Boone County Daily News

Heavy Rainfall Causing Areas of High Water with Street and Road Closures Possible

August 19, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

High water and flooding are occurring this evening across area counties including Boone, Carroll and Clinton County. Please avoid flooded roads and NEVER drive through standing or moving water. Heavy rainfall is creating problems […]

New Thunderstorm Warning For Boone, Clinton Hamilton and Tipton Counties until 7:30pm

August 19, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southeastern Clinton County in central Indiana… Northeastern Boone County in central Indiana… Northwestern Hamilton County in central Indiana… Southwestern Tipton […]

UPDATED: Several Flash Flood Warnings Across The Area Lastest until 11:45pm

August 19, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Northeastern Clinton County in central Indiana… Southwestern Howard County in central Indiana… Western Tipton County in central Indiana… * Until 1145 […]

Flash Flood Warning until 11:15pm

August 19, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… West Central Clinton County in central Indiana… Northeastern Fountain County in west central Indiana… Southern Tippecanoe County in west central Indiana… […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Clinton County until 7:15pm

August 19, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Central Clinton County in central Indiana… * Until 715 PM EDT. * At 625 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along […]

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 8:45PM

August 19, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Northwestern Clinton County in central Indiana… Southwestern Carroll County in north central Indiana… Northeastern Tippecanoe County in west central Indiana… * […]

Kaspar Media Launches New Podcasting Studio in Frankfort

August 19, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

FRANKFORT, Ind. — Kaspar Media has opened a full multi-camera, green-screen podcasting studio in Frankfort, giving businesses, schools, nonprofits, authors and everyday residents across Clinton, Boone and Carroll counties a professional space to record and […]

Flood Watch Remains in Effect as Showers and Storms Return to Central Indiana

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Central Indiana residents should be prepared for additional showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight as a Flood Watch remains in effect from 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, through 8 a.m. Thursday, August 20. For […]

U.S. 24 to have lane closures between Monticello and Logansport

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning Inc will have lane closures on U.S. 24 between C.R. 800 W and C.R. 600 W beginning on or after Tuesday, August 25. U.S. 24 will be reduced […]

Clinton Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School Recognized in U.S. News Best High School Rankings

August 19, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

FRANKFORT, Ind. — Clinton Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School is celebrating its inclusion in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, earning recognition among Indiana’s high schools. U.S. News lists Clinton Prairie […]

State Board of Finance Approves Second Gas Tax Holiday Reimbursement Distribution

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The State Board of Finance approved the second round of reimbursements related to Governor Mike Braun’s temporary Gas Tax Holiday. Following the Board’s action, the Indiana State Comptroller’s Office began processing payments immediately to counties, […]

OPERATION BUTTERBALL

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Beginning in April 2025 Investigators from the Kokomo Police Special Investigations Unit / Drug Task Force initiated “Operation Butterball”. During the course of the operation, Investigators were able to complete the following: Undercover Controlled Buys […]

Clinton Central FFA Named 3-Star Chapter in 2026 National Chapter Award Program

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Clinton Central FFA chapter of Michigantown has been recognized as a 3-Star Chapter in the 2026 National Chapter Award Program by the National FFA Organization. The announcement was made by the National FFA Organization […]

Marine Corps League Donates to Clinton County Special Olympics

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Clinton County Special Olympics is thanking the Marine Corps League #967 for a generous donation that will help athletes and coaches during future Summer Games trips. The donation will be used to purchase two-way radios […]

Lebanon Kiwanis Donates Book Vending Machine to Perry-Worth Elementary

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Students at Perry-Worth Elementary School will have a new way to build their personal libraries, thanks to a generous donation from the Lebanon Kiwanis Club. The Lebanon Community School Corporation announced that the Lebanon Kiwanis […]

A Statewide Silver Alert has Been Cancelled for Mallory Brindos

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The statewide Silver Alert issued for Mallory Brindos, an 18-year-old from New Albany, Indiana, has been cancelled.

Boone County Bites Returns August 29 at Boone County Fairgrounds

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Food lovers will have the opportunity to sample some of Boone County’s best food and drinks during Boone County Bites, coming up Saturday, August 29. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 […]

Local News

Rossville Senior High School Maintains Academic Excellence in State and National Rankings

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

ROSSVILLE — Rossville Senior High School continues to be recognized among Indiana’s leading public high schools in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. Rossville ranked No. 34 among Indiana high schools, […]

DEVELOPING SITUATION: Severe Weather and Flooding Response Continues Across Indiana

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

A confirmed derecho impacted the state and resulted in widespread damaging winds, at least two tornadoes, large hail, and flash flooding. Persistent rainfall remained in the area due to high moisture and extreme instability that […]

Hamilton County Juvenile Services Center Hosting Open Interviews for Corrections Officer Position

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Hamilton County Juvenile Services Center will hold open interviews Saturday, Aug. 22, for individuals interested in joining its team as a corrections officer. The hiring event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 […]

A Statewide Silver Alert has Been Declared for Mallory Brindos

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The New Albany Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Mallory Brindos, an 18 year old white female, 6 feet 1 inches tall, 345 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a […]

Rhoda Talks Staffing, Football Rebuild and School Branding on WILO’s Party Line

August 19, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

FRANKFORT, Ind. — Community Schools of Frankfort Superintendent Dr. Matt Rhoda gave an extensive update on staffing, athletics, health partnerships, academics and construction projects during a live appearance Wednesday on WILO’s “Party Line” morning program […]

Heavy Rainfall Causing Areas of High Water with Street and Road Closures Possible

New Thunderstorm Warning For Boone, Clinton Hamilton and Tipton Counties until 7:30pm

UPDATED: Several Flash Flood Warnings Across The Area Lastest until 11:45pm

Flash Flood Warning until 11:15pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Clinton County until 7:15pm

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 8:45PM

Kaspar Media Launches New Podcasting Studio in Frankfort

Flood Watch Remains in Effect as Showers and Storms Return to Central Indiana

U.S. 24 to have lane closures between Monticello and Logansport

Clinton Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School Recognized in U.S. News Best High School Rankings

State Board of Finance Approves Second Gas Tax Holiday Reimbursement Distribution

OPERATION BUTTERBALL

Clinton Central FFA Named 3-Star Chapter in 2026 National Chapter Award Program

Marine Corps League Donates to Clinton County Special Olympics

Lebanon Kiwanis Donates Book Vending Machine to Perry-Worth Elementary

A Statewide Silver Alert has Been Cancelled for Mallory Brindos

Boone County Bites Returns August 29 at Boone County Fairgrounds

Rossville Senior High School Maintains Academic Excellence in State and National Rankings

DEVELOPING SITUATION: Severe Weather and Flooding Response Continues Across Indiana

Hamilton County Juvenile Services Center Hosting Open Interviews for Corrections Officer Position

A Statewide Silver Alert has Been Declared for Mallory Brindos

Rhoda Talks Staffing, Football Rebuild and School Branding on WILO’s Party Line

Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Bodine Chapel
Jeffrey A. Rader, II

Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Bodine Chapel

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Goodwin Funeral Home
Lillian P. Ley

Goodwin Funeral Home

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