Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Community Foundation of Clinton County awarded $30,000 in scholarships and grants Thursday evening during a community celebration held at Prairie Creek Park in Frankfort, in partnership with the City of Frankfort. The event featured […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to over 40 recalled products during the month of May. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission listed recalled items in multiple areas, from furniture, to sporting equipment, to […]

Residents can expect a beautiful end to the workweek and a warm Saturday before showers and thunderstorms move back into the area late in the weekend. Sunny skies and comfortable temperatures will dominate Friday, with […]

A Frankfort police officer assigned as a K-9 handler is facing criminal charges after an investigation conducted by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Ethan Cunningham with Official Misconduct, […]

A powerful line of severe thunderstorms swept across Indiana, leaving widespread damage and causing thousands of residents to lose electricity as crews continue restoration efforts. According to Duke Energy’s latest outage reports, significant numbers of […]

KIRKLIN, Ind. — U.S. Highway 421 through the town of Kirklin has reopened to traffic following a temporary closure caused by storm damage.

KIRKLIN, Ind. — Motorists traveling through Clinton County are being advised to seek alternate routes after storm damage forced the closure of Highway 421 in the town of Kirklin.

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of central Indiana, including parts of Boone, Clinton, Hamilton, and Tipton counties, until 10:30 p.m. EDT Thursday. At 9:51 p.m. EDT, meteorologists […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central, north-central, and west-central Indiana until 10:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, as a fast-moving line of powerful storms sweeps across […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of central and west-central Indiana, including parts of Boone, Clinton, Montgomery, and Tippecanoe counties, effective until 10:00 p.m. EDT Thursday. According […]

Residents across central Indiana can expect a mix of warm, breezy conditions and thunderstorms tonight, followed by a noticeable cooldown heading into the weekend. This Afternoon Conditions will be partly sunny with a high near […]

Motorcycle riders from across the region are invited to take part in the Abby & Libby Memorial Park Ride on Saturday, June 13, 2026, beginning at Abby & Libby Memorial Park in Delphi, Indiana, at […]

New data shows Indiana’s apprenticeship system is experiencing growth under Governor Mike Braun’s leadership, creating new pathways for Hoosiers to earn higher wages, gain valuable skills, and build stronger careers. Since taking office in 2025, […]

Learning came to life recently for 17 students enrolled in Rossville Consolidated School District’s Summer Child Care Program as they traveled to Fair Oaks Farms for a day filled with agriculture, exploration, and fun. The […]

The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) is responsible for enforcing both state and federal regulations on all commercial motor vehicles (CMV). Major tasks include conducting Safety Inspections, New Entrant Safety Audits, and […]

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces single lane closures that will impact U.S. 421 in Boone County. Beginning on or after Monday, June 15, crews will close one lane at a […]

Residents across central Indiana should prepare for dangerous heat and the potential for strong thunderstorms through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A Hazardous Weather Outlook issued Wednesday afternoon warns that scattered showers and […]

The Enforcement Bureau of the Indiana State Police oversees the traffic enforcement efforts of the Troopers assigned to the 14 State Police Districts throughout Indiana.  Among their primary missions is helping to provide safe environments […]

VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University is aggressively tackling the state’s early literacy challenges by continuing to align its resources with Indiana’s goal of having 95 percent of third-grade students reading proficiently by 2027. The VU […]

August 7-23, 2026 (Closed Mondays)       [Above images L to R: Trace Adkins, Happy Together Tour, Grand Funk Railroad, Josiah Queen, TUSK)   INDIANAPOLIS (June 10, 2026) – Today, the Indiana State Fair unveiled the second […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to put tighter controls on the abortion-inducing drug mifepristone, which presents a growing threat to the U.S. population via chemically tainted medical […]