North Judson Town Council will hold a meeting this evening, September 2nd at 6:30pm.
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South Bend Woman Ordered to Repay Funds from PPP Loan Fraud
SOUTH BEND – Rachael Robinson, 37 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to a federal felony for wire fraud, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to hold Executive Session followed by Regular Session September 2
According to the Starke County Auditor, the Starke County Commissioners will hold an executive session this upcoming Tuesday, September 2nd at 4pm Central Time, followed by their regular meeting.
Continue readingWork to resume on U.S. 20 between S.R. 39 and Fail Rd
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will conduct alternating lane closures on U.S. 20 between State Road 39 and Fail Rd beginning on or after Tuesday, September 2.
Continue readingSouth Bend Man Sentenced to 200 Months in Prison
Martel Scott, 35 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced after pleading guilty to distribution of 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor.
Continue readingStarke County Resident Mark Rippy Selected for the Prestigious Golden Hoosier Award
Starke County is proud to announce that long-time community volunteer Mark Rippy has been selected as a recipient of the Golden Hoosier Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a senior citizen by the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.
Continue readingSemi Crash, fire on I-94 in La Porte County
According to our reporting partners at WNDU, after a semi crashed and caught fire on I-94 earlier today, two people have been taken to the hospital. The crash took place in LaPorte County.
Continue readingCity of Knox Planning Commission to hold Public Hearing regarding Rabbits and Chickens within City Limits
The City of Knox Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time at Knox City Hall, which is located at 101 West Washington Street in Knox.
Continue readingFitness and Fellowship Program for Recovering Substance Users Receives SCCF Grant
The Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) is proud to announce recent grant support for Intrepid Phoenix, a nonprofit organization helping individuals in recovery from substance use disorder through a unique combination of fitness and fellowship.
Continue readingCORRECTION – Mobile Food Distribution Location in Starke County for September 25th
Recently, WKVI reported locations, dates, and times for the Mobile Food Bank from Food Bank of Northern Indiana in September in La Porte and Starke counties.
Continue readingKnox Mayor’s Report from August 26 City Council Meeting
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok shared his Mayor’s report at the August 26th Knox City Council Meeting, and has also kindly shared that report with WKVI. The Mayor’s report is as follows:
Continue readingRegistration Deadline Approaching for Teddy Bear Camp
The Starke County Historical Society would like to remind citizens that time is running out to register for their 1st annual Teddy Bear Camp.
Continue readingVerdict Returned in Ferguson Jury Trial
A jury trial was held at Starke County Circuit Court this week for former Starke County Sheriff’s Department detective Don Ferguson.
Continue readingAll aboard the Ice Cream Trains Labor Day Weekend!
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is having an Ice Cream Social with a train ride this Labor Day Weekend. Sallie’s Small Batch Ice Creams will be serving up five or more flavors of homemade ice cream before guests will board their steam or diesel train.
Continue readingKnox Board of Public Works July 23rd Minutes
The Knox Board of Public Works recently voted on the approval of their July 23rd minutes. In that agenda, the July 23rd minutes were included and they read as follows:
Continue readingLetters Needed to Show Support for Restoration of Medaryville High School Gymnasium
An initiative to restore the Medaryville High School Gym in Pulaski County has announced that they are at a point in their process where community involvement is needed.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Lien Scam
Late last week the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office shared that a La Porte County resident had recently visited and produced an official-looking document.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Performs Double OWI Arrest
According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on August 24th, a Deputy responded to the area of County Road 1000 South and County Road 125 East, in reference to a single vehicle crash in a field.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services Food Pantry Seeking Donations
According to an announcement from Starke County Community Services, the food pantry could very much use donations! They serve so many local families and are currently very low on stock.
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