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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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Longtime WIBC Traffic Reporter Matt Bair Dies at 48
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI) - 48-year-old Matt Bair, a longtime WIBC traffic reporter whose familiar voice helped guide Indianapolis-area commuters for eight years, has died.According to WIBC, Bair was much more than the voice behind the station's traffic reports. His colleagues remembered him as a compa...
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Indiana Transgender Sports Law Enters Secretary of State Race
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI) - Indiana's law prohibiting transgender girls from participating on girls school sports teams has become an issue in the secretary of state race, despite the office having no authority over school athletics.The debate involves Republican nominee Max Engling, Lincoln Party cand...
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Steuben County Commissioners Return Casino Zoning Rules to Plan Commission
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- The Steuben County Board of Commissioners has returned a proposed casino zoning amendment to the county Plan Commission for additional revisions.The amendment would establish development standards for a casino built within the county's planning jurisdiction. It was based larg...
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