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Free Tax Help Returns to Angola as Filing Season Nears
(ANGOLA) - As tax season approaches, Trine University is once again offering free tax preparation help for residents who may not be able to afford professional services.Starting January 26, trained volunteers at Trine University will prepare and file taxes at no cost through the federal Volunteer...
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Indiana State Police Turn Truck Stops Into Front Lines Against Human Trafficking
(INDIANA) - Human trafficking doesn't just happen in the shadows. It often happens in plain sight -- at truck stops, rest areas, and along busy highways. That's why the Indiana State Police is focusing this week on the people most likely to see it happening.From January 12 through January 16, IS...
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Trine Lands $200K Grant to Tackle AI's Rapid Rise in the Classroom
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Trine University has received a $200,000 grant to help shape how artificial intelligence is used in higher education as the technology rapidly reshapes classrooms and careers.The funding comes from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education initi...
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Steuben County GOP Opens Public Conversation on Possible Casino
(ANGOLA) - Steuben County officials and Republican leaders are making a coordinated push to be included in Indiana's ongoing casino expansion discussions, arguing the county's location, tourism base, and infrastructure make it a strong contender for a northeast Indiana casino.At a recent chairman...
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Presley Hampton Named 2026 Indiana State Fair Queen
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Presley Hampton was crowned the 67th Indiana State Fair Queen on Jan. 4.Hampton was chosen from a competitive group of contestants and will serve as an ambassador for the Indiana State Fair. She will visit 50 counties across Indiana in June and July, promoting agriculture, youth ...
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Michigan State Police Join Nationwide Human Trafficking Awareness Effort
(LANSING) - The Michigan State Police is taking part in a nationwide effort this week to raise awareness about human trafficking.From January 12 through 16, MSP motor carrier officers are partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and Truckers Against Trafficking as part of National H...
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Love Local Event Returns to Downtown Coldwater
(COLDWATER) - The annual Love Local event is returning to downtown Coldwater later this month, bringing food, music, and Valentine's Day shopping together in one afternoon.The event is hosted by the Coldwater Main Street Program and runs Saturday, January 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.A centerpiece o...
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Former Ramaswamy Family Bodyguard Charged in Drug Trafficking Case
(COLUMBUS) - A man who previously worked as a bodyguard for Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is facing federal drug trafficking charges.Justin Salsburey, 43, of Bellefontaine, and his wife are accused of receiving hundreds of packages containing counterfeit OxyContin and other illegal pill...
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Hoosiers Urged to Check for Unclaimed Money Sitting in State Accounts
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is encouraging residents to take a few moments to see if the state is holding money that belongs to them.Unclaimed money includes funds that are legally owed to individuals but have ended up in government accounts due to uncashed checks, forgo...
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Operation Buckeye: Federal Immigration Sweep Leads to 280+ Arrests Across Ohio
(COLUMBUS) - Federal immigration agents arrested more than 280 people across Ohio during a targeted enforcement operation in mid-December.The Department of Homeland Security says Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out Operation Buckeye from December 16 through December 21 in Columbus and...
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