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Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation’s opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
Pro-life group speaks on lawsuit against Indiana Department of Health
The lawsuit filed against the Indiana Department of Health claims that information on individual terminated pregnancy reports is now being withheld from those requesting it. In December, the IDOH stopped releasing the individual reports, rather compiling public statewide data quarterly. Leaders with Voices for Life, a pro life group based...
Governor DeWine signed new law requiring AEDs in every Ohio school
Worthington, Ohio – On a significant day for student safety, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 into law at a ceremony held at Worthington Kilbourne High School. This new legislation mandates that every public and chartered nonpublic school in Ohio must be equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Governor DeWine emphasized the critical role of these devices in saving lives, stating, “The evidence is clear: AEDs save lives.” He highlighted that sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among student-athletes in the U.S. and noted that immediate use of an AED can make a life-saving difference.
Kokomo man jogging the entire perimeter of the US | Inspiring Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Anyone who has run long distance knows the final stretch can be the toughest, but Kokomo's Cameron Balser, a modern day Forrest Gump, has everybody beat. He's in the final miles of a run across America. Check that — not across, but around. Balser is jogging the...
West Ohio Christian Chamber of Commerce raises money and spreads awareness at Outdoor Market
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The West Ohio Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted an outdoor market on Saturday. The market was a good opportunity for businesses and organizations in the chamber to introduce themselves to the public. Visitors could also get free popcorn, snow cones, and laundry detergent. Money raised from events like this helps with scholarship programs for Christian colleges, business training for their members, and chamber operating costs. The Christian Chamber also hopes that people who came out learned more about how they help area businesses bond and work together over faith.
Rolling Into Roanoke, the "Crossroads of America"
ROANOKE, Ind. (WFFT) — By car, camper, wagon or van, no matter the transportation, it all comes down to Rolling Into Roanoke on Saturday. Themed “Crossroads of America” this year, the car show highlights road trips, vacations and attractions. The event will feature vintage campers, vans and...
Clouds, heat, humidity, and rain chances all on the rise for Sunday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Sunday starts off partly cloudy with clouds continuing to build throughout the day, resulting in an overcast sky by sunset. It’s hotter and humid Sunday, with high temperatures in the mid 80s and dew point values rising to near 70 degrees. Isolated showers are...
FWCS holds learning sessions for parents and caregivers ahead of 2024-25 school year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) held learning sessions for parents and caregivers on Saturday, ahead of the 2024-25 school year. The event, titled ‘Parents are Part of the Equation: Learning Sessions for Parents and Caregivers’ was held at South Side High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Non-profit hopes to be resource for transgender youth at Fort Wayne Pride Fest
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A local non-profit organization hopes to be a resource for transgender youth at Fort Wayne Pride as it kicks off Friday. Twisted4aCause seeks to empower transgender youth by offering “vital medical assistance, essential items and financial aid to facilitate independence and security.”. The organization...
Who is Luke Whitlock? Olympic swimming schedule for Indiana teenager
Luke Whitlock, a Noblesville 18-year-old, finished second in the 800-meter freestyle in the U.S. Olympic Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. He has made a meteoric rise in the event. As a 15-year-old freshman at Noblesville High School, Whitlock finished 15th in the 500-yard freestyle in the IHSAA state meet. Given that's the longest...
Focus on Food: Chef makes wraps with local goods
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – WISH-TV is committed to focusing on family and the community, including helping to assure every family gets to enjoy healthy meals. Every single day, hundreds of thousands of people across central Indiana go hungry. Friday morning on News 8 “Daybreak,” viewers were treated to a mouthwatering segment with Pam Goodman, the gourmet […]
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