Articles by Melissa Jacobs

Duke Energy has selected three economic development organizations in central Indiana for inclusion in its 2025 Partnership Program, which funds marketing and strategic efforts to attract new jobs and investment to the state. “This program […]

The CCSC Board of School Trustees is proud to announce that the Clinton Central Jr/Sr High School court will be named in honor of Linda Barnett. The main gym currently undergoing a complete renovation is […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a bridge closure on U.S. 421 over Eagle Creek in Boone County. Beginning on or after Monday, June 2, crews will be doing preventative maintenance on the bridge over […]

On a recent field trip, Rossville High School’s APES (Advanced Placement Environmental Science) class had the unique opportunity to visit the local landfill, where students donned their decorated Tyvek suits for a hands-on learning experience. […]

Share your love of the outdoors with a child this weekend during the 15th annual Kids to Parks Day (KTP Day) this Saturday, May 17. It’s a national day of outdoor play designed to connect […]

 Just before 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2025, officers from the Indiana State Police, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, and Peru City Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence […]

The Indianapolis 500 is expected to be sold out and will be the first grandstand sell-out since 2016, the 100th Anniversary of the Indy 500. Penske Entertainment president and CEO Mark Miles and Indianapolis Motor […]

Indiana State Police Detectives are investigating a vehicle pursuit that led to a deputy discharging a firearm on I-70 near the 90 mile marker. This investigation is being conducted at the request of the Hancock […]

May 15, 2025 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Indiana State Police Dispatchers began receiving 911 calls about a female attempting to wave down traffic on I-465 northbound near the 17 mile marker. Troopers later gathered this […]

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 88th Recruit Academy for lateral applicants.  Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com.  This website provides a detailed […]

The Clinton County Health Department has adopted a new ordinance regulating tattoo and body modification businesses. The ordinance, approved by the Clinton County Commissioners, aims to protect the health and safety of clients by establishing […]

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), is seeking project proposals from Indiana’s specialty crop sector for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. “Hoosier farms feature more than […]

On March 18, 2025, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Clinton County Humane Society regarding two missing chocolate Labrador Retrievers, believed to be located on a property in Boone County. Deputies responded […]

Please join the 11th annual Kirklin Main Street Art Fair & Flea Market, Saturday June 14th 2025 in Downtown Kirklin, Indiana. Enjoy a beautiful day, original works by Indiana Artists, Artisans and Authors, Food Vendors, […]

Monique Howell of the Indiana State Library (ISL) will give a presentation titled “Making the Most of the County Histories” at the Frankfort Community Public Library on June 17 at 5:30 p.m. The County History […]

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer travel, The Boone County Traffic Safety Partnership (BCTSP) is preparing to step up patrols to crack down on seatbelt usage. From May 17 through May 31, […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an overnight lane closure that will impact the right-lane of I-65 southbound over Brush Creek. Beginning on or after the evening of Sunday, May 18, crews will be patching […]

The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra (LSO) concludes the 2024-2025 season under the baton Conductor and Artistic Director Kellen Gray with “Born this Way,” on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Center for […]

On or after the evening of Wednesday, May 14, contract crews will begin round-the-clock lane closures on State Road 931 for milling and paving work in Kokomo. Drivers can expect lane closures and possible flagging […]

Detectives with the Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit arrested 33-year-old Derek James Pixley of Borden, Indiana, Monday evening for the murder of Brittney Boman, following a shooting incident in Henryville over two years ago. […]

Hoosier voters will be receiving postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s Election Division.  The mailings are part of a statewide voter list maintenance. The goal is to identify outdated, duplicate, and inaccurate […]

On May 9th, 2025, at approximately 7:43PM, officers from the Kokomo Police Department responded to the 1100 block of N. Purdum Street in reference to a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers located numerous […]