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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Van Wert court hears motion to vacate no-contest murder plea
May 23—VAN WERT — A Celina man who pleaded no contest to murder two months ago is trying to revoke his plea on the basis of actual innocence. It's the latest delay in the murder case against Ryan Houser, 39, who notified his attorney of his desire to revoke the plea minutes before he was to be sentenced on May 7 in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. A Van Wert County grand jury found probable cause in November 2023 to charge Houser with aggravated murder, an unclassified felony; murder, an unclassified felony; possessing a weapon under disability, a third-degree felony; and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony, for the September 2023 shooting death of Barbara Ganger. Houser appeared before Judge Martin Burchfield for his 13th court hearing on Thursday, at which time defense counsel Kenneth Rexford formally argued a motion for the court to remove a no-contest plea Houser entered in March on the basis of his client's claim of actual innocence. He had previously been scheduled to go on trial in April. Prosecutor Eva Yarger argued the motion was not submitted in a timely manner and that Houser fully understood the charges against him when he pleaded no contest to a single count of murder. The state dismissed three remaining charges against Houser during a hastily scheduled change of plea hearing in March. Rexford learned of his client's desire to revoke the plea 20 minutes before sentencing was to proceed on May 7. Burchfield took the motion under advisement, with a ruling expected June 24. If the court denies Houser's motion, the Celina man faces a minimum sentence of 15 years to life in prison. If the court accepts, Houser could proceed to trial on all four counts in the original indictment. In earlier proceedings, Rexford said he intended to present evidence that Houser was in or near Rockford at the time of Ganger's death as determined by medical experts for the defense. The Lucas County Coroner's Office established Ganger's date and time of death as 10:43 p.m. Sept. 4, 2023, while a medical expert for the defense places the time of death around 8 a.m. the following day. Rexford followed a similar line of questioning Thursday as he cross-examined Van Wert City Police Detective Lt. Robert Black about the autopsy and timeline investigators used to connect Houser to the death. Yarger raised concerns about the defense relying on a medical expert who asserts nothing was done to determine a time of death, yet was able to establish a different time of death than the coroner. Yarger called Black to the witness stand that morning to refute an allegation in the defense motion stipulating Ganger was last seen at 7:49 p.m. the night of her death. Black testified that a neighbor last saw Ganger enter her apartment at 7 p.m. Cell towers registered a 44-second call to Ganger's phone at 6:56 p.m. — the last time cell towers registered activity from the phone, Black said. The neighbor received a final Facebook message from Ganger at 7:49 p.m., which Black suggested may have been sent by someone else. Security cameras captured Houser running from Ganger's apartment minutes later, according to Black. Black said Houser "spontaneously" turned to his mother while he was being questioned about the murder to inform her Ganger had been shot, but detectives had not informed Houser of the cause of death when he made the statement, he said. Asked by Rexford why neighbors couldn't hear screaming, arguing or gunshots, Black said the small-caliber handgun and concrete walls inside the apartment may have concealed the sound. An autopsy determined Ganger died from gunshot wounds to the eye and heart. Investigators found two firearms during a search of Houser's home following Ganger's death but neither weapon was linked to the death. Houser was on probation in an unrelated case at the time and was not legally allowed to be in the possession of a firearm, according to court records. Featured Local Savings
Indianapolis Star
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Ben Ganger's 'Jeopardy!' streak is over — but he'll be back
