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.

North Judson’s first full-time police K9, Jimy, passed away on Monday, October 26th, after a battle with cancer.

The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that there will be lane closures with flaggers directing traffic beginning today, Tuesday, October 27th.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has announced its Mobile Food Distribution dates for November of this year, including dates in La Porte County.

CULVER — A short meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, saw the Culver Town Council receive updates on several projects.

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 12.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.97/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana.

Members of the La Porte County Coroner’s Office, Chicago Police Department, and Chicago Fire Department recently completed a public safety diving training program.

Open Paths Recovery has announced a new meeting day and location for its recovery support group in Knox.

Indiana voters will encounter two questions at the polls this November 3rd that involve proposed changes to Indiana’s State Constitution. This article will focus on the first question that will be on ballots, with a story to follow tomorrow regarding the second question voters will be asked.

The Starke County Humane Society has announced that its next transport dates for the Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic are scheduled for Monday, November 9th, and Monday, December 14th.