Articles by Melissa Jacobs

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Pioneer Associates Inc will close U.S. 421/State Road 39 between C.R. 1200 W and C.R. 1100 N on or after … [FULL STORY]

The Howard County Prosecutor’s Office announced today that Troy Lamar Wilson, 36, of Kokomo, was sentenced to a total of 42 years in the Indiana … [FULL STORY]

Over 45 companies are primed to hire at the upcoming Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair organized by DAV and Recruit Military. This vital event supports veterans … [FULL STORY]

The Indiana Department of Correction has announced it will delay the closure of the Michigan City Prison beyond its 2027 target date. State Senator Rodney … [FULL STORY]

Boone County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and … [FULL STORY]

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving LLC will move to the next phase of resurfacing on State Road 29 between State Road 25/U.S. 35/U.S. … [FULL STORY]

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to support local firefighters at the 2nd Annual On Fire For Our Fighters 5K, benefiting the Lafayette … [FULL STORY]

On August 27, 2025,  NIPSCO will release 4400 cfs from Oakdale Dam flood gates during scheduled maintenance. To ensure public safety, NIPSCO is coordinating with … [FULL STORY]

The Clinton County Special Olympics program is celebrating a big win on the green this week as two local golf teams earned top honors and … [FULL STORY]

Boone County is set to see a major boost in healthcare access as Parkview Health has revealed plans for a new $150 million hospital and … [FULL STORY]

Indiana State Police Detectives are asking for the community’s assistance identifying the person riding the motorcycle in the attached photo. This person alledly fired multiple … [FULL STORY]

On August 24, 2025, just after 8:00 a.m., Indiana State Police Trooper Fike was patrolling Interstate 65 near the 172-mile marker when he stopped a … [FULL STORY]

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the hiring of our newest Merit Deputy, Deputy Austin Day. Deputy Day grew up in Greentown … [FULL STORY]

Engineer Ed Cripe is retiring after an impressive 29 years of service. Throughout his career, Cripe has been a dedicated and reliable member of the … [FULL STORY]

Burlington has something sweet to celebrate—Cockadoodle Donuts is officially opening on Tuesday, August 27. The highly anticipated shop will bring its irresistible doughnuts and hot … [FULL STORY]

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of Deputy Max Johnson and Deputy Phil Lillge from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. … [FULL STORY]

Nick Shepherd, a lineman at Boone Power (formerly Boone REMC) placed second in the journeyman division of the hurt man rescue event at the Indiana … [FULL STORY]

Indiana Grown announced the winner of Indiana’s Ultimate Farmers Market Challenge as Franklin Farmers Market in Franklin, Ind. This was the third year for this … [FULL STORY]

In January 2025, an investigator with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force began an investigation after receiving three CyberTip … [FULL STORY]

Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott recently announced the promotion of Master Trooper Adam York to the rank of Trooper Detective. York is a 13-year … [FULL STORY]

The Hammond Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Dorothy Harris, a 79 year old black female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 120 pounds, gray … [FULL STORY]

Inside the Frankfort Police Department’s training room on Friday morning, school leaders, first responders, and county officials gathered around tables to do something they hope … [FULL STORY]