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Branch County Sheriff's Office Recruiting Volunteers for Victim Services Team
(COLDWATER) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office is seeking volunteers to join its Victim Services Team, a unit that provides crisis intervention and emotional support to crime victims and families facing sudden tragedy.The team operates under the direction of the Sheriff's Office and serves as a...
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BMV Unveils New Amateur Radio License Plate Design
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will introduce a new specialty license plate for amateur radio operators beginning Feb. 13.The Amateur Radio License Plate will be available to Indiana residents who hold a current Federal Communications Commission license to operate an amateu...
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Michigan Free Fishing Weekend Set for Saturday and Sunday
(MICHIGAN) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that the first of its two annual Free Fishing Weekends for 2026 will take place Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15.During the winter event, both residents and out-of-state visitors may fish for all species in Michigan's i...
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FCA Issues "Do Not Drive" Warning for Vehicles With Unrepaired Takata Air Bags
(WASHINGTON) - FCA US has issued a "do not drive" warning for certain Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles with unrepaired Takata air bag recalls, urging owners to stop driving affected vehicles until defective air bags are replaced.The automaker said approximately 225,000 vehicles in the Unite...
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DeKalb County Sheriff Brady Thomas Announces Re-Election Bid
(AUBURN) - DeKalb County Sheriff Brady Thomas has announced he will seek re-election for a second term in office.Thomas, who took office Jan. 1, 2023, said he is running again to continue efforts to strengthen public safety services and improve internal operations within the Sheriff's Office.Duri...
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Whitmer Proposes Tax Increases on Tobacco, Vaping and Gaming
(LANSING) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget calls for significant tax increases on tobacco products, vaping devices and gaming as part of a plan to address a projected $1.8 billion Medicaid funding shortfall.The proposal, scheduled to be presented to lawmakers Wednesday, ...
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Toyota Recalls 141,000 Prius Vehicles Over Rear Door Defect
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Toyota is recalling approximately 141,000 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles in the United States after identifying a defect that could allow rear doors to open while the vehicle is in motion.According to a report filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation, water can enter ...
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Indiana State Trooper Seriously Injured After Being Struck During Pursuit
(LAKE COUNTY) - An Indiana State Police trooper is recovering after being seriously injured during a pursuit early Monday morning in Lake County.According to authorities, the incident began around 3:30 a.m. when the Lake County Sheriff's Department initiated a pursuit on Interstate 80 near Kenned...
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"Let Kids Be Kids" Bill Heads to Gov. Braun After Unanimous Senate Vote
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Legislation aimed at protecting parents who allow their children to engage in independent activities without constant supervision is headed to Gov. Mike Braun's desk.The Indiana Senate voted 48-0 on Tuesday to approve House Bill 1035, often referred to as the "Let Kids Be Kids" m...
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Whitmer Signs Bill Banning Cellphones During Classroom Instruction
(LANSING) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation prohibiting students from using cellphones during classroom instructional time.The new law is intended to reduce distractions, increase student engagement and improve academic performance in schools statewide.Under the measure, stu...
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