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Chicago Man Injured In Two Vehicle Crash In SW Michigan
(HOWARD TOWNSHIP) - A two vehicle crash sent one of the drivers to the hospital. Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach says at 6:52 PM Wednesday, his deputies were called to a two vehicle crash on Detroit Road near Dodge Court in Howard Township. Deputies say that 62 year old D...
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Elkhart County Clerk Resigns
(ELKHART) - Elkhart County Clerk Christopher Anderson has resigned from office. Anderson and Chief Deputy Clerk Carol Smith were indicted in September 2025 on charges of official misconduct and criminal conversion. The indictment stems from allegations that the pair approved the ...
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SNAP Food Restrictions In Effect In Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - New restrictions on SNAP purchases in Indiana are taking effect this week, limiting which foods can be bought using benefits. SNAP recipients will no longer be allowed to use benefits to purchase certain sugary drinks or candy. State officials say that the change...
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Wilkinson Retires From Union City Police Department
(UNION CITY) - An over 30 year career in law enforcement has come to an end for a member of the Union City Police Department. The Village of Union City announced on their Facebook page that Assistant Police Chief Corey Wilkinson has announced his retirement. Wilkinson sta...
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One Person Arrested Following Pursuit In Steuben County
(STEUBEN COUNTY) - A pursuit through Northern Indiana led to the arrest of an individual. Indiana State Police say just before 9:30 AM Wednesday, a trooper was patrolling I-69 in Steuben County and observed a dark colored vehicle with a red racing stripe going 105 MPH in a posted...
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New Michigan Marijuana Tax Starts January 1
(LANSING) - A big change is coming to Michigan's marijuana businesses. A new 24% wholesale excise on adult use cannabis transactions officially goes into effect on January 1. This tax was approved as part of the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act, which was signed into law by Gov...
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St. Joseph County CTE Offering Free Rides New Year’s Eve
(THREE RIVERS) - An organization will once again be offering free rides on New Year's Eve. For the18th consecutive year, the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority will be providing free rides home, with all pick ups and drop off being in St. Joseph County only. CTA D...
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Michigan Minimum Wage Increasing In 2026
(LANSING) - Michigan's minimum wage will be going up starting January 1. The State's standard minimum wage will increase from $12.48 per hour to $13.73 an hour in the new year. This is the first step in moving the standard minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2027. Any non-exem...
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Strand Theater Closing December 31
(STURGIS) - A long time source of entertainment in downtown Sturgis will be closing their doors for good on Wednesday. The Strand Theater will be closing according to owner Eric Saitz. It's been owned by his family and Saitz has been employed at the theater for 42 years, starting...
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LaGrange Co. Chamber Announces 2026 Legacy Award Finalists
(LAGRANGE) - The LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2026 Legacy Awards. The Awards celebrate individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made a lasting impact on the community through leadership, innovation, and service. Finalists were selected b...
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