Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Clinton County Dispatch issued a wind advisory for June 18, 2025. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

 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 … [FULL STORY]

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, … [FULL STORY]

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), … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

The Moose lodge in Frankfort, Indiana is hosting a blood drive on on June 21, 2025 between 8am and 12pm. Help achieve the collections goal … [FULL STORY]

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, an eight-month criminal investigation conducted by detectives from the Indiana State Police Peru Post led to the arrest of Dustin … [FULL STORY]

This event has been cancelled due to weather.   Please join the 11th annual Kirklin Main Street Art Fair & Flea Market, Saturday June 14th … [FULL STORY]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures to impact State Road 28 in Frankfort. Beginning on or after Monday June 16, crews will be … [FULL STORY]

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred yesterday at Monroe Lake, southeast of Bloomington. At 4:41 p.m., conservation officers were dispatched to the … [FULL STORY]