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LaGrange Town Council Approves 2027 Budget
LAGRANGE, Ind. (WLKI)- The LaGrange Town Council has unanimously approved the town's 2027 budget following a public hearing Monday night.Town Clerk Laurie Miller said the total budget for 2027 is $5,023,775.The spending plan includes a property tax levy of $1,885,000.No members of the public spo...
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Coldwater Woman Charged After Alleged Road Rage Gun Incident
KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLKI)- A Coldwater woman faces multiple charges following an alleged road rage incident Sunday in Kinderhook Township.Misty Dawn Doenges, 39, was arraigned Monday in Branch County 3A District Court on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, reckless driving and two co...
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Additional Misconduct Allegations Added To Petition Seeking Corporal’s Dismissal
FORT WAYNE, Ind. Allen County Sheriff Troy Hershberger has filed additional alleged misconduct evidence in his effort to dismiss Corporal Ben Fries from the Allen County Sheriff's Department.The updated petition now alleges five counts of misconduct against Fries.The original petition, filed last...
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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.Chad M. Fugate, 40, was arrested by the Steuben County Sheriff's Office following an incident at Pleas...
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Hunter Shot By Errant Round Raises Safety Concerns In Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WLKI)- A hunter was hospitalized after being struck in the chest by an errant round fired by a nearby target shooter, raising renewed safety concerns during Michigan's bow hunting season.The hunter was inside a hunting blind when the shooting occurred over the weekend.The Michigan...
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Proposed ITC Transmission Project Could Cross Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, Mich. (WLKI)- A proposed high-voltage transmission project could bring new power lines through portions of Branch County as part of a larger regional effort to modernize the electric grid.ITC Holdings Corp., through ITC Transmission, has announced plans for the Horizon Project, a p...
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Steuben County Reports Three Arrests
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reported three arrests in its latest daily media summary.Ronald D. Hart, 50, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Tuesday evening on Interstate 69 near the 348.5-mile marker. Jail records list allegations of Level 6 felony possession of marijuana wi...
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Trine University Honors Alumni At Touchstone Celebration
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- Trine University honored two graduates during its annual Touchstone and Homecoming Celebration Dinner on Friday, Oct. 2.The dinner was held at the Keith E. Busse/Steel Dynamics Inc. Athletic and Recreation Center.Kody Kumfer, a 2012 graduate in accounting and business managem...
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Steuben County Seeks Public Input On Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- Steuben County is asking residents to review and comment on its updated Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan before the public comment period closes later this month.The county prepared the update in cooperation with the City of Angola and the towns of Ashley, Clear Lake, Fremont, Ha...
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Coldwater Township Crash Sends One Driver For Medical Evaluation
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLKI)- A two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Coldwater Township sent one driver for further medical evaluation.Branch County Sheriff's deputies responded at about 4:25 p.m. to the intersection of State Road and Fiske Road.Investigators said a 28-year-old Coldwater wo...
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