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Two Howe Residents Arrested on Child Neglect Charges After Infant Injured
LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WLKI)- Two Howe residents are facing felony charges following an investigation into serious injuries sustained by an infant.Indiana State Police said the investigation began July 17, 2026, after the infant was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The LaGrange County S...
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Trine University reports record enrollment growth in Angola and Fort Wayne
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- Trine University is reporting enrollment growth across several programs this fall, including a record incoming class at its Angola campus and increased enrollment at the Brooks College of Health Professions in Fort Wayne.The university said more than 760 new students joined t...
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Lori Hunt-Bobilya Retiring As Coldwater Chamber Director
COLDWATER (WLKI)- There will be new leadership for the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce in 2027.In a social media post, Chamber Executive Director Lori Hunt-Bobilya announced that she is retiring at the end of the year.Hunt-Bobilya says when she accepted this position seven years ago, she c...
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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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