It’s another cold start to the day. The combination of temperatures in the single digits and west winds of 5 to 15 miles per hour will make it feel much colder. Wind chills of between 5 and 15 below zero are expected through mid morning. Continue reading
Culver Schools to Remove Assistant Principal Position
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is removing an administrative position at the end of the school year to deal with a budget shortfall in the corporation’s General Fund. Continue reading
Gas Prices Remain Well Below $2 Per Gallon
Gas prices in the immediate area have taken a dip in recent weeks.
Those trends are largely in line with predictions made by GasBuddy.com analysts during the holiday period. Gas was predicted to stay below $2 per gallon through the New Year, pushing as high at $1.99 in some areas.
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More American Households Qualify for Free File Tax Services
The Internal Revenue Service is looking to help more middle income households file their tax returns for free.
This year, the Free File Alliance and the IRS have re-launched the Free File program. For 2016, there are 13 tax software providers that have made their federal tax return products available for free.
Bitter Cold Temperatures, Below Zero Wind Chills to Begin Week
Bundle up before you head outside, as we’re in for another frigid day. The National Weather Service advises the coldest air of the season is ushering in bitter wind chills. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Further Discuss Cost-Cutting Measures
The Culver School Board will continue to discuss ways to cut costs at the corporation when it meets this evening. According to the agenda released ahead of tonight’s meeting, board members will discuss the non-renewal of an administrator’s contract, as well as combining the middle and high schools. Continue reading
INDOT Launches Interactive Project Map
The Indiana Department of Transportation is making it a little easier to keep track of its projects taking place in the near future. INDOT has launched an online, interactive tool featuring a map of the state. Continue reading
Driver Arrested Following Single-Vehicle Wreck
The driver of a car involved in a single-vehicle crash last Friday afternoon in Culver was under the influence of drugs, according to police. Continue reading
Culver Work Session May Extend Sidewalk Snow Removal to Commercial District
The Town of Culver may consider snow removal from the sidewalks of some commercial businesses in the near future.
Business representatives asked the Town to consider implementing the service after it was noticed that the downtown merchants often scoop their sidewalks at different points in the day. The inconsistent snow can obstruct pedestrian traffic.
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Higher Wages Suggested To Cover Starke County Residents’ Basic Needs
It takes a bit more pay to support a family in Starke County than some of the surrounding areas.
That’s according to data in a report released by the Indiana Institute for Working Families. A team of researchers from the University of Washington helped develop the standard which attempts to define salary levels for residents to attain self-sufficiency.
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Indiana Reps Comment on SOTU
Indiana’s elected representatives in Congress are providing their opinions on this week’s State of the Union address.
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Culver’s Second Permit Fee Attempt Receives Better Reaction
A revised plan to issue permit fees has received an initial nod from the Culver Town Council.
A public hearing was held on the plan – which was recommended from the Town’s Plan Commission. Culver is taking the steps to deal with increasing costs from Marshall County to compensate for the use of their building inspector.
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Culver Town Council Approves Amended Golf Cart Regulations
The Culver Town Council has approved updated rules to regulate the use of golf carts within the community.
Last night’s meeting was the first for new board members Tammy Shaffer and Joel Samuelson. The two were faced with an immediate decision to raise fees to register the vehicles for use within the town.
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Winter Weather Advisory In Effect This Morning
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the entire WKVI listening area until noon Eastern, 11 a.m. Central today. The National Weather Service advises periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Motorists should be prepared for snow-covered roads and use caution while driving. Continue reading
Culver Brings Back Golf Cart Ordinance with New Members Seated
The Culver Town Council will be sitting new board members at their meeting this evening, and they may already have a say in raising fees.
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Tonight
A winter storm watch is in effect tonight through tomorrow for areas north of U.S. 6. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible tonight, with potential for another 2 to 5 inches of lake effect snow tomorrow. Continue reading
Frigid Temps, Additional Snow Possible Today
The good news is we missed the major snow this weekend. Today’s weather, however, is another story. Continue reading
Winter Weather to Move Into Area
Snow, wind, and cold temperatures are expected to move into the area this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, which will be in effect from 6 CST this evening until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Continue reading
Culver Continues Search for New Park Director in Face of Building Renovations
The search for a new Park Director hasn’t slowed down efforts to rehabilitate the park lodge in Culver.
Right now, applications are being accepted for the position – which was vacated at the end of 2015 by Marc Hayden. He unexpectedly accepted a position as an aquatics instructor with a school corporation in St. Joseph County.
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Forgery Charges Filed Against Grovertown Man
A Grovertown man faces forgery charges in connection with a series of bogus travelers checks he reportedly attempted to cash. Continue reading