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Survey finds parent behavior driving youth coaches away
(ADAMS) - Youth coaches across the country are burning out and considering quitting, with parents ranking as a top reason. A new national survey by the U.S. Center for SafeSport says coaches experienc...
Jan 30, 2026 cpoungpeth / Depositphotos.com
Five arrested in shooting of Lafayette judge and wife
UPDATE (January 27, 2026): LAFAYETTE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Lafayette police have arrested five suspects in the shooting of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife. 38-year-old Raylen Ferguson of Kentucky is believe...
Jan 27, 2026 OpenFinalG / Depositphotos.com
Indiana Red Cross shares tips for staying safe in winter weather
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A winter storm has brought heavy snow and dangerously cold temperatures to communities across the United States. The National Weather Service has issued advisories for par...
Jan 26, 2026 elenathewise / Depositphotos.com
Where to find emergency shelter, warming centers this winter
https://www.facebook.com/AllenCountyHD/posts/pfbid02M3zpBiDgn8rkb8sugJEJPbF1JUrfAKeF7vSXmSrSHGpFh2reJrYoS4xUS1MozGohl FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - Several local nonprofit agencies are once...
Jan 26, 2026
Washington Post: FBI investigating death of Colts owner Jim Irsay
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The FBI is investigating the death of Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to the Washington Post. They report an FBI investigation into a recovery doctor in California who al...
Jan 23, 2026 sframe / Depositphotos.com
UPDATE: Online lottery sales bill dies in Indiana legislature
UPDATE (January 23, 2026): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - A bill that would have allowed online sales for the Hoosier Lottery has died in the Indiana Legislature. The bill was approved by an Indiana Hou...
Jan 23, 2026 RobertAx / Depositphotos.com
PFAS blood testing finds elevated levels in Indiana firefighters
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Firefighters in Indiana have shown elevated levels of PFAS chemicals in their bodies in blood testing. The study was done by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security an...
Jan 21, 2026 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
Champion celebration planned for IU Hoosiers
UPDATE (January 21, 2026): BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (ADAMS) - A celebration is planned after Indiana University's College Football National Championship win. The "Champion Celebration" will happen Saturday f...
Jan 21, 2026 efks / Depositphotos.com
Downtown Fort Wayne launches expanded DORA district
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - The expansion of the Designated Outdoor Drinking Area (DORA) in downtown Fort Wayne is now in place. The expanded area joins the downtown area with the Electric Works DORA, ...
Jan 16, 2026
Governor Braun focuses on first year success in State of the State
(UPDATE: January 15, 2026): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun focused his State of the State address on finding ways to make life more affordable for Hoosiers. He did not discuss the re...
Jan 15, 2026 Indiana Governor Mike Braun (R)
