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Voters decided in Tuesday’s Primary Election
LANSING (WLKI)- Voters decided in Tuesday's Primary Election who will run for office in November.There were three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for the 36th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. Incumbent State Representative Steve Carra won with 5,945 (58.48%) v...
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James And Benson To Face Off In Michigan Governor’s Race
LANSING (WLKI)- The candidates have been chosen to run for Governor of Michigan in November. During Tuesday's Primary Election voters elected John James to be the Republican candidate. He received 250,704 votes (49.75%). Perry Johnson finished second with 176,974 votes (35.12%). Mike Cox, who...
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LaGrange Town Council Sets Public Hearing For Wastewater Rates
LAGRANGE, Ind. (WLKI)- The LaGrange Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a possible rate increase for wastewater services.Monday night, the Town Council voted to hold the public hearing during their September 21 meeting.If the rate increase is approved a tentative effective date wou...
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First Federal Savings Bank Announces Leadership Transition as Amy Ross Retires After 39 Years
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI) - First Federal Savings Bank of Angola has announced a leadership transition in its operations department as longtime executive Amy E. Ross has planned to retired after a distinguished 39-year career with the bank.Ross will retire at the end of August after joining First Feder...
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Indiana Medicaid to Expand Coverage of GLP-1 Obesity Medications Under New Federal Program
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WLKI) - Indiana Medicaid recipients will soon gain access to GLP-1 medications for obesity after Gov. Mike Braun directed the state to participate in a new federal initiative aimed at lowering the cost of the treatments.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reported that Braun announc...
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Indiana School Districts Put Record Number of Referendums on November Ballot After Tax Law Changes
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- A record number of Indiana public school districts will ask voters this fall to approve property tax increases or renew existing levies after new restrictions changed when schools can seek additional funding.Thirty-eight Indiana school districts have placed referendum questio...
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Garten Launches Bid for Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore After Bray Steps Aside
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI) - State Sen. Chris Garten has formally announced his campaign to become the next leader of the Indiana Senate Republican caucus, following current Senate President Pro Tempore Rod Bray's decision not to seek another term as caucus leader.Garten, R-Charlestown, said Monday that...
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Indiana Gas Tax Holiday Ends, Economist Warns Drivers Could See Higher Prices
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI) - Indiana drivers could see a sharp increase at the pump as the state's gas tax holiday comes to an end, with one Trine University economist predicting gasoline prices could rise by about 60 cents per gallon.The Herald Republican reports the gas tax holiday expires at midnight...
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Emma Dunning Crowned 2026 Miss Garrett
GARRETT, Ind. (WLKI)- Emma Dunning was crowned 2026 Miss Garrett during Saturday evening's pageant at the Garrett Performing Arts Center, earning the title as the event celebrated its 65th year.According to The Herald Republican, Dunning, a Garrett High School senior, captured the crown after com...
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Two Deaths Reported Amid Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak
LANSING, Mich. (WLKI) - Two people in Michigan have died amid the state's ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.State health officials said both people had significant underlying health conditions that may have been affected by the para...
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