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Police officials said the man picked up a knife while officers were on the scene. After he refused to drop it, he was shot. He remains in life-threatening condition.
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Who & What: October 12, 2026
The city of Indianapolis has placed a moratorium on new data centers through 2027 and has created a related committee. Indiana’s attorney general launches investigations into two groups. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education plans to restore performance funding.
Who & What: October 9, 2026
Allen County Sherrif Troy Hershberger accepts the resignation of Cpl. Ben Fries. Indiana voters weigh in on potential changes to the state constitution. Google announces plans to build a data center southwest of Indianapolis.
Who & What: October 8, 2026
Sec. of State candidates debate election security, office integrity and voter turnout. A new statewide initiative aims to find out how to create more vibrant communities. Endorsements for Secretary of State candidates roll in ahead of November mid-terms.
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The plan would extend new high-voltage transmission lines from Wells County to the Michigan state line. Residents can continue to submit comments until Nov. 13. -
Indiana voters this November will get to vote on two public questions. -
It only took an Allen County Superior Court jury 30 minutes Thursday to convict 62-year-old Charles Calvert of murdering Marcia Linsky in 2024. -
Early voting in all Indiana counties will begin Tuesday, Oct. 6. -
Sheriff Troy Hershberger says Cpl. Ben Fries has made statements that make light of officer-involved shootings and could put the department in legal jeopardy. The four-count complaint filed with the Allen County Sheriff Merit Board came after an internal investigation. -
Officials warn everyone who was at the zoo on Sunday, Sept. 27, between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to check their MMR vaccination status and watch for symptoms within the next 21 days.
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State and federal officials Tuesday provided an update on recovery efforts following storms and flooding that affected Hoosiers across the state. -
A former U.S. Postal worker admitted to a $34 million bank fraud scheme involving deposited stolen checks. Thousands of residents in the Indianapolis area could be impacted. -
The companies and regulators say Google will pay all of the costs for the $737 million project, not existing AES Indiana customers. A consumer advocacy group is concerned that ratepayers could foot $74 million in transmission upgrades.
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With the Fort Wayne Phil currently looking for a new music director, Saturday night's concern was conducted by the South Bend Symphony's Alastair Willis. -
This spring and summer, WBOI is showcasing five local artists from Northeast Indiana in a series of interviews and during Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and here on WBOI.org. Arthur Black, WBOI’s Amplify All for September. -
Fort Wayne duo Funayūrei, vocalist Mandy Kawa and multi‑instrumentalist Rob Parker, brought their cinematic, synth‑driven sound to Live and Local at The Landing, giving a performance that blended nostalgia, vulnerability, and dance‑floor energy.
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