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Ohio States national championship trophy is safe after Vice President JD Vance nearly dropped it on stage during the teams ceremony at the White House on Monday.

Near the end of the ceremony, Vance, President Donald Trump and the team gathered to take a photo at center stage after Trump was presented with a personalized Ohio State jersey.

Vance is then seen looking to his right, where the national championship trophy sat on a table. He then pointed at it, presumably suggesting that he hold it for the photo.

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Published on April 15, 2025

Selfdriving trucks are going to be tested on Interstate 70 in Indiana, as part of a partnership between the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

The trucks will be testing automated platooning technology. Platooning is when trucks travel together in a close formation, which cuts down on wind resistance and increases fuel efficiency. The automated platooning hopes to let the trucks travel closer together through automation.

Harnessing truck automation technology is one of many innovative safety efforts underway at INDOT, INDOT Commissioner Lyndsday Quist said in a statement. In partnership with Ohio, our goal is to create a safer, lowerstress environment for all drivers.

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Published on April 15, 2025

Organizers for the MilanCortina Olympics on Monday unveiled a sleek and minimalistic metallic design for the torches that will be used in the traditional relay ahead of next years Winter Games.

The torches will be made primarily out of recycled materials, with a design system that lets the fuel canister be refilled up to 10 times reducing the number of torches that will be needed, organizers said. Made from an aluminum and brass alloy, the Olympic torch features a bluegreen hue while the Paralympic version is bronze colored.

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Published on April 15, 2025

Sec. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz join Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to announce their new Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative at the Indiana Statehouse.

The top Trump administration health officials are joining Indianas governor to announce a new plan to improve health for Hoosiers.

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Published on April 15, 2025

Police say a car that fled from deputies in Henry County was involved in a crash on Indianapolis east side Monday night, killing one person and injuring several others.

The crash happened around 9:45 p.m. April 14 near the intersection of East Washington Street and North Mitthoefer Road.

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Published on April 15, 2025

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.

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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