6+ hour, 28+ min ago   (467+ words) PIERCETON – A group of protesters gathered along US 30 near SR 13 Saturday afternoon, Aug. 29, as part of a demonstration calling for an end to ICE detention at Miami Correctional Facility. The protest is part of the Weekend of Public Witness to…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (519+ words) INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Braun’s administration has asked lawmakers to tap into state cash reserves to cover losses from Indiana’s gas tax suspension, but top legislative leaders aren’t ready to commit to the plan just yet. “The Speaker (Todd Huston) and…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (272+ words) FORT WAYNE – The State Budget Committee on Thursday, Aug. 27 approved $1 million to help the Indiana Air National Guard’s 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne land a future F35-A base. Indiana Brigadier Gen. Matt Brown told the panel of lawmakers the 122nd is…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (772+ words) Note: This story has been updated to add additional information. INDIANAPOLIS – Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday, Aug. 25 at age 80 after a short battle with cancer, earned superstardom both on stage and in libraries across America. The award-winning singer and cultural…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (523+ words) INDIANAPOLIS – U.S. Sen. Jim Banks and Gary Mayor Eddie Melton took their plea for federal aid directly to Pres. Donald Trump, speaking with him on the phone after recent storms caused up to $5 billion in estimated damage across the state....

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (576+ words) WARSAW – After over two decades of working at the Kosciusko County Highway Department, Steve Moriarty’s last day as superintendent will be Friday, Aug. 28. Assistant Superintendent Troy Kintzel will move up in his place. He then said Kintzel was a “truly…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (385+ words) INDIANAPOLIS – Lincoln Party Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard on Tuesday, Aug. 25 debuted a prototype of what he called the first state-sponsored voter’s guide personalized down to the precinct level. Ballard’s campaign, under the nascent Lincoln Party banner, has created…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (804+ words) WARSAW – Contracts for an emergency fix of a bridge in Syracuse and for the design work of the Justice Building roof were presented to and approved by the Kosciusko County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Kosciusko County Highway Department (KCHD) Superintendent…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (539+ words) INDIANAPOIS – The Indiana Supreme Court is weighing whether courts can still intervene in a Republican primary recount that gave Pres. Donald Trump-endorsed challenger Paula Copenhaver a three-vote lead over state Sen. Spencer Deery, who opposed congressional redistricting. Attorneys for Deery…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (795+ words) INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana has asked the federal government to expedite a major disaster declaration that could unlock additional aid for Hoosier residents and communities across 54 storm-damaged counties. Gov. Mike Braun signed and submitted the request to Pres. Donald Trump on Thursday,…...