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Indiana Coach to Lead Indy 500 Pace Lap
(SPEEDWAY) - Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti will take the wheel at this year's Indianapolis 500.Race officials say Cignetti has been selected as the honorary pace car driver, leading the field to the green flag.He's coming off a historic season with the Hoosiers, finishing a perfect 16-0 an...
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Man Accused of Bringing Explosives to Church
\(MICHIGAN CITY) - A Michigan City man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he brought explosive devices to a church and made threats.According to WNDU, officers responded to Full Gospel Church on Ohio Street after a report that 41-year-old Matthew Schutz was heading there with weap...
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Suspected Meth Found During Airport Screening in Evansville
(EVANSVILLE) - A morning airport screening in Evansville led to a felony drug arrest.Police say TSA agents flagged a passenger around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday during routine screening.Authorities say 38-year-old Steven McKeethen appeared evasive during a search, prompting further investigation.Trooper...
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Michigan's Low Fees Drawing Out-of-State Trash
(LANSING) - Michigan's low landfill fees are drawing trash from other states and even Canada, raising concerns among residents and lawmakers.The state charges just 36 cents per ton to dump waste--one of the lowest rates in the country--making it an attractive destination for out-of-state garbage....
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Stamp Prices Could Reach $1 Amid USPS Cash Crunch
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The cost of mailing a letter could soon go up again as the U.S. Postal Service faces a growing financial crisis.Postal officials say first-class stamps, currently 78 cents, could rise to one dollar or more as the agency struggles with mounting losses.Leaders warn the Postal S...
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Avilla Moves to Remove Clerk-Treasurer
(AVILLA) - The Avilla Town Council is moving toward legal action to remove its clerk-treasurer from office.According to WFFT, council members voted Wednesday to begin legal proceedings against Clerk-Treasurer Rita Grocock, citing neglect of duties under state law.Town officials say Grocock has no...
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$34 Million Power Grid Upgrade Planned in Fort Wayne Area
(FORT WAYNE) - A major investment is planned to strengthen the electric grid in northeast Indiana.Indiana Michigan Power says it will spend $34 million on upgrades aimed at improving reliability and preparing for future growth.The project includes building and rebuilding several miles of transmis...
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Notre Dame Expands Free Tuition for Middle-Income Families
(SOUTH BEND) - The University of Notre Dame is making a major move to expand college affordability.Starting in the 2026-27 school year, families earning under $150,000 will have full tuition covered through need-based financial aid.Families earning under $200,000 will qualify for aid covering hal...
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$60 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Van Wert
(VAN WERT) - Someone in northwest Ohio is waking up a lot richer.A $60 million winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Sunoco station on East Main Street in Van Wert.The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing were 4, 11, 18, 38, 50 with a Mega Ball of 24.Lottery officials say the ticket holder ...
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BP Lockout Begins at Whiting Refinery
(WHITING) - A labor dispute is escalating at one of the Midwest's largest refineries.According to CBS News, BP locked out union workers at its Whiting refinery starting last night after contract negotiations broke down.The United Steelworkers union, which represents hundreds of employees, rejecte...
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