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Dumpster fires increase due to improper firework disposal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)– This year’s Fourth of July fireworks sparked more than just admiration from crowds. On Thursday night, Fort Wayne Fire Department, FWFD, received an increase in calls pertaining to fires in dumpsters. Jonathan Flickinger, Assistant Chief of Community Risk Reduction, stated these incidents were due to improper disposal of fireworks.
Northern Indiana Weather Update: Dry Weekend, Thunderstorm Chances Monday
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana residents can expect predominantly dry conditions and rising temperatures through Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). While some sprinkles are possible west of US 31 today, the region will largely remain dry with highs in the 70s and low 80s. According...
10-year-old Fort Wayne boy secures spot on 2024 Junior Olympics team
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 10-year-old Fort Wayne boy will compete in three track and field events in North Carolina, after securing a spot on the 2024 Junior Olympics team. Only 10 years old, Fort Wayne’s Gabe Surry has been competing in track and field for four years, with three Junior Olympics appearances.
Discounted rates for ride-sharing apps offered for Fourth of July weekend in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — To encourage a safe Fourth of July holiday in the Circle City, Hoosiers are being offered discounted rates for some of the most popular ride-sharing apps. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) has teamed up with Uber and Lyft to offer $10 off rides from July 4-7.
National Weather Service confirms July 4 tornado in southern Indiana
CORYDON, Ind. (WISH) — The National Weather Service in Louisville on Friday confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in southern Indiana on Thursday afternoon. A survey report from the NWS says the tornado began in Harrison County, just west of IN 135 north of Corydon around 1:05 p.m. Thursday. It traveled just under a mile, […]
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s journey through Northwest Indiana
Historic walking pilgrimage travels through Northwest Indiana. On July 1 the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a historic walking journey with Jesus in the Eucharist, arrived in Northwest Indiana for a dynamic and diverse five-day excursion through the Diocese of Gary. Father Declan McNicholas, director of missionary discipleship and evangelization for the...
After nearly 40 years, happy hours return to Southern Indiana bars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After nearly 40 years, bars in Indiana can now once again offer happy hour specials. In March, Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1086 into law, allowing happy hours to return beginning on July 1. Hourly drink discounts were banned in the Hoosier state in 1985...
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’s Top Player Damien Shanklin Commits To LSU
LSU’s recruiting in the trenches continues to stay hot as the Tigers get another commitment and this time, arguably its biggest one to date as Warren Central High School four star 2025 defensive end Damien Shanklin announced his commitment to the Tigers. Shanklin chose the Tigers over Alabama and...
Focus on Food: The Indy Community Pantry
The Indy Community Pantry is making a significant impact on the lives of Hoosiers, one family and one friend at a time. Deandrea Rayner joined us on “All Indiana” to discuss the important work being done by the pantry. Located in the heart of Indianapolis, the Indy Community Pantry provides free services to anyone in […]
Ports of Indiana Plans to Establish First Container Port on Lake Michigan
Ports of Indiana, the 63-year-old authority managing the state’s ports, is proceeding with a plan to develop the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. According to the authority, it would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago metropolitan area via the Great Lakes.
Study shows more than 340,000 acres of Indiana farmland gone
(The Center Square) – Indiana lost nearly 2% of its farmland over 12 years. That’s according to a legislative-directed study by state agricultural officials. The inventory conducted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture determined the acreage of parcels devoted to farming fell by a net total of 345,682 acres to slightly less than 18 million acres. With 640 acres in a square mile, that works out to slightly more than 540 square miles lost from 2010 to 2022. ...
Caitlin Clark to be teammates with rival during WNBA All-Star Game
LAS VEGAS (WISH) — Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is having an impressive rookie season in the WNBA. She is averaging 16 points per game, which is the second-best scoring average on the team. Fellow guard Kelsey Mitchell leads the team in that category averaging 16.6 points per game. Clark also is averaging 7.1 assists […]
Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
Federal agencies ordered to halt voter registration services in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WIBC) — 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 […]
Late-night motorcycle crash claims life of Decatur man
The Adams County Sheriff’s office was dispatched to US 27 north of Decatur early in the morning Thursday at 2:53 a.m. to the area of the intersection with 100 W (just north of 900 N) for a vehicle crash. According to Sheriff Dan Mawhorr, deputies on the scene identified...
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