Show Caption Indiana contestant Ben Ganger scored his fifth " Jeopardy!" win on Cinco de Mayo, but Tuesday was his last time on the stage — for now. Ganger has qualified for the annual Tournament of Champions, earning $105,915 in his five wins. During Tuesday's show, Ken Jennings revealed what Ganger told him after his fifth win about making it to the Tournament of Champions: "Man, that's beyond my wildest dreams." In a nod to his Hoosier heritage, during Tuesday's show, Ganger and Jennings chatted about his love for motorsports, pointing out that Indiana's drivers' licenses have an Indy Car on them. Jennings asked if it encouraged bad driving. You can let us know the answer next time you're on Interstate 465. Here's a look at Ganger's five-day streak. Who is Ben Ganger? Ganger is a data analyst and opera singer from Goshen, Indiana, and a Goshen College graduate. Learn more about Ganger and his connections in the community in the South Bend Tribune story linked below. Did Ben Ganger win Tuesday, May 6, on 'Jeopardy!'? No. Tuesday's challengers were Sarah Gillis, an Asbury Park, New Jersey, mortgage loan processor; and Keegan Olson, a Vancouver, Canada, consultant. Gillis took a page from Ganger's book by going into Final Jeopardy with a strong lead of $7,400. Ganger was in second place with $3,600. Even though she had the incorrect response and the other two contestants responded correctly, Gillis only wagered $100, leaving her with the highest score. How much did Ben Ganger win on 'Jeopardy!' Ganger won a total of $105,915 in his five wins. Here's how it breaks down. Tuesday, April 29: $24,999 Wednesday, April 30: $16,816 Thursday, May 1: $34,600 Friday, May 2: $20,000 Monday, May 5: $9,500 How did Ben Granger do in Final Jeopardy? What was the clue on May 6, 2025? Both Ganger and Olson correctly responded in Final Jeopardy. In the category "Word Origins," the clue was: "Fittingly, this adjective describing a hit-you-in-the-gut kind of feeling goes back to the Latin word for internal organs. The correct response: "What is visceral?' May 6, 2024, 'Jeopardy!': Goshen's Ben Ganger's Jeopardy win streak ends Tuesday at five What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 5, 2025? In the category of "Official Languages," Monday's clue was: "Of the four independent nations of the Americas without English or Spanish as an official language, it's the smallest in area." None of the contestants got the correct response, "What is Haiti?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 2, 2025? Friday's clue in the category of "Boats & Ships" was: "Nearly a century after her 1851 sporting triumph, she was a rotting hulk finally scrapped in 1945." No contestants gave the correct response, "What is the America?" Ganger simply wrote "What." What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 1, 2025? On the Thursday, May 1, broadcast, Granger correctly responded to this clue in the category of "The Stage": "Their show ended its off Broadway run in 2025 after 34 years, 17,800 shows, and 82,150 gallons of paint." The correct response was "Who is the Blue Man Group?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 30, 2025? Final Jeopardy on Wednesday, April 30, was in the category "Business & Television." The clue read: "This TV show that debuted in 1960 licensed its name eight years later to a children's health product that's still around today." Ganger was already in the lead before he gave the correct response: "What is 'The Flintstones'?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 29, 2025? On Tuesday, April 29, the category for Final Jeopardy was '20th Century Figures' and the clue was, 'After studying business in Chicago in the 1920s, this man obsessed with Sherlock Holmes was an investigator for a credit company.' The correct response was: "Who is Elliot Ness?" All three contestants got it wrong. Morin answered with 'Who is Raymond Chandler?' Her wager of $2,000 dropped her down to a final total of $600. Zubairi fared slightly better. He wagered $11,601 with 'Who is Dashiell Hamett?' and ended with $1,799. Ganger wrote 'Who is Pinkerton?' His wager of $901 gave him a final total of $24,999, meaning Ganger will be back for his second game on Wednesday, April 30. What time is 'Jeopardy!' on? Where to watch "Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit to see when and where the show airs in your area. Where is 'Jeopardy!' streaming? How to watch without cable You can stream episodes of "Jeopardy!" online with a subscription to Philo. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Philo "Jeopardy!" doesn't stream on Peacock, but with a premium subscription, you can watch the broadcast live. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Peacock Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Contestant Brad Rutter won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — on "Jeopardy!," the all-time record amount of money awarded, according to the show's website. Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700. What's the longest 'Jeopardy!' winning streak of all time? Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the "Jeopardy!" website. Who won the most money on 'Jeopardy!' in a single game? James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the show's website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216. Take the Jeopardy! audition test Adult contestants must be age 18 or older.
