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Police Warn Of Stolen Vehicle Scam In Online Private Sales
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana State Police are warning buyers to use extreme caution when purchasing vehicles through online private sales after a surge in fraud cases nationwide.Investigators say many scams involve vehicles advertised as "for sale by owner" on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace us...
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Bill Expanding Indiana Child Welfare Oversight Heads To Governor
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers have approved a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening oversight of the state's child welfare system, sending the measure to Gov. Mike Braun for final consideration.House Bill 1307 would require the Department of Child Services Ombudsman to investigate complaint...
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Major Indiana Bills Die as Legislative Deadline Hits
(INDIANAPOLIS) -- Several high-profile proposals failed to advance as Indiana lawmakers approach the final days of the 2026 legislative session, according to reporting by the Indiana Capital Chronical. Among the measures that stalled was Senate Bill 21, which would have designated the breaded por...
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Ohio Bill Targets Drivers Who Ignore School Crossing Guards
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio lawmakers are considering new penalties for drivers who fail to follow directions from school crossing guards.House Bill 690 would make disobeying a crossing guard a first-degree misdemeanor. The proposal also creates penalties for harassing, intimidating, or interfering with gu...
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Ohio Regulators Order $29.5 Million Cut to Electric Rates
COLUMBUS) - State regulators have ordered a major reduction in electric rates for customers served by Toledo Edison.The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio directed the utility to lower its annual revenue by $29.5 million. New rates must be filed by February 24 and will take effect March 1.The de...
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High-Speed Rail Proposal Emerges as Key Issue in Michigan Governor's Race
(LANSING) - A proposal to build a statewide high-speed rail network is becoming a major topic in Michigan's gubernatorial race ahead of the primary election.Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson is promoting a plan to connect major cities with fast passenger rail, including potential routes from De...
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Bipartisan Plan Targets Michigan Housing Shortage
(LANSING) - Michigan lawmakers from both parties are advancing a package of bills aimed at boosting home construction and easing the state's housing shortage.Republican Rep. Joe Aragona and Democratic Rep. Kristian Grant unveiled the "Housing Readiness Package," which seeks to reduce building cos...
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Indiana Lawmakers Push Toward New Social Media Limits for Kids
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers are racing to finalize potential restrictions on children's access to social media before the legislative session ends later this week.A revised version of Senate Bill 199 would prohibit children age 16 and younger from using major social media platforms without...
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Accumulation Totals Across Area Counties After Friday Snowfall
(NORTHEAST INDIANA) - Several counties in the immediate area saw a few inches of accumulation from Friday's snowfall, with totals generally ranging between two and four inches.In Steuben County, reports showed about 3 inches of snow in both Angola and Ashley.Nearby LaGrange County recorded rough...
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Letter Carriers Rally in Downtown Fort Wayne as Contract Talks Begin
(FORT WAYNE) - Postal workers and supporters gathered Sunday in downtown Fort Wayne as national contract negotiations between the United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers get underway.The rally took place from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Allen County Courthouse lawn, wh...
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