This is a reminder to the citizens of Knox that the City of Knox Police Department will be holding golf cart inspections and permitting this upcoming Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th.
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Search Warrant issued for North Judson man
According to information from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, on the evening of Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, Officers with the Knox Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of west Ellis St. in the city.
Continue readingKnox Golf Cart Inspection Days in May
KNOX – The Knox City Police Department has announced that they will be holding a Golf Cart Inspection and registration event on two weekends this month.
Continue readingKnox Police Officer Assaulted
According to an incident report from the Knox Police Department, on April 16th, department officers responded to a report of a suicidal patient who had fled from the hospital.
Continue readingHunter Dies in Tree Stand Fall in Starke County
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal fall from a tree stand that occurred Saturday, November 9 in Starke County.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatality Accident
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office investigated an accident Monday, April 29 that claimed the life of a Chesterton woman.
Continue readingKnox Officials to Review Police Department Pay, Benefit Packages
Knox officials will be reviewing the pay and benefit packages for the Knox City Police Department in order to retain and attract police officers.
Continue readingNo Injuries Reported in Crash Involving Semi, Pickup Truck, Fishing Boat
No one was hurt when a semi truck and a pickup truck towing a fishing boat collided in heavy fog near Bass Lake Monday morning. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of U.S. 35 and State Road 10.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Discusses Hiring Process with Board of Works Members
The Knox City Police Department is currently accepting applications for a new full-time officer.
Continue readingKnox Officials Approve Documents for Police Department Reserve Program
Members of the Knox City Council and Board of Works considered documents related to the Police Department’s proposed reserve program this week.
Continue readingKnox Police Department Prepares for Golf Cart Obstacle Course Event
The Knox Police Department wants to put your skills to the test with their Golf Cart Obstacle Course at Wythogan Park this weekend.
Continue readingKnox PD to Host Golf Cart Inspection and Registration Day This Saturday
Though it may not seem like it with this week’s rainy weather, golf cart season is right around the corner.
The Knox Police Department will host a registration event this weekend to make sure residents will be ready to roll when the time comes.
Continue readingKnox Mayor’s Office Reminds Residents to Renew Dog Tags and Golf Cart Registration
The Knox Mayor’s Office recently sent out a few important reminders that citizens should be aware of in order to stay in compliance with city policies.
Continue readingLast Week’s Women’s Self-Defense Class Reviewed during Knox School Board Meeting
Last week’s women’s self-defense class is getting a positive reaction from participants. The Knox Police Department organized the event, which was held at Knox High School.
Continue readingDon’t Miss Your Chance to Sign-Up For the Knox PD Women’s Self Defense Class
The deadline to apply for the Knox Police Department’s Women’s Self Defense Class is coming up fast. If you’re interested in attending, the last day to RSVP is Saturday, February 9th.
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Hamlet Police Department Adds Three Reserve Officers
The 
has three new reserve officers. The town council approved the additions Wednesday. Town Marshal Clint Norem said two of them have experience as Starke County Sheriff’s Department Reserves. The third had expressed interest for some time but only recently moved to Culver from Hobart.
Knox Board of Works Approves Hiring Recommendation from City Police Chief
The Knox Board of Works considered a hiring recommendation from City Police Chief Harold Smith when they met Wednesday morning.
Chief Smith reminded the board that Knox PD had to fill a position that came open when Officer Daniel Byrd resigned from the force to pursue a different job opportunity. Smith said they looked over the applications that were submitted during their most recent hiring process and found a suitable candidate. Continue reading
Investigation into the Death of Missing Knox Woman Continues
The six-month long investigation into the death of 37-year-old Knox resident Barbara McCurdy continues.
As previously reported, McCurdy was initially reported missing on January 20th. The report indicated she was last seen last in Knox on January 14th, driving her black 2006 Chevy Cobalt. A missing person investigation ensued and McCurdy was eventually found deceased in her vehicle at a Winamac car dealership on February 2nd.
The Pulaski County Coroner’s ruling for the cause of death will be kept confidential while the death investigation remains ongoing. Continue reading
Knox City Police Chief Discusses New Hire with Board of Works Members
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith offered a recommendation for a new hire when Board of Works members met Wednesday morning.
Smith asked the board to approve hiring Chuck Leonhardt. He mentioned that Leonhardt would be replacing officer Chad Keen who left about 6 weeks ago. Continue reading
