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Rotarians roll up their sleeves for Whitley County 4-H
(The Hoot News photos provided) Members of the Columbia City Rotary Club rolled up their sleeves and provided significant volunteer service in support of the Whitley County 4-H last week. The Rotarians served and cleaned up dinner in the 4-H Center. Above, from left, are Rotarians Eric Horvath of Eel...
Monitoring air quality this week
Nearly a full week after a tornado and powerful straight-line winds tore through Elkhart, fire officials started burning some of the storm debris at the Toledo Road Storage Yard Monday. City officials say the burn will go from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., every day until it is no longer...
Silver Alert canceled for 83-year-old missing from Elkhart
LATEST: Elkhart Police Department at 6:40 p.m. Monday issued this statement: “UPDATE: Henry Spearmon has been located and is safe.” ELKHART, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana Silver Alert issued Monday night says a northern Indiana police department is seeking an missing 83-year-old man. Henry Spearmon was believed to be in extreme danger and may require […]
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
“Oh, you were stopping me for driving while Black?” Illinois man in custody after police pursuit
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — A Chicago, Ill. man has been arrested following a multi-county police pursuit on Sunday around 8:47 a.m. Jeffery L. Price, 44, fled from police in his Nissan Rogue through Allen and Whitley counties causing a high-speed pursuit from Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne police and Columbia City police.
FWPD: Man wanted for child molesting arrested in Avilla
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 47-year-old man was arrested Monday morning on five felony charges related to two children being sexually abused, the Fort Wayne Police announced. Angel Maldonado-Viscaino was named by two children as their abuser after their family brought them to the FWPD Victims Assistance office to report the abuse. He was arrested Avilla with help from Noble County Sheriff’s Department deputies.
Elkhart Parks and Recreation revamping Walker Park
ELKHART, Ind. -- Elkhart Parks and Recreation announced it started a new chapter for Walker Park on Monday morning, knocking down the old playground and preparing to install a modern one. Parks officials also released concept art to get a sneak peek of the new playground. Officials will share updates...
Suicide Threat Rescue on Overpass
(La Porte, IN) - Two firefighters are credited with saving the life of a female who was threatening to jump off the U.S. 35 overpass in downtown La Porte over the weekend. After scaling a chain link fence along the northbound lanes, the individual was found standing on the edge of the overpass about 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Central Indiana on Alert for Scattered Thunderstorms, Potential Localized Flooding
Residents across central Indiana are bracing for a mix of summer weather, as meteorologists predict isolated to scattered thunderstorms in the region today and extending into the evening. As detailed in an early morning update from the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, the main concerns with today's weather are expected to be lightning and brief downpours, capable of delivering heavy rainfall in short periods of time.
Dubois County Sheriff Kleinhelter named 2025 Indiana Sheriff’s Association president
Last week, the Indiana Sheriffs Association (ISA) held its summer conference in French Lick, Indiana, at which Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter was named president of the ISA for 2025. The Indiana Sheriffs Conference provided an opportunity for sheriffs and their staff from across the state to engage in professional development, training, and networking. The conference offered educational sessions, workshops, and discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in law enforcement.
Park Avenue project moving slower than expected in Warsaw
WARSAW — The two-phase construction project on Park Avenue in Warsaw is progressing slower than expected. The city of Warsaw issued a statement Monday saying the work being performed by NIPSCO has taken longer than planned due to weather and other complications. NIPSCO has advised that their completion date...
What's Next For Wide Receiver and Fall Camp 7-22-24 Power Hour
In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on what Notre Dame has to do to fix 2025 wide receiver recruiting, and we discuss Fall Camp. Which three players need to step up for the 2024 season? Which three can they not afford to lose?. To download this episode, please click...
Experts from across the globe convene at fourth annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit, seeking to promote and depolarize religious liberty
Since its inception in 2020, Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Initiative has worked globally to promote and defend freedom of religion or belief for all people, regardless of their faith background. Each year, the initiative hosts the Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit, bringing together expert global scholars, advocates, government officials, and faith leaders for robust discussions on complex global religious liberty issues and the future of religious freedom on the worldwide stage.
Expect Rain and Thunderstorms in Northern Indiana This Week
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana residents should prepare for increased rain and thunderstorms this week, with temperatures slightly below normal levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts isolated thunderstorms today, with highs between 77°F and 83°F. According to the NWS Northern Indiana, patchy morning fog is...
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