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Two Northern Indiana Manufacturing Plants Closing, Impacting 235 Workers

Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 2026

by Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 20260

ELKHART COUNTY, IND. (WOWO) Two major manufacturers are closing facilities in Northern Indiana, a move expected to eliminate approximately 235 jobs across two communities. Forest

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Researchers Link Persistent Low Income to Faster Cognitive Decline Later in Life

Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 2026

by Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 20260

BOSTON, MA (WOWO) Long-term financial hardship may affect more than a person’s finances — new research suggests decades of economic stress may also be linked

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Alcohol Consumption Debate Grows as Health Officials Reassess Drinking Risks

Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 2026

by Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 20260

CINCINNATI, OH (WOWO) New guidance and growing public discussion about alcohol consumption are renewing questions about how much drinking is considered acceptable — and when

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Quick-Thinking Mooresville Homeowner Uses Garden Hose to Slow Garage Fire

Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 2026

by Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 20260

MOORESVILLE, Ind. (WOWO) — A Mooresville homeowner’s quick response helped keep a garage fire from spreading after an antique vehicle caught fire Sunday morning, according

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Indiana Community Votes to Eliminate Flock Cameras Amid Privacy Debate

Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 2026

by Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 20261

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WOWO)— Monroe County is ending its partnership with Flock Safety, becoming the latest Indiana community to reject automated license plate reader technology over

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Indiana Rural Health Gets $120 Million Boost Through Gov. Braun’s Regional Grant Program

Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 2026

by Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 20260

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO)— Eight regions across Indiana are competing for a combined $120 million in state funding aimed at transforming healthcare access in rural communities

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Sex Trafficking Investigation Leads to Nine Arrests and Citations in Southwest Michigan

Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 2026

by Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 20260

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. — Nine people were arrested or cited following a sex trafficking investigation in Berrien County, according to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office.

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Proposal Targeting Political Spending by Utilities, State Contractors Advances in Michigan

Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 2026

by Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 20260

LANSING, Mich. (WOWO)— A proposed Michigan constitutional amendment aimed at limiting political spending by certain regulated utilities and major state contractors is one step closer

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Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What Shoppers Can Buy Tax-Free and What Is Excluded

Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 2026

by Brian FordJuly 29, 2026July 28, 20260

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday is returning to a shorter back-to-school format in 2026, meaning shoppers will still have a chance

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International Jugglers’ Association Returns to Fort Wayne for 79th Annual Festival

WOWO NewsJuly 28, 2026July 28, 2026

by WOWO NewsJuly 28, 2026July 28, 20260

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Hundreds of the world’s top performers are taking over downtown Fort Wayne this week as the International Jugglers’ Association returns for

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