Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents for assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple charges. Sheriff Tony Harris identified the individual as David Long, who is currently wanted on the following charges: […]

Education leaders from across central Indiana gathered on April 1, 2026, in Kokomo for the Indiana Association of Public-School Superintendents (IAPSS) District III Spring Meeting, where the discussion focused on sweeping legislative changes, a new […]

Rossville Middle/Senior High School continues to demonstrate its commitment to student safety and preparedness through a recent collaboration with Clinton County EMS, providing hands-on bleeding control training to students. Approximately 20 Rossville students participated in […]

Central Indiana residents are being urged to prepare for hazardous weather conditions today, as the National Weather Service warns of powerful winds and the potential for severe thunderstorms. A Wind Advisory is in effect from […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight single-lane closures that will impact I-65 in both directions. Beginning on or after Monday, April 6, INDOT maintenance crews will close individual lanes as needed for patching on […]

Mayor Judy Sheets has announced the next installment of the city’s Sparkling Success Leadership Series Luncheon, set to take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Frankfort Neighborhood […]

Residents across central Indiana will have multiple opportunities this year to safely dispose of sensitive documents during a series of Free Community Shred Day events hosted by The Farmers Bank. The events will be held […]

Residents across central Indiana are being urged to prepare for strong winds as a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7:00 PM Thursday, according to Clinton County Central Dispatch. The advisory, issued Wednesday afternoon, warns […]

LAFAYETTE – Ivy Tech Community College is strengthening Indiana’s advanced manufacturing talent pipeline through a new Achieve Your Degree (AYD) partnership with pharmaceutical manufacturer Evonik Tippecanoe Labs, agricultural and industrial biotechnology leader Primient, and Greater […]

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an ongoing closure of the State Road 225 Truss Bridge over the Wabash River, located south of Battle Ground. Erosion control and right-of-way clearing is […]

Clinton Central Elementary is gearing up to welcome its newest Bulldogs with upcoming Early Learning and Kindergarten Round Up events for the 2026–2027 school year. The Early Learning Round Up will take place on Wednesday, […]

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is partnering with Indiana State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies across the state to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways as […]

All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branches will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Branches will resume regularly scheduled business hours on Saturday, April 4, 2026. For […]

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Duncan Robertson Inc will close State Road 75 between C.R. 200 N and C.R. 100 N on or after Monday, April 6. State Road 75 will be closed through early […]

The 112th Annual Thorntown Alumni Banquet will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the gymnasium of Thorntown Elementary School in Thorntown, Indiana. The long-standing community tradition welcomes everyone to attend, whether they are graduates or […]

Several area gymnasts are being recognized after winning state titles at the Indiana Xcel Platinum state meet held last weekend in Bloomington. According to information from the Kokomo Flipsters program, three athletes captured individual state […]

More than 500 high school juniors and seniors from across the Greater Lafayette region are expected to meet face-to-face with hiring managers during the fourth annual HireME! interviewing and career fair, taking place April 29 […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a series of overnight traffic restrictions that will impact I-65 in Boone County between State Road 32 and S.R. 47 (140-146-mile markers). Beginning on or after Thursday, April 2, […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure is planned on U.S. 31 for concrete repairs in Kokomo. Beginning on or after Thursday, April 9, the left lane of U.S. 31 northbound will be […]

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced a new license plate design for veterans and disabled veterans of the United States Space Force.       The Space Force license plates will be available to Indiana residents […]

The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is rolling out the welcome mat for fans traveling to Indy for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four, as well as the Division II and Division III championships and National […]

Have questions about chocolate, candy hunts, or who really hides all those eggs? You’re in luck! The Easter Bunny will be hopping onto Partyline with Cindy Loveless and Melissa Miller on Friday, April 3 to […]