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First Federal Savings Bank Announces Leadership Transition as Amy Ross Retires After 39 Years
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI) - First Federal Savings Bank of Angola has announced a leadership transition in its operations department as longtime executive Amy E. Ross has planned to retired after a distinguished 39-year career with the bank.Ross will retire at the end of August after joining First Feder...
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Indiana Medicaid to Expand Coverage of GLP-1 Obesity Medications Under New Federal Program
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WLKI) - Indiana Medicaid recipients will soon gain access to GLP-1 medications for obesity after Gov. Mike Braun directed the state to participate in a new federal initiative aimed at lowering the cost of the treatments.The Indiana Capital Chronicle reported that Braun announc...
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Indiana School Districts Put Record Number of Referendums on November Ballot After Tax Law Changes
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI)- A record number of Indiana public school districts will ask voters this fall to approve property tax increases or renew existing levies after new restrictions changed when schools can seek additional funding.Thirty-eight Indiana school districts have placed referendum questio...
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Garten Launches Bid for Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore After Bray Steps Aside
INDIANAPOLIS (WLKI) - State Sen. Chris Garten has formally announced his campaign to become the next leader of the Indiana Senate Republican caucus, following current Senate President Pro Tempore Rod Bray's decision not to seek another term as caucus leader.Garten, R-Charlestown, said Monday that...
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Indiana Gas Tax Holiday Ends, Economist Warns Drivers Could See Higher Prices
ANGOLA, Ind. (WLKI) - Indiana drivers could see a sharp increase at the pump as the state's gas tax holiday comes to an end, with one Trine University economist predicting gasoline prices could rise by about 60 cents per gallon.The Herald Republican reports the gas tax holiday expires at midnight...
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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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