The Leader of Starke County

Severe crash on 30 East sends one to hospital

Published Tuesday, July 11, 2017

HAMLET – Traffic was backed up for nearly a mile on US 30 East as firefighters worked to clear vehicles and debris away from a major accident that took place at around 10:00 a.m. (central) this morning.

Marshall, Starke counties under flash flood watch

Published Monday, July 10, 2017

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a flash flood watch for Marshall and Starke counties until 2 a.m. EDT Tuesday.

Moped, SUV collision sends two to hospital

Published Tuesday, June 20, 2017

KNOX – At 9:20 a.m. this morning on St. Rd. 35 a moped t-boned a SUV that was exiting the McDonald's parking lot. The moped was traveling at roughly 25mph when it collided with the driver's side of the SUV.

Relay for Life comes to Starke

Published Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Survivors, caretakers, family, and supporters all gathered this last weekend at the Starke County Fairgrounds in Hamlet to raise money and honor those with, and whom we have lost to cancer. The opening ceremony began at 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon with participants gathered around the flag pole.

Shooting, police chase ends in attempted suicide

Published Friday, May 19, 2017

La Porte County-The Indiana State Police have been asked by the North Judson Police Department to investigate a shooting.

Starke County Youth Club RadioThon

Published Monday, May 1, 2017

The Starke County Youth Club has spent recent weeks gearing up for its largest annual fundraiser. On Friday, May 5th, WKVI plays host to a massive RadioThon in partnership with the SCYC.

Out of the Mix

Published Wednesday, April 19, 2017

STARKE – After over seven years of dedicated service (the longest to date), the director of the Chamber of Commerce, Debbie Mix, has stepped down to start a new position with the La Porte library system.

Spring Leaf pick-up schedule for Knox

Published Wednesday, April 19, 2017

City of Knox Spring leaf pick-up dates:

Spring leaf pick-up for the City of Knox will take place the week of May 1st – 5th.

The price was right!

Published Monday, April 10, 2017

She didn't even want to go. But, the persistent aunt of this Knox native persuaded her to go. For that Dawn Fletcher, who now lives in California is grateful.

Ancilla launches new autism program

Published Monday, April 10, 2017

Ancilla College is launching a groundbreaking new residential college-level autism education program designed for high school graduates with autism. Plans will be unveiled at a press conference Friday, April 7th at Ancilla College, located near Plymouth, Indiana.