Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a blue-winged teal in Greene County through surveillance conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and DNR Division […]

The Witham Family YMCA in Boone County will honor local veterans with a special drive-thru lunch on Monday, November 10, recognizing the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country. The event will […]

The first phase of Clinton County’s move from the historic Courthouse to the new County Annex Building begins Monday, October 20. The transition will take place over the next two weeks, with different departments moving […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers across Indiana to move over and slow down for emergency responders and disabled vehicles with flashing lights activated on the shoulders of highways […]

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 […]