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Indiana Medicaid Entering New Phase With More Frequent Reviews and New Work Requirements
WASHINGTON (WLKI)- Indiana's Medicaid program is entering a major new phase that could affect how hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers maintain their health coverage.After more than a year of eligibility reviews that have already removed hundreds of thousands of people from Medicaid, the state is pr...
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Farmers Urged to Beware of Deadly Gases During Silage Season
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLKI)- As farmers across the region begin filling silos and silage bags for the coming months, agricultural safety experts are reminding producers that the fermentation process can create potentially deadly gases.The danger can develop within hours after freshly harvested forage ...
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Northeast Indiana Remains a Hotspot for Cyclosporiasis Cases
KENDALLVILLE (WLKI)- Northeast Indiana continues to account for a significant share of Indiana's reported cyclosporiasis cases as health officials investigate a multistate outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce.Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. Peo...
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Hot Air Balloons, Cheerleading and Live Music Highlight Today's Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- Visitors to the Indiana State Fair can expect an early start and a full day of activities, with hot air balloons, youth competitions, live entertainment and family attractions scheduled throughout the day.One of the day's biggest visual attractions gets underway around sunris...
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Jalapeño Peppers Linked to Multistate Salmonella Outbreak
NEW YORK (WLKI)- Federal health officials say jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico.At least 345 people in 27 states have reportedly become sick in connection with the outbreak.Most cases have been reported in Minnesota and Col...
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NIPSCO Seeks to Recover Millions After Federal Coal Plant Orders
INDIANAPOLIS, (WLKI) - Northern Indiana Public Service Company is asking federal regulators to approve the recovery of millions of dollars in costs after being ordered by the U.S. Department of Energy to keep two coal-fired generating units operating beyond their planned retirement date.According...
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Governor Braun Appoints Joshua Bain to Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
INDIANAPOLIS, (WLKI) Governor Mike Braun has announced the appointment of Joshua Bain to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), the state agency responsible for regulating utilities and ensuring Hoosiers receive safe, reliable service at fair and reasonable rates.Bain's appointment tak...
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Comlux America to Invest $22 Million, Create Up to 375 New Jobs in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- Governor Mike Braun announced Thursday that Comlux America, a premier aircraft completion and maintenance company headquartered in Indianapolis, will invest more than $22 million to expand its operations and create up to 375 new high-wage jobs by the end of 2030.The expansion...
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Branch County Projects 2026 Budget Surplus After Strong Second Quarter
COLDWATER, Mich. (WLKI)- Branch County officials say the county's financial outlook has improved dramatically, with the 2026 budget now projected to finish in the black following a strong second quarter.Finance Director and Deputy County Administrator Jessica Miller presented the updated budget o...
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USDA Encourages Americans to Support Local Farmers During National Farmers Market Week
WASHINGTON, (WLKI)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging Americans to visit their local farmers markets as part of National Farmers Market Week, which is being observed August 2 through August 8.Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a proclamation recognizing the annual event, ...
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