(Click the player above to listen to Rep. Bill Friend speaking about Rural Indiana Teacher of the Year, Brenda Bowman) Brenda Bowman, the 2016-2017 Indiana Rural Teacher of the Year, was honored Monday at the Statehouse. Bowman, who teaches fourth…
A familiar voice in broadcasting who has been honored by the Indiana High School Athletic Association for his work is the recipient of a special city honor. Milton “Milt” Hess, who was the voice of the Logansport Berries for many…
It is with great excitement that the LHS Speech Team announces that senior Lorie Flanagan has qualified for her second consecutive National Speech Tournament in Humorous Interpretation. Flanagan advanced to the final round at the District tournament, held at Hamilton…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo will offer a computer science degree beginning this fall semester – allowing students access to a high-paying, fast-growing career field in the state and across the country. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved…
KOKOMO, Ind. —Stargazers may view a full moon this month at the Indiana University Kokomo Observatory open house. Patrick Motl, associate professor of physics, will open the session at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 12, with a discussion of the recently-discovered…
Indianapolis – Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the promotion of Captain Ed Schroder to the rank of major. In his new assignment, Schroder will serve as the north zone commander for the Indiana State Police. The north…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo invites high school seniors to audition for its music scholarships, available to selected students participating in the Cougar Choir. This is the second year the campus has awarded scholarships for choir, and Wendy Grice,…
KOKOMO, Ind. — Applications are still being accepted for admission into the 2017-18 Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) at Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region. This will be the third year for the program, which provides select Ivy Tech students with…
STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Alyssa Bell, from Peru, attends Maconaquah High School; Kamon Blong, from Peru, attends Peru Jr. High School; Carson Miller, from Logansport, attends Pioneer High…
STATEHOUSE ― On Wednesday, Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) marked the halfway point of the 2017 legislative session, noting several important initiatives that have passed the Senate during the last two months. “We set out at…
Logansport Police say a tip about suspicious activity led to the arrest of five Pennsylvania residents yesterday at a Logansport motel. According to a news release, the tip advised that occupants staying at the motel had been receiving expedited and…
Logansport Police obtained warrants this week for four individuals allegedly involved in the Jan. 31 armed robbery of the Speedway gas station at 2875 E. Market St. in Logansport. In a news release issued today, the Logansport Police Department says…
An offer from Indiana State Parks makes weeknight camping more affordable this spring. Those who book a new campsite reservation for one or more consecutive weeknights (Sundays through Wednesdays) between April 16 and May 24 will receive 25 percent off…
The Indiana State Police announced today they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 3 through March 26, 2017, officers across the…
Gov. Eric Holcomb has proclaimed this week, Feb. 27-March 3, as Invasive Species Awareness Week in Indiana, an important reminder for Hoosiers to watch for potentially devastating pests. There are several invasive species causing significant damage to Indiana’s natural resources,…
Get fit at the most beautiful fitness centers in the state for a chance to win prizes. Indiana State Parks will again offer the popular annual Fitness Challenge. The challenge encourages visitors to walk, run, bike, paddle or swim at…
Head: Bill to Reform E-Liquid Manufacturing Passes Senate STATEHOUSE – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would reform the regulations for e-liquid manufacturers passed the Senate Tuesday by a vote of 49-1. E-liquids are the fluids…
STATEHOUSE — The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Monday that would extend disability benefits to officers severely injured in the line of duty, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). House Bill 1617 would expand the 1977…
Logansport — Purdue Extension will take growers through “New Adventures in Backyard Fruit Production” in a series that offers opportunities to learn about modern fruit production practices. The school will take place from 2-4 p.m. EST on March 3, 10,…
A report on the Logansport Hometown Collaboration Initiative’s community forum is now available on the Logansport HCI website at www.indianahci.org The forum was held Jan. 24, 2017 in the Logansport High School cafeteria. About 100 community members participated. The purpose…
