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Casino Bill Amendment Puts Steuben and DeKalb Counties in Play
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A major shift at the Statehouse has dramatically expanded the casino debate in northeast Indiana, opening the door for a relocated casino license to land in one of four counties instead of just Allen County. The Indiana House Public Policy Committee on Thursday approved an amend...
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Steuben County Reps Join Casino Debate at Statehouse Hearing
ANGOLA -- Steuben County officials are testifying before the Indiana House Public Policy Committee as lawmakers consider legislation that could expand or relocate casino gaming in the state. The Herald Republican reports the Steuben County delegation includes three county commissioners -- Wil How...
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Arctic Blast and Weekend Snow Put Northern Indiana on Alert
(ANGOLA) - Harsh winter weather will remain through the weekend in northeast Indiana, with forecasters warning of dangerous cold, biting wind chills, and accumulating snow through the weekend. Conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly in and around the WLKI listening area as Arctic air surge...
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Animal shelter urges pet owners to protect pets as Arctic cold grips Fort Wayne
(FORT WAYNE) - With more snow on the way and temperatures expected to plunge below zero, animal welfare officials in our area are urging pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their animals safe during extreme cold. Leaders at Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control say dangerously low tempera...
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Pokagon State Park to Host Indiana Master Naturalist Workshop
(ANGOLA) - Pokagon State Park is inviting nature enthusiasts to take part in an upcoming Indiana Master Naturalist workshop, offered in partnership with the Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation Office. The program is designed to connect adult learners with natural resource professionals whi...
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Two Sisters Die in Early-Morning Defiance House Fire
(DEFIANCE) - Two sisters were found dead Tuesday morning after a house fire tore through a residence in Defiance, authorities said. Firefighters with the Defiance Fire Department recovered the bodies after the blaze was brought under control at a home in the 200 block of Ruth Ann Drive.The Defian...
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Indiana Senate Bill Seeks to Roll Back Braun's Authority Over IU Trustees
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bill introduced in the Indiana State Senate would undo recent changes that gave Gov. Mike Braun full control over appointments to the Indiana University Board of Trustees. Senate Bill 110, filed Dec. 9, 2025, was authored by Republican Sens. Susan Glick and Greg Walker and refe...
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Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Sexual Abuse of Teen
(FORT WAYNE) - A Fort Wayne man will spend seven years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy, following a plea agreement accepted Wednesday in Allen County court. Charles McDaniel, 44, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of sexual misconduct with a minor.McD...
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Study Finds Indiana Among States Least Affected by Workplace Burnout
(INDIANA) - Indiana workers appear to be faring better than most of the country when it comes to workplace burnout, according to a new nationwide analysis. A study released by Nutrition NC ranks Indiana 41st out of 50 states for burnout risk, placing it near the bottom of the list and among the l...
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OSU Investigation Found Widespread Sexual Misconduct by Former Hospital Security Official
(COLUMBUS) - An internal investigation at Ohio State University found hundreds of sexual misconduct allegations against a former hospital security administrator, according to documents from a 2023 probe confirmed by the university. The investigation centered on Dustin Thompson, a former assistant...
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