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Indiana Sets New Annual Tornado Record
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana has set a new record for the most confirmed tornadoes in a single year.As of June 24, Indiana had 73 confirmed tornadoes in 2026. The previous record was 72 tornadoes in 2011.Reliable tornado records go back to 1950.The count reflects the actual number of confirmed tornad...
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Area Jobless Rates Stay Below State Average In May
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Northeast Indiana counties remained below Indiana’s statewide unemployment rate in May, even as local jobless rates increased from April.Indiana’s preliminary, non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in May. That was up from 2.8 percent in April, but below t...
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Human Trafficking Sting Conducted In Branch County
(COLDWATER) - Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a human trafficking and sex trafficking sting Tuesday in Branch County.The Branch County Sheriff's Office worked with the Coldwater Police Department, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Police, and the Pokagon Band Tribal...
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Former DeKalb County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Suspended For Misconduct
(AUBURN) - A former DeKalb County chief deputy prosecutor has been suspended from practicing law for 180 days after a professional misconduct case involving unfounded sexual accusations, claims of judicial favoritism and derogatory remarks about multiple groups of people.WANE 15 reports Robert Ja...
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Slate Begins Taking Preorders For Electric Truck Made In Warsaw
(WARSAW) - Slate Auto has started taking preorders for its customizable electric truck being made in Warsaw.The electric vehicle has a base price of $24,950. Buyers can claim a delivery window with a $300 non-refundable deposit. Accessory choices can be made later.The standard projected battery r...
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Indiana SNAP Restrictions Remain In Place After Federal Judge's Ruling
(WASHINGTON) - Indiana's ban on using SNAP benefits to buy candy, soda and other sugary drinks remains in place after a federal judge pushed back against similar restrictions in other states.A federal district judge ruled this week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture overstepped its authority...
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Indianapolis Man Charged With Stalking Indiana Fever Guard Sophie Cunningham
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indianapolis man has been charged with stalking Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.Court documents say 49-year-old Kevin Singh was charged in Marion County with one count of stalking as a Level 6 felony, one count of intimidation as a Level 6 felony and misdemeanor harassme...
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Indiana World War II Veteran Dies At 104
(EVANSVILLE) - One of Indiana's oldest living World War II veterans has died.Irving LeVine of Evansville passed away at the age of 104.Honor Flight of Southern Indiana says LeVine was a former Sergeant who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946, with tours in India and China.LeVine w...
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Senate Passes Banks Bill To Convert Vacant Buildings Into Housing
(WASHINGTON) - The U.S. Senate has passed legislation from Indiana U.S. Senator Jim Banks aimed at converting vacant and underused buildings into housing.The bill is known as the RESIDE Act.It would create a pilot program to help communities repurpose abandoned structures into affordable homes.Su...
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Trine Launches New Online Doctor Of Business Administration Program
(ANGOLA) - Trine University has launched a new online Doctor of Business Administration degree program for business professionals looking to advance their leadership and strategy skills.The first cohort's classes began June 8. New cohorts start every eight weeks.The online DBA program offers five...
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