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The city administration says Amtrak has expressed "serious interest" in moving its South Bend station from the west side to downtown
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Albert Smith was one of six people who stole a combined $6 million in federal money meant to provide safe and affordable housing
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Amy Hadley's attorneys, the civil rights law firm Institute for Justice, says courts around the nation are struggling with the issue
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Over 900 police departments are now using the BolaWrap, reflecting a growing awareness of the need to better handle people experiencing mental health crises and other situations
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Kamala Harris got an up-close look at Buttigieg's political skills in 2019 when he beat her and others to win the Iowa Caucuses
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill this week that bans the use of what’s sometimes called the “gay panic” defense.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun has unveiled a plan that makes major changes to the state’s property tax system, saying “nothing is more important” than controlling costs so that homeowners can stay in their homes.
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A new statewide resource is aimed at giving students an interactive experience to explore career pathways in the healthcare industry — which is among Indiana’s top employment sectors. The creators of the new program say educating students about health care careers is important for the future of the industry.
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Michigan Democrats are trying to reset the presidential race in the swing state now that Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to be their presidential candidate.
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Eleventh graders in Indiana take the SAT, a standardized college-readiness test, to comply with state law. This year, the percentage of students who earned college-ready scores increased in reading and writing but decreased severely in math.
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A member of our audience wanted to know. When it comes to cost, there isn’t an easy answer.
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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday it had confirmed cases of tularemia — also known as “rabbit fever” — in wild rabbits in Tippecanoe County.
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Lead exposure can lead to long-term consequences for children, especially if not caught and treated quickly. Outreach on the risks of lead often falls to health departments, but what happens when there is a language barrier?
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Michigan housing officials say the state has done better than expected at reducing a housing shortage, especially for residents earning 80% or less of the area median income.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a state budget bill Wednesday, finalizing spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year.
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The 21st annual River Bend Film Festival is August 30th and 31st in Goshen
35th anniversary celebration of Maria Center-a ministry of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
Envirofest is Saturday, August 10, from 3 to 8 PM on Island Park in downtown Elkhart
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Images from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games offer a stunning glimpse into the dramatic and heavily Parisian-themed day.
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The Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement Friday. There are 34 cases of Listeria from deli meat across 13 states, including two people who died of Thursday, according to the CDC.
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Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: This Is How You Lose the Time War, GWAR covering “I’m Just Ken,” and the Tested podcast series from NPR's Embedded.
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Police officers in many U.S. cities have recently gotten large pay boosts. Departments are offering these raises to combat understaffing, but some say the money won’t help.
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For three decades, Khalil Shikaki has provided insights into Palestinian public opinion. The most recent poll showed a rise in Hamas popularity, though a majority of respondents don't support Hamas.