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Indiana Seniors, Disabled Residents - Apply for Property Tax Credits by Jan. 15
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana seniors and residents with disabilities are being urged to act quickly as the deadline approaches to apply for newly updated property tax relief programs.State officials say eligible homeowners must submit applications by Jan. 15, 2026, to take advantage of the credits, w...
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Michigan Sees Worst Flu Surge in 25 Years as Hospitals Strain Under New Variant
(MICHIGAN) - Michigan is experiencing its most severe flu season in 25 years, with health officials warning that cases, hospitalizations and pediatric deaths have surged to alarming levels.The spike is being driven largely by a powerful new strain of Influenza A (H3N2), known as Subclade K and s...
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Judge Flags Legal Issues in Michigan's Planned Mental Health System Overhaul
(LANSING) - A Michigan judge has raised legal concerns about the state's plan to overhaul how Medicaid-funded mental health services are managed, putting the proposal on uncertain footing.The Michigan Court of Claims ruled that the state's plan to restructure its $4.9 billion behavioral health sy...
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DeKalb Judge Sentences Fort Wayne Man to 54 Years for Shooting at Driver
(AUBURN) - A DeKalb County judge has sentenced a Fort Wayne man to 54 years in prison for firing a handgun at another driver during a 2022 pursuit.Joseph Alan Fisher, 42, received a 40-year sentence for attempted murder, enhanced by 14 years after a jury found him to be a habitual offender. He wa...
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Hearten House Plans February Gala to Support Women in Recovery
(AUBURN) - Hearten House will host its annual Hope For the Future gala on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Kruse Plaza in Auburn.The fundraiser supports housing and restorative services for women working to rebuild their lives after homelessness, addiction, trauma, and abuse. The evening will include dinne...
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What’s Next for Angola’s Historic Courthouse? County Leaders Say Answers Are Coming
(ANGOLA) - Steuben County officials say 2026 could bring long-awaited decisions on the future of the historic courthouse on Angola's Public Square, vacant since court offices moved out in July 2024.President of the Steuben County Commissioners, Wil Howard, told the Steuben County Council that lea...
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Expanded Ivy Tech-Trine Partnership Creates Smoother Path to Bachelor's Degrees
(ANGOLA) - Students graduating from Ivy Tech Community College will soon have an easier path to earning a bachelor's degree at Trine University, thanks to an expanded transfer partnership between the two institutions.Under the agreement, students who complete one of 32 professional certificates o...
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Honor MLK Day of Service by Volunteering at Indiana DNR Properties
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Hoosiers looking to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through service are invited to volunteer at properties managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources on Jan. 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.DNR officials say several state properties will offer self-directed ...
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Indiana DNR to Host January Meetings on Spongy Moth Treatment Plans
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will hold a series of public meetings in January to outline proposed treatment plans aimed at controlling spongy moth infestations across parts of the state.Spongy moths--an invasive insect species known for widespread tree defoliation ...
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Trine Study Finds Steuben County Juvenile Diversion Program Cuts Adult Crime
ANGOLA -- A study conducted by Trine University researchers finds that juveniles who go through Steuben County's diversion program are less likely to commit crimes as adults.The analysis reviewed outcomes for youths who participated in the county's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative betwe...
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