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Palin leaves some fans frustrated

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:57:31 GMT

People who had wristbands in Noblesville didn't get their books signed.

Palin coming back to Fort Wayne

Mark Mellinger — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:16:10 GMT

Makes promise to local GOP chair before book signing.

Palin snubs local media on tour

Mark Mellinger — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:02:14 GMT

Marketing expert suspects former VP candidate wants to keep focus solely on her book.

Palin book signing event over

Terra Brantley — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:28:57 GMT

Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has finished signing books at the Maysville Road Meijer store in Fort Wayne. An estimated 1,300 people were on hand hoping to get copies of "Going Rogue" signed.

Lugar backs Obama's choice for judge

Terra Brantley — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:46:04 GMT

Indianapolis judge could become next judge in the federal court system

Lawmakers get jump start on 2010

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:14:01 GMT

Indiana lawmakers will get a jump start on the upcoming legislative session by holding committee meetings a month early on issues including property taxes, unemployment insurance and ethics.

McCain daughter won't comment on Palin

Mark Mellinger — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:03:25 GMT

Meghan McCain says she wants to read former governor's book first.

Sarah Palin to visit FW this week

Matt McCutcheon — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:03:15 GMT

Former Alaska Governor and 2008 Republican Vice President Candidate Sarah Palin is coming to Fort Wayne this week.

Dems bashed over health care proposals

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:19 GMT

A Republican lawmaker says House Democrats missed opportunities to improve the House-passed health care bill by not listening to GOP suggestions.

Palin book goes after McCain camp

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:55 GMT

While the book - which contains 68 color photos but no index - stays away from Levi Johnston, the former vice presidential candidate digs in when it comes to those who ran Sen. John McCain's campaign.

MoveOn.org targets Bayh

Mark Mellinger — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:24:50 GMT

Group urging Indiana senator not to block health reform vote.

Souder sounds off on Fort Hood

Mark Mellinger — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:59:00 GMT

Local congressman says tragedy shows need for change in military procedures.

Souder sounds off on various issues

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:52 GMT

Congressman Mark Souder will face opposition in next year's primary from Phil Troyer. NewsChannel 15 caught up with Souder on Tuesday and he talked about the campaign and a number of other topics, including the tragedy at Fort Hood.

Troyer to challenge Souder in primary

Lindsay DeWitte — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:13:59 GMT

A Fort Wayne attorney has announced he will run against incumbent U.S. Congressman Mark Souder in the 2010 Republican primary.

IN senators react to health care reform

Matt McCutcheon — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:23:42 GMT

Health Care reform cleared a major hurdle over the weekend. Saturday night, the House passed the bill, 220 to 215 with just one Republican voting in favor of it. NewsChannel 15 talks to Indiana's two Senators about how they plan to vote on the bill.

Local representatives on health care

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:21:00 GMT

Rep. Mark Souder, Rep. Dan Burton and Rep. Bob Latta react to the passing of the health care legislation late Saturday night.

Protestors chant, "Kill the bill!"

Lindsay DeWitte — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:43:28 GMT

Dozens gathered in protest Friday in front of the federal building and courthouse on S. Harrison St. in downtown Fort Wayne.

Casinos' impact on Indiana, Fort Wayne

Matt McCutcheon — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:26:41 GMT

Ohio voters approve adding four casinos to the Buckeye state, but that will deal a blow to the state of Indiana’s finances. It also challenges the possibility of a casino coming to Fort Wayne and Angola.

Matt Kelty sued by campaign contributor

Megan Stembol — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:33:08 GMT

A former adviser to Matt Kelty says the 2007 Fort Wayne mayoral candidate still owes him $125,000 from a loan made back in 2006.

Casinos a big issue for Ohio, Indiana

Matt McCutcheon — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:39:49 GMT

It may be an off election year, but an issue in Ohio could dramatically impact Indiana. On Tuesday, November 3, residents in the Buckeye state will head to the polls on vote on a handful of issues.

GOP urges less expensive health plan

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Republicans are calling the Democratic proposal to overhaul health care far too complicated, intrusive and expensive.

2 Area Advocates on the chopping block

Matt McCutcheon — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:43:14 GMT

Fort Wayne’s City Council voted late Tuesday night to eliminate two of the Mayor's four Area Advocates.

Lawmakers split on Afghan decision

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:21:03 GMT

Top lawmakers are sparring over the timing of President Barack Obama's decision on how to proceed in Afghanistan.

Public option near votes needed to pass

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:49:50 GMT

A key Democratic senator says he believes Democrats are close to the 60 votes they need to advance a health care bill that includes a new program for government-backed health insurance.

Dems rally with Bayh visit

Janice Allen — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:45:12 GMT

Senator Evan Bayh stopped in Fort Wayne Saturday to rally with dozens of local democrats at the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union on Ludwig Road. Discussing jobs, health care and endorsing candidates for 2010 were just some of the things on the agenda.

House health care bill exceeds $1T

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:11:52 GMT

Congressional officials say health care legislation taking shape in the House carries a price tag of at least $1 trillion over a decade.

GOP questions health care improvements

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:56:04 GMT

Republicans want Americans to consider whether Democratic proposals to overhaul the nation's health care system will improve their lives.

Resolution reached in Taviano Case

Matt McCutcheon — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:59:26 GMT

NewsChannel 15 is first to confirm that a resolution has been reached in the Tina Taviano case. That happened late Friday afternoon.

Mayor to push for referendum again

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:29:25 GMT

An interim legislative committee plans to meet Monday to discuss a host of gambling issues. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will testify about his desire to have a referendum on gaming.

Long Thompson picked for federal post

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:54:09 GMT

Last year's Democratic candidate for Indiana governor has been nominated by President Barack Obama to the board that oversees the federal Farm Credit Administration.