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Local organizers estimate they pulled more than 9,000 people to the Allen County Courthouse Green on Saturday. Additional protests saw more than 100 people in the more rural communities around the region.
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Who & What: March 30, 2026
Thousands showed up for No Kings protests across Northeast Indiana on Saturday. Indiana drivers to pay more cents per gallon in taxes at the pump. Experts urge lawmakers to take action to address $39T national debt.
Who & What: March 27, 2026
Allen County population grew by 3,000 from 2024 to 2025. Central Indiana officials raise concerns over Lebanon water discharge plan. Federal order keeps two coal plants running as costs climb.
Who & What: March 26, 2026
A Libertarian candidate joins race for Indiana Secretary of State. Trump issues endorsements for Indiana Republicans who supported redistricting. New study finds Indiana lags behind other states in primary and preventative care.
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Indiana's utility regulatory commission opened an investigation into rising energy costs, questioning the state's five investor-owned utilities at a public hearing as customer complaints hit record levels. -
Men-O-Pause: The Vaginates Speak, which premieres with a one-time show this week, seeks to offer women a space of understanding about what their bodies are going through. -
New funding could be coming to Indiana’s child care voucher program, but it likely will not be enough to cover the current waitlist. Advocates and providers are urging the state to act sooner rather than later, before more child care capacity is lost. -
The city is awarding more that $470,000 in grants to community-focused organizations addressing those affected by opioid use. -
In honor of Women's History Month, the Arena Dinner Theatre's current production is an offbeat play, written in 2009 by Sarah Ruhl called In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play).
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Thousands descended on the Indiana Statehouse Saturday to oppose the Trump presidency and call for ‘No Kings.’ -
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is warning that the nation’s nearly $39 trillion debt poses serious risks to the economy and younger generations, urging lawmakers and business leaders to take action. -
Community advocates from across the state met Saturday in Indianapolis to discuss the implications of new state policies affecting immigrants and navigate a path forward.
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