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Emma Dunning Crowned 2026 Miss Garrett
GARRETT, Ind. (WLKI)- Emma Dunning was crowned 2026 Miss Garrett during Saturday evening's pageant at the Garrett Performing Arts Center, earning the title as the event celebrated its 65th year.According to The Herald Republican, Dunning, a Garrett High School senior, captured the crown after com...
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Two Deaths Reported Amid Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak
LANSING, Mich. (WLKI) - Two people in Michigan have died amid the state's ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.State health officials said both people had significant underlying health conditions that may have been affected by the para...
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Seven IU Students Charged In Hazing Case That Hospitalized Two Pledges
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WLKI)- Seven Indiana University fraternity members face felony charges in a hazing case that sent two pledges to the hospital with a serious medical condition.Each student is charged with two counts of hazing. Phi Kappa Psi President Arjunkumar Patel also faces a felony obstruc...
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Indiana Marks Emergency Management Agency Appreciation Week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WLKI) - Gov. Mike Braun has proclaimed August 2 through 8 as Emergency Management Agency Appreciation Week in Indiana.The recognition honors emergency managers who help communities prepare for, respond to, recover from and reduce the impact of disasters and other hazards.The I...
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Garrett Night Out Set For Tonight At Eastside Park
GARRETT, Ind. (WLKI) - The Garrett Police Department will host Garrett Night Out tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at Eastside Park.The free event is part of National Night Out, an annual effort aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.Activities will inc...
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Coldwater Public Safety Director Joe Scheid Dies Suddenly
COLDWATER, Mich. (WLKI) - Coldwater Director of Police and Fire Safety Joe Scheid died suddenly Monday evening after collapsing at the city's Public Safety Building on Division Street.An official statement from the City of Coldwater is expected later today.Scheid began working for the Coldwater P...
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14-Year-Old Fort Wayne Girl Killed in Southern Indiana Crash Identified
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WLKI) - A 14-year-old Fort Wayne girl has been identified as the victim of a fatal two-vehicle crash on Interstate 265 in southern Indiana, according to a report by 21Alive WPTA.Abigail Garber died in the crash, which happened on eastbound I-265 near New Albany after traffic slo...
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Angola Summer Fest Draws Crowds Downtown Despite Rain Concerns
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI) - Despite forecasts calling for possible rain throughout the day, the Angola Summer Fest continued as planned Saturday, bringing crowds, vendors and activities to downtown Angola.The annual event, organized by Angola Main Street, featured a variety of vendors, food trucks and ...
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Shipshewana Woman Charged with Murder After Infant Son’s Death
SHIPSHWANA, Ind. (WLKI) - A Shipshewana woman has been charged with murder and neglect of a dependent causing death in connection with the April death of her 5-month-old son.According to KPC Media, Indiana State Police filed Level 1 felony charges against 24-year-old Chantell M. Cunningham, of th...
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DeKalb County Students Invited to Apply for 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
AUBURN -- Applications are now available for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in DeKalb County through the Community Foundation DeKalb County.The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program will provide 147 scholarships statewide, including one scholarship for a DeKalb County stud...
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