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'You take it for granted'- family of seven struggles without clean water
Karen Rice is a mother of seven who has lived in Andrews her whole life; her household survives off bottled water and they use it for almost everything they do. 'You take it for granted'- family of nine struggles without clean water. Karen Rice is a mother of seven who...
Allen County Jail saga: Where do things stand currently?
While Allen County Sheriff Troy Hershberger is trying to keep the current jail's population down, The Allen County Board of Commissioners feels it's ready to break ground on a new jail, which was supposed to happen in late May.
Garrett Heritage Days coincides with holiday and honors town’s history
GARRETT, Ind. (WANE) – A DeKalb County community is celebrating patriotism at a local level with Garrett Heritage Days, a two-day celebration of the town’s history. The event kicks off Wednesday and continues Thursday to mark the Fourth of July. Most of the activities are being held in the town’s Eastside Park.
Tastes on the Terrace to continue through September at Honeywell House
WABASH, Ind. (WFFT) — Wednesday evenings in Wabash are for dining outdoors. The Honeywell Arts & Entertainment has extended their Tastes on the Terrace event through September. With reservations starting at 5 p.m., guests of all ages can enjoy new menu offerings beginning today. Servings of shrimp cocktail, pasta...
Man arrested in massive drug bust on South Bend’s west side
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re learning more about a massive drug bust containing enough fentanyl to kill almost everyone in our viewing area. A federal criminal complaint has just been filed in the Northern District of Indiana after the bust, which happened Tuesday morning in the 700 block of S. Bendix Drive on South Bend’s west side.
Saint Joseph Health System removed from UnitedHealthcare network
MISHAWAKA, Ind. — UnitedHealthcare has forced Saint Joseph Health System out of its network, effective July 1, impacting patients with UnitedHealthcare commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans. SJHS is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in North Central Indiana that offers acute-based hospital care and post-acute services including: community wellness, home care, physician clinics, outpatient services, […] The post Saint Joseph Health System removed from UnitedHealthcare network appeared first on Leader Publications.
Multiple water main breaks in downtown Huntington cause road closures
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WPTA) Officials say at least two roads are closed in downtown Huntington after multiple water main breaks. According to Mayor Rick Strick, six water mains broke sometime around 4 a.m. after an “unknown vehicle” hit a fire hydrant at the corner of Washington and Jefferson streets, causing what he calls a water hammer in the water mains.
‘Riding to Remember’: Cops honor fallen officers, including Auburn’s Master Trooper Bailey
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Cops Cycling for Survivors will begin its 23rd annual ride around Indiana in honor of fallen law enforcement officers and their loved ones on Monday, the organization announced Wednesday. The 13-day bike ride around the perimeter of the state honors the seven Indiana law...
Grant funding improving interpretation services at Matthew 25 Health and Care
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A St. Joseph Community Health Foundation grant will target interpretation services at Matthew 25 Health and Care. The $22,800 grant will fund a virtual interpretation service for Matthew 25. The technology, which has access to over 300 languages, will allow staff to effectively communicate with ESL (English as a Second Language) patients.
FW pair accused of stealing cars with fake checks, ID’s
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (NETWORK INDIANA) — A man and a woman from Fort Wayne are accused of stealing expensive cars using fake checks and false identities, according to court records from Allen Superior Court. Jeffery Rogan, 34, and Amanda Mateen, 49, are charged with serious theft offenses. Rogan allegedly...
Powers Hamburgers preparing for family-friend events next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Powers Hamburgers will be welcoming guests for family-friendly events next week. Powers Hamburger Fest will include events on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, including:. Slider Eating Competition, Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Vintage Car Show, Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Family Fun...
Indiana Department Of Natural Resources Launches Contest For Wildlife Artists
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is looking for artists for its Fish and Wildlife Art and Photo Contest!. Beginning in early 2025, you will have the option to purchase your Indiana hunting, fishing, trapping or combination license as a durable card. DNR says these will hold up better to outdoor conditions.
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...
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.
Indiana Supreme Court rules local judge ‘erred’ in not allowing for jury trial in former FWFD captain, VeoRide lawsuit
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A lawsuit between a former Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) captain and scooter rental company VeoRide can move forward with a jury trial, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The state’s highest court ruled that Allen Superior Court Judge Jennifer DeGroote erred by entering a...
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