Articles by Melissa Jacobs

  BMV emphasizes the dangers of impaired driving and encourages Hoosiers to make safe driving choices ahead of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday. Indianapolis, Ind. –  December 26, 2025 – The Indiana Bureau […]

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for much of central Indiana through 11:00 a.m. EST Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Visibility may drop to one-quarter mile or less at times as dense […]

Clinton Central proudly congratulates Coach Don Helmick on reaching a major milestone in his coaching career—his 300th career win. The historic victory came tonight with a 49–39 triumph over rival Clinton Prairie. Coach Helmick has […]

For the past decade, Community Schools of Frankfort’s Reading Champions program has supported third-grade students by strengthening reading skills and building confidence through one-on-one mentorship. The program began in 2014 after Farmers Bank reached out […]

Residents and staff at Wesley Manor extend their deepest gratitude to all individuals, organizations, and volunteers who helped make the 2025 Tour of Trees a meaningful and successful community event. This year’s Tour of Trees […]

                       Taylor Sims | Photos courtesy of Taylor Sims A Special Olympics athlete writes about his own experience being stereotyped, misunderstood, and excluded. Growing up, […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a speed limit reduction that will impact State Road 32 in Boone County, as part of a roadway realignment project. Beginning on or after Monday, January 5, crews will […]

Howard County Prosecutor Mark A. McCann has announced the filing of a Notice of Intent to Seek Life Imprisonment Without Parole in the case of State of Indiana v. Alexander Bieghler (Cause No. 34D02-2509-F1-002551). According […]

Emelia (Emily) Hemersbach of the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties has been selected as a member of the 2026 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute. Launched by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance in […]

Residents are invited to join the Boone County legislative panel for breakfast on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Hussey-Mayfield Library in Whitestown. The event will feature a panel discussion […]

Santa Claus will make a special appearance on WILO’s Party Line on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Cindy and Melissa will welcome Santa to the show from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., giving listeners the opportunity to […]

The Clinton Central FFA Alumni and Supporters will host a euchre and cornhole fundraiser on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Michigantown Community Center. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to participate. […]

INDIANA — AAA predicts at least 109 million travelers will hit the road across the U.S. this year for the Christmas holiday, more than 2.5 million of those from Indiana. As Hoosiers drive to their holiday […]

The Farmers Bank will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, and will remain closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Financial Centers will reopen on Friday, December 26. […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that eligible Hoosiers can start taking steps to receive their share of approximately $10.5 million coming to Indiana consumers as part of a $700 million national settlement that Attorney […]

The Clinton Prairie and Clinton Central girls varsity basketball teams will meet in a varsity-only matchup on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m., and the game will be played at Clinton […]

The public is invited to cut and remove designated downed trees at Shakamak State Park for personal firewood use. Trees eligible for removal have fallen due to natural causes or were cut by park staff […]

The Community Foundation of Boone County (CFBC) has reached a significant milestone for the future of the county, surpassing its GIFT VIII fundraising goal of $825,000 and unlocking $1.5 million in matching funds from Lilly […]

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has released its updated December 2025 Medicaid forecast, showing a reduction in the state’s General Fund appropriation need for the upcoming biennium. Compared to the April 2025 […]

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Robert Williams Jr, A 16 year old black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 185 pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a […]

The Keystone Cooperative Charitable Foundation, in partnership with the Alexander family of Tipton County, is proud to announce Sophia Walker and Cadince Hussey as the 2025 recipients of the Gregg Alexander Memorial Scholarship. Each student […]

Yesterday evening, around 11:00 p.m., Indiana State Police Radio Region 1 Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call of a possible impaired driver traveling northbound on Interstate 65. Trooper Miramontes located a 1996 Chevrolet truck that matched […]