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Indiana Legislature Prioritizes Tax Relief and Affordable Living in 2026

Brian FordJanuary 8, 2026January 7, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 8, 2026January 7, 20260

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO)— Indiana House Majority Floor Leader Matt Lehman says the Republican-led legislature will focus the 2026 session on reducing costs for Hoosier families....

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WOWO EXCLUSIVE – SENATOR BANKS ON VENEZUELA

Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 7, 20260

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO)— U.S. Senator Jim Banks says secrecy was critical in the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, arguing that notifying Congress ahead...

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Police: School Administrator Had Juvenile in Car During OWI Arrest

Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 20260

KNOX, IN. (WOWO) Police arrested Greg Estok, an assistant principal at Knox Community High School, on four charges, including operating while intoxicated with a minor....

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Michigan Migration Trends 2025: State Sees Fewer Residents Leaving

Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 20260

LANSING, MI (WOWO) Michigan’s population showed signs of stabilization in 2025 as inbound and outbound migration nearly balanced, according to data from moving and truck...

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Fort Wayne Weighs New Rules on Homeless Encampments

Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 20262

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) Fort Wayne city leaders are considering changes to city code that would give police more authority to remove or ban homeless...

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Indiana State Police 2025 Drug Seizures, OWI Arrests Increase

Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 20260

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (WOWO) Indiana Governor Mike Braun is praising the Indiana State Police for their efforts to reduce drug activity and prevent impaired driving in...

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Wendy’s Faces Federal Discrimination Lawsuit in Columbus, Ohio

Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 20260

COLUMBUS, OH (WOWO) Wendy’s is facing a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination against a district manager in Columbus, Ohio. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed...

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Reports Nine Fatal Crashes for 2025-2026 New Year’s Holiday

Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 20260

COLUMBUS, OH (WOWO) The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported nine fatal crashes on Ohio roadways during the 2025-2026 New Year’s holiday, provisional statistics show. The...

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Michigan Nursing Homes Under Fire for Medicaid Violations, Poor Resident Care

Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 7, 2026January 6, 20262

LANSING, MI (WOWO): A review of state and federal inspection records by Bridge Michigan found that nearly every nursing home in Michigan was cited for...

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WOWO EXCLUSIVE – Turpin on TRAA Resolution

Brian FordJanuary 6, 2026

by Brian FordJanuary 6, 20260

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Allen County officials have resolved a potential disruption in emergency medical dispatch (EMD) services after a public dispute with the...