Today is the day that Union Pacific’s Big Boy Number 4014 Steam Engine, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, will be making a stop in Knox.
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Starke County Council to hold regular meeting July 20
The Starke County Council has announced it will be holding a regular Council meeting this upcoming Monday, July 20th.
Continue readingNew federal report highlights scale and breadth of recreation at Indiana Dunes National Park
A newly released federal report highlights both the scale of visitation and the wide range of recreational experiences at Indiana Dunes National Park.
Continue readingWarrant arrest made on North Judson man
PLYMOUTH — On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:37 p.m., the Starke County Sheriff’s Department requested that the Plymouth Police Department attempt to locate Christopher C. Sanchez, 51, of North Judson, at an address on N. Oak Drive in Plymouth for an active warrant through their department.
State Road 143 to have short-term closure
PULASKI COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews have announced they will conduct scrub seal operations on State Road 143 north or Medaryville, between US Highway 421 and County Road 1650 West on or after Monday, July 20th.
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announces next steps following investigation
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has announced a series of plans following its statewide investigation into energy affordability for Hoosiers. These plans include two formal investigations, directives for utility companies, and recommendations for state officials.
Continue readingIDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Thursday in Three Northern Indiana Regions
Air Quality Affected by Particulate Matter and Ozone
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Thursday, July 16, 2026, in three Northern Indiana regions.
Starke County no longer “Unauditable” according to State Board of Accounts
A representative from the Indiana State Board of Accounts has contacted Starke County officials to let them know that the county has been removed from the “Unauditable” listing on their website.
Continue readingMobile food distribution in Starke County Friday
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is reminding Starke County residents of a healthy mobile food distribution event that will be taking place this Friday, July 17th.
Continue readingConcert in Wythogan Park in Knox on August 1st
The City of Knox and the Starke County Visitors Commission will be hosting a concert in Wythogan Park on Saturday, August 1st.
Continue readingOregon-Davis school board to meet this evening, Wednesday, July 15th
The Oregon-Davis School Board will be holding a regular meeting this evening, Wednesday, July 15th. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6pm Central Time and will be held at the Oregon-Davis Elementary School, located at 5860 North, 750 East in Hamlet. The meeting will also be available via Zoom.
Continue readingNorth Judson seeks input for park improvement grant application
The Town of North Judson is asking residents to help shape the future of both Hidden Field Park and Town Park by participating in a community survey.
Continue readingLa Porte County Deputies investigate fatal crash
According to an announcement from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, July 11th, at 3:59 pm Central Time, deputies responded to the intersection of US Highway 421 and School Road in Wanatah, Indiana for a personal injury crash involving two motorcycles and a passenger vehicle.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre schools share back-to-school reminders
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is reminding families of important upcoming dates and policies before the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Continue readingUnion Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive to stop in Knox Thursday
Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive is scheduled to make a whistle stop in Knox this week, and the historic event is expected to see quite a turnout.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to meet this evening, Tuesday July 14
The Starke County Parks Department has announced it will be holding a regular meeting this evening, Tuesday, July 14th.
Continue readingStarke County Planning Commission begins exploring possible countywide data center ban
The Starke County Plan Commission took a step toward a possib le countywide prohibition on commercial data centers during its July 8th meeting, directing staff to begin preparing information and a preliminary draft ordinance for discussion.
Continue readingWinamac Volunteer Fire Department responds to stranded boaters
On Monday, the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department shared details regarding an incident they responded to on July 12th.
Continue readingTraffic configuration to change on I-94 between SR 49 and US 421
PORTER AND LA PORTE COUNTIES – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between mile marker 29 and 34 (east of State Road 49 and west of U.S. 421) this week to set up a new traffic configuration.
Continue readingStarke County to receive additional state road funding
A press release from State Representatives Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) shares that Starke County will receive $750,189 in state funding for local road and bridge projects.
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