The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a bridge closure on U.S. 421 over Eagle Creek in Boone County. Beginning on or after Monday, June 2, crews will be doing preventative maintenance on the bridge over […]
Articles by Melissa Jacobs
Local APES Students Explore Environmental Science with Hands-On Landfill and Solar Energy Tours
On a recent field trip, Rossville High School’s APES (Advanced Placement Environmental Science) class had the unique opportunity to visit the local landfill, where students donned their decorated Tyvek suits for a hands-on learning experience. […]
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day this Saturday, May 17
Share your love of the outdoors with a child this weekend during the 15th annual Kids to Parks Day (KTP Day) this Saturday, May 17. It’s a national day of outdoor play designed to connect […]
Burglary Call Leads to Discharge of Firearm in Peru Residence
Just before 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2025, officers from the Indiana State Police, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, and Peru City Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence […]
Indy 500 on Track for 1st Sell Out Since 100th Anniversary and Blackout Ban Lifted for Live Broadcasted
The Indianapolis 500 is expected to be sold out and will be the first grandstand sell-out since 2016, the 100th Anniversary of the Indy 500. Penske Entertainment president and CEO Mark Miles and Indianapolis Motor […]
Pursuit on I-70 Leads to Arrest
Indiana State Police Detectives are investigating a vehicle pursuit that led to a deputy discharging a firearm on I-70 near the 90 mile marker. This investigation is being conducted at the request of the Hancock […]
Female Attempting to Wave Down Traffic on I-465
May 15, 2025 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Indiana State Police Dispatchers began receiving 911 calls about a female attempting to wave down traffic on I-465 northbound near the 17 mile marker. Troopers later gathered this […]
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Lateral Recruit Academy
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 88th Recruit Academy for lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed […]
Clinton County Health Department Adopts Body Art Ordinance New Guidelines Designed to Protect Public Safety
The Clinton County Health Department has adopted a new ordinance regulating tattoo and body modification businesses. The ordinance, approved by the Clinton County Commissioners, aims to protect the health and safety of clients by establishing […]
$416,350 Federal Grant Funds available For Indiana Specialty Crop Industry
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), is seeking project proposals from Indiana’s specialty crop sector for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. “Hoosier farms feature more than […]