Carli Luca
Investigative Reporter
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Carli Luca works as an investigative reporter at WNDU-TV in South Bend. She was recognized by the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for her investigative reporting work in 2020 & 2021 as part of their "Best of Indiana" journalism awards. The same organization awarded her first place for her continuing coverage of a series of barn burnings in 2021. She has continued sharpening her investigative skills as part of the FOIA Fellowship Class of 2022 at DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence, as a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc., and by pursuing her Master’s in Legal Studies at Purdue University Global.
Carli worked as a News Producer for WNDU-TV for three years before moving to an investigative role full-time. Prior to working in television, she was behind the mic on the radio. From May 2017 to July 2019 she was News Director for News Now Warsaw 1480 AM & 99.7 FM, Classic Hits 107.3 WRSW FM, and Willie 103.5 in Warsaw and hosted the award-winning public affairs show “IN The Know”. Carli was also the regional reporter for the Pat Miller Program on WOWO News/Talk 1190 AM & 107.5 FM in Fort Wayne in 2019. She worked as the Morning News Anchor on 1400 KLIN in Lincoln, Nebraska before moving to the Hoosier state.
Carli received her undergraduate degree from Allegheny College and honed her broadcasting abilities at the Ohio Media School. She's a Cleveland native who enjoys rock music, reading & attending community events. She's known for her love of pop culture and Halloween.
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The court has ordered Landmark to turn over the requested camera footage by Friday, Sept. 1, at the latest.
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AT&T and the American Academy of Pediatrics are teaming up to help you figure out if the student in your life is ready for their own phone.
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None of the three projects are expected to be completed in time for Notre Dame football’s home opener, which is causing concern for those who rely on the influx of Golden Dome fans to make ends meet.
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It’s a term describing a collection of research on the best ways to teach children how to read.
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House Enrolled Act 1447 requires schools to remove library books that are considered “obscene” or “harmful to minors.”
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Meghan Buell, the founder and president of TREES, Inc., a South Bend-based resource center for the LGBTQ+ community, has passed away.
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New and shocking video shows a fight coming to an end in South Bend with a man pointing a gun at a teen.
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Alauraeve Allen is being held in the Elkhart County Jail without bond until her initial hearing on Aug. 3.
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Greg Sebastian, 41, is facing two counts of felony child molesting.
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The special judge who is overseeing the Delphi murders case released 118 court documents Wednesday afternoon relating to the case.
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BISSELL Pet Foundation is dropping adoption fees to $50 or less from July 6 to July 31 as part of its “Empty the Shelters” event.
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The perpetrators stand on street corners or sometimes walk through traffic holding signs with the word “funeral” written at the top. Their posters feature a young person’s photo and request donations to pay for the funeral.
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Walgreens is partnering with health departments and community organizations for the largest coordinated National HIV Testing Day effort nationwide.
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LSC Print Solutions will close its Warsaw plant at 2801 W. Old 30 in September.
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Lake City Bank is getting civil claims dropped after accusations they benefitted from a check-kiting scheme.
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This is the first water treatment of the season, and people are asked to not swim or boat on Eagle Lake for 24 hours.
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The officers were bitten while they were responding to a domestic dispute in the 2500 block of Orange Street.
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The Dowagiac community honored U.S. military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice on Monday as part of a longstanding Memorial Day tradition within the city.
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Firefighters went back to work Wednesday night after being out of service for over a month.
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An in-depth look at the internal review processes for local police departments when officers are accused of misconduct or face a community complaint.
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Kegan Kline’s attorneys say there is evidence that Kline has not seen, and it may change his plea.
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The students will continue working a few days each week for the next few weeks to finish the mural.
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Niles Mayor Nick Shelton confirmed to 16 News Now Investigates that the equipment suspected of causing the noise will be shut down at 10 p.m. Friday.
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16 News Now Investigates how a lack of infant-toddler care nationwide is impacting families right here in Michiana.
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Kegan Kline is set for sentencing on May 18.
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A work-from-home opportunity that seems almost too good to be true turned out to be just that.
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Experts in cybercrime say scammers are using social media to gain access to your videos or photos, which are then used to replicate your face.
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The altercation between the students happened in the school’s parking lot late last week.
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Scammers are hacking voicemail systems for local companies to intercept calls from people requesting their services.
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Mike Keel was a maintenance foreman who recently celebrated his 29-year anniversary of working with the Department of Correction.
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In March, Michiana Crime Stoppers recorded 54 cases, assisted in 34 arrests, and authorized over $10,000 in reward money.
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The Southwest Central Fire Territory is handling any fire emergencies in Lakeville while the Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department is out of service.
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Captain Eric Beckham has taken a voluntary demotion, but it is unclear if the decision is connected to Joe Wood being pulled over in October.
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Although pop ups are not uncommon, the BBB Serving Northern Indiana says this one is a scam.
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Sherry Thomas had her initial hearing Thursday morning after accusations that she and Joseph Hershberger burned down three barns in Kosciusko County in 2021.
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Home improvement scams are on the rise in Michiana this time of year. Here are some red flags to look out for if someone shows up and offers you a free roof inspection.
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16 members of the Saint Ignatius College Prep JV hockey team were injured after a semi ran a red light and hit the bus at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Center Street in Warsaw.
Kegan Kline was facing 25 charges, including child exploitation, possession of child pornography, and obstruction of justice.
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Jacob Kats is facing felony charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery, and neglect resulting in serious bodily injury.
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Officials say a physical altercation happened between three participants in the program last week.
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A former Mishawaka police officer is speaking out after Mayor Dave Wood’s son was pulled over in October.
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Rare comic books were stolen from the museum in an apparent smash and grab early Sunday morning.
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A Cass County family is suing Marcellus Community Schools, alleging the district did not properly investigate claims that an 11-year-old student was sexually abused by two of her classmates.
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Though the Mishawaka police chief was at Tuesday's board meeting, a city official told 16 Investigates that he and the board members were not available for comment.
16 News Now Investigates Mishawaka's police policies to see what they tell us about the traffic stop of Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood's son.
A 16 News Now investigation is revealing new details about a traffic stop last October involving the mayor of Mishawaka's son.
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16 News Now Investigates Elkhart County Community Corrections after more than a dozen people have walked away from work release.
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Police tell 16 Investigates that gang activity is to blame for much of the gun violence at the Blossom Acres housing complex.
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The Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana says it’s getting harder to avoid romance scams, especially this time of year.
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A viewer shared a photo with 16 News Now of a disturbing message written into the dirt on the side of a vehicle in the school’s parking lot on Thursday afternoon.
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