Articles by Russ Kaspar

Camp Cullom has been monitoring the Prairie Grass Observatory clear sky clock, national weather service and aviation weather forecasts for tonight as preparations are being made for the first Prairie Grass Observatory Open House of […]

The Crossing High School is hosting two “What’s the Scoop?” Ice Cream Socials in Clinton County.  Families are invited to scoop up some answers about a tuition-free education option at a pair of upcoming community […]

Clinton County Prosecutor Tony Sommer says artificial intelligence is already affecting local criminal cases and warns that “deepfake” sexual exploitation images are being treated under Indiana law the same as real, illicit photographs or videos. […]

Indiana State Rep. Mark Genda is urging at least 200 local residents to attend a May public meeting in Frankfort where Rep. J.D. Prescott of Union City will unveil a proposal to eliminate Indiana’s property […]

Frankfort Police Chief Scott Shoemaker expressed alarm this week about how statewide property tax changes and potential local revenue losses could impact essential city services — especially police recruiting and retention — in the coming […]

The Clinton County Sheriff Merit Board Meeting Wednesday Evening  Centered on Ongoing Investigations, Public Demands for Accountability and Call for Legislative Reform. At the April 15 meeting of the Clinton County Sheriff Merit Board held […]

Hoosierland TV will broadcast tonight’s scheduled Clinton County Sheriff’s Merit Board Meeting. The venue of the meeting has been changed from the Jail Building to the Clinton County Annex Building Room 105.  The meeting is […]

Frankfort Rotary Club members heard from one of Clinton County’s key public safety leaders, Emergency Operations Director Renee Crick, who outlined the county’s advancements in 911 dispatch, technology upgrades, and disaster preparedness during her visit. […]

FRANKFORT, Ind. — Superintendent Dr. Matt Rhoda said Wednesday that the Community Schools of Frankfort will press ahead this summer with major facility upgrades and continue to address state-level funding challenges impacting local schools. Rhoda […]

Video below for the initial hearing for Sheriff and Ashley Kelly courtesy of Fox59/CBS4 Video begins at 33:04. 

Council Demands Change At Sheriff’s Office Clinton County Council members unanimously endorsed a forceful written statement Tuesday calling for Sheriff Rich Kelly and Jail Matron Ashley Kelly to resign and backed a companion resolution to […]

The Clinton County Merit Board meeting location has changed for its next meeting.   According to Merit Board President Mark Palmer, the Wednesday, April 15th Clinton County Sheriff Merit Board Meeting will take place in […]

Sheriff and Ashley Kelly appeared in court for an initial hearing in Indianapolis today at 9:00 AM to face several charges of Fraud related to disability claims.  Some of the charges were level 5 felonies […]

FRANKFORT – Long before global suppliers and modern assembly lines, Frankfort briefly had its very own automobile manufacturer – the Bour-Davis – turning out cars on West Kyger Street in 1917. The Bour-Davis story began […]

FRANKFORT — Heavy equipment has moved in at the corner of Jefferson and Washington Township’s former school site, where the long–vacant Jefferson Grade School is finally being torn down after decades of service and history […]

FRANKFORT – What began with a simple question — “why can’t we give it all away?” — has grown into a multi‑county nonprofit that now pairs free, hydroponically grown produce with cooking classes, counseling services […]

Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets says the city’s newest fire engine is paid for in full, even as looming changes in state tax law and rising costs make long‑term budgeting more difficult for local governments. Speaking […]

Frankfort Fire Department Deputy Chief Josh Uitts used a recent appearance on WILO’s “Party Line” program to update residents on the city’s newest fire engine, construction of Station 4 and changing fire risks as spring […]

An Indiana State Police investigative affidavit filed April 9, 2026 alleges that Indiana State Trooper Ashley Kelly, who has been on full disability status since 2015, has continued to collect full disability benefits while performing […]

Clinton County Sheriff Richard L. Kelly and his wife, Ashley Kelly, are both scheduled to face a Clinton County jury this spring on separate criminal cases tied to the handling of the Clinton County Jail […]

Pat Day, a long-time Frankfort area resident, Frankfort area funeral director and community volunteer, has been elected secretary-treasurer of the 2026–2027 Indiana Funeral Directors Association and is helping launch this year’s Clinton County Senior Olympics. […]

Rossville Schools leaders say growing numbers of families from surrounding districts are choosing the small, STEM‑focused Clinton County school system, even as new state testing and graduation rules raise the stakes for students and staff. […]