From the WKVI Archives

Al Capone, who was reported to have been in Starke County more than once, died 65 years ago at the age of 48 in Palm Island, Florida.

The 54 American hostages held by Iran for 444 days arrived home on this date in 1981. Included in the group was Rick Kupke of rural Francesville.

On this date five years ago, Faye Leonard of Winamac and Sherri Smith of Plymouth won $2.4 million on a $5.00 scratch-off lottery ticket.