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Who & What: June 9, 2026
City of Fort Wayne honored by nationwide Mayors Association for efforts to combat extreme heat. Democrats name Beau Bayh for secretary of state nominee. New law protects some Hoosiers from summer utility shutoffs.
Who & What: June 8, 2026
The Chicago Bears move forward with Hammond stadium. In shakeup of Senate Republican leadership, Sen. Chris Garten steps down. Governor Mike Braun proposes regulatory changes for childcare to boost affordability.
Who & What: June 5, 2026
Indiana teens will soon be able to earn their driver's licenses sooner. IDNR celebrates opening of forty-three playground projects across Indiana. Indiana farmers see bigger tax assessments on agricultural buildings.
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The planned low-barrier homeless resource center would be in the 300 block of East Washington Boulevard in downtown Fort Wayne. Some in the city have expressed concern about unspecified safety issues. -
June 3, 2026 marks 15 years since IU student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out in Bloomington. -
The expansion of the reduced-cost program could make it easier to bring in community cats for spay or neuter.
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Indiana’s Recount commission announced it will not take up the question of subpoenaing voters until after the recount is completed. -
Republican Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) announced he’s stepping down from his role in Senate Leadership. The move could indicate trouble for President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). -
Indiana teens will be able to earn their driver’s licenses when they turn 16 instead of having to wait 90 more days, starting July 1.
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The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus was joined by the DePaul University Concert Choir from Chicago, and pianist Jon Kimura Parker -
All NewsAs part of the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne's initiative, 450 sixth-grade girls spent a day with local women leaders. Five of these young trailblazers stepped into the WBOI studios to produce their own radio segment. -
In partnership with The Landing, Live and Local will once again showcase some of the region’s most exciting local talent in a celebration of music, community, and summer. This year’s concerts begin May 29th. They will continue the last Friday of each month May through September.
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