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New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes
Many societal structures and systems can be drivers of violent crimes, according to a new report by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. More than 30,000 violent crimes — including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were reported in Ohio in 2023. “Even with laws and penalties such as arrest and incarceration in place, […] The post New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Supreme Court ruling allows cities to ban sleeping outdoors
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold an Oregon city’s ban on sleeping outdoors earlier this week. The decision says cities can enforce criminal punishments on people for sleeping outside – even when there isn’t available shelter space. To some, the ruling wasn’t necessarily surprising. “I didn't...
Indiana Supreme Court denies petition to transfer for convicted killer of Southport police officer
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court recently denied the request to transfer the jurisdiction of the case surrounding the death of Southport police officer Aaron Allan. According to court documents recently filed by the Indiana Supreme Court, Jason Brown initially challenged his murder conviction with the Indiana State Court of Appeals, an appeal that Brown unanimously lost in October 2023.
Beyond car cleaning: Wash for a Cause returns at Mike's Carwash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Time to ditch the dirt and let that automotive paint shine at Mike’s Carwash July 12-14. The business is holding a Wash for a Cause event to support the Fort Wayne YMCA Youth Service Bureau. At all Fort Wayne and South Bend locations,...
How a local softball team is striking out veteran suicide
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The fourth of July is a time for celebrating American independence – and part of that is celebrating the country’s armed forces, but who is celebrating and supporting veterans when they get home?. Vetsport is dedicated to that cause, uniting veterans with...
Decreasing clouds, showers this evening just in time for fireworks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - It was an uncharacteristically gloomy 4th with occasional showers/drizzle. This, paired with sky-high humidity and highs near 80º made it feel positively tropical! While that part of the forecast won’t be changing much tonight for the many fireworks displays in store, showers and cloud coverage will decrease as the evening progresses. Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio will be free from any relentless rain or wind after sunset, even if an isolated shower/pop up can’t be completely ruled out due to the aforementioned humid conditions.
2024 weather so far compared to average
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- We are now just over halfway through the year, so Meteorologist Kolton Woods took a look at how the first six months compared to an average January to June. Temperature wise, every month so far this year has been warmer than average. February especially was warmer...
Federal Agencies Ordered to Halt Voter Registration Services in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Diego Morales has ordered more than one hundred federal agencies to stop providing voter registration services in the Hoosier State. Morales told these agencies to obtain state permission before engaging in election-related activities. His orders stem from an executive order issued by President Biden in 2021 that mandates federal agencies […] The post Federal Agencies Ordered to Halt Voter Registration Services in Indiana appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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