Consumer Reports warns Black+Decker blender may pose lead exposure risk for children
The Lead Off Consumer Reports is warning that a Black+Decker PowerCrush BL1230 blender may pose a potential lead exposure risk. The alert stems from a...
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Michigan Opioid Deaths Decline as Lawmakers Question Use of Settlement Funds
SEO-Optimized Headlines Michigan Opioid Deaths Fall Sharply as Lawmakers Question Settlement Fund Spending State Officials Report Progress in Opioid Crisis While Counties Lag on Funding...
Michigan Recreational Marijuana Tax Generates Less Revenue Than Expected
The Lead Off Michigan’s new 24% marijuana tax is generating significantly less revenue than projected during its first months in effect. State figures show approximately...
Cenovus Responds to Refinery Issue Causing Flaring and Black Smoke in Lima
The Lead Off Cenovus is responding to an operational issue at its Lima Refinery that caused increased flaring and visible black smoke. The company says...
Replica Explosive Devices Discovered at Two Ohio Airports in One Week
The Lead Off TSA officers discovered a replica pipe bomb in a passenger’s carry-on bag at Rickenbacker International Airport this week. A separate replica anti-tank...
Elkhart Man Charged After Police Say Truck Hit Horse-Drawn Buggy, Driver Injured
The Lead Off An Elkhart man faces charges after police say he struck a horse-drawn buggy and left the scene. The buggy driver was hospitalized...
ISP Reports Dozens of Arrests, Large Meth Seizures in Early 2026 Crackdown
The Lead Off Indiana State Police report 84 arrests tied to narcotics and criminal investigations in Southern Indiana. Officials say more than 48 pounds of...
Judge Sets Hearing Date in Goshen Unlicensed Daycare Case Involving 86 Children
The Lead Off A judge has scheduled a June 18 hearing in Indiana’s lawsuit seeking to shut down an alleged unlicensed daycare in Goshen. State...
Midwest CPI climbs higher than national rate, driven by gasoline and housing costs
The Lead Off Inflation in the Midwest rose 5% year-over-year in May, outpacing the national rate of 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics....
Indiana Michigan Power shares tips to reduce summer energy bills
The Lead Off Indiana Michigan Power is offering customers tips to stay cool while managing rising summer energy use. The utility says simple home adjustments...