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Muncie doctor sentenced to 5 years after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud, obstruction of justice
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — A Muncie doctor who was previously convicted after writing illegal drug prescriptions was sentenced last week after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud and other felony charges in three separate cases. The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday that William Hedrick was sentenced on Friday, July 19 in Delaware County Circuit 3 […]
Ohio Turnpike warns of toll-collection scam
The Ohio Turnpike and other toll-road agencies in the northeastern United States are warning of fraudulent texts and emails purporting to bill motorists for unpaid tolls. “We are receiving calls from Ohio residents across the state who have reported receiving this text scam,” Charles Cyrill, an Ohio Turnpike spokesman, said Monday. “Many are not Ohio Turnpike customers.” A text message Mr. Cyrill provided as an example identifies the sender as Ohio Turnpike Tolls Services and advises payment of $9.75 to a bogus website “to avoid additional charges of $97.50.” The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission only uses paper invoices sent by the U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls, and sends emails only to its E-ZPass tagholders regarding account status, such as insufficient funds or a credit-card problem, the turnpike commission said in a scam warning.
Community Paddle Boarding & Canoeing Is Wednesday At Pike Lake Beach
The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering community paddle boarding and canoeing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Pike Lake beach, 1009 E. Arthur St., Warsaw. No registration is required for the free event but an annual waiver and a rules sheet must be signed...
Libertarian candidate for Indiana governor to visit Jasper
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Libertarian Party of Dubois County has sponsored a meet and greet on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Donald Rainwater this weekend. Officials say Rainwater will be in attendance on July 27 at St. Benedict’s Brew Works, located on 128 Jackson Street in Jasper, from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. He […]
Multiple people taken into custody during Evansville traffic stop
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Multiple people were taken into custody during a traffic stop in Evansville Monday. 44News received viewer tips on Monday after a heavy police presence backed up traffic on the Lloyd Expressway at Stockwell Road. Our news crew at the scene saw multiple law enforcement agencies...
Kokomo Probationary Officer Terminated, Arrested Following Investigations
An internal investigation alongside a state police investigation led to the termination and arrest of a former Kokomo Police Department probationary officer. On July 1, Kokomo Police Department Chief Douglas Stout was reportedly contacted by a separate law enforcement agency in reference to a criminal allegation that involved a probationary officer at the Kokomo Police Department, which reportedly led the administration of the department to immediately contact the Indiana State Police to investigate the allegation. According to the department, Stout and the Professional Standards Unit initiated an internal investigation alongside the report to the state police.
FWCS: Phone pouches approved for upcoming school year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A few months ago Fort Wayne Community Schools tested Yondr phone pouches to reduce distractions in schools. At Monday’s board meeting, board members voted on whether or not the district would adopt them for the upcoming school year. “We did see a difference in...
Local politicians react to President Biden endorsing VP Kamala Harris
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Two politicians are reacting tonight following President Biden’s decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Our Emilia Miles talked with Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and with City Councilwoman Michelle Chambers about Vice President Kamala Harris. As two Black women in politics, they both say they are ready to see Harris prove herself to this nation.
Prayers answered: Nonprofit celebrates Grand Opening!
Cross Border Partners Thrift Store celebrated their grand opening Saturday at their new location at 929 North Coliseum Boulevard. The celebration was more than a year in the making. Positively Fort Wayne featured the non-profit Christian organization in a two-part special report last summer when they were desperately in need of a new building after […]
Science Central summer camps wrap up this week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Science Central is “taking to the skies” this week to learn about the atmosphere and space! This is the last week of summer camps at Science Central. Science Central has hosted seven camps this summer, including this week’s camps, “Soaring Scientists” for...
Indiana Attorney General candidates present platforms before November election
INDIANAPOLIS — The candidates are set for Indiana’s attorney general race this November. During their respective party conventions, Republicans selected Todd Rokita, the incumbent attorney general, to represent the Republican Party in November, while Destiny Wells, an attorney and combat veteran, was chosen by Democrats as their candidate. Take a look below at the platforms […]
Indiana Man Apprehended Following High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
On Friday night, a man from Indiana was caught after a high-speed pursuit in DeKalb and Noble counties, which resulted in a patrol car crash and several felony charges. At around 9:30 p.m., Dusty E. Dawkins, 43, was pursued by the Indiana State Police after allegedly driving without tail lights. The chase started when a trooper tried to stop him on SR327 near Warfield Street in Garrett. Dawkins chose to ignore the trooper, sped off south on SR327, and disregarded the “road closed” sign on CR56 due to ongoing construction.
Drink wine while viewing bison 20 minutes from downtown Fort Wayne
ROANOKE, Ind. (WANE)— LC Nature Park’s mission is celebrating the beauty of Indiana’s natural prairie landscape while preserving it for future generations. And they have a special event where you can enjoy views of the bison and elk that roam the grasslands of the park, all while sipping on wine or beer and making smores by the campfire.
INDOT: Traffic pattern adjustments coming to Wells County at Norwell High School
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced Monday morning that traffic pattern adjustments are coming to the U.S. 224 and County Road 100 E in Wells County at Norwell High School. INDOT leaders say on or after July 24, the intersection will become a four-way...
DeWine designates 85-mile corridor in honor of Brigadier General Charles Young
WILBERFORCE, Ohio (WKEF) -- Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday signed House Bill 253 into law, designating 85 miles of roads, from Greene County to Brown County, as the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor. Young helped pave the way for African Americans in the United States military, becoming the...
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