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Branch County Tornado Upgraded to EF-1; 9 Tornadoes Confirmed in Final Report
(COLDWATER) - National Weather Service officials in Northern Indiana have now confirmed that the tornado that touched down south of Coldwater on April 15th was an EF-1 storm.The tornado occurred between 1:04 a.m. and 1:07 a.m., with estimated peak winds of 90 miles per hour.Survey teams say the t...
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Dandelions Begin Spring Growth Across Indiana Lawns
(LAGRANGE) - Dandelions are beginning to emerge across Indiana lawns as spring gets underway.Jeff Burbrink with Purdue Extension says the plant is a perennial broadleaf weed in the daisy family that thrives in full sun and moist soil but can survive in a wide range of conditions, including drough...
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Indiana State Police Partnering with DEA for Drug Take Back Day
(FORT WAYNE) - Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration are teaming up for the nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25.The initiative allows residents to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications. Officials say the program ...
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Michigan State Police Issue Driving Safety Tips as Spring Planting Season Begins
(MICHIGAN) - Michigan State Police want to remind drivers to use caution as spring planting season gets underway across our region.Farmers are beginning to move large equipment such as tractors and planters between fields, increasing the presence of slow-moving vehicles on local roads. Officials ...
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Chicago Bears Officials Visit Potential Stadium Site in Hammond
(HAMMOND) - Officials with the Chicago Bears visited northwest Indiana last week as part of ongoing evaluation of a potential new stadium site in Hammond.The visit focused on land near Wolf Lake, which has been identified as a possible location for a new domed stadium as part of Indiana's broader...
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DNR Warns Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Spreading by Hitching Rides
(INDIANA) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is warning drivers to check their vehicles for the invasive spotted lanternfly before leaving affected areas.Officials say the insect is spreading across Indiana by hitching rides on cars, trucks and other equipment. The spotted lanternfly h...
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Ohio Lawmakers Move to Crack Down on AI-Generated Pornography
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at restricting the use of artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit content, particularly involving minors and non-consensual images.Proposals under consideration would make it illegal to create or distribute AI-generated expli...
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Report Shows Gambling Revenue Leaving Ohio as Lawmakers Consider Restrictions
(COLUMBUS, OHIO) - Ohio lawmakers are considering new restrictions on online sports betting amid concerns about its financial and social impact.A group of Republican legislators has introduced a proposal that would limit the size and frequency of bets, restrict advertising practices, and ban the ...
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Pokagon State Park Highlights Volunteer Opportunities During Appreciation Week
(ANGOLA) - Pokagon State Park is recognizing National Volunteer Appreciation Week by highlighting opportunities for residents to get involved.Park officials say volunteers play a key role in supporting operations, from maintaining trails and buildings to assisting at the nature center and helping...
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Report Ranks Indiana Roads Best in the Nation
(INDIANAPOLIS) - New data suggests Indiana may have the best roads in the country, despite the common frustrations of potholes and construction.A report published in the Journal of Consumer Research gave Indiana the top overall ranking, using road surface data from the Bureau of Transportation St...
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