Articles by Russ Kaspar

Camp Cullom has been monitoring the Prairie Grass Observatory clear sky clock, national weather service and aviation weather forecasts for tonight as preparations are being … [FULL STORY]

The Crossing High School is hosting two “What’s the Scoop?” Ice Cream Socials in Clinton County.  Families are invited to scoop up some answers about … [FULL STORY]

Clinton County Prosecutor Tony Sommer says artificial intelligence is already affecting local criminal cases and warns that “deepfake” sexual exploitation images are being treated under … [FULL STORY]

Indiana State Rep. Mark Genda is urging at least 200 local residents to attend a May public meeting in Frankfort where Rep. J.D. Prescott of … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Police Chief Scott Shoemaker expressed alarm this week about how statewide property tax changes and potential local revenue losses could impact essential city services … [FULL STORY]

The Clinton County Sheriff Merit Board Meeting Wednesday Evening  Centered on Ongoing Investigations, Public Demands for Accountability and Call for Legislative Reform. At the April … [FULL STORY]

Hoosierland TV will broadcast tonight’s scheduled Clinton County Sheriff’s Merit Board Meeting. The venue of the meeting has been changed from the Jail Building to … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Rotary Club members heard from one of Clinton County’s key public safety leaders, Emergency Operations Director Renee Crick, who outlined the county’s advancements in … [FULL STORY]

FRANKFORT, Ind. — Superintendent Dr. Matt Rhoda said Wednesday that the Community Schools of Frankfort will press ahead this summer with major facility upgrades and … [FULL STORY]

Video below for the initial hearing for Sheriff and Ashley Kelly courtesy of Fox59/CBS4 Video begins at 33:04. 

Council Demands Change At Sheriff’s Office Clinton County Council members unanimously endorsed a forceful written statement Tuesday calling for Sheriff Rich Kelly and Jail Matron … [FULL STORY]

The Clinton County Merit Board meeting location has changed for its next meeting.   According to Merit Board President Mark Palmer, the Wednesday, April 15th … [FULL STORY]

Sheriff and Ashley Kelly appeared in court for an initial hearing in Indianapolis today at 9:00 AM to face several charges of Fraud related to … [FULL STORY]

FRANKFORT – Long before global suppliers and modern assembly lines, Frankfort briefly had its very own automobile manufacturer – the Bour-Davis – turning out cars … [FULL STORY]

FRANKFORT — Heavy equipment has moved in at the corner of Jefferson and Washington Township’s former school site, where the long–vacant Jefferson Grade School is … [FULL STORY]

FRANKFORT – What began with a simple question — “why can’t we give it all away?” — has grown into a multi‑county nonprofit that now … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets says the city’s newest fire engine is paid for in full, even as looming changes in state tax law and rising … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Fire Department Deputy Chief Josh Uitts used a recent appearance on WILO’s “Party Line” program to update residents on the city’s newest fire engine, … [FULL STORY]

An Indiana State Police investigative affidavit filed April 9, 2026 alleges that Indiana State Trooper Ashley Kelly, who has been on full disability status since … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]

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 … [FULL STORY]