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One person dead, two hurt in I-69 crash in Grant County
GRANT CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - One person is dead, and two other people are hospitalized with injuries after a crash on I-69 on Tuesday morning in Grant County. The sheriff's office says they got several c...
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Is being a night owl "bad"? Local sleep experts weigh in
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - As we spring forward and the time changes, you may be giving some thought to your sleep habits. Local sleep experts with Lutheran Health Network have some explanations and t...
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Governor Braun signs dozens of bills into law
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Governor Mike Braun spent part of his day Thursday signing his name over and over. He put his signature on four-dozen bills passed by lawmakers, including bills on immigra...
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Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
(ADAMS) - Legendary former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz has died at home in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 89. Holtz had been in hospice care since January. He won the NCAA national championsh...
Mar 05, 2026
INDOT: Work begins on the U.S. 30 Corridor Improvements Project
ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the beginning of the multi-phase U.S. 30 Corridor Improvements Project. INDOT says the purpose of the project is to hel...
Mar 04, 2026
What's next? A look at Indiana's 2027 legislative priorities
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The legislative priorities for 2027 are being discussed by Indiana officials. Governor Mike Braun says he's proud of the work that was done this year, saying they "did as ...
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Indiana lawmakers approve bill mandating local cooperation with ICE
UPDATE (February 27, 2026): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State senators have approved the bill that will mandate local governments cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill did...
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IURC to investigate utility companies after soaring energy bills
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will investigate the state's five largest investor-owned utility companies. The IURC will look into the affordability for the fiv...
Feb 26, 2026
Extended lane restrictions coming to West Jefferson Boulevard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - City Utilities says that work to upgrade water service along West Jefferson Boulevard between Ardmore Avenue and Taylor Street is scheduled to start Wednesday, February 25, ...
Feb 25, 2026
Local health officials: Five heart attack warning signs you need to know
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) - February is American Heart Month, and Lutheran Health wants you to know the signs of a heart attack. Lutheran officials remind you that your heart is one of the most importa...
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