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Silver Alert canceled for missing man from Roann
UPDATE 7:47 p.m.: The Roann Town Marshal’s Office has canceled the Silver Alert, confirming the man has been found safe. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ROANN, Ind. — A statewide silver alert has been declared in relation to a missing 73-year-old from Roann. According to the alert, the Roann Town Marshal is investigating the disappearance of 73-year-old Steven Brubaker. […]
Recalled Boar’s Head deli meats still a risk as listeria outbreak grows, CDC says
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Sting operation by local police nabs two Indy scammers
The Town of Monroe was the site of a sting operation involving personnel from the Decatur PD and the Adams County Sheriff’s office Tuesday evening, with the departments arresting two scammers from Indianapolis who were attempting to dupe a local resident. WZBD’s Dave Nathan has more information:
Butler University in Indiana Launches New Supply Chain Program
Butler University’s Lacy School of Business is set to launch new undergraduate and graduate supply chain programs in Fall 2025 to meet the increasing demand for skilled professionals in Indiana's key industries. The new bachelor’s degree will combine data analytics with supply chain management, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of data-driven decision-making across various business disciplines such as finance, marketing, and technology.
Overdose Awareness event in Winona Lake Friday night
WINONA LAKE – An Overdose Awareness Event is being held at the Winona Lake Limitless Park, 1598 Park Ave., Winona Lake, at 6 p.m. Friday in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome to attend. Community partners will share information and answer...
Elderly Indiana man poisons wife’s Coca-Cola with drugs so he could run away and marry her daughter
A 71-year-old Indiana husband has plead guilty to poisoning his wife's Coca-Cola drink with a dangerous mixture of drugs multiple times in a scheme to marry and run away with his stepdaughter
Simone Biles meets Caitlin Clark after star-studded, record-breaking Fever game
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Wednesday was another record night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, as the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun for the first time this season in front of a star-studded record crowd. Simone Biles and Olympic track and field gold medalist Gabby Thomas were in the house for the game, as was Indiana’s own David Letterman. […]
Boil water advisory for Warsaw, Winona Lake ends
WARSAW — A boil water advisory affecting approximately 1,100 customers in Warsaw and and Winona Lake was ended by Indiana American Water Company Wednesday afternoon. The advisory was initiated to accommodate emergency repairs in its system. A statement from the utility said tests showed the water is now safe...
The Biggest Rains Of This Indiana Summer
Meteorological Fall begins Sunday, and we have a few chances of rainfall before then. Nothing will compare with Hurricane Beryl-related-rainfall in early July. Another batch of rain triggered some flood warnings earlier this month. Since then…just over an inch of precipitation. Indianapolis’ year-to-date deficit is just under three inches....
2nd annual Northeast Indiana Regional Mental Health Summit set for early October
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The 2nd annual Northeast Indiana Regional Mental Health Summit is set to be held in Fort Wayne in early October. The Northeast Indiana Regional Mental Health Summit is an event focused on enhancing collaboration among private sector providers, government agencies, and first responders involved in mental health services.
Northeastern REMC Employees Place 2nd and 3rd at Statewide Competition
COLUMBIA CITY — Northeastern REMC sent six employees to compete at Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22-23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative line workers. A total of 37 teams and 138 individuals from 28 Indiana electric cooperatives were among the competitors.
McCormick unveils Indiana education platform
(The Center Square) – Indiana’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate unveiled her education plan, which included expanding pre-kindergarten programs, increasing teacher pay, allowing educator unions to bargain and upholding private schools to the same standards as public ones. Those were among the points outlined by Jennifer McCormick in a release Thursday. McCormick was the last elected state Superintendent of Education. She won that race eight years ago as a Republican but changed parties in 2021 after she finished her term. In a statement, she said she knows...
Drought concerns loom as Indiana faces hot, dry weather
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As we approach the tail end of summer, Indiana has been fortunate in avoiding significant drought conditions. However, recent weeks of scorching heat and dry weather have left the ground parched, raising concerns about the potential impacts of a late summer and early fall drought. While we’re expecting some relief in the […]
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