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Michigan Drivers Urged To Watch For Farm Equipment This Harvest Season
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (WLKI)- Michigan State Police are reminding drivers to slow down and use caution around farm equipment as harvest activity increases across the state.State Police data shows 114 crashes involving farm equipment have been reported in Michigan so far this year, including two deaths...
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Fort Wayne Animal Care And Control Offers Four-Dollar Cat Adoptions
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WLKI)- Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is encouraging residents to adopt a cat or kitten this week through its "Pick Meowt" promotion.Through Friday, qualifying cat and kitten adoptions are available for a $4 fee.The promotion is available at the agency's shelter on Hillegas...
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Trine University Names New Health Professions Dean
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WLKI)- Trine University has appointed Dr. Sue Stevens as the new dean of its Brooks College of Health Professions.Stevens most recently served as director of the School of Health Professions and senior associate dean of health sciences at Mary Baldwin University's Murphy Deming...
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Two Children Hurt In DeKalb County Rollover Crash
DEKALB COUNTY. Ind. (WLKI)- Two children suffered minor injuries and a Garrett man complained of pain after a pickup truck rolled off State Road 8 early Monday morning.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened at about 5:30 a.m. in the 4100 block of State Road 8.Investigators id...
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Indiana State Police Report Nearly 37,000 September Traffic Stops
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- Indiana State Police troopers conducted more than 36,000 traffic stops statewide in September as part of ongoing efforts to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Indiana roadways.The Indiana State Police Enforcement Bureau reported 36,763 traffic stops during the month....
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Indiana Launches Work-Based Learning Resource Hub
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- Indiana has launched a digital resource hub designed to help schools, employers and regional partners expand career-connected learning opportunities for K-12 students.The Work-Based Learning Digital Resource Hub was created through a partnership involving the Indiana Commiss...
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Michigan Nonprofit Receives $750,000 Grant To Expand Veteran Suicide Prevention Outreach
LANSING, Mich. (WLKI)- A Michigan nonprofit has received a $750,000 federal grant to expand statewide outreach intended to connect veterans with support before they experience a mental health or personal crisis.VETLIFE received the maximum award available to a new grantee through the U.S. Depart...
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Trine Education Graduates Reach 100 Percent Placement For 15th Straight Year
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- Trine University's Franks School of Education has continued a 15-year streak of full placement for graduates seeking careers in education.The university announced Wednesday that every Class of 2026 graduate with a teaching degree who sought a teaching position was employed by...
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Walmart Recalls More Than 4.4 Million Grill Brushes Over Ingestion Hazard
WLKI- Walmart is recalling more than 4.4 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes after federal safety officials warned that small metal bristles can detach and become stuck on grills or in cooked food.The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Thursday, affecting a...
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Measles Cases Reported In DeKalb And LaGrange Counties
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WLKI)- Measles cases are continuing to spread across northeast Indiana after DeKalb and LaGrange counties each reported a case of the highly contagious virus.The Indiana Department of Health reported the new cases as of September 30th. The reports bring the number of known c...
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