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Chain Reaction School Bus Crash in Kosciusko County

2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

A chain-reaction crash involving four school buses yesterday on State Road 13 in Kosciusko County injured 50 middle and high school students. The driver of one bus was airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital. None of the other injuries were serious or critical. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Obama Will Tour Tornado Damage

2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

President Barack Obama travels to Moore, Okla., Sunday to get a first-hand look at the devastation this week's tornado caused. Meanwhile, emergency and insurance officials say Monday's powerful twister could have caused some $2 billion in damage, and maybe more. Ten of the 24 people who lost their lives were children.

FWCS Calls For Review of ISTEP Scores

2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

Fort Wayne Community Schools wants a third party to validate this year's ISTEP+ test results before it accepts the scores. FWCS officials made the request because of disruptions caused by problems with the test administrator's server.

Purdue Approves Tuition Freeze

2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

The Purdue University trustees have approved a tuition freeze and lower costs for students on the main campus in West Lafayette. The fee cuts will affect more than 10,000 students on the Lafayette campus only.

Kings Island Offers Free Admission to Military

2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

Current and former members of the U.S. military will receive free admission to Kings Island amusement park near Cincinnati over Memorial Day weekend. The park says a valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ticket window for free admission Friday through Monday.

Community Harvest Collects for Tornado Victims AUDIO

2013-05-22T00:00:00-04:00

Community Harvest Food Bank will send a truck load of ready-to-eat food items to Oklahoma on Friday. Executive Director Jane Avery tells how you can help. Larry Bower reports.

Groundbreaking Held for Courtyard Apartments, 2828 Fairfield AUDIO AND VIDEO

2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Tuesday for The Courtyard, providing housing and services for young people transitioning out of Foster Care. Larry Bower was there for the groundbreaking and beginning demolition of the old Duemling Clinic.