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Where Farmers Gather: Fort Wayne Farm Show Opens for Year 37

(FORT WAYNE) - The Fort Wayne Farm Show is back this week, bringing farmers, ag businesses, and industry leaders together for three days of exhibits, education, and networking. The 37th annual indoor farm show runs Tuesday, January 13th - Thursday, January 15th at the Allen County War Memorial Co...

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Sea Lamprey Losing Their Grip on the Great Lakes

(LANSING) - Invasive sea lamprey populations in the Great Lakes are declining again after control programs resumed following pandemic-related disruptions, according to a new report from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.Surveys show lamprey numbers have returned to near pre-pandemic levels acros...

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Hoosier Land Still a Bargain in a Pricey Market

(INDIANA) - Indiana continues to stand out as one of the best states in the country for buying land, especially for people priced out of higher-cost markets elsewhere.New data cited by real estate experts ranks Indiana as the fifth best-valued state nationwide for land purchases. The average pric...

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Frozen Tater Tots Recalled Over Plastic Concerns

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - If you have frozen tater tots in your freezer, you may want to take a closer look.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says more than 38,000 cases of frozen potato products are being recalled nationwide after possible contamination with hard plastic fragments. The recall inc...

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Free Tax Help Returns to Angola as Filing Season Nears

(ANGOLA) - As tax season approaches, Trine University is once again offering free tax preparation help for residents who may not be able to afford professional services.Starting January 26, trained volunteers at Trine University will prepare and file taxes at no cost through the federal Volunteer...

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Indiana State Police Turn Truck Stops Into Front Lines Against Human Trafficking

(INDIANA) - Human trafficking doesn't just happen in the shadows. It often happens in plain sight -- at truck stops, rest areas, and along busy highways. That's why the Indiana State Police is focusing this week on the people most likely to see it happening.From January 12 through January 16, IS...

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Trine Lands $200K Grant to Tackle AI's Rapid Rise in the Classroom

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Trine University has received a $200,000 grant to help shape how artificial intelligence is used in higher education as the technology rapidly reshapes classrooms and careers.The funding comes from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education initi...

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Steuben County GOP Opens Public Conversation on Possible Casino

(ANGOLA) - Steuben County officials and Republican leaders are making a coordinated push to be included in Indiana's ongoing casino expansion discussions, arguing the county's location, tourism base, and infrastructure make it a strong contender for a northeast Indiana casino.At a recent chairman...

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Presley Hampton Named 2026 Indiana State Fair Queen

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Presley Hampton was crowned the 67th Indiana State Fair Queen on Jan. 4.Hampton was chosen from a competitive group of contestants and will serve as an ambassador for the Indiana State Fair. She will visit 50 counties across Indiana in June and July, promoting agriculture, youth ...

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Michigan State Police Join Nationwide Human Trafficking Awareness Effort

(LANSING) - The Michigan State Police is taking part in a nationwide effort this week to raise awareness about human trafficking.From January 12 through 16, MSP motor carrier officers are partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and Truckers Against Trafficking as part of National H...

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