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Cummins (CMI) Secures $75M Grant to Transform Indiana Facility
CMI - Free Report) has secured a $75 million grant from the Department of Energy to transform around 360,000 square feet of its Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) in Indiana into a facility for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. This grant, the largest ever awarded solely to Cummins, is part of the funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election
Indiana’s primary election results have still not been certified more than two months after the May 7 primary. Holding up the certification are two ballot recount efforts, which the Indiana Recount Commission approved in May despite large margins of victory. Initial tallying for one of the disputed races has not even started. In May, the […] The post Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
PRESS RELEASE: Today -- Mental Health Movement Kicks Off!
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—The National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Indiana, is hosting a community kickoff to officially begin the NAMIWalks event season. The catalyst event will take place tonight at The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts in Bloomington. NAMIWalks is the largest, most vibrant mental health event...
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Indiana Ranks Among the Cheapest States to Live in the Nation
Recently, Forbes took a deep dive into the cost of living in each state to determine which ones in the nation are the cheapest to live in. Just How Much Does the Average American Spend a Month to Live?. In the study, Forbes reveals data from the U.S. Bureau of...
Edgerton Police Department Works To Further Community Engagement
The Edgerton Police Department is committed to enhancing community engagement and transparency, as indicated by their recent efforts and initiatives. Despite facing staffing challenges and fluctuating service call numbers, the department remains dedicated to serving and protecting the local community. According to Chief Ken Jacob, service call numbers for the...
Country Heritage names new distillery
LAOTTO, Ind. (WFFT) — Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard is welcoming their distillers. Announced today in a Facebook post, the winery revealed Backroads Distilling Company as the new distillery. Backroads Distilling Company was founded by Jeremy and Jennifer Lutter. Offering cocktails and flights, a portion of the distillery will...
East Noble grad Risedorph embracing opportunity with Cubs
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – East Noble graduate Brayden Risedorph will likely begin his professional baseball career, as the 6-foot-3 righty is planning on signing with the Chicago Cubs organization after being picked in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB Draft earlier this week. Risedorph, who just finished his sophomore season at Indiana University, could […]
Fort Wayne Trails debuts accessible trails map
Fort Wayne Trails announced a partnership with AWS Foundation last week to create accessible trail maps, ensuring everyone can more easily navigate the Allen County trails, regardless of age or ability. The maps divide the county in four quadrants, providing detailed information about the trails in that area. They also...
Area leaders call for improvements to U.S. 30
Several state representatives, mayors, city officials and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Warsaw to discuss the safety and economic implications of not modernizing the 155-mile stretch of U.S. 30 between Fort Wayne and Valparaiso. The U.S. 30 Summit was organized by members of the U.S. 30 Coalition, an advocacy group...
Man handed two years in 2023 Glenbrook Square shooting
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man convicted of shooting a man inside Glenbrook Square mall in July of 2023 has been sentenced. Court documents say Gregory Normil shot a man in the leg inside the mall’s H&M store on July 8, 2023. Normil told police he and the victim got into an argument where the victim allegedly threatened to kill Normil and his kids “multiple times”, documents say.
McDonald’s hosts fundraiser to cover cost of employee funeral who died in crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Friday, McDonald’s employees at the South Anthony location are raising money to support the family of one of their own, who died in a car crash. 29-year-old Fernando Pizano and 32-year-old Mayra Vivar, died in a crash on Fort Wayne’s south side early morning on July 6.
‘They’ve been a lifeline for us’: Couple finds community in Fort Wayne while battling cancer together
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Robert and Melody Pate were diagnosed with cancer at the same time. The couple got married in January of 2022. After Robert received a job offer, they decided to move to Fort Wayne. “And we lived it up in Fort Wayne that first year,” Melody...
Man arrested for child molesting, faces six felony charges
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A man was arrested Thursday and faces six felony charges for molesting a girl. Mynor Oswaldo Esquite, 38, was reported by the girl to the Fort Wayne Police Operations Center. She told police that Esquite sexually abused her and videotaped the actions. Police say...
YMCA’s Group EX on the Go Classes
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne has been serving the community since the 1850’s; the YMCA offers state-of-the-art workout facilities, pools, plus thousands of group exercise classes which are included with your monthly membership fee. We are visited by Lou Cucinelli Director of Marketing,...
Bishop Dwenger football hones skills at sunrise summer practices
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Jason Garrett started up a new tradition when he took over the Bishop Dwenger football program, assembling his team for off-season work at the break of dawn. The Saints gather throughout the summer, starting their days on the turf at Shields Field, bright and early...
Humane Fort Wayne - National Adoption Week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - We are visited by Melissa Gibson of Humane Fort Wayne with not one but TWO puppies today. The National Adoption Week Event is this Saturday from 12p until 3p at the PetSmart on Lima Road; the shelter will be closed Saturday for the event. Humane...
Bobby McGee’s Good Times Pub
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Our team heads out to Bobby McGee’s Good Time Pub to check out their $5 Lunch Menu and learn more about their current Value Vault deal. Bobby McGee’s Good Time Pub is located at 5629 Saint Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN and they can be reached at (260) 444-2620.
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