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Bayh Raises $1.8 Million as Secretary of State Race Takes Shape

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Democratic candidate Beau Bayh says his campaign for Indiana secretary of state is gaining early financial momentum, reporting more than $1.8 million raised just months after launching his bid.Bayh's campaign said it ended 2025 with about $1.56 million cash on hand, following fun...

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State Report: Indiana Firefighters Have Higher PFAS Levels

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana firefighters tested for toxic "forever chemicals" showed higher levels than the general population, according to a new state report examining occupational exposure risks.The Indiana Department of Homeland Security released results from its PFAS Testing Pilot Program, a vo...

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NFL Commissioner Tours Indiana Sites as Bears Stadium Talks Intensify

(INDIANA) - The idea of the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana just took a major step forward.According to reporting from WANE 15, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell toured potential stadium sites in Northwest Indiana this week, signaling that Indiana is being seriously considered as the franchise searc...

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Laughlin Seeks Reelection to Steuben Co Commission

(ANGOLA) - Steuben County Commissioner Andy Laughlin has filed paperwork to seek a second term representing the county's North District.Laughlin, a Republican, submitted his reelection filing Friday at the Steuben County Clerk's Office. He was first elected in 2022 as a first-time candidate and b...

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As $2B Road Plan Advances, Construction Cash Floods Michigan Politics

(LANSING) - If you've ever hit a pothole when driving in Michigan and wondered where all the road money really goes, a new report sheds some light.As Michigan lawmakers quietly hammered out a massive road funding deal, the companies that build those roads were pouring money into state politics. A...

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Indiana Students Google Math Help More Than Any Other Subject

(INDIANA) - Indiana students are searching for math help more than any other subject, according to a new study that analyzed online searches for academic support.Data from Find a Super Tutor shows math generates about 1,670 help-related searches per month across Indiana, making it the most search...

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ICE Detainees Push Marion County Jail Past Capacity

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Marion County jail will no longer hold federal immigration detainees for more than 48 hours, as overcrowding and budget strain push the facility beyond its limits. Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal announced the change Monday, saying the Adult Detention Center is operating...

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Former Allen Co Sheriff Fries Ends Reelection Bid

(FORT WAYNE) - Former Allen County Sheriff Ken Fries has ended his campaign to return to the office, citing personal health concerns.Fries announced the decision in a message shared through the Allen County Republican Party, saying he would not move forward with the race despite previously signal...

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Data Center Debate Heats Up as Fort Wayne Residents Push Back

FORT WAYNE -- An opposition group is pressing forward with public protests and meetings over Google's data center project in southeast Fort Wayne, even as the company says the facility is already operating.Members of Fort Wayne Data Center Action say there is still time to influence the project, ...

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Deadline Extended: Nominate Northeast Indiana’s Rising Stars for Forty Under 40

(FORT WAYNE) - Nominations are still open for the 2026 Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly Forty Under 40 awards, with organizers extending the deadline to give the community more time to recognize rising local leaders. The program honors 40 professionals under the age of 40 who are making a notic...

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