“Politics was something that I never saw myself being actively involved with, however, after retirement my thoughts have changed. After much deliberation and discussion, it is now time for me to give back to the community that I have been…
UPDATE: As of 1:30 p.m. Cass County Emergency Management Director Alvin Beckman reports that the travel advisory for Cass County has been lifted. Cass County, Indiana is under a yellow travel advisory as of Thursday morning (Feb. 13, 2020). This…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are continuing to monitor this seasonal outbreak of Influenza. According to their website, flu activity is high across the United States and is expected to continue for weeks. Overall, hospitalization rates have…
KOKOMO, Ind. – When Indiana University Kokomo dedicated the Main Building in 1965, it was envisioned as an IU campus all in one place. Leadership at that time could never have imagined that 55 years later, not only would the Main…
Howard County – On Feb. 6 at approximately 3:12 p.m., a criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Mike Lorona resulted in the arrest of Galveston Town Marshal Steven Jones, 47, rural Kokomo, IN. Jones was arrested when Indiana State…
KOKOMO – Whether you’re ready to register for the next class start in March or planning to enroll for summer courses, you’ll be able to get the help you need at Ivy Tech Community College’s next Express Enrollment Day set…
KOKOMO, Ind. – When Marlie Chaffee enrolled as an Indiana University Kokomo freshman, not only had she already earned college credit – she had made an informed decision that teaching was her future career. Chaffee completed two School of Education classes…
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), in partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), today launched Indiana’s first-ever joint Vape Education and Prevention Trainings. With a focus on educators and the public, training opportunities will allow…
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch along with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs recognized more than 85 individuals and communities who partnered with the agency throughout 2019 to collaboratively shape and execute their vision for local…
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Grown today released its newest map of local artisans, the Indiana Grown Distillery Trail. This guide adds to the previous five maps, trails and guides Indiana Grown has created over the past two years to highlight the…
On Thursday, Feb. 6 at approximately 4:50 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch was notified of a two-vehicle crash near County Road 600 West on US 35. Several deputies from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Units from…
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is leading the state’s efforts to educate Hoosiers about the 2019 novel coronavirus that originated in China, ensuring that the public, healthcare providers and local health departments have the latest information available to…
Attorney General Curtis Hill, co-chair of the Indiana Executive Cybersecurity Council’s Legal and Insurance Working Group, today warned Hoosiers and especially business-owners to take proactive measures to protect online security. Cyberattacks, he said, are near an all-time high. “These malicious…
On January 29, 2020, the Franklin Elementary Science Bowl Team competed in the state Elementary Science Bowl competition hosted by Purdue University and the Indiana Association of School Principals. Schools are divided into divisions based on their enrollment and grade…
The following column was shared by Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. INDIANAPOLIS – It is truly a great time to be a Hoosier. Day after day, successes and accolades continue to roll in, much to the credit of our incredible…
INDIANAPOLIS — Choosing to pay for something instead of getting it for free – who does that? Well, last year 1.9 million Hoosiers may have, by not taking advantage of the Indiana free file (INfreefile) program to file their individual…
INDIANAPOLIS – To help Indiana schools celebrate Earth Day 2020, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is offering free hands-on classroom presentations to students across the state. Every year, IDEM staff visit schools to talk about their careers and…
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and fitness icon Jake Steinfeld announced nominations are now open for Indiana schools to apply for a $100,000 DON’T QUIT!® fitness center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC). “We are determined…
Time is ticking away for Hoosier high school girls to sign up to compete against their peers in the 2020 Girls Go CyberStart competition, a skills-based competition designed to encourage girls to pursue cyber-based learning and career opportunities. Registration is…
On Sunday, February 2, 2020, at approximately 2:02 a.m., Cass County Central Dispatch received a call of a single vehicle crash north of Lockport Rd. on Georgetown Road. Reserve Deputy Gary Baumgardner, Deputy Chris Jones and Sergeant Brad Craven responded…
