Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Howard County Board of Commissioners has declared a Local Disaster Emergency due to severe and prolonged dry weather affecting the county. The declaration, issued on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, comes after local fire departments […]

Earlier today, October 15, 2025, members of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, Indiana State Police Indianapolis Post, Kokomo Police Department, Battle Ground Police Department, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Homeland Security […]

Indiana high school students now have an additional opportunity to earn a tangible credential of value before graduation. The new Professional Pathway credential – announced Tuesday by leaders from the Independent Colleges of Indiana and […]

Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Hoosiers to help the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) put an end to poaching by reporting potential violations to Turn In a Poacher, Inc. (TIP). TIP is a nonprofit conservation organization […]

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday evening (10/14/2025), officers with the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department (WMPD) conducted a traffic stop on southbound I-65 near the 131-mile marker. The vehicle, a black Chevrolet sedan, was driven […]

The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its annual Holiday Craft Show along with the Ladies Auxiliary Garage Sale on Saturday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take […]

The Humane Society of Clinton County is inviting the community to “Fall in Love with a Feline” during its Fall Cat Adoption Special, running October 20–31. Throughout the event, adoption fees are reduced to help […]

Congressman Jim Baird will be calling into Party Line on Monday, October 20, at 9 a.m. to discuss current issues and answer questions from the community. Listeners are invited to submit questions in advance. All […]

Get ready for ghouls and goodies in downtown Lebanon! Mischief on Meridian returns for its 10th spooktacular year on October 25. Presented by State Bank and hosted by the Heart of Lebanon, this free, family-friendly trick-or-treat event event […]

On October 13, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., troopers from the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post responded to a fatal crash on State Road 43, just south of County Road 600 North. A preliminary investigation conducted […]

The Rossville Consolidated School District (RCSD) has been awarded a $150,112 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) through the 2025 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP). Director […]

The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra continues its 2025-26 B-Side Series this week with Track 3: Jazz in the Wake of Bebop. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at the Rat Pak Venue […]

As of October 14, 2025, twenty Indiana counties have issued burn bans due to ongoing dry weather conditions and an increased risk of fire. According to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the following counties […]

Sheriff Tony Harris and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office expressed excitement about the contributions these new team members will make in serving the citizens of Boone County. The department looks forward to their dedication and […]

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP) takes place October 15 through December 7. This is the one time each year when ALL people with Medicare have an open enrollment period to make changes to their Medicare […]

Make plans now for the 50th edition of the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC®) that is Less Than One Month Away! It’s The Greatest 4 Days in Drums & Percussion™. PASIC50 will take place […]

The Flora Community Club is calling on all local artisans, makers, and small business owners to take part in this year’s Flora Holiday Market, set for Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Flora, Indiana. This festive […]

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) announced more than $6.1 million in grants to organizations across the state dedicated to supporting survivors and preventing domestic violence. “Domestic Violence […]

Yesterday, just before noon, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash on State Road 25 near U.S. 421. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Indiana State Police Crash […]

Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to Boone County legislators. These paid, full-time internships are open to college students, recent graduates and students in graduate and law school. […]