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After 15 years as a political prisoner in Burma, Myo Myint spent his life in Fort Wayne in service to other Burmese refugees.
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Who & What: April 9, 2026
FWPD says to check if all two-wheel vehicles meet e-bike requirements under Indiana law. Gov. Braun signs order to pause tax on gas for 30 days as Indiana prices hit $4. Indiana nursing homes are owed hundreds of millions of dollars in back payments.
Who & What: April 8, 2026
Sen. Todd Young on Trump’s Iran threat: 'I hope the Iranians listen.' Indiana Election Commission to pick the challenger to Sen. Greg Goode. 50 years later, the IU men’s basketball remains the last undefeated Division I team and champion.
Who & What: April 7, 2026
Foster parents say a lack of childcare vouchers are forcing them to stop taking in children. Gov. Braun says new law will protect Indiana utility customers from rising bills. Targeted shooting at home of Indy city-county councilor includes anti-data center message.
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Whitley County author Diana du Pont’s new book, Fur Mama, chronicles her odyssey after adopting an ex-racehorse and a shelter dog, and trading a successful career in the California art museum business for life on a Midwest farm. -
NIPSCO has locked out about 1,600 union workers, after the two sides failed to agree on a new contract by an extended deadline. The utility company had been bargaining with the United Steelworkers since January 20. -
The NFL Draft is April 23-25. Fernando Mendoza is the probable first overall pick. -
"We don't get ahead of our skis," said Indiana Governor Mike Braun. "All I can tell you is we move at the speed of business, and we made it easy to get where it is and we'll keep performing accordingly." -
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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The Indiana Election Commission approved a Sen. Greg Goode primary challenger to appear on the ballot. Questions around the candidate's eligibility are part of a broader fight led by President Trump to primary Goode over his opposition to redistricting. -
Sen. Todd Young says Trump's threats are an effort to bring the conflict to an end. -
Trump wants a redistricting holdout defeated. Indiana's Election Commission will pick the challengerThe Indiana Election Commission will again consider eligibility of Sen. Greg Goode primary challenger. Some worry Alexandra Wilson’s ballot bid could keep Goode in his seat despite Trump’s effort to primary him.
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