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State employment at record high, restored to pre-pandemic levels
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The number of state employees in Indiana has recovered from pandemic lows and superseded pre-pandemic records with over 32,000 Hoosiers employed by state government agencies. There were 32,075 employees working for 80 different state agencies and departments as of July 12, according to the Indiana Transparency Portal. This count is the highest […]
Indiana foster mother charged in 10-year-old boy’s death is arrested in Michigan
In April, a 10-year-old boy passed away and now the cause of his death has been revealed. On Saturday evening, authorities arrested an Indiana foster mother who was wanted in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy. The arrest took place in Michigan. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reported...
21Alive team tracks storm damage
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A thunderstorm swept through the Midwest overnight leaving behind significant damage. While the strongest storms and tornadoes were seen northwest of our area, some gusty winds and widespread power outages have been reported throughout 21Country. In DeKalb County, a semi driver was left with minor...
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne brings 24-hour access to second branch
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Anytime is a good time to work on fitness with the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne. The organization announced the Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA as its second branch to have 24-hour access. Beginning in September, the branch’s Wellness Center and indoor track will...
One injured following moped crash on Fort Wayne's northwest side
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Dispatch confirmed with 21Alive that one person was injured after crashing their moped Monday morning. Dispatch says they received calls of a moped crash at the intersection of Billy Drive and Lima Road around 11:15 Monday morning. The driver was taken to a...
Growing STEM: Nursing opportunities abound at Mercy Health St. Rita's
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Many nurses in our area get their start through training with Mercy Health St. Rita's. For Harley Pajari, she wanted to find a career where she could support her young son, and found herself earning her Licensed Practical Nursing, or LPN degree. She's now moving through the ranks to continue her education.
Northern Indiana Weather: Isolated Storms Today, Clear Skies Ahead
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana will experience a shift in weather patterns this week, starting with isolated storms today as a cold front moves through the region. According to the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana, storms are possible along the US 24 corridor later today, with temperatures ranging from 79-86°F. However, the severe weather threat has ended. As the cold front passes, a welcome pattern of dry and pleasant weather will set in, lasting through the weekend.
Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornado reports blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana on Monday, downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home, authorities said.
Severe overnight storms leave tens of thousands of Hoosiers without power
INDIANAPOLIS – Severe weather swept through Indiana overnight, leaving tens of thousands without power. At least one fatality was reported in northwest Indiana. The storms packed strong winds that downed trees and power lines across the state. Power outage reports Poweroutage.us, a website that aggregates outages from several different utility companies, reported that more than […]
Flood risk today; Cooler, drier weather on the horizon
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Southern parts of the state could see over 2″ of rainfall through Wednesday. This morning: Our severe weather threat is over for now, but heavy rain remains, with even some frequent lightning being detected on radar here early this morning. Tuesday: Headlines for today will have the potential for some stronger storms […]
High-end Tornado Watch issued for SW Michigan, Gusts up to 90 mph possible
A tornado watch has been issued across northern Illinois into southwest Lower Michigan and northwest Indiana. Intense severe weather is ongoing in Iowa and Illinois at 8:00 p.m. and heading east. The Michigan counties in the tornado watch are Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. The tornado watch...
Ohio man wanted for shooting a teenager to death arrested in Indiana
According to a statement issued by Indiana State Police on Sunday, in a well-coordinated operation on Saturday Indiana State Police successfully apprehended a murder suspect from Ohio on the Indiana Toll Road. Early Saturday morning, Ohio officials notified the Indiana State Police to be on lookout for a suspect connected...
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