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Wetland Protections, Dillinger's Jailbreak Car, COVID Update | Indiana Newsdesk

 

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

A controversial bill that would remove protections for Indiana’s wetlands is another step closer to becoming law. Coming up we’ll explain some changes lawmakers made to the bill this week and whether that makes the measure easier for critics to get behind.

Plus proposed zoning changes aim to increase housing options in downtown Bloomington. But some residents worry the plan will open the door or more student apartments in the city’s core neighborhoods.

In Crown Point residents lined the streets to welcome home a police car that infamous gangster John Dillinger used in his jailbreak. Ahead you won’t want to miss the story of how this car made it back to the sheriff’s department about 90 years after it was stolen.

And, a story sure to make anyone smile – we visit an exhibit dedicated to Bob Ross.

Those stories and the latest news headlines from across the state, right now on  Indiana Newsdesk.

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren