Maureen Mespell

Assignment Editor

Maureen is a Fort Wayne native and has worked in television and print news for over 20-years. Maureen graduated from IPFW with a bachelor's degree in Radio-TV Communication. Send Maureen a news tip or story idea at Maureen.Mespell@gray.tv

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Man gets stuck on train tracks, blames GPS, authorities say

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 2:25 PM CDT

By Maureen Mespell and Debra Worley

A man’s car was hit by a train after it got stuck on a set of tracks in Indiana Tuesday morning, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

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More rain later today

Updated: 32 minutes ago

By Aaron Doudna

We’ll see more cloud cover in the east and have a better chance of showers and thunderstorms later this morning into the afternoon.

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Researcher says Knife River’s parent company fined nearly $3.4 million since 2000 for OSHA, environment violations

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Beth Warden

After receiving a tip, we looked into the history of knife river and parent company MDU resources. A Knife River representative says the company has implemented changes to improve its standing in the future.

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English classes helping employees move up in their careers

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Cooper Seamer

A new English program at Showplace Cabinetry is helping bridge the language gap between employees.

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Museum raising funds to preserve covered wagon

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Baylee Peterson

The Lake County Historical Society is raising funds to bring a piece of South Dakota history back to life.

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ACLU urges Supreme Court to uphold Indian Child Welfare Act

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

The American Civil Liberties Union in 14 states filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

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North Dakota aims to become carbon capture leader

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

If the operation checks off all the boxes, Project Tundra is set to become the world’s largest carbon capture facility.

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Noem announces pay increase for state correctional officers

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

Gov. Noem announced a pay increase for those who work in South Dakota penitentiaries.

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Authorities investigating incident in Buffalo Ridge camper

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

Dakota News Now is bringing you a developing story.

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Students in Miller return to school building after Ag shop explosion

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Sarah Parkin

For the first time since February, students in Miller were able to return to their school building for classes.

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First Chick N Max franchise coming to Sioux Falls

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Kesia Cameron

A next-generation fast casual franchise specializing in almond wood smoked chicken and wings, chef-crafted sandwiches, and golden fried tenders – is headed to Sioux Falls.

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$10,000 reward for information on rural S.D. gun dealer burglary

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

To be eligible for the reward, the information provided must lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the burglary.