The City of Knox has launched a new Tree Waste Reduction Program to make usable firewood available to residents.

The Starke County Clerk’s Office would like to remind voters that early voting will be available at the James Hardesty Community Building/Hamlet Fire Department on Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st.

The Knox Board of Works took action concerning three properties during its meeting Wednesday, October 28th, including authorizing court proceedings, imposing a civil penalty, and granting additional time for cleanup.

The Knox Board of Works rejected two bids for the rehabilitation of the pedestrian bridge in Wythogan Park during its meeting Wednesday, October 28th, after both proposals came in significantly higher than anticipated.

The Knox City Council approved a proposal Tuesday, October 27th, to expand Christmas lighting at the Knox Community Center and the city’s Christmas tree.

The City of Knox is continuing its efforts to update its comprehensive plan, with a public survey available for residents to provide input on the city’s future.

The Knox City Council approved a resolution Tuesday, October 27th, authorizing the purchase of land for a new sewer lift station to accommodate residential development and potential future growth.

Kankakee Valley REMC is collecting donations for its Toys for Tots toy drive through Monday, December 14.

INDIANAPOLIS – Although the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance from the August 2026 storms has passed, FEMA is still available to help applicants.

Nonprofit organizations planning events or projects that attract visitors to Starke County have until Friday, October 30th, to apply for grant funding through the Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission (CVC).

The Starke County Commissioners will meet Monday, November 2nd, with multiple items on the agenda, including proposed revisions to the county’s employee handbook and discussions concerning veterans’ services and regional river basin commissions.

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson will offer its annual Santa Trains beginning Saturday, November 21st, with excursions continuing each Saturday through December 19th.

The Indiana Department of Health is reporting 73 known cases of measles statewide as of October 27th, 2026, as health officials continue to encourage residents to take precautions against the highly contagious disease.

Hoosiers are reminded to turn their clocks back one hour this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end.

A press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office shares that earlier this week, personnel conducted a compliance check on registered sex offenders.

Earlier this week, WKVI reported on one of two proposed amendments to Indiana’s State Constitution that voters will decide during the upcoming November 3rd elections.

An announcement from the Starke County Auditor states that in accordance with Indiana Code 5-15-1.5-5(d), the county is providing notice that an emergency executive session of the Starke County Board of Commissioners and the Starke County Council will be held at 6pm Central Time today, Wednesday October 28th.

The Knox Redevelopment Commission and Knox City Council will hold a joint work session Thursday, October 29th, at 9am Central Time at Knox City Hall.

The Medaryville Town Council will meet this evening, Wednesday, October 28th, at 6pm Eastern Time at 409 East Main Street in Medaryville.

Two northern Indiana railroad improvement projects have been selected for federal funding through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program.