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Impacts of new Indiana wetlands law on Saint Joseph River and local taxpayers
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- New development could threaten Hoosier wetlands. A new law that took effect Monday strips protections for Indiana wetlands by loosening regulations and opening up the opportunity for more development. Critics call it a recipe for flooding because these wetlands are natural protections for communities downstream.
Residents worry how Google data center air pollutants will impact health at IDEM public hearing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Monday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or IDEM hosted a public hearing to discuss air quality concerns with the Google Data Center. The meeting is a step in the process of an application for the property to be approved that would allow backup...
Texas A&M hires Indiana native Michael Earley as baseball coach
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M has hired Michael Earley to take over as the 21st baseball coach at the school. Earley, an Anderson High School graduate, was the hitting coach for the Aggies for the past three seasons, helping the team to two College World Series appearances and a national runner-up finish in 2024.
Indiana State Fair Announces Final Set of 2024 Free Stage Concerts
Your paid admission into the Indiana State Fair allows you to see some really amazing musicians performing on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. The second wave of musical acts was just announced by fair organizers. See them below. Beatles Tributes - Hard Day's Night (2pm) & Live and Let Die...
$2M to expand IU-led semiconductor workforce development in Indiana
A $2 million initiative will support the launch of new pilot programs at Indiana University to attract more women and other underrepresented populations to the semiconductor industry, a growing area of the U.S. economy of vital interest to Indiana’s future and national security. The project is part of the...
New Indiana law: 3rd graders must pass reading exam
(WISH) — About 1 in 5 third graders in Indiana are struggling to read, the state’s Department of Education says. Earlier this year, lawmakers banked on new legislation, which took effect Monday, to encourage more readers. In the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, third graders who don’t pass the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment exam […]
Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
Indiana health officials investigating cases of poisoning from Diamond Shruumz edibles
Indiana officials are investigating several cases of illnesses associating with eating Diamond Shruumz sweets, a product line of edibles that promises to deliver energy boosts, euphoria and focus through microdosing. The company is recalling its products after dozens of people have been sickened across the country with symptoms such as...
Predator Hunters Indiana report leads to arrest in Parke County
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An Indiana man has been arrested and charged with child solicitation after reportedly being in contact with the online group Predator Hunters Indiana. According to Parke County Sheriff Jason Frazier, the group contacted his office on June 30, with evidence collected of their interaction with a local man. Sheriff Frazier […]
Suspect apprehended in Randolph County after police pursuit
UNION CITY, Ind. – Officers from the Union City Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and attempted to flee officers at a high rate of speed. The pursuit began in Union City, Indiana and went into Jay County prior to the suspect crashing his vehicle. The vehicle traveled off the roadway and rolled multiple times. The driver was identified as Anthony Weimer.
Motorcyclist dead after crash on South Clinton Street
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Around 6:51 this evening the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a crash where a motorcycle T-boned a vehicle near the South Clinton East Brackenridge Streets intersection. The male motorcyclist was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition, where he was later pronounced dead. Both...
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