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One Dead, Another Seriously Injured in Wrong-Way I-469 Crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WLKI)- One driver died and another was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 469 in northeastern Allen County.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Department, officers and medics were called shortly after 1:30 p.m. to southbound I-469 near t...
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Class-Action Lawsuit Targets NIPSCO Following Prolonged Northwest Indiana Outages
VALPARAISO, Ind. (WLKI)- A proposed class-action lawsuit is seeking compensation from NIPSCO for damages allegedly caused by prolonged power outages following severe storms in Northwest Indiana.Electricity has since been restored across the broader region. NIPSCO reported that restoration work c...
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WLKI EXCLUSIVE: Representative Stutzman Discusses NIPSCO, Energy Costs and Flock Cameras During WLKI Interview
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman called for greater scrutiny of NIPSCO, faster approval of new energy projects and stronger restrictions on the collection of motorists' information during an interview Tuesday on WLKI.The Republican congressman, who represents Indiana's 3rd Congress...
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Indiana Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Dolly Parton
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- A beloved voice in country music has fallen silent.Dolly Parton, whose songs, warmth and generosity made her an international icon, died Tuesday at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. She died at a Nashville medical center while surrounded by loved ones.Gov. M...
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Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana Counties
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration providing federal assistance to Indiana communities recovering from severe storms and flooding.The declaration was approved through the Federal Emergency Management Agency after Gov. Mike Braun submitted an exp...
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Warsaw Woman Accused of Repeatedly Punching Child in Steuben County
HAMILTON, Ind. (WLKI)- A Warsaw woman faces two felony charges after witnesses reported seeing her repeatedly punch a child outside a Steuben County church according to The Herald Republican44-year-old Amy Fuller was arrested Saturday in the 4200 block of East Bellefontaine Road.According to cour...
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U.S. to Reopen Arizona Border Crossing for Mexican Cattle
WASHINGTON (WLKI) - The United States plans to reopen an Arizona border crossing to Mexican cattle Monday as part of the Trump administration's effort to increase supplies and address record beef prices.The crossing in Douglas, Arizona, will be the first to resume livestock trade after the federa...
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Freedom 250 Signs Coming to Two Major Indiana Highways
PLAINFIELD, Ind. (WLKI)- Indiana motorists will soon see new highway signs recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States.Gov. Mike Braun unveiled the first commemorative Freedom 250 sign Friday at an Interstate 70 rest area near Plainfield.According to the governor's office, the Indiana ...
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Auburn Secures $150,000 Grant for Encrypted Police Radios
AUBURN, Ind. (WLKI)- Police officers in Auburn, Butler and Waterloo will receive updated encrypted radio equipment through a $150,000 state grant.The Auburn Board of Works authorized Police Chief Cory Heffelfinger to accept the grant from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security during its Au...
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Braun Demands Investigation Into NIPSCO Over Prolonged Power Outages
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI) - Gov. Mike Braun is demanding a state investigation into whether NIPSCO properly maintained its electrical system and used money approved for infrastructure and reliability improvements as promised.Braun on Monday directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor to f...
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