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Boys & Girls Clubs all over the state took part in tree planting ceremonies. Goshen used its to focus on mental health.
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Incumbents in both parties held fast in Michiana primaries as voters favor name recognition.
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A friend who still keeps in touch with Breaking Bad star Dean Norris, valedictorian in 1981, will grab his photos for him
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun’s choice for running mate is creating questions — and potential issues — for his campaign.
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Both St. Joseph and Elkhart counties saw their lowest primary turnout rates in recent memory
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Kent Fulmer visits with Scott Campbell of The Fischoff National Chamber Music Association.
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Teachers who have not been able to sign up for literacy training funded by the Indiana Department of Education will have additional opportunities. The IDOE announced more spots will open for Keys to Literacy courses after thousands of educators registered in less than a month.
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The Michigan House of Representatives approved the proposal for the state’s next budget Wednesday.
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Educators from across the state spoke out against a new literacy endorsement and revised graduation requirements at the State Board of Education meeting on Wednesday. They said training for the endorsement is confusing and burdensome and they expressed concern that the new graduation requirements won’t help students become well-rounded.
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Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun has named his choice for running mate — first-term Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis).
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Two Statehouse incumbents lost their reelection bids in Tuesday’s primary — one from each chamber and one from each party.
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Four Indiana school corporations asked voters in their districts to raise property taxes to pay for teachers and staff. Those corporations are Brown County Schools, Blue River Valley Schools, Fremont Community Schools and the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township.
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Incumbents Suzanne Weirick and Joanna King win versus right-wing challengers in Elkhart County Primaries.
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Valerie McCray won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday, making history in the process — becoming the first Black woman to be a nominee for U.S. Senate in Indiana history.
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St. Joseph County voted in the 2024 primary election Tuesday.
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Taking part in education or work programs could allow Michigan prisoners to reduce their prison time under bills introduced Tuesday in the state Senate.
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June 7th and 8th on Island Park. More at ElkhartIndiana.org/parks.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Lerner on June 14th
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NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.
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Dallas singer 4batz rose from obscurity to a breathlessly awaited debut in barely a year — but his arrival is part of a tense exchange between hip-hop and R&B more than a decade in the making.
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Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
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Thursday was the second day of testimony for adult film star Stormy Daniels. On Tuesday she testified to a nondisclosure agreement and settlement deal with former President Donald Trump.
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El Niño helped drive global average temperatures to new records over the last year. Forecasters say it's waning, but that 2024 may still be one for the record books.