Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
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🏘️ Community
The city of Mishawaka will host a photography contest on June 28 to capture 'A Day in the life of Mishawaka' with the theme 'Celebrate the Mishawaka way' as part of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations—residents of all ages can submit favorite photos or short videos for a chance to win prizes.
🚨 Crime
Cass County deputies recovered a stolen vehicle from Mason Township at 12:59 a.m. on June 21 and chased a suspect vehicle into Elkhart — where two juvenile suspects were arrested after they tried to flee by foot.
🎓 Education
Robotics teams from high schools around the world competed at the Century Center in the First Tech Michiana Premier Event, battling in head-to-head robot competitions and using a team pit area.
The free public event ended with closing ceremonies—capping the season for the teams.
🏛️ Government
A new Indiana law will let chronic pain patients with implantable pain pumps extend their refill visits from every 90 days to up to six months, with the change taking effect July 1.
State Rep. Bob Behning—who has long battled pain—and Dr. Joshua Wellington helped champion the unanimous measure that Governor Mike Braun signed last month.
Secretary of State Diego Morales faced tough questions from state lawmakers on Wednesday about spending on no-bid contracts and personal trips while asking for an extra $10.2 million for cybersecurity, technology upgrades and office work—lawmakers noted he missed a key budget meeting and did not fully disclose his international travel. Morales defended his actions as necessary to help Indiana promote itself abroad.
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