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Prosecutor Plans Life Charges in Quincy Child Abuse Case
(COLDWATER) - A Quincy couple already facing numerous criminal charges could soon face life in prison, according to the Branch County Prosecutor's Office.Prosecutor Zack Stempien said Wednesday he plans to file four counts of first-degree child abuse against Matthew Boatrite, 34, and his wife, Ca...
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One Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on I-69 Near Auburn
(AUBURN) - A Decatur man was injured Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 69 near Auburn, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.The crash happened around 12:50 p.m. near the 325 mile marker as traffic slowed for emergency vehicles on the shoulder. Carl A...
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Young Hoosiers Fan Writes Governor Asking for School Delay
(HENDERSON, KY) - A 9-year-old Indiana Hoosiers fan tried his luck with the governor ahead of the national championship game.Jack Gibson, a fourth-grader from the Tri-State area, wrote to Gov. Mike Braun asking for a two-hour school delay so students could stay up and watch the Hoosiers play. Gib...
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Michigan Considers Firewood Quarantine to Stop Invasive Pests
(LANSING) - Michigan officials are asking for public input on a proposal that would restrict firewood brought into the state to help protect forests and agriculture from invasive pests.The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says firewood can carry insects and diseases that a...
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Parkview Health Forgives $64 Million in Medical Debt
(FORT WAYNE) - Parkview Health has erased more than $64 million in medical debt for nearly 36,000 patients across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.The health system partnered with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to forgive outstanding bills owed by patients who met income-based criteria. Eli...
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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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