially under construction, with state leaders saying the project will strengthen public safety while saving taxpayer dollars.Gov. Mike Braun joined Department of Natural Resources officials and other state leaders fo...
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Indiana Senate Advances Bill Defining Sex and Gender in State Law
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A controversial bill that would set a statewide definition of sex and gender moved forward this week after clearing the Indiana Senate.Senate Bill 182 passed the Senate on Tuesday and now heads to the Indiana House. The legislation would define "male," "female," "sex," and "gende...
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Reported Coldwater Shooting Was "Swatting" Hoax
(COLDWATER) - A reported shooting and carjacking that prompted a large emergency response in Coldwater earlier this week has been confirmed as a "swatting" hoax, according to The Coldwater Daily Reporter. Coldwater Police say a 911 call placed just before 4 p.m. Monday claimed the caller had been...
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Founder of DeKalb County Dog Rescue Charged With 12 Counts of Animal Cruelty
(WATERLOO) - The founder of a longtime DeKalb County dog rescue is facing multiple misdemeanor charges following an investigation into the care of animals at the facility.According to WANE-TV, Cara Seiler, founder and director of Canine Haven Rescue in Waterloo, has been charged with 12 counts o...
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Woman Rescued After SUV Crashes Onto Ice on Coldwater Lake
(COLDWATER) - An 84-year-old woman was injured Wednesday night after her vehicle crashed onto the ice of Coldwater Lake in Branch County.Deputies were called just after 7 p.m. to Centennial Road near Warren Road for a single-vehicle crash. When they arrived, they found the vehicle on its side on ...
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Indiana Emergency Operations Center Returns to Normal Operations After Winter Storm
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's Emergency Operations Center has returned to normal operations following the state's response to a major winter storm, Gov. Mike Braun's office announced Wednesday.The Indiana Department of Homeland Security activated the center to Level III emergency status beginning Sa...
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Gov. Braun Praises Statewide Response as Indiana Ends Emergency Operations After Winter Storm
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's emergency response operations have returned to normal following last weekend's winter storm, Gov. Mike Braun announced Wednesday, while praising first responders and state agencies for their efforts.The Indiana Department of Homeland Security's State Emergency Operatio...
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Indiana BMV Defends Selling Drivers' Data
(INDIANAPOLIS) -Source: WRTV - The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says federal and state law require it to release and sell certain driver and vehicle information, responding publicly for the first time to privacy concerns raised by drivers.In an interview with WRTV Investigates, BMV General Co...
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