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Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Allen County
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WLKI)- A human case of West Nile virus has been detected in Allen County as state health officials continue monitoring mosquito-borne illnesses across Indiana.According to the Indiana Department of Health, the human case was reported Friday. No additional information about the...
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One Person Killed, Two Firefighters Injured in Marion Apartment Fire
MARION, Ind. (WLKI)- One person died and two firefighters sustained minor injuries in an apartment fire Friday afternoon in Grant County.According to the Marion Fire Department, emergency crews were dispatched to the 3600 block of South Prince Hall Drive at approximately 12:45 p.m. following a r...
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Angola Named Indiana’s Most Charming Small Town by Travel Publication
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- Angola has received national recognition after being selected as Indiana's most charming small town by the travel publication AFAR.According to AFAR, Angola stood out for its combination of outdoor recreation, local attractions and small-town character.The publication highlig...
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Steuben County Casino PAC Announces Membership Change
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- The political action committee supporting the potential placement of a casino in Steuben County has announced a change in its membership ahead of the November referendum.According to The Herald Republican, Kevin Stoy has stepped away from an active role with the Steuben Where...
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Coldwater Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Exceeds 100 mph
COLDWATER, Mich. (WLKI)- A Coldwater man was arrested Wednesday night after authorities say he led deputies on a high-speed chase that exceeded 100 mph.According to the Branch County Sheriff's Department, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on East Chicago Road at approximately 8:16...
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Lake James Woman Accused of Fraud in Rent-to-Own Property Agreement
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- A Lake James woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say she accepted $31,000 through a rent-to-own agreement involving property she did not own.Nicole M. Kelly, 44, was arrested Friday at the Steuben County Sheriff's Office and charged with Level 6 felony fraud.Acc...
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DeKalb High School Recognized Among Nation’s Best for Seventh Consecutive Year
WATERLOO, Ind. (WLKI)- DeKalb High School has once again earned recognition in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, marking the seventh consecutive year the school has received the designation.According to a news release from the school district, DeKalb High School ranked ...
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LaGrange County Community Foundation Opens LIFE Grant Applications
LAGRANGE, Ind. (WLKI)- The LaGrange County Community Foundation has opened applications for Cycle I of its 2026-2027 LIFE Grants Program.According to the foundation, LIFE Grants support projects, programs and curricula that introduce educational opportunities to young people throughout LaGrange C...
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Branch County Jail Celebrates First Graduates of Rehabilitation Program
COLDWATER, Mich. (WLKI)- The Branch County Jail has recognized the first two people to graduate from its Moral Reconation Therapy program, an initiative designed to promote personal accountability and reduce repeat offenses.According to WTVB, Derek Butler and Dorrean McBride became the jail's fir...
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CASS Housing Receives $100,000 Grant for DeKalb County Expansion
AUBURN, Ind. (WLKI)- CASS Housing has received a $100,000 grant from United Way of DeKalb County to expand services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.According to CASS Housing, the Community Impact Grant will initially fund life-skills education in Auburn while helping ...
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