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Indiana State Police trooper shot near Michigan City exit on I-94
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. — An Indiana State Police Trooper was shot Friday morning near the Michigan City Exit along I-94, according to ISP. The shooting happened at a gas station at 2884 U.S. 421. Police said the trooper was transported to Franciscan Hospital, where he is in stable…
Indiana trooper shot on I-94 near Michigan City exit; subject of manhunt found dead
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana trooper was recovering at a hospital after being shot multiple times after a cross-state police chase Friday morning near the I-94 exit for Michigan City. Indiana State Police said Sgt. James Heflin underwent a successful surgery at…
Portugal hires Jorge Jesus as its new coach after disappointing World Cup
Portugal has announced Jorge Jesus as its new coach following its disappointing run at the World Cup. The 71-year-old Jesus has coached several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. His last job was with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabian…
Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified
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Get a peek under the hood of the IMS Museum’s restoration shop
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has a dedicated team of mechanics who restore and maintain IndyCars, and a new Restoration and Event Center set to open in 2027 will allow for full-time restoration and public access to the process.
Suncoast lawmakers hollowed out home rule. Do voters care?
On a late afternoon in May, Sarasota County’s statehouse liaison explained to a group of residents how a controversial state law required county staff to approve large apartment projects despite heavy opposition.
Mayfield man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
A Mayfield man was arrested for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material in Fulton County.
Muncie man accused of killing puppy with knife
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie couple said they took in a friend who had nowhere else to stay, only to discover their guest had killed his Husky mix puppy in their garage with a folding knife and blamed it on a dog fight. Jeremy Mohler, 46, was arrested on Thursday on preliminary…
'We're thrilled' | Historic Monon Bell football game to be played at Ball State University's Scheumann Stadium
This will be the first time in 104 years that the game between DePauw University and Wabash College will be played at a neutral site.
The Scoop: Fri. July 10, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Dennis Michael Sochor is set to die next Tuesday for the death of a woman in Broward County 44 years ago. Separately, James Arden Duckett is also set to be executed for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987.
Fatal crash near I-69 overpass in Bloomington claims life of 85-year-old man
BLOOMINGTON (WISH) — An 85-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning in a crash near the I-69 overpass in Bloomington. According to the police department, officers responded to the crash around 10:40 a.m., involving a 2005 Cadillac SRX and a 2024 International box truck.…
Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband
Britain’s Queen Camilla is making her customary visit to Wimbledon and was joined in the Royal Box by an actor who once portrayed her husband. It is the fourth year in a row that the queen, the wife of King…