Fort Wayne heat index hit 109 during the Fourth of July stretch
Fort Wayne’s heat index hit 109 on July 1, and forecasts kept the holiday stretch hot enough that doctors urged extra caution outdoors.
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Fort Wayne asks for questions on proposed homeless resource center
Fort Wayne residents have until 9 a.m. Thursday, July 9, to submit questions on the proposed Anchor Resource Center before answers are posted July 14.
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Trine launches online DBA, giving Angola workers a new doctoral path
Trine University has launched an online Doctor of Business Administration program, giving Angola-area professionals a doctoral option that started June 8.
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What Detroit residents said in the city’s Rise Higher survey
Detroit MI – More than 8,000 residents from all 39 Detroit ZIP codes helped shape City Hall’s Rise Higher priorities on neighborhoods, safety, transit, youth supports, jobs, and city services.
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Kil-So-Quah campground at J.E. Roush Lake closes indefinitely June 29
Indiana DNR says Kil-So-Quah Recreation Area campground at J.E. Roush Lake in Huntington closes indefinitely June 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET.
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Huntington’s Kil-So-Quah campground closes June 29, Roush Lake stays open
Huntington IN – The Indiana DNR says Kil-So-Quah campground at J.E. Roush Lake will close indefinitely June 29 at 2 p.m. because of safety and maintenance concerns, while the rest stays open.
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Detroit survey steers city priorities toward safety, transit and youth
Detroit MI – More than 8,000 residents fed into Rise Higher, and the city says that feedback is already shaping its proposed FY2027 budget priorities.
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June 11 Midwest storms kept rattling U.S. travel on June 16
A June 11 tornado outbreak grounded flights, cut power to hundreds of thousands, and kept Chicago travelers dealing with ripple effects through June 16.
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Indianapolis wheel-tax proposal heads to committee as council weighs road plan
Indianapolis IN – Councilors are still weighing Proposal No. 192, which would revise vehicle taxes to help fund roads and unlock state matching money.
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United States evening weather update: Heat peaks as storms move east
Dangerous heat leads tonight across the South and East while severe storms threaten the Appalachians and Northeast, and tornado cleanup continues in Illinois and Indiana.
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Indianapolis riders face IndyGo changes June 14, MyKey+ July 1
Indianapolis IN – IndyGo changes bus service June 14 and launches MyKey+ July 1, so riders should check routes and payment setup before then.
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Elkhart breaks ground on new Ullery Park phase on the south side
Elkhart’s June 1 Ullery Park groundbreaking launches a new south-side phase, with a splash pad, walking path, pavilion and more to come.
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Danville commuters still face the CR N 400 W bridge closure through July 31
Danville IN – The CR N 400 W bridge closure remains in place through July 31, affecting north-of-town trips for commuters and nearby businesses.
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Elkhart’s downtown DORA is live: what residents should know now
Elkhart IN – Downtown DORA is now live through summer event season, with 21-and-older rules, official cups, posted boundaries, and posted hours.
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Danville schools are running weekly summer meal pickups at South Elementary
Danville, IN — Danville families can pick up 7 days of breakfasts and lunches each Monday at South Elementary, but weekly ParentSquare sign-up is required.
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Elkhart’s downtown DORA is live, changing how summer crowds move downtown
Elkhart IN – Downtown Elkhart’s DORA is now live for adults 21 and older, with official cups, set hours, and clear rules for moving between businesses.
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Elkhart’s downtown DORA is now live, giving bars and diners new outdoor rules
Elkhart, IN — The downtown DORA launched May 27 during Art Walk After Dark, giving adults new drink rules, cups and boundaries downtown.
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Elkhart’s biggest street project breaks ground on Hively Avenue
Elkhart has broken ground on the Hively Avenue Overpass, a $51 million project meant to cut rail delays and ease traffic near South Main Street.
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Lawrenceburg voters move past the May 5 primary and toward November
The May 5 primary is over, and Dearborn County voters now should watch the Nov. 3 general election calendar, registration steps, and county notices.
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Fort Wayne gas and diesel prices dip from yesterday, but stay far above last week
Fort Wayne’s AAA fuel check shows regular gas at $4.776 and diesel at $6.021, both slightly lower than yesterday but far above recent benchmarks.
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South Bend opens curb and sidewalk reimbursement applications for 2026
South Bend is accepting 2026 curb, sidewalk and ADA ramp reimbursement applications, but owners must get city preapproval before any work starts.
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Bargersville storm cleanup starts after April 27 severe weather damage
Cleanup is underway after April 27 severe weather, with the National Weather Service documenting damage 4 NNW of Bargersville and local reports showing tree and line damage.