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Constantine Searching For New Police Chief
CONSTANTINE (WLKI)- The Village of Constantine is searching for a new Police Chief, and another police officer.Constantine Village Manager Jim Bontrager shared a letter on the Village's Facebook page announcing Police Chief Dan Thayer has submitted his letter of resignation.In his letter, Thayer ...
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Lawmakers Renew Debate Over Indiana Execution Methods
INDIANA (WLKI)- A Republican state lawmaker says he plans to renew his push to make a firing squad Indiana's primary method of execution, restarting a broader debate over capital punishment and how the state carries it out.State Representative Jim Lucas, a Seymour Republican, said he intends to r...
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Trine University Named To 2026 Transfer Honor Roll
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- Trine University has again been recognized for its efforts to help community college students transfer and earn bachelor's degrees.Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society included Trine on its 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, a national recognition program for four-year colleges and universit...
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Michigan Gas Prices Continue To Climb
COLDWATER, Mich. (WLKI)-Michigan drivers are paying nearly 20 cents more per gallon than they were one week ago, according to AAA Michigan.The statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline was $4.66 a gallon Sunday. That is 19 cents higher than last week, 35 cents higher than one month ago and ...
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Trine Crowns Hutcherson And Knafel During Homecoming
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- Trine University crowned its 2026 Homecoming queen and king during the annual Thunderstruck Pep Rally October 2 at the MTI Center.Carly Hutcherson, a senior from Arcadia, Indiana, was named Homecoming queen. Keith Knafel, a junior from Albion, Indiana, was named Homecoming k...
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Five Named As Finalists For Lilly Scholarship
(LAGRANGE) - Five LaGrange County high school seniors have been named finalists for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. The prestigious award covers full tuition and provides a $900 annual book stipend for four years at any Indiana college or university.LaGrange County's five finalist...
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Lansing Man Sentenced To 18 To 40 Years In Branch County Sex Crime
COLDWATER, Mich. (WLKI)- A Lansing man has been sentenced to 18 to 40 years in prison in connection with a Branch County sex crime involving a 15-year-old girl.Acting Circuit Judge Brent Weigle sentenced 47-year-old Gregory Wines after Wines entered a no-contest plea in August to one count of thi...
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Jenn Sylvester Named First Female General Manager In Fort Wayne Professional Baseball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WLKI)- Jenn Sylvester has been named general manager of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, becoming the first woman to serve as general manager for a professional baseball team in Fort Wayne.The TinCaps announced Sylvester's appointment Friday. She takes over the role previously held by Mi...
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Pleasant Lake Man Charged With Unlawful Entry Of School Property
PLEASANT LAKE, Ind. (WLKI)- A Pleasant Lake man faces a Level 6 felony charge after authorities say he entered a school building despite restrictions tied to his status as a serious sex offender.The Steuben County Sheriff's Office arrested 40-year-old Chad Fugate following an incident at Pleasan...
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Steuben County To Host Casino Referendum Forum
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- Steuben County officials and local economic development leaders will host a public question-and-answer forum on the proposed resort-style casino development ahead of the November election.The forum is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Steuben County Event Center on Crooked L...
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