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Man wanted in Dekalb Co. shot, killed by police on Purdue Fort Wayne campus
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — A wanted man armed with a gun on the Purdue University Fort Wayne campus Tuesday morning was shot and killed by police after failing to comply with their orders. Dekalb County Community Corrections called the Fort Wayne Police Department to the Purdue Fort Wayne campus to assist with locating a […]
Braun: Tax plan won’t jeopardize local revenues
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Republican governor candidate Mike Braun on Tuesday said he wants his property tax plan to bring tax burdens back down to pre-COVID pandemic levels. Braun told News 8 that the plan he released on Friday came out of discussions he’s had with voters throughout the state. “Probably the theme I’ve heard nonstop, […]
Keep Your Family – and New Drivers! – Safe This School Year
STATEWIDE — You may be getting ready to send your child back to school. If so, Indiana State Police have some tips on how you and your family can stay safe. State Police Sergeant Matt Ames says about 19 kids are killed nationwide each year in incidents involving school buses. So, he believes it is […] The post Keep Your Family – and New Drivers! – Safe This School Year appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
State attorneys reject pleas from Indiana death row inmate, press for court to set execution date
After death row inmate Joseph Corcoran challenged the state’s motion for an execution date to be set, counsel at the attorney general’s office are attempting to poke holes in Corcoran’s legal arguments and pressing for the Indiana Supreme Court to grant the execution request. Earlier this month, Corcoran’s lawyers said in court filing that he […]
State Could Soon Implement Changes To High School Diploma Requirements
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill approved by the state legislature in 2023 set out to “reimagine” high school for Hoosier students. It has yet to be implemented by the State’s Education Department headed up by Education Secretary Dr. Katie Jenner, and the state has until December to implement changes to some of the diplomas that Hoosier […] The post State Could Soon Implement Changes To High School Diploma Requirements appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana lieutenant governor candidates Beckwith, Goodin and Hudson to face off in debate
Update 7/30: Libertarian Party nominee Tonya Hudson will also participate in the debate, the party announced Tuesday afternoon. Hudson, of Mitchell, is a real estate broker and former vice chair of the state Libertarian Party. Indiana's two candidates for lieutenant governor, Republican Micah Beckwith and Democrat Terry Goodin, will go head-to-head on agricultural issues during a debate in two weeks. ...
FDA recalls produce sold at Indiana Kroger stores over possible Listeria contamination
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall on produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce purchased from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution facility in […]
Connecting Students to Agbioscience Careers through AgriNovus Indiana’s Field Atlas Program
There are countless career opportunities in the agbioscience industry—but many college students may not even know they exist. That’s why AgriNovus Indiana is helping students to make those connections through their Field Atlas program. “I feel like that’s been the most shocking thing I’ve learn while being in...
Hoosier athletes earn Olympic medals at weekend games in Paris
Athletes with ties to Indiana are already bringing home medals after big wins over the weekend, in the early days of the summer 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. As of Sunday night, Team USA was leading with 12 medals. The team has earned three gold medals, six silver medals and three bronze medals so far.
FWPD asking for help identifying car theft suspects
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne police are asking the public to help identify two people seen breaking into a car last week. The break-ins occurred between 10 p.m. July 23 and 3 a.m. July 24 in the 7500 block of Haida Way, part of the Ravens Cove addition. Police say suspects could be seen breaking into one car and stealing another.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Closures coming to Broadway, Taylor next week for bridge work
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Fort Wayne Public Works office says Norfolk Southern will close a portion of Broadway and Taylor Streets next week for bridge maintenance work. Beginning Monday, August 12, Broadway will be closed at the railroad underpass, near Michigan Ave., for upgrades. Work is expected to last until Friday, August 16.
Waynedale corridor receiving new water mains
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — More than one mile of new water mains will be installed along the Waynedale business corridor and surrounding neighborhoods. The 5400 feet of water upgrades will bring new water mains to the St. Marys River Winchester Road Civic Association and businesses on Bluffton Road.
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