The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has provided an update on the distribution of State Disaster Relief Fund grants following the August 2026 storms.

The Starke County Court Services Advisory Board and Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council, or JRAC, will hold their quarterly meetings this upcoming Monday, November 16th, beginning at noon Central Time via Zoom.

According to the Northern Indiana branch of the US National Weather Service, the first snow of the season is expected this week, with rain and snow mixes possible beginning last night and going through this morning.

Knox Community Elementary School has announced that it will host a Family Engagement Night to take place this upcoming Monday, November 16th.

The Starke County Historical Society has announced that the Schricker House will be open to the public tomorrow, Saturday, November 14th.

The Starke County Community Foundation recently awarded a $2,000 grant to Oregon-Davis Jr./Sr. High School to help launch The Droid Factory, a new Robotics and Integrated STEM Club for students in grades 6-12.

The Bikes for Kids organization is seeking donations to provide new bicycles and helmets to second-grade students in northern Indiana.

The ProPEL State Road 2 study team will host community office hours in Rolling Prairie today, Thursday, November 12th, to gather public feedback on potential improvements along State Road 2.

The Francesville Park Board is inviting community members to help decorate Francesville Park and its walking trail for the upcoming holiday season.

Hill Excavating, in partnership with First Pentecostal Church, has announced that it will host a Thanksgiving meal giveaway on Saturday, November 21st, in Knox.

La Porte County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathon Samuelson has returned to La Porte County after spending 173 days away from home during his recovery.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original article here indicates that the public meeting for candidate interviews would be held on Monday, November 16th. That meeting has since been rescheduled to Thursday, November 19th. WKVI is still awaiting further details about the new meeting and they will be released as they become available.

The Knox Community School Corporation is seeking interested residents to fill a vacancy on its Board of School Trustees representing Center Township.

Three Starke County school corporations will honor local veterans with special programs today, Wednesday, November 11th, in recognition of Veterans Day.

The Starke County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four variance requests during a public hearing to take place tomorrow, Thursday, November 12th.

Indiana Treatment Centers has announced that it will host a virtual webinar Tuesday, November 17th, offering guidance for those who are supporting loved ones through addiction and recovery.

A press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office states: On February 22nd, 1981, Juanita Boyd was reported missing after failing to return to her residence at 107 State Street in La Porte.

The Starke County Commissioners are scheduled to discuss a five percent health insurance increase during their regular upcoming meeting on Monday, November 16th.

The Starke County Council has scheduled a meeting to consider adopting the county’s 2027 salary ordinance.

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 20.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.59/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana.

The Starke County America250 Committee is inviting residents, organizations, and businesses to contribute items for a time capsule to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary.