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Inside INdiana Business is reporting that the Indiana State Department of Health says the positivity rate of COVID-19 has surged to 10.8% last week, a dramatic climb from the 2% positivity rate recorded at the […]

t approximately 11:12 p.m. Sunday, a Boone County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was traveling northbound on Interstate 65 at the 135-mile marker when a gray Dodge Charger passed it in the right lane at a high […]

Kaspar Broadcasting started in 1959 with five people over Ellis Jewelry Store on the north side of the square in downtown Frankfort.  Vern and Lillian Kaspar would climb those 26 steps to enter the office […]

Labor Day weekend is coming up, and The Boone County Traffic Safety Partnership (BCTSP) is warning residents against drinking and driving. The department is taking part in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over […]

Just after 2 p.m. Friday, the Indiana State Police responded to a crash on Interstate 65 northbound at the 179 mile-marker. A preliminary investigation by Trooper Clemans revealed that a 2001 Ford F-150 pulling a […]

The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that 4,893 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 843,700 the number of Indiana residents now known to […]

Indiana 26 from Rossville to Russiaville will be a much improved and safer drive by October 2024. Drivers will enjoy wider lanes, a 4 foot paved shoulder PLUS  an additional 4 foot gravel shoulder, reconstructed […]

At approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Kokomo Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Washington Street at Havens Street, where a rural Kokomo man died.  The preliminary crash […]

At approximately 8:08 p.m. Wednesday, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Miami County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash on northbound U.S. 31 near Miami County Road 900 South, in which a […]

Back in late January, the Clinton County School Safety Commission conducted a joint tabletop exercise involving a school bus crash scenario with hazardous materials. Thursday morning at the Community Schools of Frankfort, the Commission met […]

A library card is a key to endless entertainment. It allows you to read books, magazines, and newspapers, to watch movies and to listen to audiobooks at no cost to you.  This month, it can […]

The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that 5,027 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 838,869 the number of Indiana residents now known to […]

Tenneco Federal Mogul in Frankfort is hosting a job fair this Wednesday, September 1st. The hours are 10-2 at their location on 28 West in Frankfort. They are hiring for press operators and maintenance. Also […]

The Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday that 5,037 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 833,968 the number of Indiana residents now known to […]

Indiana’s lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands are valuable natural resources. Protecting these water resources is imperative and 47 farmers received accolades on August 18 at the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds for their ‘river-friendly’ efforts. “Honoring these […]

Witham Health Services is conducting a health needs assessment for our community. Between now and the end of November you may receive a phone call or email from PRC – Professional Research Consultants, an independent […]

The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday that 3,641 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 829,010 the number of Indiana residents now known to […]

Governor Eric Holcomb will present the International Citizen of the Year award to former congressman, senator and diplomat Dan Coats at an event next month. The International Center in Indianapolis announced Coats as the recipient last year, but […]

The Frankfort Community Public Library announced that beginning today (Tuesday) masks are once again required indoors at the Frankfort Community Public Library and branches in Michigantown, Mulberry, and Rossville. All patrons ages 3+ are required […]

The Indiana Department of Health announced Monday that 1,685 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories. That brings to 825,549 the number of Indiana residents now known to […]

The 2021 Indiana State Fair closed yesterday following an 18-day event schedule. Under a new format, the State Fair was closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and added an additional weekend, which helped to spread out […]

For the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff, as COVID-19 cases increase, Witham will continue to update and revise visitor guidelines based on current CDC and State recommendations. Witham has implemented new visitor […]