Indianapolis Star
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Ben Ganger's 'Jeopardy!' streak is over — but he'll be back
Indiana contestant Ben Ganger scored his fifth " Jeopardy!" win on Cinco de Mayo, but Tuesday was his last time on the stage — for now. Ganger has qualified for the annual Tournament of Champions, earning $105,915 in his five wins. During Tuesday's show, Ken Jennings revealed what Ganger told him after his fifth win about making it to the Tournament of Champions: "Man, that's beyond my wildest dreams." In a nod to his Hoosier heritage, during Tuesday's show, Ganger and Jennings chatted about his love for motorsports, pointing out that Indiana's drivers' licenses have an Indy Car on them. Jennings asked if it encouraged bad driving. You can let us know the answer next time you're on Interstate 465. Here's a look at Ganger's five-day streak. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Who is Ben Ganger? Ganger is a data analyst and opera singer from Goshen, Indiana, and a Goshen College graduate. Learn more about Ganger and his connections in the community in the South Bend Tribune story linked below. Did Ben Ganger win Tuesday, May 6, on 'Jeopardy!'? No. Tuesday's challengers were Sarah Gillis, an Asbury Park, New Jersey, mortgage loan processor; and Keegan Olson, a Vancouver, Canada, consultant. Gillis took a page from Ganger's book by going into Final Jeopardy with a strong lead of $7,400. Ganger was in second place with $3,600. Even though she had the incorrect response and the other two contestants responded correctly, Gillis only wagered $100, leaving her with the highest score. How much did Ben Ganger win on 'Jeopardy!' Ganger won a total of $105,915 in his five wins. Here's how it breaks down. 'Jeopardy!' streak: Goshen community rallies around neighbor Ben Ganger How did Ben Granger do in Final Jeopardy? What was the clue on May 6, 2025? Both Ganger and Olson correctly responded in Final Jeopardy. In the category "Word Origins," the clue was: "Fittingly, this adjective describing a hit-you-in-the-gut kind of feeling goes back to the Latin word for internal organs. The correct response: "What is visceral?' What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 5, 2025? In the category of "Official Languages," Monday's clue was: "Of the four independent nations of the Americas without English or Spanish as an official language, it's the smallest in area." None of the contestants got the correct response, "What is Haiti?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 2, 2025? Friday's clue in the category of "Boats & Ships" was: "Nearly a century after her 1851 sporting triumph, she was a rotting hulk finally scrapped in 1945." No contestants gave the correct response, "What is the America?" Ganger simply wrote "What." What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 1, 2025? On the Thursday, May 1, broadcast, Granger correctly responded to this clue in the category of "The Stage": "Their show ended its off Broadway run in 2025 after 34 years, 17,800 shows, and 82,150 gallons of paint." The correct response was "Who is the Blue Man Group?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 30, 2025? Final Jeopardy on Wednesday, April 30, was in the category "Business & Television." The clue read: "This TV show that debuted in 1960 licensed its name eight years later to a children's health product that's still around today." Ganger was already in the lead before he gave the correct response: "What is 'The Flintstones'?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 29, 2025? On Tuesday, April 29, the category for Final Jeopardy was '20th Century Figures' and the clue was, 'After studying business in Chicago in the 1920s, this man obsessed with Sherlock Holmes was an investigator for a credit company.' The correct response was: "Who is Elliot Ness?" All three contestants got it wrong. Morin answered with 'Who is Raymond Chandler?' Her wager of $2,000 dropped her down to a final total of $600. Zubairi fared slightly better. He wagered $11,601 with 'Who is Dashiell Hamett?' and ended with $1,799. Ganger wrote 'Who is Pinkerton?' His wager of $901 gave him a final total of $24,999, meaning Ganger will be back for his second game on Wednesday, April 30. What time is 'Jeopardy!' on? Where to watch "Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit to see when and where the show airs in your area. Where is 'Jeopardy!' streaming? How to watch without cable You can stream episodes of "Jeopardy!" online with a subscription to Philo. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Philo "Jeopardy!" doesn't stream on Peacock, but with a premium subscription, you can watch the broadcast live. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Peacock Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Contestant Brad Rutter won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — on "Jeopardy!," the all-time record amount of money awarded, according to the show's website. Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700. What's the longest 'Jeopardy!' winning streak of all time? Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the "Jeopardy!" website. Who won the most money on 'Jeopardy!' in a single game? James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the show's website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216. Take the Jeopardy! audition test Potential contestants are invited to audition by taking the show's online test, which can be found here: Adult contestants must be age 18 or older.
