Facebook to invest $300 million in local news initiatives
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook says it is investing $300 million over the next three years in local news programs, partnerships and other initiatives. The...
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Wells County police search for wanted sex offender
WELLS COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): The Well’s County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a wanted sex offender. Randall Buckland Jr. is wanted out of Wells County...
Michigan man arrested in Fremont during traffic stop
FREMONT, Ind. (WOWO): A Michigan man was arrested after a traffic stop in Fremont. Fremont Police Department officers pulled over a green Ford Mustang on...
Hoosier Lottery says profit up 16 percent from year ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP): The Hoosier Lottery says it is turning over 16 percent more in profits to state government than a year ago. Lottery officials project...
10-year-old girl found dead in Mercer County canal
MONTEZUMA, Ohio (WOWO): A 10-year-old girl was found dead in a canal after a six hour search on Saturday. At 7:36 a.m., Mercer County Police...
Ohio man arrested on cocaine trafficking charges after 2-year investigation
DEFIANCE, Ohio (WOWO): A Cecil, Ohio man was arrested Saturday after a two-year investigation into cocaine distribution in northwest Ohio. Orlando Perez Jr., 27, was...
Armed robbery suspect found dead behind McDonald’s in Marion
MARION, Ind. (WOWO): A robbery suspect was found dead in a wooded area behind a Marion McDonald’s on Friday morning. At about 10 p.m. Thursday,...
14-year-old boy accused of putting 3-year-old girl into dryer in Garrett
GARRETT, Ind. (WOWO): 14-year-old boy is in custody after police say he put a 3-year-old girl named Raelyn in a washer and dryer, causing several bruises....
2014 Churubusco High School graduate dies in tractor crash
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): A 20-year-old Churubusco graduate died Thursday evening after a tractor crash. At about 4:45 p.m., a pickup truck was pulling a...
Indiana students could get up to $5,000 for social media contest
INDIANAPOLIS (WOWO): Indiana High school, trade school and college students have a chance to earn up to $5,000 by using social media. During April, which...