Articles by Melissa Jacobs

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 […]

 FIRST Indiana Robotics (FIN) proudly announces the appointment of its new Student Board of Directors (SBoD) for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. This dynamic group comprises twenty-two outstanding high school students from grades 10 through […]

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today that Indiana food banks will receive a combined total of $2 million to support their efforts in feeding Hoosiers in need. […]

Indiana leaders continue to gather feedback from Hoosier stakeholders to refocus the future of K-12 accountability in Indiana. The first draft, presented in June, seeks to provide a transparent A-F accountability model focused on preparing […]

Yes, the heat advisory is still in effect for today, July 24, 2025. The heat index is expected to climb into the low‑to‑mid 100s (°F), with localized peaks near 107°F due to a lingering heat […]

In preparation of the Hot Dog Festival beginning Friday, July 25, street closures are starting. Clinton Street is now closed between Jackson Street and Main Street. Tonight beginning at 5pm, the other downtown streets will […]

Investigators with the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) began a criminal investigation in April 2025 after receiving a complaint about an individual using an online account to contact minors. Following […]

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has notified the Clinton County Health Department that 3 pools of mosquito samples collected in Clinton County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The department recommends taking […]

With extreme summer temperatures expected in Indiana over the next several days, cooling centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and cool place to stay. Indiana 211 is […]

At approximately 12:27 AM on July 22, 2025, Deputy Lewis Duke of the Howard County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Sycamore Street and Berkley Road for a vehicle with a […]