Articles by Melissa Jacobs

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 The goal is to identify outdated, duplicate, and inaccurate […]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 […]

Many of us are receiving text and emails stating that we have unpaid toll fees totaling $6.69 and failure to pay may result in penalties or vehicle registration holds. Click below to view and pay […]

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the town of Sheridan celebrated the start of construction for phase 2 of the Monon Trail extension in northern Hamilton County today. The asphalt multi-use trail will […]

As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer travel, the Indiana State Police are set to increase patrols focused on seatbelt usage. From May 17 through May 31, troopers will join police officers across […]

The City of Frankfort and Frankfort Parks & Recreation proudly unveils a summer packed with entertainment for all ages!  Residents and visitors alike can look forward to a variety of free, family-friendly events, including the […]

Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on May 10th, the Indiana State Police and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 65 near the 163-mile marker. This location is approximately five […]

As Hoosiers and out-of-state visitors prepare to spend money on good times at the Indy 500, Attorney General Todd Rokita is waving the caution flag — encouraging fans to beware of con artists. “Scammers are […]

On April 21, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Russiaville Police Department received a report concerning a suspect allegedly involved in criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Officers responded swiftly, and with the assistance of […]

The entire community is invited tonight, May 9th, to celebrate the retirement of the Frankfort High School Athletic Director, Ed Niehaus. Ed will retire with 42 years of service to FHS students and families. The […]

 The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a temporary closure on the State Road 47 bridge over Buntin Ditch near Pike. Beginning on or after Monday, May 12, crews will be closing the bridge to replace […]

On May 8, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, and the Tipton City Police arrived at the scene of an injury-involved crash on State Road […]

Congratulations to Noah Weaver on being named a winner of the prestigious $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. Noah was selected from Finalists across the nation based on academic excellence, leadership, and potential for success. The 2,500 […]

The Abilities Services, Inc. will be having an Art & Creations show tomorrow, May 9, 2025 from 10am-1:30pm. The Community is invited to come out and view or buy the beautiful art exhibits that have […]

The Community Schools of Frankfort (CSF) has been selected by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis to be a partner school in the Rural Early College Network […]

On May 6, 2025, just before 9:30 p.m., Trooper Farmer was patrolling Interstate 65 near the 173 mile marker when he attempted to stop a 2009 Kawasaki sports bike for traveling over 90 miles per […]

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the availability of grant funding for recycling projects from the Recycling Market Development Program. Eligible candidates may seek a grant ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Proposals are […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new traffic pattern on State Road 32 between Shannondale and Dover. Beginning on or after Monday, May 12, crews will be finished with a series of full road […]

The Rossville Consolidated School District Board of Education has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with the Commendable Award as part of the 2024 Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA) program. This distinction celebrates […]

Come reminisce with the the Journey of the Michigantown Ganders as they celebrate Basketball and the 100th Anniversary of Michigantown High School. On May 10th at 5:30pm, Clinton Central High School will be hosting the […]