* **WKVI-FM (K99.3):** This is the primary FM station, offering local music, sports, news, and community updates. * **WKVI-AM (1520 AM) & FM Translator (103.1 FM):** This station features classic hits alongside local news programming. Obituary reports are typically broadcast during the station's scheduled local news segments. These segments generally air during the morning drive, midday news blocks, and late afternoon updates. Because broadcast schedules can occasionally shift due to live sports coverage or breaking news, tuning in during the top of the hour throughout the morning is the most reliable way to catch the live readings. ## Streaming WKVI Live Online If you live outside the broadcast range of Starke County or do not have access to a standard radio, you can easily stream WKVI’s live broadcasts from any device with an internet connection.

### Streaming via the Official Website To listen to the live broadcast online, visit the official WKVI website. The homepage features a live audio player link, usually labeled "Listen Live." Clicking this link opens a web player that streams the current broadcast of either the FM or AM station in real time. This allows you to hear the obituary reports exactly as they are read over the air. ### Mobile Apps and Smart Speakers For listening on the go, you can access WKVI through third-party radio streaming applications such as TuneIn. Simply download the app on your smartphone or tablet and search for "WKVI" to start the stream. If you own a smart speaker, such as an Amazon Echo or Google Nest, you can enable the stream using voice commands. Try saying, "Play WKVI" or "Play K99.3" through your preferred radio app integration to listen hands-free. ## Accessing Written Obituary Reports and Archives

If you miss the live broadcast, WKVI maintains a comprehensive digital directory on its website. This allows you to read the reports at your convenience and verify important details. ### Searching the Online Directory The official website hosts a dedicated "All Obituaries" page where local reports are published shortly after they are received from local funeral homes. To locate a specific report, you can use the following tools: * **Search by Name:** The directory features a search tool that allows you to look up records using either a partial or full name. This is helpful if you are unsure of the exact spelling of a last name. * **Browse by Month:** If you know the approximate time of death or when the services took place, you can browse the listings chronologically by month. * **Filter by Last Name:** The directory allows you to filter listings by the first letter of the deceased person's last name, making it easier to scan through local records. If a search does not immediately return the correct result, try using only a partial name or filtering by the first letter of the last name to widen your search.

### Information Included in the Online Reports Once you locate the correct listing, selecting the individual's name will open a dedicated page. Depending on the details provided to the station, these individual pages can contain: * The full text of the obituary * Scheduled service information, including dates, times, and locations * Interactive tribute options for family and friends * Direct links to send flowers or coordinate memorial gifts Because these pages are updated with details provided by families and local funeral homes, they serve as a primary resource for verifying service times and location details. ## Tips for Finding Historical Records

When searching for older obituary reports in Starke County, it is important to note that the online archive on the WKVI website may only hold records for a specific period. If you are looking for historical records or older obituaries that are no longer accessible on the active directory, you may need to contact local historical societies, public libraries, or the specific funeral home handling the arrangements to verify the information. The Starke County Public Library system maintains extensive local history and genealogy archives that can assist with older records.