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Former Gov. Holcomb Joins AI Workforce Initiative
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is helping lead a new national effort aimed at preparing workers for an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports Holcomb has been named co-chair of RAISE US, a nonprofit organization launched Thu...
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Several New Indiana Laws Take Effect July 1
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Hoosiers will see a number of new laws take effect July 1, including changes involving public camping, cellphone use in schools, immigration enforcement, public records requests and National Guard military police.Public CampingThe Indiana Capital Chronicle reports one of the most...
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LaGrange County Considering Data Center Moratorium
(LAGRANGE) - LaGrange County officials are working to get ahead of potential data center development before any projects arrive.County leaders are moving toward a temporary moratorium that would give them time to study data centers and develop local regulations.The LaGrange County Plan Commission...
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Supreme Court Ruling Creates Uncertainty For Coldwater's Haitian Community
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling has created new uncertainty for hundreds of Haitian residents living in the Coldwater area.In a 6-3 decision issued Thursday, the court granted the Trump administration authority to end Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Haitian immigrants. Th...
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Recall Petition Against Coldwater Councilman Rejected
(COLDWATER) - A recall effort targeting Coldwater Fourth Ward Councilman Scott Houtz has been rejected by the Branch County Election Commission.The commission voted unanimously Thursday to reject the petition during a clarity hearing at the Branch County Courthouse.The handwritten petition was su...
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Lindsey Proposes Changes To Michigan Absentee Voting Rules
(LANSING) - A state senator from Branch County is proposing changes to Michigan's absentee voting laws that would restore previous eligibility requirements for voters seeking an absentee ballot.State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey has introduced Senate Bill 1054, which would limit absentee voting to voter...
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Rare Bob Ross Painting Headed To Auction
(MUNCIE) - A rare painting created by Bob Ross for his television series "The Joy of Painting" is heading to auction next week.The painting, titled "Mountain Summit," was created for season 13 of the popular PBS program and will be offered during an online auction June 30.Net proceeds from the sa...
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Indiana To Test AI System For Medicaid Fraud Detection
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is taking part in a 90-day pilot program that will use artificial intelligence to help prevent Medicaid fraud.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports the pilot was launched by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servic...
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Ohio Bill Would Expand ID Requirements During Traffic Stops
(COLUMBUS) - An Ohio bill awaiting action from Gov. Mike DeWine would expand what drivers and passengers are required to provide during certain traffic stops.House Bill 492 has cleared the Ohio General Assembly and would create a new misdemeanor offense for refusing to give basic identifying info...
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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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