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$34 Million Power Grid Upgrade Planned in Fort Wayne Area
(FORT WAYNE) - A major investment is planned to strengthen the electric grid in northeast Indiana.Indiana Michigan Power says it will spend $34 million on upgrades aimed at improving reliability and preparing for future growth.The project includes building and rebuilding several miles of transmis...
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Notre Dame Expands Free Tuition for Middle-Income Families
(SOUTH BEND) - The University of Notre Dame is making a major move to expand college affordability.Starting in the 2026-27 school year, families earning under $150,000 will have full tuition covered through need-based financial aid.Families earning under $200,000 will qualify for aid covering hal...
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$60 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Van Wert
(VAN WERT) - Someone in northwest Ohio is waking up a lot richer.A $60 million winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Sunoco station on East Main Street in Van Wert.The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing were 4, 11, 18, 38, 50 with a Mega Ball of 24.Lottery officials say the ticket holder ...
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BP Lockout Begins at Whiting Refinery
(WHITING) - A labor dispute is escalating at one of the Midwest's largest refineries.According to CBS News, BP locked out union workers at its Whiting refinery starting last night after contract negotiations broke down.The United Steelworkers union, which represents hundreds of employees, rejecte...
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FEMA Surveys Tornado Damage in Union City
(UNION CITY, MI) - Federal officials are now on the ground in Union City assessing damage from the March 6 tornado.FEMA teams, along with state police and federal partners, spent Tuesday surveying destroyed homes and damaged infrastructure in the area.The assessments will help determine whether t...
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Study: New Jail Needed in DeKalb County
(AUBURN) - DeKalb County leaders are being told a new jail is no longer optional.Commissioners this week reviewed a space study that found major issues across county buildings, including overcrowding, safety concerns, and a lack of long-term planning.The report points to the jail and justice syst...
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Auburn Man Charged in Angola Rape Case
(ANGOLA) - An Auburn man is facing multiple felony charges, including Level 1 rape, following an incident in Steuben County.According to The Herald Republican, 30-year-old Fred Holst was arrested Monday at the Steuben County Judicial Center. He is charged with Level 1 and Level 3 rape, along with...
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Coldwater Police Chase Ends in Arrest
(COLDWATER) - A vehicle pursuit through Coldwater Tuesday night ended with a felony arrest.The Branch County Sheriff's Office says deputies attempted to stop a vehicle around 9:40 p.m. near Union City Road and State Street for a traffic violation.The driver refused to stop, leading deputies on a ...
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Trine Hosts Students for Hands-On STEM, AI Event
(ANGOLA) - Trine University brought more than 100 students to campus to get a hands-on look at the future of science, technology, and artificial intelligence.The university hosted 124 high school students and 10 educators from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio for its annual "Impact Your Future" event....
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Angola Marks 37 Years as Tree City USA
(ANGOLA) - The City of Angola is celebrating nearly four decades of recognition as a Tree City USA community.City officials announced Angola has once again been honored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, marking 37 consecutive years earning the designation.The Tree City USA program recognizes ...
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