Articles by Melissa Jacobs

On August 24, 2025, just after 8:00 a.m., Indiana State Police Trooper Fike was patrolling Interstate 65 near the 172-mile marker when he stopped a 2019 Audi S5 for traveling over 130 miles per hour […]

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the hiring of our newest Merit Deputy, Deputy Austin Day. Deputy Day grew up in Greentown and is a 2019 graduate of Eastern High School. He […]

Engineer Ed Cripe is retiring after an impressive 29 years of service. Throughout his career, Cripe has been a dedicated and reliable member of the department, serving the community with professionalism and integrity. His retirement […]

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of Deputy Max Johnson and Deputy Phil Lillge from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. This achievement marks the official start of their careers as […]

Kirklin Christian Church is hosting its Annual Fish Fry on September 6, 2025 from 4pm-7pm. The church is located at 302 E. Jefferson Street, Kirklin. The proceeds will benefit Shelby Woodruff and her journey with […]

Nick Shepherd, a lineman at Boone Power (formerly Boone REMC) placed second in the journeyman division of the hurt man rescue event at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 21-22 in Danville. The […]

Indiana Grown announced the winner of Indiana’s Ultimate Farmers Market Challenge as Franklin Farmers Market in Franklin, Ind. This was the third year for this contest and was a chance for customers across the state […]

In January 2025, an investigator with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force began an investigation after receiving three CyberTip Reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children […]

Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott recently announced the promotion of Master Trooper Adam York to the rank of Trooper Detective. York is a 13-year veteran of the Indiana State Police Department. He earned his […]

The Hammond Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Dorothy Harris, a 79 year old black female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 120 pounds, gray hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a zebra print […]

Inside the Frankfort Police Department’s training room on Friday morning, school leaders, first responders, and county officials gathered around tables to do something they hope they never have to do for real: plan for worst-case […]

The Frankfort Community Public Library will welcome Emily Ann Thompson to the Skanta Theatre stage on Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. This Celtic-themed concert is high-energy and appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12 […]

The Indiana State Police is proud to recognize Nikki Benson for her 20 years of service as an Evidence Specialist. Benson, assigned to the Forensic Services Division, has served the Lafayette Post since joining the […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers about a text message scam falsely claiming to be a “final notice” from the State of Indiana Department of Vehicles (DMV), not the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. […]

The Board of Directors of the Frankfort Hot Dog Hall of Fame would like to encourage anyone who may know of a deserving FHS alumnus, to nominate them to Hall of Fame. The deadline to […]

On August 20, 2025, just after 11:30 p.m., Trooper Brandon Howell and Trooper Schroder conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Malibu for a traffic violation on State Road 26 near Interstate 65. The driver […]

Beginning on or after Tuesday, September 2, crews will be replacing a small structure on S.R. 75 between U.S. 136 and S.R. 234. Work is anticipated to last until early October but is weather-dependent and […]

Harold and Katie Christ announced today that they are transitioning the Windmill Winery to Travis and Gina Sheets. “We are excited to pass a beautiful property and a thriving business to the next generation”, Christ said. […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces chip seal operations on State Road 47 between the east side of Thorntown and U.S. 52. Beginning on or after Tuesday, September 2, crews will close this section of […]

Get ready for a sizzling Saturday in downtown Delphi! The 12th Annual Indiana Bacon Festival is back on Saturday, August 23, bringing together “Bacon, Bands, & Brew” for a full day of food, music, and […]

Hunters can apply for Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reserved hunts at GoOutdoorsIN.com. Reserved hunts included in this round include Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) waterfowl, FWA and Nature Preserves deer, November Gamebird Areas, […]

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the quick actions of Indiana State Troopers at the Indiana State Fair saved the life of a choking teenage girl. Trooper (Detective) Vincent Scott, ISP-Versailles District and Trooper Ryan Hale, […]