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After a marathon session that stretched into the early morning hours, the Indiana Senate passed Senate Bill 1 Tuesday.

The controversial property tax relief bill, which passed 2722, had drawn sharp criticism from educators and community members across the state.

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Published on April 15, 2025

The Marion County Prosecutors Office announced formal charges against a teen accused in a triple shooting on the near northwest side of Indianapolis.

A 15yearold is facing two counts of murder, battery by means of a deadly weapon and dangerous possession of a firearm.

Prosecutors have filed a petition to waive the suspect to adult court. Currently, he is charged as a juvenile, so the prosecutors office cannot release his name at this time.

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Published on April 15, 2025

People across San Diego County reported feeling a powerful earthquake Monday morning.

The U.S. Geological Survey initially reported a 5.1 magnitude earthquake south of Julian at 10:08 a.m. on Monday. USGS later updated it to a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.

A series of aftershocks quickly hit in the same general area, most with magnitude readings of less than 3.0. USGS said one near Borrego Springs registered as 3.5.

According to the USGS, the earthquake was felt as far away as Orange County and in West Los Angeles.

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Published on April 15, 2025

Hang on to your hat, it is going to be a windy day on this Tax Day with increasing cloudiness and a stray shower, especially in northwest Indiana this morning. The wind will be flirting with 3540 mph gusts during the day and our high tops out at a cooler 54 degrees.

Look for cold temperatures tomorrow morning, and thus a frost advisory for much of Indiana tomorrow with lows just above the freezing mark and a recovery to 60.

We will watch for the possibility of severe weather in the state late in the day and evening Friday with highs in the upper 70s, but a front moving through could trigger those storms Friday night into Saturday.

MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/weather/forecast/indianapolisforecastcentralindianawthrlivedoppler13/5314a93aa913df744aa85b9d0b1a39686f3

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Published on April 15, 2025

The Lafayette Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.

Sgt. John Robinson was pronounced dead Monday, April 14 after he was found unresponsive while on duty at Fire Station 9.

Robinson, 53, had served with the fire department for nearly 30 years.

A release from the department said Robinson was known for his dedication, bravery, and commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our community.

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Published on April 15, 2025

The latest local news, weather and sports for central Indiana at the 5 a.m. hour on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

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Published on April 15, 2025