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Kentucky House OKs bill authorizing federal citizen verification for state elections A bill passed the Kentucky House adding more voter citizenship verification, okaying more partisanship in judicial races and letting federal officeholders show up twice on the ballot.

A bill passed the Kentucky House adding more voter citizenship verification, okaying more partisanship in judicial races and letting federal officeholders show up twice on the ballot. www.lpm.org/news/2026-03...

After pushback GOP sponsor drops hurdles to intervening in Kentucky utility cases • Kentucky Lantern The GOP sponsor of a bill reshaping the state utility regulator eliminated provisions that critics warned would silence the voices of average consumers.

After pushback GOP sponsor drops hurdles to intervening in Kentucky utility cases
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For the first time, we now know how many Black-owned bookstores exist in the U.S. The National Association of Black Bookstores has released the “first comprehensive national report” on the state of America’s Black-owned bookstores.

There has never been an official, comprehensive record of Black-owned bookstores across the United States — until now

Footage shows a tornado rapidly approaching a mobile store in Three Rivers, Michigan. The person who shared the video tells CNN everyone in the store made it out safely.

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Three people were killed and three were taken to a hospital after a tornado hit a Michigan town on March 6, 2026. The Michigan storms have knocked down trees, torn the roof off a home improvement store, and caused power outages and road closures. https://tinyurl.com/bdetrbt3

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WATCH LIVE as we continue to cover the reported tornado damage in southwest Michigan and look ahead to another round of storms tonight.

STREAM HERE >> https://www.wndu.com/livestream/ 

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The Notre Dame women's basketball team picked up a big win over NC State in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals today.

The Irish have won seven in a row and nine of their last 10.

STORY >> https://www.wndu.com/2026/03/07/notre-dame-women-beat-nc-state-81-63-advance-acc-tournament-semis/ 

Fort Wayne man stranded in Middle East amid conflict in Iran seeking help to get home The conflict in Iran has made travel in and out of the Middle East very difficult. A Fort Wayne man is experiencing it firsthand.

The conflict in Iran has made travel in and out of the Middle East very difficult. A Fort Wayne man is experiencing it firsthand.

DJ’s goodbye message to Chicago

As other states push back on rising power bills, West Virginia lawmakers double down on coal While West Virginians struggle to pay their power bills, lawmakers are rejecting or tabling proposals to help.

While regulators in nearby states have pushed utilities to lower or cap rates, West Virginia lawmakers weakened or stalled proposals to help lower power costs.

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The latest episode of Power Lines is out.

In this week’s episode, we report on what CNN staffers are privately saying about Scott Jennings. We also get into WHCA blowback over Trump’s dinner invite and Bari Weiss’ plans for “CBS Mornings.”

Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9yx...

At Jesse Jackson's funeral, Pistons legend calls Harris, Hillary 'presidents' Isiah Thomas, the Hall-of-Fame basketball player, was among several high-profile speakers at Jackson's funeral on the south side of Chicago on Friday.

Isiah Thomas, the Hall-of-Fame basketball player, was among several high-profile speakers at Jackson's funeral on the south side of Chicago on Friday.

How the Decision to Start a War Became the President’s

Un-paywalled link:

How Presidents Seized the Power to Start Wars

Presidents have sidestepped Congress to launch limited military strikes for decades. Trump’s decision to attack Iran is an aggressive escalation.

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A judge finally called a newsroom raid what it is Seizures of journalists’ materials have the same impact as traditional prior restraints

The seizure of Washington Post reporter @hannahnatanson.bsky.social's devices likely killed far more stories than any court order ever could.

Judge Porter should've done more to punish prosecutors, but he was right to call the raid what it was — a prior restraint.

Indy ranks low for street safety as Vision Zero enters year one City leaders and local advocates say Indianapolis needs safer streets, but they have different ideas for how to build them.

"Indy ranks low for street safety as Vision Zero enters year one" by Justin L. Mack for Axios Indianapolis

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High-stakes First Amendment suit against the Pentagon heads to court The New York Times is suing the Department of Defense after it implemented a restrictive new press policy that prompted most Pentagon reporters to hand in their credentials.

