A press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office states that last night (Wednesday, August 12) at 10:17 PM, deputies responded to the intersection of US 30 and State Road 39 reference a crash involving two commercial motor vehicles (CMV).
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The Starke County Commissioners will put a county bucket truck back up for auction after a previous bid failed to meet the county’s reserve price.
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Office of Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that 19 rural communities will receive more than $14.2 million in federal grant funding to expand community facilities and improve drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
The City of Knox released an announcement yesterday in regards to an upcoming Knox Redevelopment Commission meeting.
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The Starke County Commissioners accepted the resignation of the county’s longtime Emergency Management Agency director, Tori Chessor, during a special session last week and voted to advertise the position.
Continue readingHAMMOND — Governor Mike Braun directed state response efforts from Northwest Indiana today, assessing damage from Tuesday’s severe storms and coordinating resources, as widespread power outages, flooding and storms continue across the state.
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather.
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The Knox Planning Commission is moving forward with proposed changes to the city’s R2 residential zoning requirements in an effort to make more vacant lots available for housing development.
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The Starke County Commissioners voted to eliminate audio capabilities from security cameras in several county buildings following concerns about recorded conversations and access to the county’s security camera system.
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The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents to be aware of rental property scams involving legitimate real estate listings.
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Indiana’s Department of Transportation Northwest Division s hared tips for Indiana residents in the wake of powerful storms such as the ones that passed through yesterday.
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The Knox Redevelopment Commission approved $9,600 in masonry work on a city-owned building at 6 North Main Street during a meeting last week.
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The Knox Redevelopment Commission discussed updates on the City’s property at 18 South Main Street at its special meeting held last week.
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The Knox Redevelopment Commission held a regular meeting last week, during which they discussed multiple topics.
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An Emergency Alert from the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning in the Northern Indiana area until noon Central Time today.
The alert advises readers to take shelter now in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Starke County and the surrounding areas.
At the time of this article, the warning was in place until 10:45am Central Time, and warned of destructive, baseball-sized hail.
People in the areas are instructed to take shelter in a sturdy building, away from any windows. The alert states that people and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
The alert goes on to warn: Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building, and away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
The Starke County Convention and Visitor’s Commission will be holding a regular meeting this Thursday, August 13th. The meeting will take place at 5pm Central Time at Knox Community Center, located at 55 East Lake Street in Knox.
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The Knox Community Middle School announced a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Learn and Play outdoor center.
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