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Buddy Walk returns for 26th year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The 26th Annual Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana (DSANI) Buddy Walk is returning to Parkview Field on Sept. 14. An acceptance and awareness walk, DSANI’s yearly event celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of those with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk is the...
3 home health providers to pay $4.5M to settle kickback allegations
Home health companies Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati have agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle claims they provided kickbacks to physicians and assisted living facilities for Medicare referrals. From 2013 to 2022, the three companies, along with their owner, Evolution Health, allegedly...
July 2, 2024 | High-profile investigation underway • New Olympic-sized swimming pool + aquatic facility • 'Real recycling' + a deal with Dirt Wain!
June 25, 2024 | Officer-involved fatal shooting sparks protest • A new home for the Phil • Long-awaited plans for North River. June 18, 2024 | New plans to capture landfill gas • What's happening to street trees? • Cool off with ice cream in a train car.
New study explores the impact of environmental change on housing in Indiana
A new analysis examines how pressing environmental issues can impact housing throughout the state. One key finding is that historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities in Indiana. The report, from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, or FHCCI, looked at environmental concerns that neighborhoods are...
Indiana Police Now Allowed to Use Chokeholds, New Use of Force Policy Explained
STATEWIDE — Police in Indiana now have to follow the same rules when it comes to using chokeholds on the job. The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy has established a new use of force policy stating that chokeholds can only be used in a situation in which serious bodily injury could happen to an officer. The […] The post Indiana Police Now Allowed to Use Chokeholds, New Use of Force Policy Explained appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Informed Patriot a hunch play in Indiana Derby
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen shoots for his third victory in the Indiana Derby as he sends out Kirk and Judy Robison’s Informed Patriot in Saturday’s $300,000, Grade 3 stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Informed Patriot is one of three Indiana Derby entrants coming out of the May...
Indiana SOS asks federal agencies to not engage in voter registration without state’s permission
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking federal agencies and departments to not engage in voter registration without the state’s permission in response to an executive order from President Joe Biden in 2021. According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, Morales said that federal agencies and departments […]
John Deere purchases 234 acres of land in Northwest Indiana
LOWELL, Ind. — John Deere has purchased 234 acres of land in Northwest Indiana, according to a press release from Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty. The bank’s release indicates the agriculture equipment manufacturing giant bought the parcel for $7 million. The bank reported that John Deere plans to build a 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility on the plot.
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...
Full Interview of Homestead's own Jeff Butler attending the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Butler shares his thoughts on attending his third Paralympic games. Homestead grad Jeff Butler to compete in Wheelchair Ruby at Paris Paralympics. Homestead grad Jeff Butler is set to compete in his third Paralympic game this summer over in Paris.
Hoagland's Nick Bienz finishes up first PGA Tour appearance at Rocket Mortgage Classic
For the first time ever, Hoagland's own Nick Bienz competed in a PGA Tour event. Bienz sparked a media frenzy after downing three beers as he awaited his fate in the event. Our very own Drew Frey has more on his memorable weekend. Tags. Localnow. Hoagland's Nick Bienz finishes up...
New life ring law and rescue drones help, but Lake Michigan swimmers still vulnerable
A good swimmer, Thomas Kenning waded into the Lake Michigan water that he’d already decided was too treacherous at Porter Beach. Just hours before, he’d explained why to his 9-year-old daughter — told her about the high waves and the rip currents. But on that day, June 27, 2022, he and his family...
Happy Hour returns to Indiana after nearly 40 years
Evansville, In. (WEHT)- Most people think Happy Hour is common everywhere, but for those in Indiana it’s only the beginning. David Parker owns Prime Time Pub & Grill. Parker says, “People who live here, kind of know how it works in Indiana. in Indiana, the old law was really that if you had a special, […]
U.S. Olympic swim trials pool arrives in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The U.S. Olympic swim trials pool has finally arrived in Fort Wayne. “The pool is actually here,” said John Gibson, board member of The Fort Wayne Swim and Wellness Alliance. “It’s not just a dream. We’ve brought the Olympic dream to Fort Wayne.”
An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
Brandt leaving post as HIVE director
Kim Brandt, who breathed life into an idea for a downtown cultural arts center in Decatur, is stepping down as executive director of The HIVE. It was revealed by Community Coordinator Jamie Gephart at Tuesday night’s city council meeting that Brandt’s last day in the post will be July 22.
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