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John James Calls For Michigan Gas Tax Holiday As Debate Over Funding Grows
LANSING, Mich. (WLKI)- Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Representative John James is calling for Michigan to suspend its state gas tax, saying the move would provide immediate relief to drivers facing high fuel prices.James made the proposal in a video posted to social media Tuesday, ...
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Four Arrests Reported In Steuben County
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reported four arrests between the morning of Sept. 29 and the morning of Sept. 30.Debbie L. Bosquet-Shipe, 57, of Hudson, was arrested on a misdemeanor allegation of animal cruelty for a domestic violence purpose. She was arrested at a resi...
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Indiana SNAP Candy And Soda Restrictions Have Not Led To Retailer Fines
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- No Indiana retailers have been fined for violations of the state's new restrictions on using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to buy candy and soft drinks, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Indiana's SNAP waiver took effect in January after Go...
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Coldwater Burger King Employee Remains Jailed Following Alleged Assault
COLDWATER, Mich. (WLKI)- A 22-year-old Coldwater man remains in the Branch County Jail after being charged in connection with an alleged assault at a Burger King restaurant Sunday night.Austin James Lawhead is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder or by strang...
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Indiana Voters Have Until Oct. 5 To Register For November Election
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- Hoosiers have until Monday, Oct. 5, to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is reminding residents who plan to complete voter registration at a BMV branch that they must do so by the deadline.Eligible Hoosiers may register...
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Trine University To Host Occupational Therapy Career Event In Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WLKI)- Trine University's Brooks College of Health Professions will host an event next month for prospective students and others interested in learning more about careers in occupational therapy.The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Trine's Brooks C...
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Postle Aluminum Invests $36 Million In New Howe Manufacturing Operation
(HOWE) - Postle Aluminum is making a significant investment in LaGrange County. The company is establishing a new aluminum extrusion operation in Howe. The approximately $36 million investment includes the acquisition and development of a more than 200,000-square-foot manufac...
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Michigan Bill Would Increase Penalties For Lake Sturgeon Poaching
LANSING, Mich. (WLKI)- A new bill in the Michigan House would increase penalties for people who illegally take or possess lake sturgeon.House Bill 6409 was introduced by State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan. The measure would raise the maximum fine for violations involvin...
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DeKalb County Free Fall Fair Underway In Auburn
AUBURN, Ind. (WLKI)- The 95th annual DeKalb County Free Fall Fair is underway in Auburn, bringing a week of parades, livestock events, food, games and entertainment to downtown and the DeKalb County Fairgrounds.The fair began Monday and will continue through Saturday, with each day featuring a d...
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Steuben County Reports Three Arrests From Sunday
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI)- The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reported three arrests Sunday involving an alleged protection-order violation, a suspended-driver accusation and a contempt-of-court warrant.Courtney Davis, 32, of Fremont, was arrested by Angola Police on a Level 6 felony charge of invasio...
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