WKVI’s Tom Berg lost his battle with cancer over the weekend. Our morning show host was diagnosed last July with Stage 4 metastatic colon cancer. He maintained a positive attitude throughout his treatment and remained on the air as much as possible throughout his treatment. Continue reading
All posts by WKVI
Knox Police Department K-9 and Handler Head to Training
The newest member of the Knox Police Department and his handler are off to school this week. O’Neill is an 18-month-old Malinois purchased by the department with donated funds raised over the past few months. Officer Chad Dulin says he will be certified in both drug detection and search and rescue. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Input Meeting Scheduled Tonight
Residents of the North Judson-San Pierre School District can weigh in tonight on whether the school board should be elected or appointed. The corporation has scheduled a public meeting at 7 p.m. in the N.J.-S.P. High School auditorium for the sole purpose of seeking input on the topic. Continue reading
Starke Commissioners, Building Corporation to Award Renovation Bids
Work could begin this week on the renovations to the former Starke County Jail and the courthouse. The Starke County Commissioners and Building Corporation are meeting jointly at 6 p.m. to accept, approve and award pricing bids for the projects. They were opened during last week’s county commissioners meeting and taken under advisement. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Holds Budget Hearing Monday Night
The Pulaski County Council will hold a hearing for the 2017 budget when they meet this evening.
State Sen. Charbonneau Recognized by ACU for Conservative Principles
The American Conservative Union Foundation has given awards to several of Indiana’s elected officials, and a local state senator made the list.
WoodStarke Showcases Area Musical Talent Saturday
The third annual WoodStarke event will be held today in Wythogan Park.
Local Church Honoring 9/11 Victims and Emergency Responders Sunday
Pulaski County Soon to Begin Work on Internal Controls
The Pulaski County government is preparing to adopt internal financial controls, but they’re a bit displeased with the cost associated with the state mandate.
BMV Continues Overcharge Refund Efforts
Ambulance Repairs Plague Starke County EMS
Starke County EMS has struggled with ambulance repairs over the past month, according to Director Keith Emigh. He told the county commissioners Tuesday the truck based at Grovertown had to be towed to Jim Dobson Ford in Winamac after the cooler went out. The engine was recently replaced, and the repair is covered under the warranty. Continue reading
Train Collision Leads to LaPorte Woman’s Death
Warrant Service Results in Meth Bust
A pair of North Judson residents face drug charges following a drug bust in Born’s Trailer Park. Officers from the Starke County Major Crimes Unit reportedly saw items related to methamphetamine manufacture inside a U Road residence while serving an arrest warrant on Thursday, Sept. 8. Continue reading
Starke County to Pilot Pretrial Release Program
Starke County is among the first to implement a change in pretrial release procedures recommended by the Indiana Supreme Court. It allows arrestees who do not pose a threat to public safety to be released from jail without bail or bond if they are not a flight risk or a danger to themselves or others. Continue reading
Time Capsule Slated for Courthouse Burial During Bicentennial Celebration
A pledged time capsule to the Pulaski County Bicentennial Committee will be buried on the courthouse lawn, but where to put it came under question on Tuesday night.
Starke County Park Board Gets Strategic Plan Seed Money
The Starke County Park Board will soon be able to move forward with the development of a strategic plan following action this week by the county commissioners. Continue reading
Knox School Budget On Track, Student Fundraisers Approved
The Knox School Board on Tuesday received an update on the school corporation’s budget for 2017.
WoodStarke Showcases Local Artists This Weekend
The annual WoodStarke music festival will be coming to Wythogan Park this Saturday and it looks to be fun for the whole family.
Continue reading
Burglary Suspects Nabbed Following Pulaski County Pursuit
A man and woman from Monticello were arrested in Pulaski County early this morning after trying to outrun sheriff’s deputies. They responded to an open-line 911 call from a residence in the area of State Road 39 and County Road 400 South around 2 a.m. and found a man and a woman in a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence. They reportedly drove off when the deputies tried to speak to them. Continue reading
Knox Plan Administrator, Code Enforcement and Building Inspector Terminated
The City of Knox will soon have a new planning administrator, building inspector and code enforcement officer. The Plan Commission voted Tuesday night to terminate Bruce Williams, at the recommendation of Mayor Dennis Estok. He’s expressed frustrations on several occasions with the slow progress of code enforcement efforts and says he decided to go in another direction. Continue reading