Indianapolis Star
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Who won 'Jeopardy!' on May 5, 2025? See how Ben Ganger did in his fifth game
On Cinco de Mayo, Ben Ganger once again dominated on the "Jeopardy!" stage, earning him a spot in the Tournament of Champions. The data analyst and opera singer from Goshen, Indiana, once again had a big lead going into Final Jeopardy. Here's a look at his record on the show so far. Did Ben Ganger win Monday, May 5, on 'Jeopardy!'? Yes. His opponents on Monday were Ellen Goldlust, of Virginia, and Rhyne Modlin, of North Carolina. Tuesday's new challengers are listed as Sarah Gillis, an Asbury Park, NJ, mortgage loan processor; and Keegan Olson, a Vancouver, Canada, consultant. How much has Ben Ganger won on 'Jeopardy!' so far? As of Monday's airing, Ganger had won a total of $105,915. Here's how it breaks down. How did Ben Granger do in Final Jeopardy? What was the clue on May 5, 2025? In the category of "Official Languages," Monday's clue was: "Of the 4 independent nations of the Americas without English or Spanish as an official language, it's the smallest in area." None of the contestants got the correct response, "What is Haiti?" Going into the final clue, Ganger had $11,500 and bet $2,000, dropping him to $9,500. What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 2, 2025? Friday's clue in the category of "Boats & Ships" was: "Nearly a century after her 1851 sporting triumph, she was a rotting hulk finally scrapped in 1945." No contestants gave the correct response, "What is the America?" Ganger simply wrote "What." What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 1, 2025? On the Thursday, May 1, broadcast, Granger correctly responded to this clue in the category of "The Stage": "Their show ended its off Broadway run in 2025 after 34 years, 17,800 shows, and 82,150 gallons of paint." The correct response was "Who is the Blue Man Group?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 30, 2025? Final Jeopardy on Wednesday, April 30, was in the category "Business & Television." The clue read: "This TV show that debuted in 1960 licensed its name 8 years later to a children's health product that's still around today." Ganger was already in the lead before he gave the correct response: "What is 'The Flintstones'?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 29, 2025? On Tuesday, April 29, the category for Final Jeopardy was '20th Century Figures' and the clue was, 'After studying business in Chicago in the 1920s, this man obsessed with Sherlock Holmes was an investigator for a credit company.' The correct response was: "Who is Elliot Ness?" All three contestants got it wrong. Morin answered with 'Who is Raymond Chandler?' Her wager of $2,000 dropped her down to a final total of $600. Zubairi fared slightly better. He wagered $11,601 with 'Who is Dashiell Hamett?' and ended with $1,799. Ganger wrote 'Who is Pinkerton?' His wager of $901 gave him a final total of $24,999, meaning Ganger will be back for his second game on Wednesday, April 30. When is 'Jeopardy!' on? What time? Where to watch "Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit to see when and where the show airs in your area. Where is 'Jeopardy!' streaming? How to watch without cable You can stream episodes of "Jeopardy!" online with a subscription to Philo. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Philo "Jeopardy!" doesn't stream on Peacock, but with a premium subscription, you can watch the broadcast live. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Peacock Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Contestant Brad Rutter won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — on "Jeopardy!," the all-time record amount of money awarded, according to the show's website. Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700. Who won the most consecutive games on 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the "Jeopardy!" website. Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' in a single game? James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the show's website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216. Take the Jeopardy! audition test Potential contestants are invited to audition by taking the show's online test, which can be found here: Adult contestants must be age 18 or older.
