Category Press Release

Achievements, Education, Press Release

Summer 2022 students earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Thirty-four full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the summer 2022 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 GPA…

August 25, 2022

Community, Nonprofits, Press Release

National Preparedness Month: Red Cross urges everyone to get ready now for emergencies

People everywhere are feeling the impacts of climate change with more frequent and intense weather events threatening our communities. September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross – Indiana Region urges everyone to get ready for these emergencies…

August 25, 2022

Community, Health, Nonprofits, Press Release

4C Health expanding Mobile Crisis Teams to Howard, Tipton and White Counties

Four County (soon to be 4C Health) was recently selected of as 1 of 4 organizations to pilot Mobile Crisis in the State of Indiana. Recently, the national 9-8-8 crisis call number went live. Mobile crisis is viewed as an…

August 25, 2022

Press Release

Indiana Department of Education launches statewide math and English/language arts tutoring grant program for Indiana families

INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced the launch of Indiana Learns, a statewide grant program that will provide qualifying families with up to $1,000 to spend on math and English/language arts high-dosage tutoring and approved out-of-school academic programs…

August 24, 2022

Community, Press Release, State

Indiana Attorney General warns consumers of rise in crypto-related real estate scams

Attorney General Todd Rokita recommends that Hoosiers proceed with caution when using cryptocurrency in any transaction involving the sale or lease of real estate. “Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular due to its ease of use and other factors,” Attorney General…

August 24, 2022

Press Release, State

Hoosier students invited to participate in 2022 “I Voted” sticker design competition

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is encouraging K-12 Hoosier students to use their creativity to help design ‘I Voted’ stickers for Indiana’s 2022 General Election. “Indiana is home to some very talented young artists,” Secretary Sullivan said.…

August 23, 2022

Community, Education, Press Release

New students welcomed into Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) welcomed 68 students into the nursing profession, at its traditional induction ceremony in Havens Auditorium. The incoming class includes 51 students in the four-year Bachelor…

August 23, 2022

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech’s Mike and Kelly Karickhoff honored as ‘Distinguished Citizens’

KOKOMO, Ind. – Mike and Kelly Karickhoff, longtime leaders in Kokomo and Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, were honored recently with the Distinguished Citizens Award presented by the Sagamore Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Mike also received the…

August 23, 2022

Community, Education, Press Release

Fall semester 2022 begins at Ivy Tech Community College

KOKOMO, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College is kicking off its fall semester today with the beginning of the first eight-week term. At Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area, where enrollment is up about 5 percent over last year, Interim Chancellor…

August 22, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana’s reserved hunt applications open Aug. 22 – Sept. 23, 2022

Starting Aug. 22, hunters can apply for a variety of reserved hunts via on.IN.gov The online method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed below. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that…

August 21, 2022

Community, Press Release, State

Cass County farms recognized with Hoosier Homestead awards

STATEHOUSE – Longstanding Cass County family farms recently received Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to local legislators. The Binney Farm, in operation since 1921, received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award, and the…

August 21, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana Governor leads trip to Asia to strengthen economic, academic partnerships

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb landed in Taipei this morning to kick off an economic development trip in Taiwan and the Republic of Korea. The trip will include visits with Taiwanese and South Korean government officials, business leaders and…

August 21, 2022

Police/Fire, Press Release

Indiana law enforcement teaming up ahead of Labor Day 2022 to reduce impaired driving

INDIANAPOLIS — Drive sober or get pulled over. That’s the warning state and local police agencies are issuing to drivers as Indiana gears up for its annual end-of-summer impaired driving enforcement campaign. Starting this weekend through Labor Day, officers across…

August 18, 2022

Community, Nonprofits, Press Release

Volunteer for LIVE UNITED® Day on Friday, September 9, 2022

United Way of Cass County is celebrating our 85th year of helping the community. Come help us celebrate by giving back! We are looking for volunteers for our annual LIVE UNITED® Day on Friday, September 9, 2022. This one Day…

August 18, 2022

Education, Press Release, State

State of Indiana & Lilly Endowment announce $111 million investment to support early literacy for Hoosier students

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner joined Lilly Endowment Inc. to announce the state’s largest-ever financial investment in literacy, expanding Indiana’s commitment to support literacy development for Hoosier students. This combined…

August 18, 2022

Press Release, State

Indiana Auditor confirms check printing is underway for the automatic tax refund

(STATEHOUSE) – State Auditor Tera Klutz, CPA confirmed the 1.7 million automatic taxpayer refund (ATR) checks are printing and the first group of checks should reach mailboxes later this week. “We have worked tirelessly with the Governor’s team to get…

August 17, 2022

Elections, Press Release

Candidates for Second Congressional District caucuses set

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The list of candidates who have filed to fill the vacancies in the upcoming special and general elections in the Second Congressional District is set. The candidates (in alphabetical order by last name) are as follows: Dallas…

August 17, 2022

Community, Press Release, State

Record year for Indiana farms receiving historic homestead award

INDIANAPOLIS— Recognized for their families’ longstanding commitment to agriculture, 106 Indiana family farms were presented the Hoosier Homestead Award today at the Indiana State Fair from Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler. “Recognizing and…

August 17, 2022

Press Release, Road Closures

S.R. 218 to close for culvert replacement between Bunker Hill and Walton from Aug 23-end of September 2022

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of State Road 218 between Bunker Hill and Walton. Crews will replace a culvert between Warhawk Avenue and W 600 S. Work is scheduled to begin on or after August 23, with…

August 17, 2022

Community, Press Release

New “Raspberry Rally” Girl Scout cookie joins lineup for 2023 season

(Fort Wayne, IN) – Today Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) and Girl Scouts of the USA announced that the new Raspberry Rally cookie will join its nationwide lineup for the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season. The thin, crispy cookie…

August 16, 2022