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A joint investigation between the Indiana State Police, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, the Tippecanoe County High Tech Crimes Unit, and the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office led to the arrest of an Otterbein man. The […]

Over the past several months, investigators from the Kokomo Police Department, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department have been conducting a joint child exploitation investigation after receiving (3) CyberTips from the National […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures and restrictions on U.S. 31 near Kokomo for concrete restoration work. Starting on or after Tuesday, June 24, Concrete barrier wall will close lanes on U.S. 31 […]

The Crawfordsville Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Mia Bennett, a 15-year-old white female, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 200 pounds, pink hair with blue eyes, last seen wearing a baseball hat, unknown tee […]

Today, the Indiana State Fair unveiled its final wave of scheduled concerts as a part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage schedule, August 1-17 (Fair is closed on Mondays). The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has […]

 The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) in the following […]

On June 16, 2025, an autopsy was performed by a forensic pathologist at the Howard County Coroner’s Office on the victim shot on June 14, 2025. The preliminary cause of death is consistent with a […]

The Clinton County Commissioners have named Renee Crick, Director of Clinton County 911 Central Dispatch, interim director of the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), following the retirement of longtime EMA Director Darrell Sanders. Crick […]

As students across Indiana ease into summer break, hundreds in the Greater Lafayette region are stepping into something a little more hands-on: manufacturing labs filled with programmable robots, 3D printers, circuit boards, coding challenges and […]

There are plenty of opportunities for job seekers to ask questions and receive assistance during Postal Service Job Fairs across the state this month. The Job Fairs will be held on Thursday, June 26, to […]

After being postponed last week, southbound I-65 will close this weekend in southeast Indianapolis, the first in a series of weekend closures anticipated in June and July as construction crews complete drainage improvements beneath lanes […]

Kirk’s Crossing will begin Thursday, June 26, 2025 featuring Dan’s Fish Fry at the Kirklin Fire Station. Then be prepared for a fun filled weekend of events to keep everyone busy. Kirk’s Crossing will conclude […]

There will be a Kirk’s Crossing Motorcycle ride on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Sign up will at the Kirklin Park at 12pm with kickstands up at 1pm. Proceeds will benefit the Kirk’s Crossing Festival.

Calling all crafters, food trucks, and local businesses. It’s NOT too late to become a vendor for the 2025 Frankfort 4th of July Festival. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to showcase your products and connect […]

On June 14, 2025, approximately 10:19p.m., Howard County Dispatch received a report of a shooting in progress in the area of Studebaker Park.  The area was crowded with people due to an annual motorcycle event […]

The Farmers Bank has been honored as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association. The award was presented on May 19, 2025 by Amber Van Til, IBA president and CEO, in recognition of […]

As of 12:30pm Est, all area travel advisories have been lifted with the exception of Tipton County. Tipton County remains in a yellow travel advisory until further notice. Please continue to travel with extreme caution. […]

The Frankfort and Lafayette Crossing schools held a combined graduation ceremony Saturday  morning at First Church of the Nazarene Frankfort.  24 students participated by sharing their stories of what brought them to this point in […]

Clinton County, Howard County, Tipton County and Hamilton County remain under a travel advisory this evening according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. According to the department, a travel advisory acts as “the lowest […]

Clinton Prairie has advanced to the Semi-State Championship Game this evening, and you can listen on WILO. The Gophers take on Kouts at Loeb Stadium in Lafayette at 7:30 p.m. If Clinton Prairie win, they’ll […]

  THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED FLOOD WARNINGS FOR BOONE COUNTYUNTIL 5 PM, AND HOWARD COUNTY UNTIL 8:45 PM.  HAMILTON, MADISON AND TIPTON COUNTIES UNTIL 10:15PM. FLOOD WARNING ALONG THE WILDCAT CREEK FROM LAFAYETTE […]

Clinton County EMA has issued a Travel Advisory for Clinton County due to flooding throughout the County effective immediately.   We have multiple roads closed throughout the County due to localized flooding. A travel advisory is […]