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Who & What: February 12, 2026
Indiana lawmakers made adjustments to broad immigration enforcement bill. Indiana bill tightens school gun penalties. Mayor Tucker's State of the City address focuses on neighborhoods, community.
Field Notes: February 12, 2026
Zach and Victoria catch up on girls' and boys' high school basketball, before recapping a historic sectional performance by Carroll girls' swimming. We get the latest on the effort to attract the Bears to Indiana, before notes on the Komets, Pacers, and more.
Who & What: February 11, 2026
Amendment would let judges deny bail to high-risk defendants. House panel advances bill to extend syringe programs. Martindale-Brightwood residents urge mayor to halt data center plan.
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Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker put heavy emphasis on neighborhood improvement projects, public safety and people-forward initiatives in her 2026 State of the City address. -
The Indiana Senate voted 48-0 on House Bill 1035, one of the first of the 2026 session to reach the governor. It remained unchanged from the version approved 93-0 by the House in January. -
IU honored its undefeated 1975–76 national championship team at halftime of Monday night's game while announcing plans for a Bob Knight statue at Assembly Hall. -
A revised Indiana bill targeting youth gun violence is moving forward after lawmakers softened language that would have automatically sent some teens to adult court, while increasing penalties for firearms near schools. -
The panel of city leaders included an immigration lawyer to offer some direct legal advice in dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Judges could deny bail to some offenders, under constitutional amendment poised to reach voters in November. Some advocates worry it could lead to irreparable harm. -
After Hailey Buzbee’s death, lawmakers introduce amendments aimed at protecting teens. One would update the state’s alert system while another revives social media protections. -
Indiana lawmakers are now considering giving parents greater control over their children’s social media accounts and requiring social media companies to redesign their platforms to be less addictive for kids.
WBOI News explores data centers and their potential impacts on northeast Indiana.
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The Grammy-nominated duo brings its Full Circle tour to Fort Wayne, blending classical and hip-hop while reflecting on 20 years of music, impact, and representation. -
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Fort Wayne Philharmonic Music Director Andrew Constantine led the orchestra in a special program honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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