Local News

Ag Day 2026: Purdue Extension Highlights Community Impact and Future Goals

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Purdue Extension’s local footprint continues to grow, according to Amy Webster, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator and County Director for Purdue Extension in both Clinton … [FULL STORY]

Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Clinton County has endured one of its driest stretches on record, leaving groundwater and deep soil moisture “almost an entire year’s worth” behind normal even … [FULL STORY]

Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Hoosier Ag Today President Eric Pfeiffer told WILO’s Ag Day audience that Indiana farmers are being squeezed by delayed federal farm policy, rising input costs, … [FULL STORY]

6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Clinton County’s decade-long effort to clean up the South Fork of Wildcat Creek is wrapping up with measurable improvements in water quality and soil conservation, … [FULL STORY]

On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Tight margins and higher input costs continue to pressure Clinton County farmers, but two ag lenders from The Farmers Bank say local producers can still … [FULL STORY]

Tight Margins, Rising Costs Cloud 2026 Ag Outlook, Langemeier Warns

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Farmer confidence ticked up slightly in February, but long-term anxiety about the agricultural economy is deepening, Purdue agricultural economist Dr. Michael Langemeier told WILO’s Ag … [FULL STORY]

Zionsville Purdue Student Found Dead in Academic Building

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A 19-year-old Purdue University student from Zionsville has been identified as the person found dead last week in an academic building … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Earns Top Honors at Lafayette Regional Science & Engineering Fair

March 17, 2026 Melissa Jacobs

Frankfort students once again had a strong showing at the Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering Fair, with 60 students in grades 5-8 representing the Community … [FULL STORY]

Howard County Crash Claims Life of Kokomo Woman

March 17, 2026 Melissa Jacobs

Howard County – Earlier today, March 17, 2026, just before 10:00 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and the Greentown Police … [FULL STORY]

Ward: ‘Change Will Not Come From Comfort’ as Area Grows Recovery Services

March 17, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Healthy Communities of Clinton County is expanding free fitness, tobacco cessation, mental health and family support programs this spring, with local leaders expecting hundreds of … [FULL STORY]

School Delays for Tuesday, March17, 2026 6:50am

March 17, 2026 Melissa Miller

Closings, cancellations and delays are brought to you by Jerry’s Body Shop. Schools: The following schools are on a 2 hour delay; Carroll … [FULL STORY]

NCAA Releases 2026 Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket

March 16, 2026 Sam Wort

The NCAA announced the 68-team field and bracket for the 2026 men’s basketball tournament. To see the bracket, click here: NCAA.com. Purdue, which won the … [FULL STORY]

Russiaville Lions Club Spring Fish Fry Saturday March 21 from 4PM to 7PM

March 16, 2026 Russ Kaspar

This coming Saturday, March 21 is the annual Spring Fish Fry for the Russiaville Lions Club, 555 North Liberty Street, from 4pm to 7PM. It … [FULL STORY]

Jacob Weaver Signs To Wrestle At Purdue

March 16, 2026 Sam Wort

Rossville wrestler Jacob Weaver announced his commitment to Purdue University over the weekend. Jacob Weaver is the son of former Purdue wrestler Matt Weaver and … [FULL STORY]

Rossville Downed In Regional Championship

March 16, 2026 Sam Wort

The Rossville Hornets were defeated in overtime of the Regional Championship game against North Vermillion 59-54. Saturday’s Regional Championship in Frankfort’s Case Arena was a … [FULL STORY]

From 911 Console to EMA: Crick Shares How Clinton County Braces for Storms

March 16, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Clinton County Emergency Operations Director and 911 Central Dispatch head Renee Crick is urging residents to add old‑school tools like solar crank and NOAA weather … [FULL STORY]

Pancakes with a Purpose: Maple Syrup Festival Fuels Fun and Fundraising at Camp Cullom: Watch Video

March 15, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Camp Cullom’s annual Maple Syrup Festival brought the sights, sounds, and smells of spring to life this weekend as families from North-Central Indiana gathered northwest … [FULL STORY]

Tornado Watch Until 3am Monday, March 16th

March 15, 2026 Melissa Miller

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 58 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES … [FULL STORY]

High Wind Warning in Effect until 10pm Sunday, March15, 2026

March 15, 2026 Melissa Miller

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING… …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY… … [FULL STORY]

Scout’s Eagle Project to Block Headlights, Boost Security at Camp Cullom and Prairie Grass Observatory

March 13, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Ethan Meredith, a local Eagle Scout candidate is building a 40-foot, light-blocking security gate for Camp Cullom’s entrance as his capstone project and received strong … [FULL STORY]

Mayor Sheets Previews State of the City, Spring Cleanup and New Growth

March 13, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets used a Friday appearance on WILO/Boone 102.7 FM’s “Party Line” to preview her March 31 State of the City address, and … [FULL STORY]

Rotary’s “Service Above Self” Banners Return to Honor Local Heroes

March 13, 2026 Russ Kaspar

The Rotary Club of Frankfort is once again filling the downtown skyline with reminders of local pride and service. Beginning March 24, residents can sponsor … [FULL STORY]

Local News

Ag Day 2026: Purdue Extension Highlights Community Impact and Future Goals

Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk

Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers

6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up

On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say

Tight Margins, Rising Costs Cloud 2026 Ag Outlook, Langemeier Warns

Zionsville Purdue Student Found Dead in Academic Building

Frankfort Earns Top Honors at Lafayette Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Howard County Crash Claims Life of Kokomo Woman

Ward: ‘Change Will Not Come From Comfort’ as Area Grows Recovery Services

School Delays for Tuesday, March17, 2026 6:50am

NCAA Releases 2026 Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket

Russiaville Lions Club Spring Fish Fry Saturday March 21 from 4PM to 7PM

Jacob Weaver Signs To Wrestle At Purdue

Rossville Downed In Regional Championship

From 911 Console to EMA: Crick Shares How Clinton County Braces for Storms

Pancakes with a Purpose: Maple Syrup Festival Fuels Fun and Fundraising at Camp Cullom: Watch Video

Tornado Watch Until 3am Monday, March 16th

High Wind Warning in Effect until 10pm Sunday, March15, 2026

Scout’s Eagle Project to Block Headlights, Boost Security at Camp Cullom and Prairie Grass Observatory

Mayor Sheets Previews State of the City, Spring Cleanup and New Growth

Rotary’s “Service Above Self” Banners Return to Honor Local Heroes

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