Articles by Melissa Jacobs

Get ready for a jam-packed lineup from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at the Indiana State Fair, which runs from Aug. 1-17, excluding Mondays. Coni Hudson, DNR director of special projects, who leads the […]

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is shifting safety into high gear with the return of its annual Traffic Safety Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 […]

The Community Foundation of Boone County (CFBC) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Programming Grants. In this grant cycle CFBC awarded a total of $124,278 to 18 local nonprofit organizations, providing critical […]

Clinton Central Cross County will be hosting “Bulldog Bolt” -3K & 5K run/walk at the Clinton Central Track Pavilion. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 8am. Entry fee […]

Colfax Ole Hickory Days Festival – “A Stroll Down Memory Lane” takes place this weekend (August 1–2, 2025) in Colfax, Indiana. WILO and Cindy Loveless will be broadcasting live from 5pm-7pm. Be sure to stop […]

The new date for “Golf Fore The Paws” will be on Sunday, September 7th. Frankfort Commons will give a voucher if you cannot play the new date. For all inquires, refunds, or vouchers, go to […]

Rossville 12U were the Runner’s Up at the Town & Country 12U State Baseball Tournament. Congratulations!  

Indiana Grown, the state’s local agricultural marketing initiative, will once again be hosting their Indiana Grown Marketplace at the Indiana State Fair. The Indiana Grown Marketplace will offer fairgoers the opportunity to shop from over […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces chip seal operations in Boone and Clinton Counties. Beginning on or after Monday, August 11, crews will be chip sealing in the following location: State Road 29: From U.S. 421 […]

Peak heat indices are expected to be at or above 105 degrees each afternoon with overnight temperatures remaining in the mid 70s for portions of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest, and […]

LIVE NASCAR COVERAGE THIS WEEKENDWILO 96.9 and Boone 102.7 are your go-to stations for all the racing action. Broadcast Schedule:Saturday, July 26 at 4:00 PM – Xfinity Pennzoil 250Sunday, July 27 at 1:00 PM – […]

An arrest warrant was issued July 22 by Hamilton County Courts for an 18-year-old Indianapolis woman who allegedly spearheaded a pickpocket scheme targeting shoppers in Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood and Indianapolis. Shanya Tawan Smith faces two […]

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, giveaways, and fun as the Hot Dog Festival officially begins. Tonight’s Entertainment Schedule – Friday, July 25 Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage 7:00 PM – The Molter […]

Congratulations to all the participants for their hard work and dedication. The results are now available—recognizing outstanding achievements across livestock, projects, showmanship, and more. 2025 Boone County 4-H Trophy List (3)   Events for July […]

For more than three decades, GRAMMY® Award winners and Country Music Hall of Fame inductees The Oak Ridge Boys have brought one of the most beloved Christmas shows in country music to audiences across the nation. This […]

On  July 24, 2025, the 87th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony at the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda. Opening remarks were made by Indiana State Police Recruit Academy Commander Lieutenant Brent Cox.  […]

With fans gearing up for the Brickyard 400, Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning consumers not to get lapped by fake ticket scams and online fraudsters looking to cash in on race weekend excitement. “Scammers […]

Clinton County farmers win rural On Aug. 7 at the Indiana State Fair, the Anderson family of Clinton County will receive the 2025 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation from Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm […]

Campos Construction LLC were able to work in conjunction with the Street Department, Tornado Roofing and a few Frankfort Main Street volunteers to move the concrete barricades donated by Jim Michaels and painted by the […]

The Board of Directors of the Frankfort Hot Dog Alumni Hall of Fame announced their upcoming events for the weekend of the Hot Dog Festival. On Thursday, July 24th at 6 pm in the Skanta […]

The City of Frankfort Fire Department groundbreaking ceremony for its new Fire Station 4 took place this hot July morning. This new facility represents a significant investment in the safety and well-being of Frankfort residents, […]

As the 2025–2026 school year begins, the Rossville Consolidated School District is reminding motorists to be alert for school buses and children traveling to and from school. The safety of our students is a shared […]