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HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. — A 20-year-old Kokomo woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, Oct. 11, on County Road 1350 East, north of County Road 500 North. At approximately 12:29 a.m., Howard […]

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced H.R. 10795, the Sudan IMPACT Act, to establish an agricultural and minerals partnership between the United States and Sudan, tied to Sudanese improvements in civilian protection. The Sudan Investing in Minerals, Partnership, […]

The Lebanon City Council unanimously approved a 10-year agreement with Eli Lilly and Company to expand hazardous materials (HazMat) and emergency response capabilities, according to Matt Gentry. The agreement will provide $19.3 million to the […]

Clinton County Daily News has received questions from readers about two proposed amendments to the Indiana Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, general election ballot. To help voters understand the questions, the […]

FRANKFORT, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will activate a new traffic signal at the I-65 southbound ramps and State Road 28 near Frankfort on or after Thursday, Oct. 15. The new signal […]

Indianapolis Colts player rallies fans to close the CPR readiness gap To help close that gap, the American Heart Association and the National Football League today announced the2026 Nation of Lifesavers™ Player Ambassador Class, bringing […]

Come celebrate Halloween at Pokagon State Park. “Halloween Happenings” is scheduled for Oct. 30 and 31, 2026, at the park. Themed events begin Friday, Oct. 30, from 7-9 p.m. with the annual Friends of Pokagon […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to immediately check their homes for more than 50 products recalled last month by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The list includes items found in bedrooms, nurseries, […]

Mostly clear skies and mild temperatures are expected overnight, with patchy fog developing after 3 a.m. Temperatures will remain steady around 56 degrees, with calm winds. For Columbus Day, patchy fog is possible before 7 […]

During a recent ceremony, Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott, announced to promotion of Trooper Jon Troyer to the rank of Sergeant. Troyer was selected through a competitive promotion process including a written test, oral […]

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred in Fall Creek in Indianapolis. Last night at approximately 8:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to Fall Creek near Boy Scout Road, southeast of Fall Creek Road, […]

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is warning survivors of the August 2026 disaster about attempts to fraudulently acquire state and federal disaster assistance. State Disaster Relief Funds are intended for the survivors of […]

The Indiana Office of Inspector General’s work has landed another sentencing for a second former employee of the Indiana Department of Correction. The Hendricks County prosecutor has reached a plea agreement with Sandra Vargas, who […]

A 22-year-old Kokomo man faces multiple felony charges following an investigation into the suspected possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began in April 2026 after […]

HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. — A narcotics investigation resulted in the arrest of Reginald Prather, 40, and the seizure of approximately 15 pounds of suspected methamphetamine following the execution of a court-authorized search warrant in Kokomo. […]

The State of Indiana Tree Nursery program is now accepting orders for spring pick-up or delivery. Orders will be accepted until inventory is exhausted. Each year the Vallonia State Tree Nursery grows millions of high-quality, […]

Clinton County Civic Theater opens its 2026-27 season tonight with “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.” Organizers say the production is a deliberate step outside the group’s usual repertoire. Carol Price, a Clinton County councilwoman and […]

Digital infrastructure specialist and DataOne advisor joins as the company scales its AI Factory platform worldwide. NEW YORK, Wednesday 7th October 2026 — DataOne, has announced the appointment of Robert Shuffield as Chief Financial Officer. […]

Clinton County Harness Racing will host a free event Saturday, October 10, beginning at 1 p.m. at 1701 S. Jackson St. in Frankfort. The event is open to the public, and admission is free.

Indiana farmers can temporarily use red-dyed diesel fuel on state highways under a waiver in effect from October 6 through November 4. The waiver is intended to help reduce fuel costs for farmers as they […]