A month long investigation by the Knox Police Department into suspected drug activity ended with five arrests. Officers served a search warrant at 507 S. Heaton Street on Monday and found an active meth lab, multiple items used to manufacture the drug and illegal prescription medications, according to a news release. Continue reading
Final Work Scheduled on Klockner Drive Paving Project
The final pavement work through the Knox Industrial Park should wrap up in the next few weeks. The contractor for the industrial park road improvement project is back in Knox for the next couple of days placing asphalt on Klockner Drive/300 East, Culver Road, Pacific Avenue and Hamilton Drive. All roads will remain open but will be down to one lane during the paving. Flagmen will direct traffic in the area. Continue reading
Study Says Starke County Gets High Value for Property Taxes Paid
A recent study says Starke County spends its property tax dollars effectively compared with others in the state.
The survey from SmartAsset shows places across the Hoosier State where residents are getting the most bang for their buck. The study includes statistical factors such as school rankings, crime rates, and the property tax levy rate.
Knox Artist Unveils Commemorative I/N Tek Steel Poster
The latest work from Knox artist Mitch Markovitz commemorates a milestone for an area company. Continue reading
Knox Library Officials Reschedule Paving Project
Today will be business as usual at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library branch in Knox. Continue reading
IU Health Starke Hospital President Updates Council, Commissioners
IU Health Starke Hospital intends to renew its lease with the county for the current facility. President Craig Felty told the council and commissioners Monday a formal notice will be forthcoming in 30 to 60 days. Right now due diligence is continuing in the proposed acquisition of IU Health Starke and LaPorte Hospitals by Community Health Systems. Continue reading
Knox Artist Celebrates Blackhawks Poster Unveiling
A Knox artist was the guest of honor last night at an art gallery in Munster. The latest “Just Around the Corner on the South Shore Line” poster by Mitch Markovitz celebrates the Chicago Blackhawks sports dynasty. He was commissioned by CEO Andy Arnold of Precision Controls of Griffith to do a poster painting entitled “Let’s Go Hawks” to commemorate the team. Continue reading
Knox Library Branch Closed for Parking Lot Paving
The Henry F. Schricker Public Library branch in Knox is closed today and tomorrow to accommodate the parking lot repair and expansion project. Rain on Tuesday postponed the project. Library officials say the contractors will be able to work more quickly and get the project done sooner if they are closed. Safety for library users and children walking over from school is also a priority. Continue reading
Knox Schools Await DLGF Rates Prior to Forming Capital Projects List
The Knox School Board will be awaiting decisions by the Department of Local Government Finance prior to finalizing a capital improvements list.
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Library Parking Lot Repairs Postponed
Repair work to the parking lot at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library branch in Knox has been rain delayed. Director Rose Frost advises WKVI News they are hopeful the project can start tomorrow. Continue reading
Library Parking Lot Repairs Set to Start
Weather permitting repairs to the parking lot at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library branch in Knox will start today. Library patrons are encouraged to wait until after 5 p.m. to visit the library. Parking will be limited, and visitors are asked to heed roped-off areas. Continue reading
Knox School Officials Pleased with Results of Monday Lockdown Drill
WKVI Spearheads Community Clean-Up
WKVI is teaming up with former Knox Mayor Nancy Dembowski to clean up the community. Appropriately we are starting with the first thing everybody sees when the roll into town, the Train Depot visitor center across from Wythogan Park.
This week on Wednesday, join us at the depot from 4 until 6 pm equipped with your gloves, rakes, shovels and any other items that will assist with the clean up. The grounds really just need a sprucing up. Take pride in your town by showing up to help out. Visit the WKVI Facebook page for further information.
Knox Street Department Creates New Alley
The Knox Street Department wasted no time in adding a 10-foot alley between Portland and Bower Streets. The city council approved the project Tuesday night, and street superintendent Jeff Borg and his crew did the work on Thursday. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff’s Officials Crack Burglary Cases, Make Three Arrests
Several months worth of investigations into burglaries around Starke County led to the recent arrests of three people. Detectives found stolen property at a residence in the 300 block of 500 East in Knox, according to a news release. Continue reading
Knox Business Seeking Tax Abatements
The Knox City Council has granted a non-binding approval to two tax abatements for a local business seeking to expand. Traffic Control Specialists hopes to break ground this fall on a new building at the southeast corner of 250 East and Pacific Avenue south of Toll Brothers and west of Knox Fertilizer. Continue reading
Judge Accepts Plea, Sentences Criminal Confinement Defendant
The Knox man who handcuffed and shackled his wife to their coffee table while wielding a knife was sentenced to 10 years in prison, despite the victim’s protest that his punishment is too harsh. Starke Circuit Judge Kim Hall accepted a plea from 37-year-old Benny Giselbach to charges of escape, criminal confinement and resisting arrest. All three stem from an April 15th incident at his Bass Lake area home. Continue reading
Rep. Walorski Aims for Proactive Approach to Prevent Detrimental Regulation
Congresswoman Jackie Walorski says she wants to be more proactive when acting on federal regulation that could harm economic growth.
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Knox School Board Reaffirms Support for Programs
With the meeting room packed with parents, teachers, and band and athletic fans, the Knox School Board, late yesterday afternoon, assured those patrons it had no intent to “do away” with any particular extracurricular activity in its 2016 budget cutting efforts.
Social media had been reporting all day that budget support of certain programs was scheduled to be drastically reduced or completely removed from the schedule of activities at the scheduled work session.
That didn’t happen. Continue reading
Knox Council Agrees to Establish Alley
The City of Knox will formally establish an alley between Portland and Bower Streets. Continue reading
