Kami Ellis WARSAW — The prosecution and defense have made their closing arguments and the jury has gone into deliberation in the case of Scott Wilkins. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Karin McGrath presented her argument first. McGrath appealed to the jury to consider the evidence, to take into account eyewitness accounts and to keep in mind …read more.

Kami Ellis WARSAW — The prosecution rests in the trial of Scott Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford. The trial reconvened following a lunch break Wednesday, Feb. 17, with further testimony by Lt. Chris McKeand, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. McKeand is a part of the department’s Fatal Alcohol Crash Team and responded to the Dec. 27, accident …read more.

This was the vehicle where Kami Ellis was found after an early morning crash on Dec. 27, 2014. The alleged driver, Scott Wilkins, Milford, is standing trial on charges stemming from her death. (Photo by Deb Patterson) WARSAW — It was a short morning for testimony, Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the jury trial of Scott …read more.

WARSAW — When Vicki Simmons, Catherine Street, Milford, lent her vehicle to a friend in December, 2014, little did she know the events that would unfold surrounding it. Simmons testified as a witness Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 16, day two of the trail of Scott Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford, pertaining to an accident that happened …read more.

WARSAW — “He left her. He recklessly killed her and left her for dead. Alone to burn. Scott Wilkins walked away from the inferno that claimed a life. He ran, he hid, he tried and covered his tracks. His friends helped him.” This was part of the opening statement of Karin McGrath, deputy prosecuting attorney, …read more.

A total of six candidates — all Republicans — are seeking two Kosciusko County Superior Court judge seats in the May 6 primary election. David Cates, Stephen Harris and Chad Miner are seeking the Superior Court 1 seat currently held by the retiring judge, Duane Huffer. Torrey Bauer, Mark Caruso and Tyler Haines are seeking …read more.