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Ticks and fleas on the rise this year?

 

Ticks and fleas on the rise this year?

Pests carrying some dangerous diseases are on the rise. Ticks and fleas seem to be especially numerous this spring.

    1. "Healthy Families Fun Fair" coming up on June 1Free health fair set for June 1
    2. Local_woman_lives_through_Moore__OK_torn_979690000_JPGLocal woman survives Oklahoma tornado
    3. wlfi-west-lafayette-Gas-prices-to-drop-this-summer-khGas prices to drop this summer
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    New Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football team's headquarters last year in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) 

    Former Boiler excelling as Colts GM

    Indianapolis Colts General Manager and former Boilermaker Ryan Grigson talks to WLFI Sports Director Mike Cleff about his appreciation for Purdue.

      1. WEB_Harrison_4_vs_Kokomo_3_980680000_JPGScoreboard on May 21
      2. Paula Reto Purdue GolfWithin striking distance
      3. Girls_Regional_Track_And_Field_981320000_JPGArea runners compete at regional track
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      Brian Mullins and his Father Terry survey tornado damage to the home of Brian's girlfriend Sara Robinson

      Brian Mullins and his Father Terry survey tornado damage to the home of Brian's girlfriend Sara Robinson, right, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Moore, Okla. (AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Steve Sisney) 

      Oklahoma residents pick up the pieces

      As state and federal officials work to set up disaster recovery centers to provide aid and assistance, Arvin and other residents of Moore are beginning the deliberate process of assessing what's left of their homes and possessions and what comes next.

        1. This aerial photo shows damage to Moore Medical Center after it was hit by a massive tornado in Moore, Okla.,Aerial photos of OKC tornado damage
        2. An American flag blows in the wind at sunrise atop the rubble of a destroyed home a day after a tornado moved through Moore, Okla.More tornadoes from global warming?
        3. Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twisterOK fire chief: Search almost complete
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        Puppets teach kids a lesson

        Although summer is fast approaching, students throughout the county are still squeezing in their final lessons of the year. On Monday, Hershey Kindergarten teacher Connie Painter said her lesson didn't come from a textbook.

          1. Pizza_Party_for_winning_PSA_864160000_JPGPizza party for PSA winners
          2. wlfi-tippecanoe-school-corporation_20100119172145_JPGTSC ends investigation in teen's death
          3. wlfi-lafayette-statehouseSenators pass anti-bullying bill
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          This aerial photo shows damage to Moore Medical Center after it was hit by a massive tornado in Moore, Okla.,

          This aerial photo shows damage to Moore Medical Center after it was hit by a massive tornado in Moore, Okla., Monday May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Gooch) 

          Aerial photos of OKC tornado damage

          A tornado roared through Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

            1. Tornado in Oklahoma City suburb causes destruction (CNN)Photos: OKC suburbs ravaged by tornado
            2. People survey damage from a tornado that hit Edmond, Okla.Photos: Tornadoes hammer South, Midwest
            3. Cumberland firePhotos: Cumberland fire kills two
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