Indianapolis Star
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Who won 'Jeopardy!' on May 6, 2025? See how Ben Ganger did in his fifth game
On Cinco de Mayo, Ben Ganger once again dominated on the "Jeopardy!" stage, earning him a spot in the Tournament of Champions. The data analyst and opera singer from Goshen, Indiana, once again had a big lead going into Final Jeopardy. Here's a look at his record on the show so far. Did Ben Ganger win Monday, May 5, on 'Jeopardy!'? Yes. His opponents on Monday were Ellen Goldlust, of Virginia, and Rhyne Modlin, of North Carolina. Tuesday's new challengers are listed as Sarah Gillis, an Asbury Park, NJ, mortgage loan processor; and Keegan Olson, a Vancouver, Canada, consultant. How much has Ben Ganger won on 'Jeopardy!' so far? As of Monday's airing, Ganger had won a total of $105,915. Here's how it breaks down. How did Ben Granger do in Final Jeopardy? What was the clue on May 5, 2025? In the category of "Official Languages," Monday's clue was: "Of the 4 independent nations of the Americas without English or Spanish as an official language, it's the smallest in area." None of the contestants got the correct response, "What is Haiti?" Going into the final clue, Ganger had $11,500 and bet $2,000, dropping him to $9,500. What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 2, 2025? Friday's clue in the category of "Boats & Ships" was: "Nearly a century after her 1851 sporting triumph, she was a rotting hulk finally scrapped in 1945." No contestants gave the correct response, "What is the America?" Ganger simply wrote "What." What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 1, 2025? On the Thursday, May 1, broadcast, Granger correctly responded to this clue in the category of "The Stage": "Their show ended its off Broadway run in 2025 after 34 years, 17,800 shows, and 82,150 gallons of paint." The correct response was "Who is the Blue Man Group?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 30, 2025? Final Jeopardy on Wednesday, April 30, was in the category "Business & Television." The clue read: "This TV show that debuted in 1960 licensed its name 8 years later to a children's health product that's still around today." Ganger was already in the lead before he gave the correct response: "What is 'The Flintstones'?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 29, 2025? On Tuesday, April 29, the category for Final Jeopardy was '20th Century Figures' and the clue was, 'After studying business in Chicago in the 1920s, this man obsessed with Sherlock Holmes was an investigator for a credit company.' The correct response was: "Who is Elliot Ness?" All three contestants got it wrong. Morin answered with 'Who is Raymond Chandler?' Her wager of $2,000 dropped her down to a final total of $600. Zubairi fared slightly better. He wagered $11,601 with 'Who is Dashiell Hamett?' and ended with $1,799. Ganger wrote 'Who is Pinkerton?' His wager of $901 gave him a final total of $24,999, meaning Ganger will be back for his second game on Wednesday, April 30. When is 'Jeopardy!' on? What time? Where to watch "Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit to see when and where the show airs in your area. Where is 'Jeopardy!' streaming? How to watch without cable You can stream episodes of "Jeopardy!" online with a subscription to Philo. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Philo "Jeopardy!" doesn't stream on Peacock, but with a premium subscription, you can watch the broadcast live. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Peacock Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Contestant Brad Rutter won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — on "Jeopardy!," the all-time record amount of money awarded, according to the show's website. Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700. Who won the most consecutive games on 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the "Jeopardy!" website. Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' in a single game? James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the show's website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216. Take the Jeopardy! audition test Potential contestants are invited to audition by taking the show's online test, which can be found here: Adult contestants must be age 18 or older.
