North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Chief Todd Jackson announced to the North Judson Town Council members during their August 5 meeting that a new firefighter has joined the department.

The Pulaski County Commissioners and Council discussed a change order request involving the courthouse project during their joint session Monday.

The Starke County Commissioners discussed utility bills in the Annex No. 2 building during their meeting Monday.

An arrest has been made in a home invasion investigation in Hamlet.

The North Judson Town Council will meet in special session this morning to discuss the 2025 budget.

The North Judson Town Council will meet at 7:30 a.m. CT today at the North Judson Town Hall at 310 Lane Street.

The North Judson-San Pierre School Board heard an update during their last meeting from Superintendent Kelly Shepherd about the start of the school year.

Officials from the Starke County Highway Department and the Pulaski County Highway Department have released a list of roads that are closed due to high water or flooding.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into a call for assistance for an unresponsive 50-year-old man Sunday, June 23.

A house fire was reported in Knox, at this moment we do not have any information on injuries. We will update this story as information is updated. Knox Center Township, North Judson Wayne Township, Washington Township, Hamlet Davis & Bass Lake were called out. Knox City Police, Starke County Sheriff and NIPSCO were also on location.

The Pulaski County Council discussed appointing a member to the Pulaski County Library Board during their meeting Monday.

It’s the Best Of Starke County Time! Ballots must be received no later than June 27! The Leader and WKVI are teaming up for the Best of Starke County, print the ballot or pick one up from the Leader or stop by the WKVI offices at 400 west culver road, Knox for your ballot. You can mail in your ballots or drop them off at WKVI.

Starke County Auditor Rachel Oesterreich announced that Starke County Annex No. 1, Starke County Annex No. 2 and the Starke County Courthouse are closing for the afternoon Wednesday, June 5 due to the lack of internet services.

Operations will resume Thursday, June 6.

The Starke County Council discussed World Environmental Day during a previous meeting.

The Starke County Election Board will hold a hearing Wednesday, May 22 at 4 p.m. CT to determine the merits of a candidate complaint pursuant to Indiana Code that addresses communications regarding clearly identified candidates, soliciting contributions, and disclaimers.