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21alivenews.com > 01/23/2026 > heisman-winner-fernando-mendoza-declares-nfl-draft-likely-go-no-1

Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza declares for NFL draft, likely to go No. 1

Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza declares for NFL draft, likely to go No. 12+ hour, 8+ min ago   (164+ words) (Gray News) - Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza announced Friday morning that he is declaring his intent for the 2026 NFL draft. Mendoza made a post on Instagram saying, "Let's get to work. I'm humbled to announce that I am officially declaring…...

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21alivenews.com > 01/22/2026 > braun-says-stadium-legislation-keeps-indiana-play-with-chicago-bears

Braun says stadium legislation keeps Indiana ‘in play’ with Chicago Bears

Braun says stadium legislation keeps Indiana ‘in play’ with Chicago Bears18+ hour, 44+ min ago   (656+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WPTA) - Following a unanimous committee vote to send a bill aimed at financing an NFL stadium in northwest Indiana to the Senate floor, Gov. Mike Braun said the Hoosier State is very much "in play" for the Chicago Bears....

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21alivenews.com > video > 01/22/2026 > warsaw-grad-mevis-kicks-rams-scores-game-winner-against-bears

Warsaw grad Mevis kicks for Rams, scores game winner against Bears

Warsaw grad Mevis kicks for Rams, scores game winner against Bears1+ day, 34+ min ago   (58+ words) Warsaw grad Mevis kicks for Rams, scores game winner against Bears21alivenews.com Warsaw grad Mevis kicks for Rams, scores game winner against Bears PFW women defeat Horizon League foe Cleveland State 80-70 West Noble boys, Eastside girls advance to semifinals of NECC…...

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21alivenews.com > 01/21/2026 > fort-wayne-graduates-iu-cheerleaders-experience-indianas-historic-football-season

Fort Wayne graduates, IU cheerleaders experience Indiana’s historic football season

Fort Wayne graduates, IU cheerleaders experience Indiana’s historic football season1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (268+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Three Fort Wayne area graduates experienced Indiana University's historic football season from the sidelines as members of the IU cheerleading squad. Lauren Painter and Annabelle Hontz, both Carroll High School graduates, and George Getty, a Bishop…...

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21alivenews.com > 01/21/2026 > iu-championship-celebration-set-saturday

IU championship celebration set for Saturday

IU championship celebration set for Saturday2+ day, 12+ min ago   (76+ words) IU championship celebration set for Saturday21alivenews.com BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WPTA)" Indiana University will host a championship celebration Saturday. Parking lots will open at 10 a.m. with gates opening at 11:30 a.m. A "Walk to the Rock" begins at noon. Limited concessions and rally towels will…...

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21alivenews.com > 01/18/2026 > westview-eastside-claim-necc-basketball-championships

Westview, Eastside claim NECC basketball championships

Westview, Eastside claim NECC basketball championships5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (185+ words) LIGONIER, Ind. (WPTA) - Westview and Eastside claimed NECC basketball championships with victories at West Noble High School in front of packed crowds. The Warriors struck first as Kaden Grau knocked down a triple from the corner to energize the crowd…...

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21alivenews.com > 01/16/2026 > local-student-wins-free-tickets-iu-national-championship-game

Local student wins free tickets to IU national championship game

Local student wins free tickets to IU national championship game6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (287+ words) KENDALLVILLE , Ind. (WPTA) " A local college student from Kendallville will watch Indiana University take on the University of Miami in the College Football National Championship game Monday after winning free tickets. Caden Anderson goes to Franklin College. He was at…...

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21alivenews.com > 01/15/2026 > chicago-bears-consider-relocation-indiana-lawmakers-make-way-new-stadium-authority

As Chicago Bears consider relocation, Indiana lawmakers make way for new stadium authority

As Chicago Bears consider relocation, Indiana lawmakers make way for new stadium authority1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (257+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (Indiana Business Journal) - Indiana lawmakers have taken their first public steps in creating legislation to potentially help lure the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State. Language amended into a bill Thursday would create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority authorized…...

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21alivenews.com > 01/15/2026 > attorney-general-rokita-warns-hoosiers-avoid-scams-when-buying-tickets-cfp-national-championship-game

Attorney General Rokita warns Hoosiers to avoid scams when buying tickets for CFP National Championship game

Attorney General Rokita warns Hoosiers to avoid scams when buying tickets for CFP National Championship game1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (193+ words) (WPTA) - The College Football Playoff National Championship is being held on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. #1 Indiana University will take on #10 University of Miami, with the kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Hoosier fans across the state are understandably excited,…...

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21alivenews.com > 01/14/2026 > family-iu-fans-follow-historic-hoosier-season-national-championship

Huntington Family of IU fans follow historic Hoosier season to national championship

Huntington Family of IU fans follow historic Hoosier season to national championship1+ week, 1+ day ago   (143+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Joel Buzzard raised his kids to be die-hard IU fans, just like he was. "It's in our blood we've been IU fans for since I was born," Buzzard said. His grandparents, uncle, and cousins all went…...