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Indiana Toll Road Closed After Massive 30-Vehicle Pileup in Elkhart County
(Elkhart County) -A stretch of the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County was shut down Wednesday afternoon after a chain-reaction crash involving about 30 vehicles during heavy snowfall.Indiana State Police say the pileup began just before 4 p.m. near the 94-mile marker, about two miles east of Elk...
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Slotkin Says Trump Administration Investigating Her Over Message to Troops
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation tied to a video she appeared in urging members of the military and intelligence community to follow the Constitution and refuse illegal orders.Slotkin disclosed the probe this week, saying the U.S. Attorney's Of...
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Three Killed, One Injured in Icy Whitley County Crash
(WHITLEY COUNTY) - A woman and two young children were killed Wednesday evening in a crash on State Road 9 in Whitley County, authorities said.The Whitley County Sheriff's Department reports a northbound vehicle driven by 31-year-old Emily Franks lost control on icy roads just after 6 p.m., cross...
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Michigan House Advances Classroom Cellphone Ban
(LANSING) - A bill that would limit cellphone use in Michigan classrooms cleared the state House on Wednesday, reviving legislation that failed just months ago.House Bill 4141 passed by a 99-10 bipartisan vote after being voted down in July. The proposal would ban K-12 students from using smartph...
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Applications Open for Fort Wayne Zoo Scholarship for College-Bound Seniors
(FORT WAYNE) - High school seniors planning careers in animal-related fields can now apply for the Fort Wayne Zoo's Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship.The one-time $3,000 award supports college-bound students who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, strong character and a commitment to...
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Black State Dept Employees Sue MI Secretary of State
(LANSING) - Four Black current and former employees of the Michigan Department of State have filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and a hostile work environment, naming Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the department, and several staff members as defendants.The plaintiffs include thre...
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Indiana Moves to Block SNAP Benefits From Paying for Sugary Drinks, Candy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana will no longer allow SNAP benefits to be used to buy sugary drinks or candy under a new initiative aimed at promoting healthier food choices, state officials announced.The change, known as Smart SNAP, took effect Jan. 1 as part of Indiana's broader "Make Indiana Healthy A...
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Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Marks 135 Years of Service
(COLDWATER) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will celebrate a major milestone in 2026, marking 135 years of service to the community.Founded in 1891, CBPU began by providing electricity for street lighting. Over more than a century, it has grown into a full-service municipal utility, sup...
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Indiana Senate Advances Bill to Criminalize Doxing
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A bill aimed at making doxing a crime in Indiana cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday, moving lawmakers closer to criminal penalties for intentionally sharing personal information to threaten or intimidate others.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports that Senate Bill 140, auth...
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Hamilton School Board Reorganizes, Renews Leadership for 2026
(HAMILTON) - The Hamilton Community Schools Board of Trustees reorganized Monday night, re-electing its current leadership and approving several financial and personnel items.Scott Lucas will continue as board president, with Stacy Shull re-elected vice president and April Holden returning as sec...
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