New burial option for Indiana veterans coming to the Veterans National Shrine and Museum
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - After a three-year process, a new burial option for Indiana veterans is set to become a reality at the Veterans National Shrine and Museum on O’Day Road. Vice Commander Eric Johnson shared that the community has been eagerly awaiting this new addition, which will...
Columbia City Woman Arrested For Allegedly Misusing 911
COLUMBIA CITY — A Columbia City woman was arrested for allegedly misusing 911. Jocelyn Marie Troutner, 38, 885 W. Business 30 Lot 9, Columbia City, is charged with unlawful use of 911, a class A misdemeanor. On Feb. 25, Columbia City Police officers investigated a report of Troutner misusing...
Braun signs two executive orders related to Indiana Department of Correction
Signed on Wednesday, the executive orders aim to improve retention of correctional officers and reduce recidivism.
More Cases Of Dangerous And Deadly Virus Now Confirmed In Indiana
Several Spring illnesses are circulating in Indiana, and many residents suffer from seasonal allergies, common cold, and asthma flare-ups. However, health officials warn to beware of a highly contagious virus as cases continue to rise in the Hoosier state. More Cases Of Dangerous And Deadly Virus Now Confirmed In...
One person arrested after stabbing roommate multiple times in Indiana
INDIANA — A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing his roommate multiple times during an early morning altercation on Monday, April 7. According to the Brownsburg Police Department, officers responded to Hendricks Regional Hospital just after 5 a.m. for a report of a stabbing victim. The investigation...
Ohio Issue 2: Here’s what you need to know
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Issue 2, a proposed statewide amendment, aims to fund public infrastructure capital improvements by allowing Ohio to issue general obligation bonds. If approved, $2.5 billion in funding over 10 years would go toward various infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, sewers and water...
Governor Braun announces agreement for property tax bill in Indiana
Governor Mike Braun announced Wednesday that an agreement has been made on an amendment to Senate Bill 1, which he calls the "historic property tax relief" plan for Indiana.
Frito-Lay Recalls Tostitos Chips In 13 States, What You Need To Know: FDA
Frito-Lay has issued a recall for a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips due to the potential presence of nacho cheese tortilla chips, which contain milk. This poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. The recalled product was...
‘Graupel’ could fall in northern Illinois, NW Indiana Wednesday, forecasters say
It may be several weeks into spring, but frozen precipitation could fall in parts of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana Wednesday. According to a notice sent out by the National Weather Service, showers that are developing over the area Wednesday could produce a form of precipitation known as “graupel” as they...
Gary police fatally shoot armed man holding toddler during standoff, authorities say
A 38-year-old man was shot and killed by Gary police early Wednesday after allegedly locking himself in a room with his child and firing at officers. Police say the man had reportedly used drugs earlier, shot a relative, and ignored attempts to de-escalate before emerging with the child and a gun.