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Several local schools in Senate District 7 are being recognized for outstanding student achievement in literacy, according to Brian Buchanan. The honors come after multiple schools reached a 95% or higher pass rate on the […]

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. […]

On April 4, 2026, detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division at the Peru Post initiated an investigation at the request of the Miami Correctional Facility into the death of inmate Shawn Booker, […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the U.S. 31 northbound ramp to State Road 931 will close on or after Friday, April 10, on the south side of Kokomo. Crews will be performing full-depth concrete […]

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. […]

Kokomo Police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Monday morning at McGavic Outdoor Power. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 3:11 a.m. after a male suspect forced entry into the business. According to […]

As spring sports get underway, Hoosierland TV is gearing up for a new season of local coverage, bringing area baseball and softball matchups to viewers across the region. This season’s broadcasts will feature play-by-play from […]

Spectrum has announced an expansion of its fiber broadband network in Boone County, extending service to more than 1,300 homes and businesses in previously underserved rural areas. The project is part of a broader infrastructure […]

Rossville Consolidated School District is proud to recognize the outstanding academic accomplishments of its students for the third quarter of the 2025–2026 school year. The recently released honor roll highlights students in grades 6 through […]

Across the Community Schools of Frankfort, learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends. From elementary through high school, students have opportunities to take what they learn in class and apply it through competitions, research […]

INDIANA (April 6, 2026) – The Salvation Army Indiana Division has received a $3,000,000 matching grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps. The Salvation Army has launched the Transforming Lives Initiative to raise the $3,000,000 needed […]

Five students represented the Community Schools of Frankfort at the Hoosier State Science and Engineering Fair this past weekend in Indianapolis. These students’ projects were selected at the regional competition to advance to the state […]

The Rossville FFA has announced its officer team for the 2026–2027 school year. Chapter members and advisors expressed confidence in the newly elected officers, noting their commitment to leadership, service, and agricultural education. The 2026–2027 […]

A public health alert has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding certain frozen chicken nugget products that may pose a serious health risk. The alert affects Great Value brand fully cooked dino-shaped […]

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced upcoming overnight lane closures on Interstate 65 near Lebanon as part of ongoing construction for the State Road 52 at I-65 interchange project. Beginning […]

What happens when you hand a microphone to a group of passionate students and simply let them talk about what they love? For several Rossville FFA members, the answer is powerful, authentic, and unforgettable. During […]

…FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. Including….. Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery- Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam- Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Morgan-Johnson- […]

Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the body of the 11-year-old juvenile that went missing in the East Fork of the White River in Columbus Monday evening. At 10:42 a.m., conservation officer divers located and recovered […]

CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a bridge closure that will impact U.S. 421 south of Rossville. Beginning on or after Wednesday, April 15, the U.S. 421 bridge over Cripe Run […]

UPDATE : State road 39 is now open!   Central Dispatch is advising motorist to avoid the area of south bound state road 39, south of Frankfort due to an accident. Please seek alternative routes […]

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents for assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple charges. Sheriff Tony Harris identified the individual as David Long, who is currently wanted on the following charges: […]