Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Kokomo Police Department is investigating an attempted child abduction that occurred Saturday morning outside an Aldi grocery store on South Reed Road. According to police, officers were dispatched on April 26, 2026, at approximately […]

Clinton Central High School has announced the cancellation of its scheduled softball game and track meet for Monday, April 27, 2026 due to weather. Students and parents are encouraged to monitor official school communications for […]

The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of central and western Indiana, remaining in effect until 7:00 p.m. EDT this evening. Several counties in and around Clinton County, Boone County, and […]

Beginning Monday, April 27, crews closed a stretch of U.S. 421/S.R. 39 between Gibson Court and County Road 800 North to allow for a culvert replacement project. The work was originally scheduled to begin in […]

WILO 96.9 FM / 1570 AM along with Boone 102.7 are gearing up for a busy season of racing coverage and listener giveaways, combining live broadcast coverage with an expanded ticket promotion for fans. Summer […]

Visitors walking into Mrs. Mackey’s classroom at Rossville Elementary recently may have thought they had stepped into a time machine. For one unforgettable day, the classroom came alive with presidents, scientists, humanitarians, and influential leaders […]

The Frankfort Street Department is recognizing a major milestone as employee Jerry Leonard marks 25 years of dedicated service to the City of Frankfort. Throughout his tenure, Leonard has played a key role in daily […]

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of two new deputies, Micah Thomas #34-109 and Nick Begley #34-110. Both deputies will begin their careers by attending the 16-week Indiana Law Enforcement […]

As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, transportation officials are urging drivers to stay alert and prioritize safety in and around construction zones. The campaign emphasizes the importance of responsible driving habits, especially as […]

Yesterday, the Indiana State Police hosted its annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony in Indianapolis, honoring troopers across the state for exceptional service, dedication, and achievements that often go unnoticed by the public. The event recognized […]

The Lafayette Farmers Market will return to downtown Lafayette on Saturday, May 2, launching its 2026 season with weekly Saturday markets from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through October. The market will operate rain or […]

Indiana State Police Superintendent recently named Trooper William Gigerich, of the Indianapolis District, as the 2025 Trooper of the Year. Trooper Gigerich was recognized earlier this week at a statewide ISP awards ceremony. Each district […]

Delphi Community School Corporation will begin a series of facility improvement projects this summer aimed at enhancing safety, modernizing learning environments, and strengthening district operations. Funded through bonds, the projects will take place across multiple […]

The Clinton Central Junior/Senior High School track and field program delivered an outstanding performance at the CC Invite last night, with both the girls’ and boys’ varsity teams earning first-place finishes in a dominant showing […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita’s team successfully defends state law shielding pre-K through third grade students from human sexuality lessons The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals today sided with Attorney General Todd Rokita’s arguments and […]

Trooper Devin Farmer was presented the 2025 District 14 Trooper of the District award by Superintendent Anthony Scott at the Indiana State Police Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 21. Trooper Farmer has served with the […]

For the first time in over a decade, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is publishing a public facing annual report, highlighting environmental progress made throughout the state. Coinciding with Earth Day, the 2025 Annual […]

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is seeking delegates to vote in the District 4 election for the District 4 nominee to the Indiana State Fair Board. County agricultural organizations must certify by July […]

This morning, an Indiana State Police Criminal Interdiction Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle traveling eastbound on I‑70 at the 37 mile marker, near Cloverdale in Putnam County for exceeding the […]

The Witham Health Services Volunteer Organization recently named Tom Ramsey Volunteer of the Year at its annual Spring Luncheon. “Since joining the Witham volunteer team in 2025 after many years of dedicated service as an […]

State forest in Brown County adds 120+ acres for permanent protection Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the acquisition of 122.4 acres of land that will become the […]

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred yesterday afternoon in Madison County. At approximately 4:50 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officers, along with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, were dispatched to […]