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Indiana Leads Nation In Total Powerball And Mega Millions Jackpots
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana has produced more Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot winners than any other state in the nation, according to a new study.Research released by Winz.io ranks Indiana fourth nationally for jackpot winners per capita, with nearly six major lottery winners per one million r...
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Former Reading Police Chief And Hillsdale Officer Dies
(READING) - A former law enforcement officer who served the communities of Reading and Hillsdale has died.Jason Deck, of Bronson, died on January 14.Deck was a graduate of Hillsdale High School and earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Kellogg Community College. He later became the ...
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Michigan Marijuana Sales Hit Record Volume But Revenue Falls In 2025
(LANSING) - Michigan marijuana retailers sold more legal cannabis than ever in 2025, but overall revenue declined for the first time since the recreational market opened in 2019.Retailers sold nearly 260,000 more pounds of marijuana in 2025 compared to the previous year, but falling prices cut in...
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Winter Weather Forces Modifications to Coldwater's WinterFest
(COLDWATER) - WinterFest will continue as planned this Saturday, but organizers are making several changes due to forecasted sub-zero temperatures.The Coldwater Recreation Department announced that for safety reasons, carriage rides and sled dog activities have been canceled for this year's event...
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Indiana State Police Seeks Volunteer Chaplains to Support Trooper Wellness
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana State Police is seeking qualified and compassionate individuals to serve as volunteer chaplains as part of its expanding Chaplain Program within the agency's Wellness Section.The program is designed to support the overall health, resilience, and readiness of Indiana S...
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100 Car Pile Up In Michigan Due To Snow
(HUDSONVILLE) - More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off an interstate in Michigan Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup prompted the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 Monday morning just ...
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Kendallville Man Dies In Car-Train Collision
(KENDALLVILLE) - A Kendallville man was pronounced dead at the scene of a car-train collision Saturday afternoon. The Kendallville Police Department says they received several 911 calls just after 2 PM Saturday reporting a crash. Officers arrived at the scene and determined that ...
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Postponement Ordered In Ruiz Trial
(CENTREVILLE) - The trial of a man charged in two different cases has been postponed. St. Joseph County Circuit Court officials say the trial of 27 year old Miguel Hernandez-Ruiz, was set to begin last week, but due to one of the Spanish speaking translators getting sick, Judge P...
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Bronson Approves Amendments To Golf Cart Ordinance
(BRONSON) - Two amendments have been approved on an ordinance allowing golf carts and UTV's on the streets of Bronson. During Monday's City Council meeting, Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman shared that the changes came following feedback from the Council during their December...
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Sturgis BOE Approves Bond Election Resolution
(STURGIS) - The Sturgis Board of Education has approved a resolution to allow for a bond election to be brought to the public. During a recent meeting, the Board was presented with the resolution that would approve the ballot language which voters will be asked to cast a vote on d...
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