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Defiance County Coalition Reminds Drivers: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
DEFIANCE COUNTY, OH. (WLKI) - The Defiance County Safe Communities Coalition is reminding drivers to make responsible choices behind the wheel during the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.The national campaign runs from August 19 through September 7 and is being led by the National...
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Four Arrested on Drug Charges Following Wayne Township Search
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLKI)- Four people are facing drug charges following the execution of a search warrant early Friday morning in Cass County.At approximately 12:04 a.m. Friday, the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team, assisted by the Cass County Sheriff's Office and K-9 Charlie from Van BurenC...
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Steuben County Community Foundation to Hold 2026 Annual Meeting
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- The Steuben County Community Foundation will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, bringing together community members, nonprofit organizations and others interested in learning more about the Foundation's work throughout Steuben County.The event is scheduled from 1...
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Indiana Medicaid Entering New Phase With More Frequent Reviews and New Work Requirements
WASHINGTON (WLKI)- Indiana's Medicaid program is entering a major new phase that could affect how hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers maintain their health coverage.After more than a year of eligibility reviews that have already removed hundreds of thousands of people from Medicaid, the state is pr...
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Farmers Urged to Beware of Deadly Gases During Silage Season
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLKI)- As farmers across the region begin filling silos and silage bags for the coming months, agricultural safety experts are reminding producers that the fermentation process can create potentially deadly gases.The danger can develop within hours after freshly harvested forage ...
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Northeast Indiana Remains a Hotspot for Cyclosporiasis Cases
KENDALLVILLE (WLKI)- Northeast Indiana continues to account for a significant share of Indiana's reported cyclosporiasis cases as health officials investigate a multistate outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. Peo...
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Hot Air Balloons, Cheerleading and Live Music Highlight Today's Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- Visitors to the Indiana State Fair can expect an early start and a full day of activities, with hot air balloons, youth competitions, live entertainment and family attractions scheduled throughout the day.One of the day's biggest visual attractions gets underway around sunris...
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Jalapeño Peppers Linked to Multistate Salmonella Outbreak
NEW YORK (WLKI)- Federal health officials say jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico.At least 345 people in 27 states have reportedly become sick in connection with the outbreak.Most cases have been reported in Minnesota and Col...
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NIPSCO Seeks to Recover Millions After Federal Coal Plant Orders
INDIANAPOLIS, (WLKI) - Northern Indiana Public Service Company is asking federal regulators to approve the recovery of millions of dollars in costs after being ordered by the U.S. Department of Energy to keep two coal-fired generating units operating beyond their planned retirement date.According...
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Governor Braun Appoints Joshua Bain to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
INDIANAPOLIS, (WLKI) Governor Mike Braun has announced the appointment of Joshua Bain to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), the state agency responsible for regulating utilities and ensuring Hoosiers receive safe, reliable service at fair and reasonable rates.Bain's appointment tak...
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