Articles by Melissa Jacobs

Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 78, a new ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone restriction strengthening Indiana’s school cell phone policies to help students focus, support teachers, and improve the classroom environment. SEA 78 […]

History enthusiasts and community members are invited to attend the Indiana Veterans Home Cemetery Tour on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in West Lafayette. Hosted by TCHA staff and volunteers, […]

(INDIANAPOLIS) –  Indiana today announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to scale high-quality cybersecurity education across K-12 schools, establishing one of the country’s most comprehensive and aligned cybersecurity pathways. With this launch, Indiana becomes the first state to […]

Frankfort Virtual Academy is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Students interested in joining for the first semester must submit their applications by July 31st. Applications received after the July 31st deadline will […]

CLINTON & TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces evening lane closures that will last until the morning hours in Clinton and Tippecanoe Counties. Beginning on or after Tuesday, May 26, INDOT […]

Academic trend data released through Indiana’s statewide ILEARN and SAT reports show continued high performance across multiple testing categories, with results that compare favorably with state averages and many neighboring school corporations in Clinton County. […]

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today celebrated Eli Lilly and Company’s 150th anniversary and its continued commitment and investment in Indiana. Founded in Indianapolis on May 10, 1876, Lilly has remained headquartered in Indiana […]

Second-grade students from Rossville Elementary School recently traveled to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for an unforgettable day of exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning at the world’s largest children’s museum. The trip provided students with […]

CARROLL AND CASS COUNTIES, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct directional closures on State Road 25 between U.S. 35 and State Road 218 for seal coating operations over the course of […]

Lebanon, Ind. — The Community Foundation of Boone County (CFBC) is launching a new $1 million grant initiative to support large-scale, high-impact lifelong learning projects across Boone County. At its core, this initiative is about […]

Rossville Junior/Senior High School recently celebrated academic excellence, leadership, service, and character during its annual National Honor Society induction and officer installation ceremony, welcoming a new group of students into one of the nation’s most […]

Josie Miller, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Wildcat Creek Career Cooperative, has been recognized by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Department of Education as a recipient of the 2026 Career and Technical […]

Local residents will have the opportunity to engage directly with state leadership Friday morning as Mark Genda joins Cindy Loveless and Melissa Miller on Party Line. Party Line airs from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. […]

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and designated the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of […]

Frankfort Main Street has once again been recognized as a Nationally Accredited Main Street America™ program, marking a remarkable milestone of 23 consecutive years of national accreditation. This prestigious designation signifies Frankfort Main Street’s commitment […]

Students from the Rossville Consolidated School District recently stepped beyond the classroom walls and into one of the nation’s premier centers for science and innovation during a seventh-grade field trip to the renowned Griffin Museum of […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to over 60 recalled products during the month of April. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission listed recalled items in multiple areas, with children’s toys and outdoor equipment topping the list. […]

A pair of barn owls staying in Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area’s nest box has produced eggs. You can watch this couple as they prepare for the hatch at on.IN.gov/goosepondfwa, then scroll to the […]

Following the resignation of Richard Kelly, Clinton County has officially begun the process of selecting a new sheriff in accordance with Indiana law. According to a statement released by Clinton County Commissioners, the vacancy will be […]

Students at Frankfort High School are getting a unique opportunity to experience real-world automotive engineering thanks to an exciting partnership with Purdue Formula SAE. The collaboration allows Purdue’s student-led Formula SAE team to use parking […]

Communities across the area are congratulating Tom Holden on his well-deserved retirement after 46 years of faithful service as a pharmacist and friend to so many. Tom’s journey into pharmacy began in his father’s drugstore […]

 Frankfort Police Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, a high-visibility enforcement effort focused on increasing […]