“On Friday, a federal judge will consider whether the provisions of the policy targeting the exercise of the First Amendment are unlawful, hearing arguments in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.”
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World Cup games at risk after DHS delays in delivering federal grants Foxborough, Massachusetts, has expressed concerns over issuing licenses for games at Gillette Stadium after federal funding meant for public safety stalled.

Seven FIFA World Cup games that were set to be held in Massachusetts are in question after a delay in federal funding left a small town fearful it might be stuck paying millions in security costs.

“[Trump’s] endangered American lives since he took office... What he's doing is presidential excess and overreach.”

Rep. André Carson tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social how Trump has put more Americans at risk, abroad and at home, by attacking Iran.

Watch the conversation: zeteo.com/p/no-intel-i...

Indianapolis has its first-ever Public Editor and she is holding a meet-and-greet to talk to news consumers like you about coverage in central Indiana.

What is good? What could be improved?

Indiana Supreme Court upholds COVID-19 immunity for hospitals in patient death case • Indiana Capital Chronicle Justices said medical providers can't be held liable for patient complications stemming from COVID-19 treatment during the pandemic emergency.

Indiana Supreme Court upholds COVID-19 immunity for hospitals in patient death case

Trump-backed challengers to Indiana senators make White House trip • Indiana Capital Chronicle Six Indiana Senate challengers endorsed by President Donald Trump got an Oval Office meeting with him this week.

Trump-backed challengers to Indiana senators make White House trip

Indiana Attorney General's Office appeals religious freedom ruling on state abortion ban • Indiana Capital Chronicle Attorney General Todd Rokita will appeal a Marion County judge's ruling blocking Indiana's abortion ban for Hoosiers who argue their religious freedom requires access to an abortion.

Indiana Attorney General's Office appeals religious freedom ruling on state abortion ban

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Indiana’s Anti-Trans Attorney General is Preparing to Revoke Trans People’s Documents Indiana AG Todd Rokita has been compiling a list of his state’s trans people. Following in Kansas’ footsteps, he’s quietly laying the groundwork to declare their IDs “falsified records.”

An investigation from Transitics has discovered something highly alarming: Indiana AG Todd Rokita has been making a list of trans people. Following in Kansas’ footsteps, he’s preparing to revoke trans people’s documents by declaring them “falsified records.”

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Passion Pit, known for mid-2000s-era hits, including ‘Sleepyhead’ and ‘Take a Walk’, is headlining Fort Wayne's 2026 Middle Waves Music Festival.

REPORT: https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/03/06/2026-middle-waves-music-festival-lineup-announced/ 

Economists question both Indiana and Illinois Bears stadium subsidies "Neither of these proposals offer net benefits to taxpayers," a Ball State University professor said.

Economists question both Indiana and Illinois Bears stadium subsidies
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Taxpayers on hook for Lucas Oil Stadium until 2037 as Indiana pitches public subsidies for another NFL stadium A Bears stadium would be the third publicly financed NFL stadium in Indiana.

Taxpayers on hook for Lucas Oil Stadium until 2037 as Indiana pitches public subsidies for another NFL stadium
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A Marion County superior court judge granted a permanent injunction preventing Indiana from enforcing its near-total abortion ban against women whose religious beliefs necessitate the procedure. https://tinyurl.com/3fsbedft

How to stream Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's "A Concert for Minnesota" on The Current Starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s show at Armory will be livestreamed in the Twin Cities at 89.3 FM and worldwide at thecurrent.org.

We get another streaming concert tonight, this time Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war Pope Leo released a video on Thursday praying that God would help world leaders renounce war ​as a means of resolving conflicts in an unusual ‌appeal as the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran pressed on for the sixth day.

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$38 million from West Virginia’s medical marijuana program hasn’t been spent. Lawmakers could change that. The West Virginia House of Delegates voted to unlock $38 million in medical marijuana funds for research and homeless services.

NEW: $38 million from West Virginia’s medical marijuana program hasn’t been spent. A bill passed by the House could change that.

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