Articles by Melissa Jacobs

April is National Donate Life Month, a time to recognize the selfless decisions of Hoosiers who have saved and healed lives by being organ, tissue and cornea donors. More than 1,400 Indiana residents are on […]

Earlier today, the Indiana Department of Transportation officially recognized National Work Zone Awareness Week as both maintenance and construction projects begin across the Hoosier state. INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist was joined by Indiana State Police, […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita alerted Hoosiers to nearly 30 recalled products during the month of March. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission listed recalled items in multiple areas, from children’s toys, furniture, outdoor equipment, and more. “Hoosiers deserve to know their […]

A Rossville educator has been selected for a highly competitive national professional development opportunity this summer, earning recognition among a select group of teachers from across the country. Mr. Quentin Smith has been invited to […]

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.  The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of […]

Delphi Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Moore recently had the opportunity to participate in a meaningful community conversation alongside Governor Mike Braun and Mayor Yates at Delphi Body Works. The gathering, which included local employees […]

On April 9, 2026, at approximately 9:04 p.m., deputies with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office went to a hotel in the 3900 block of South Reed Road in Kokomo in an effort to locate a […]

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened its first public comment period for proposed changes to bobcat and other wildlife-related rules. This is the first of two comment periods to occur before the NRC […]

Following a six-week antitrust trial, a New York jury returned a verdict in favor of Attorney General Todd Rokita and other plaintiffs on all counts — declaring Live Nation Entertainment Inc. to be a monopolist […]

Local residents will have an opportunity to engage directly with state leadership as Indiana State Representative Mark Genda (District 41) appears on Party Line with Melissa Miller tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. The live radio […]

Planting season has officially arrived for Hoosier farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana […]

The Indiana State Police proudly announces the retirement of Master Trooper Aaron McCormick. Tomorrow will mark his final day of service, concluding more than three decades of service to the State of Indiana. Trooper McCormick […]

Zionsville, Indiana – The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce invites the community and visitors from across the region to the 41st Annual Brick Street Market on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in […]

The Hot Dog Golfers traveled Tuesday to Cool Lake Golf Course for a matchup against Western Boone, earning a close 171–180 varsity victory behind a strong overall team performance. Leading the way was Charlie Beardsley, […]

 In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 20-24), Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance is celebrating 25 years of partnership with Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana and encouraging participation in United Way of Central Indiana’s Go […]

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. –Witham Health Services is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest specialty practice, Cosmetic and Surgical Arts by Witham, a state-of-the-art destination for advanced cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments. Located at […]

GREATER LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Latino-owned businesses are among the fastest-growing segments of the American small-business economy. In Greater Lafayette, that growth is increasingly visible in storefronts, service companies and family-run enterprises across the region. The […]

The Clinton County Indiana Special Olympics has announced that the upcoming Battle of the Badges benefit game scheduled for this weekend has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Organizers shared the update on social media, […]

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Tech Diplomacy Training Act (H.R. 8212) to ensure all Foreign Service officers receive training on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concepts prior to being stationed abroad. “Training in […]

A volatile weather pattern is expected to impact central Indiana beginning today and continuing through the weekend, with several opportunities for strong to severe thunderstorms. Storms Developing Today Forecasters warn that showers and thunderstorms will […]

The Hot Dog golfers faced a tough test Saturday at the challenging Coyote Crossing Golf Course during the Harrison Invitational Golf Tournament. Competing in a strong 20-team field, the team finished 18th overall. The course […]