Railroad crews are on the scene of a derailment of several soybean grain train cars on the CF&E Railroad track on 750 E. south of U.S. 30 in Hamlet.
Firefighters Fight Outbuilding Fire in Knox
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department firefighters battled an outbuilding fire Wednesday morning.
Firefighters Battle Large Fire in San Pierre
(video by Andrew Ostrega)
Firefighters from several area fire departments were called to a large structure fire in San Pierre Monday night.
High-Speed Pursuit Results in Arrest of Culver Resident
A high-speed pursuit that began in Marshall County and ended in a usually heavily-traveled intersection in Knox resulted in the arrest of the driver.
Safety Concerns Addressed at U.S. 30 Work Site But Hamlet Officials Remain Out of Loop
County Receives SHSP Grant to Help Fund CAD System
The Starke County Commissioners learned last week that the county is the recipient of a grant to help pay for a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Burglary Suspect Flees from Police, Results in Multiple Agency Search
Multiple law-enforcement agencies came together this morning (Wednesday, September 19) to help locate a suspected burglar. Continue reading
Knox School Corporation Looking to Partner with City to Add School Resource Officer
The Knox Community School Corporation is still looking for ways to add a school resource officer, even after the Starke County Sheriff’s Department was unable to secure funding. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said he and other school officials are now exploring whether the City of Knox could step in. Continue reading
Starke County Council Discusses Additional Staff for EMS, Sheriff’s Department
The Starke County Council members discussed requests from the Starke County EMS Department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department for additional staff members in 2019.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Purchase of a CAD System
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a quote from Caliber concerning a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Starke County Commissioners Receive Update from EMS Staff
The Starke County EMS staff is learning how to use their new software.
EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners this week that they met with Health EMS officials on Friday to go over the new report writing software. The new software will allow the office to report required statistics to the state. The previous software was no longer compliant in this capacity.
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.
Grovertown Car Fire Victim Identified, Investigation Remains Open
The identity of a body found following a vehicle fire in rural Grovertown on Aug. 8 has been released.
The Starke County Justice Center Farm Stand Will Be Set Up Again Tomorrow and Next Saturday
Trustees with the Fostering a Recovery Mind Set (F.A.R.M) program at the Starke County Justice Center will have their farm stand set up again this Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. As reported in the past, the F.A.R.M garden was expanded this year, resulting in a surplus of produce that is being offered to the community.
A wide variety of vegetables and plenty of plants and flowers will be available, as well as pallet art and wall hangings that the trustees have personally created. Continue reading
Starke County Coroner Coordinates with Indiana State Police on Fatal Vehicle Fire Investigation
Officials are working to determine the identity of the occupant who was found after a vehicle fire was extinguished last Wednesday.
Starke County Justice Center Warden Recognized as Jail Commander of the Year
A Starke County Sheriff’s Department employee who goes above and beyond for this community was recently recognized for his outstanding work.
Warden Phil Cherry was presented with the Jail Commander of the Year Award at the annual Indiana Sheriff’s Conference in French Lick on Thursday, August 9th. Continue reading
North Judson Town Marshal Submits Promotion Request to Town Council
The North Judson Police Department is adding a new full-time officer to the force.
The Department was back down to only three full-time officers following the recent resignation of James Dulin who was hired back in November. At the request of Town Marshal Kelly Fisher, Town Council members gave permission to promote part-time officer Jamie Conklin to full-time status. Continue reading
Wednesday Evening Vehicle Fire Results in Fatality
A vehicle fire that occurred in the Grovertown area on Wednesday claimed the life of the occupant inside.
FAA Investigating Plane Crash in Starke County
FAA investigators are reviewing information to determine the cause of a small plane crash Saturday afternoon north of the Starke County Airport.
Indiana State Police Continue to Investigate Death of Knox Woman
While specific details cannot be shared at this time to prevent possible interference with the ongoing investigation, Indiana State Police detectives continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of 36-year-old Knox resident Tiffany Witham. Continue reading
