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Updates from State Senator Jean Leising
Whitewater Canal Receives More Than $14 Million in Funding Recently, the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site received over $14 million in combined funding approved by the Indiana State Budget Committee to repair and rehabilitate the area. I have spent […]
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Indiana outpacing neighbors in population growth
Indiana added nearly 39,000 residents last year, outpacing all neighboring states and the national average in population growth. More than 80% of Indiana’s population gains are a result of people moving into our state, with […]
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Two Arrested After Dual High-Speed Pursuits of Stolen Vehicles on I-74
Greensburg, Ind. — On Friday, April 17, 2026, Decatur County Communications received a report of a stolen vehicle that was west bound on I-74 near the 171 MM. It was reported that the stolen vehicle was a black […]
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Motorists: stay alert and share the road with farm equipment this spring
INDIANAPOLIS (April 16, 2026) — Planting season has officially arrived for Hoosier farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department […]
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State Senator Jean Leising Speaks about the Whitewater Canal Historic Site
Statement from State Sen. Jean Leising State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) made the following statement on the Whitewater Canal Historic Site receiving $14,460,000 in funding: STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2026) – “I am pleased to see the Whitewater […]
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Mic’d Up with Mayor Marsh
🎙️ Mayor’s Weekly Update 🎙️ Mayor Marsh joined WTRE on Thursday morning for his weekly catch-up, covering key updates from recent Board of Works and City Council meetings. He also took time to recognize National […]
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Catching up with the Decatur County Sheriffs Department
On Thursday, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department joined us in the studio to help prepare residents for several upcoming construction projects and important summer safety reminders. Work continues on I-74 — if possible, avoid interstate […]
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Digging in the Dirt with Sarah
Sarah was in on Thursday morning to talk all about digging in the dirt as we prepare for spring! From picking your flower colors for the season to tips about edging your garden, we have […]
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Motorists: stay alert and share the road with farm equipment this spring
INDIANAPOLIS (April 16, 2026) — Planting season has officially arrived for Hoosier farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department […]