Articles by Melissa Jacobs

On June, 17th, 2025 at approximately 2:05 PM, Officers of the Kokomo Police Department received a report of a missing person in the 1800 blk. of S. Main St.  The victim’s family members advised Justin […]

Clinton County has appointed Melissa Hodson-Ostler, BSN, RN, as Interim Public Health Administrator. A Clinton County native and long-time healthcare leader, she brings 30 years of nursing and public health experience to the role. Hodson-Ostler […]

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA. BARTHOLOMEW, BOONE, CLINTON, DECATUR, HAMILTON, HANCOCK, HENDRICKS, HOWARD, JOHNSON, MADISON, MARION, MORGAN, RUSH, […]

The Clinton County Dispatch issued a wind advisory for June 18, 2025. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. * Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with […]

A joint investigation between the Indiana State Police, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, the Tippecanoe County High Tech Crimes Unit, and the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office led to the arrest of an Otterbein man. The […]

Over the past several months, investigators from the Kokomo Police Department, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department have been conducting a joint child exploitation investigation after receiving (3) CyberTips from the National […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures and restrictions on U.S. 31 near Kokomo for concrete restoration work. Starting on or after Tuesday, June 24, Concrete barrier wall will close lanes on U.S. 31 […]

The Crawfordsville Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Mia Bennett, a 15-year-old white female, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 200 pounds, pink hair with blue eyes, last seen wearing a baseball hat, unknown tee […]

Today, the Indiana State Fair unveiled its final wave of scheduled concerts as a part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage schedule, August 1-17 (Fair is closed on Mondays). The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has […]

 The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) in the following […]

On June 16, 2025, an autopsy was performed by a forensic pathologist at the Howard County Coroner’s Office on the victim shot on June 14, 2025. The preliminary cause of death is consistent with a […]

The Clinton County Commissioners have named Renee Crick, Director of Clinton County 911 Central Dispatch, interim director of the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), following the retirement of longtime EMA Director Darrell Sanders. Crick […]

As students across Indiana ease into summer break, hundreds in the Greater Lafayette region are stepping into something a little more hands-on: manufacturing labs filled with programmable robots, 3D printers, circuit boards, coding challenges and […]

There are plenty of opportunities for job seekers to ask questions and receive assistance during Postal Service Job Fairs across the state this month. The Job Fairs will be held on Thursday, June 26, to […]

After being postponed last week, southbound I-65 will close this weekend in southeast Indianapolis, the first in a series of weekend closures anticipated in June and July as construction crews complete drainage improvements beneath lanes […]

Kirk’s Crossing will begin Thursday, June 26, 2025 featuring Dan’s Fish Fry at the Kirklin Fire Station. Then be prepared for a fun filled weekend of events to keep everyone busy. Kirk’s Crossing will conclude […]

There will be a Kirk’s Crossing Motorcycle ride on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Sign up will at the Kirklin Park at 12pm with kickstands up at 1pm. Proceeds will benefit the Kirk’s Crossing Festival.

Calling all crafters, food trucks, and local businesses. It’s NOT too late to become a vendor for the 2025 Frankfort 4th of July Festival. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to showcase your products and connect […]

On June 14, 2025, approximately 10:19p.m., Howard County Dispatch received a report of a shooting in progress in the area of Studebaker Park.  The area was crowded with people due to an annual motorcycle event […]

The Farmers Bank has been honored as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association. The award was presented on May 19, 2025 by Amber Van Til, IBA president and CEO, in recognition of […]

The Moose lodge in Frankfort, Indiana is hosting a blood drive on on June 21, 2025 between 8am and 12pm. Help achieve the collections goal of 15+ donations to fulfill local hospital needs, impacting 45 […]

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, an eight-month criminal investigation conducted by detectives from the Indiana State Police Peru Post led to the arrest of Dustin J. Echelbarger, 43, from Greentown, Indiana. The investigation began in […]