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Plenty of stories that have grabbed the spotlight recently have, as my friend Amy would say, worn me slick.
But there's much in today's newsletter that's giving me life.
Take the piece below from WRTV6 about Lawrence North (Indianapolis) senior Michael White. White just finished his final IHSAA wrestling season, and earned a state champ title. His challenges on the mat pale in comparison to the ongoing issues of homelessness he's faced during his high school career.
White's coach says this kid has no quit in him.
That's undoubtedly true.
And in the never quitting department, this from northern Indiana: Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic client, Reginald “Reggie” Dillard, was exonerated after 27 years of wrongful imprisonment for a crime he didn't commit. The South Bend Tribune and the University of Notre Dame have more.
Speaking of fighting, a Wabash County man isn't giving up his work to halt potential environmental impacts by a local company — WANE TV has that story.
Let us know about interesting things that are happening in your part of the state. As always, thanks for reading. |
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Lisa Renze
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State seeks toll for I-70 widening project |
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According to the state application released by Gov. Mike Braun's office, the project seeks to widen the highway to six lanes and will cost an estimated $6.5 billion. Most drivers crossing Indiana on all 156 miles of I-70 would pay $15.60 — semi-trailers would pay $84.24. Tolls would begin in early 2029 and the project is expected to take about 10 years. Indiana Capital Chronicle has the story. |
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Identical twins political opposites |
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Indianapolis Gen Z identical twins are both college dropouts and look so much alike that they're often confused for the other. They're about as far apart on the political spectrum as you can be — and they can teach us all a thing or two about civility and bridging that political divide. ABC News has the story. |
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Wrestling champ once homeless |
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Lawrence North High School wrestler Michael White was homeless for nearly a year. He didn't always know how he'd get to school or practice, but he always knew one thing: He wanted to be the best. Now he is, as LN's first IHSAA state champion in more than a decade. White will attend Oklahoma State University on a full scholarship. WRTV has the story. |
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An Elkhart man spent 27 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Here's how proof of withheld evidence and police misconduct ultimately led to his release. The South Bend Tribune has the story.
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Spring is a time of planting and rebirth. If you're planting a tree, there's one thing you must know: water is everything. The Jeffersonville News and Tribune has your planting tips.
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While the funeral Mass will be private for former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, the public can view the livestream and is invited to gather along Notre Dame Avenue for the funeral procession. The South Bend Tribune has the details.
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A Wabash County man is fighting a local company's carbon capture plan that could create ground and groundwater contamination incidents, carbon dioxide pipe ruptures, property devaluation and even earthquakes. WANE TV explains.
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