Another 981 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19 from December 1 to February 23, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. There were six new cases in Marshall County, four new cases in Starke County and one new case in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPolice Increasing Patrols Statewide to Curb Dangerous and Aggressive Driving
More than 200 state and local law enforcement agencies will be increasing patrols to curb dangerous and aggressive driving. The enforcement campaign begins today and runs through Monday, March 21.
Continue readingFFA Members Meet in Statehouse to Speak with Legislators as Part of National FFA Week
National FFA week found 115 Indiana FFA members in the Statehouse this week to talk to legislators and promote FFA.
Continue readingCollege Goal Sunday Event February 27
An opportunity to seek assistance in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will take place this Sunday, February 27.
Continue readingSilver Alert Declared for Missing Knox Man
A statewide Silver Alert was declared Thursday evening for a missing Knox man.
The Knox City Police Department is investigating the disappearance of 66-year-old Victor Greene. He is 6’ 2” tall, 220 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. He was last seen utilizing a wheelchair and wearing a camouflage jacket, dark blue sweatpants, and a hat.
Continue readingFreeze Warning Expires in Knox
Officials from the City of Knox have allowed the freeze warning to expire for all water customers.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Very few counties are in the red status this week on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics map. Marshall County, Starke County and Pulaski County are now in the yellow status which indicates a moderate community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Announces Changes to COVID-19 Dashboard
Officials from the Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday that changes are being made to the COVID-19 data dashboard that will better reflect the state of the pandemic and to the school reporting requirements.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Appoints New Board Member
The Oregon-Davis School Board members appointed a new board member when they met in special session Tuesday night.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department Hires New Truck Drivers, More Positions to Fill
Starke County Highway Superintendent Dan Dipert had some good news for the commissioners Tuesday morning.
Continue readingPulaski County Named Broadband Ready Community
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and officials from the Indiana Broadband office announced Wednesday that Pulaski County is now designated as an official Broadband Ready Community.
Continue readingPulaski County Presented New Indiana State Flag from Secretary of State
The Pulaski County Courthouse will display a new State of Indiana flag.
Continue readingWinter Weather Advisory Issued
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Thursday, February 24 at 2 p.m. ET to Friday, February 24 to 8 a.m. ET.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Hears May Primary Election Candidate Challenges
The Starke County Election Board members held five candidate challenge hearings Tuesday morning that resulted in two removals from the 2022 May Primary Election ballot.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Holds Candidate Challenge Hearing
The Pulaski County Election Board members held a candidate challenge hearing Tuesday evening at the Pulaski County Courthouse.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Department to Apply for Grant for Body, Squad Car Cameras
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department recently applied for an Indiana Department of Homeland Security grant to help purchase body cameras for the 16 officers, along with the potential purchase of dash cameras and inmate cameras.
Continue readingNine New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were nine new COVID-19 cases reported in the tri-county area including four in Marshall County, three in Starke County and two in Pulaski County. They are among 933 new cases in the state from February 20 and February 21, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingThis Week is EMA Appreciation Week!
Governor Eric Holcomb proclaimed February 20-26 as Emergency Management Agency Appreciation week.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works members will meet today where they will get an update from Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost on two properties under enforcement for ordinance violations.
Continue readingFlood Warning continues on Tippecanoe River in Winamac, Ora
The flood warning continues for the Tippecanoe River which is currently at moderate flood stage.
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