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The seat has been long-held by Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull, who announced she is retiring at the end of her term in December.
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Who & What: February 5, 2026
Three candidates file for upcoming Allen County Superior court vacancy. A bill would require consent for invasive exams on unconscious patients. A bill would bar insurer penalties for out-of-network referrals.
Field Notes: February 5, 2026
Zach and Victoria discuss the latest in girls' basketball sectionals, the All-SAC Team, and her thoughts on Sunday's Big Game. WFYI tells us more about the annual Braille Challenge. We close with notes on the NFL, Komets, and more.
Who & What: February 4, 2026
A bill for relocating casino clears Indiana House. Indiana bill aligns state with Trump administration’s immigration enforcement goals. Hoosiers from across the state compete in annual Braille challenge.
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Fort Wayne's only Spanish language newspaper has been publishing since 1994 and the Allen County Public Library library has committed to digitizing every issue. -
Newest census data from 2024 shows that a greater percentage of children between ages 5 and 17 are living below the poverty line. -
Indiana lawmakers advanced a bill this week to extend approval for syringe services programs another decade. It's set to expire in July. -
On Saturday and Sunday, there were demonstrations against the conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies in the wake of a pair of fatal shootings by agents in Minnesota. -
A federal judge ruled in favor of a a group suing the Department of Homeland security for the decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Burmese nationals in the U.S.
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The legislation would criminalize the tactic of releasing personally identifiable information with the intent to cause someone fear or harm — or encourage another person to do so. -
Insurance companies are fining hospitals for out-of-network care, arguing that federal changes are costing them more money. A new bill aims to stop those fines and protect consumers -
Lawmakers want to require informed patient consent for some medical procedures. A bill moving through the legislature would bring Indiana in line with federal recommendations.
WBOI News explores data centers and their potential impacts on northeast Indiana.
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