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The contaminated jalapeños were from Sinaloa, Mexico. Coast Citrus Distributors delivered them to restaurants and other distributors. The peppers have since been recalled.
Tim Mossholder
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Pexels
Indiana reports six salmonella cases as contaminated jalapeños are recalled
Daniel Huber
Indiana has recorded six cases of salmonella during a 27-state salmonella outbreak as of Friday.
Zach Bundy
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WFYI
The Indiana State Fair is back. What's new for fairgoers in 2026?
Jill Sheridan
Exodus Refugee has offices in Indianapolis and Bloomington.
Jill Sheridan / WFYI
Indiana refugee advocates face a state investigation. A federal judge is blocking it
Samantha Horton
Jannette Keesling at Recycleforce Wednesday, August 6, talks about job training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals and the new $5 million grant to support operations there.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Formerly incarcerated to receive millions in workforce support through federal grants
Benjamin Thorp
Gov. Mike Braun has spent millions giving a gas tax break to Indiana residents. The governor said Wednesday, August 5 that he found a way to extend it again - pointing to a new energy emergency.
Benjamin Thorp
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WFYI
Braun extends gas tax holiday, citing new energy emergency
Benjamin Thorp

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Purdue Northwest Opens Applications for 2026-27 Leadership Northwest Indiana Program
Purdue Northwest Opens Applications for 2026-27 Leadership Northwest Indiana Program
Indiana's Senate Enrolled Act 78, signed into law earlier this year, officially took effect on July 1, 2026. The The legislation fundamentally alters how students handle personal electronics, establishing a strict "bell-to-bell" prohibition on personal wireless communication devices throughout the entire school day.
Local News
Before the first bell rings: Region Schools gear up for phone-free halls
Dee Dotson
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Franciscan Health offering Produce Prescription Program
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