2026 Archives

Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Clinton County has endured one of its driest stretches on record, leaving groundwater and deep soil moisture “almost an entire year’s worth” behind normal even … [FULL STORY]

Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Hoosier Ag Today President Eric Pfeiffer told WILO’s Ag Day audience that Indiana farmers are being squeezed by delayed federal farm policy, rising input costs, … [FULL STORY]

James Thomas “Tom” Morris

March 18, 2026 Goodwin Funeral Home Comments Off

James Thomas “Tom” Morris, 88, of Frankfort, passed away March 18, 2026 at Wesley Manor. He was born September 15, 1937 in Logansport, IN to … [FULL STORY]

6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Clinton County’s decade-long effort to clean up the South Fork of Wildcat Creek is wrapping up with measurable improvements in water quality and soil conservation, … [FULL STORY]

Donnie “Don” Dee Whiteman

March 18, 2026 Day & Genda Funeral Home Comments Off

Donnie “Don” Dee Whiteman, 85, of Frankfort, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 with his family at his bedside at … [FULL STORY]

On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Tight margins and higher input costs continue to pressure Clinton County farmers, but two ag lenders from The Farmers Bank say local producers can still … [FULL STORY]

Tight Margins, Rising Costs Cloud 2026 Ag Outlook, Langemeier Warns

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Farmer confidence ticked up slightly in February, but long-term anxiety about the agricultural economy is deepening, Purdue agricultural economist Dr. Michael Langemeier told WILO’s Ag … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Middle School Science Olympiad Team Headed to State

March 18, 2026 Sam Wort Comments Off

Frankfort Middle School’s Science Olympiad team qualified for State after placing second at the Purdue Northwest Wild Card Tournament. The state tournament is held at … [FULL STORY]

Zionsville Purdue Student Found Dead in Academic Building

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A 19-year-old Purdue University student from Zionsville has been identified as the person found dead last week in an academic building … [FULL STORY]

Railroad Crossing Closure Planned on W. Walnut St. (State Road 28)

March 18, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Residents and motorists are being advised of an upcoming temporary closure of the railroad crossing on West Walnut Street (State Road 28), according to the … [FULL STORY]

Clinton County Board of Zoning Appeals to Meet March 24

March 18, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Clinton County Area Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Meeting … [FULL STORY]

Gov. Braun, DNR Open Discover the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Applications

March 18, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Educators interested in taking K-12 students on field trips to an Indiana State Park property in the 2026-2027 school year can receive financial help through … [FULL STORY]

Rossville Elementary Celebrates Third Quarter Honor Roll Students

March 18, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Rossville Elementary School is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of its students for the third quarter of the 2025–2026 school year. These students … [FULL STORY]

Robbery Investigation

March 18, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

On March 16, 2026, at approximately 9:37a.m., Officers of the Kokomo Police Department were dispatched to Financial Builder’s Credit Union, located in the 2800 block … [FULL STORY]

Skiles Electric Sponsors Annual WILO Ag Day Celebration Today

March 18, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Agriculture will take center stage on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as WILO Radio hosts its annual WILO Ag Day, presented by Skiles Electric. The special broadcast will … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Earns Top Honors at Lafayette Regional Science & Engineering Fair

March 17, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Frankfort students once again had a strong showing at the Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering Fair, with 60 students in grades 5-8 representing the Community … [FULL STORY]

Howard County Crash Claims Life of Kokomo Woman

March 17, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Howard County – Earlier today, March 17, 2026, just before 10:00 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and the Greentown Police … [FULL STORY]

Leo “Lyn” Brothers

March 17, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Leo “Lyn” Brothers 81, passed peacefully in his sleep, with family by his side, on March 15, 2026. He was born July 8, 1944, in … [FULL STORY]

United Way of Clinton County 2026 Grant Cycle Still Open for Local Nonprofits

March 17, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The United Way of Clinton County has announced that its 2026 grant cycle is still open, inviting eligible local nonprofit organizations to apply for funding. … [FULL STORY]

Keith Eugene Smith

March 17, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

Keith Eugene Smith of Punta Gorda, Florida formerly of Clinton County Indiana, went to be with his Savior on January 6th after a lengthy illness. … [FULL STORY]

Ward: ‘Change Will Not Come From Comfort’ as Area Grows Recovery Services

March 17, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Healthy Communities of Clinton County is expanding free fitness, tobacco cessation, mental health and family support programs this spring, with local leaders expecting hundreds of … [FULL STORY]

Violet I. Lafferty

March 17, 2026 Myers Mortuary Comments Off

Violet Irene Lafferty, 87, of Kirklin, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Violet was born on February 18, 1939, in Sheridan to William … [FULL STORY]

Year: 2026

Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk

Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers

James Thomas “Tom” Morris

6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up

Donnie “Don” Dee Whiteman

On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say

Tight Margins, Rising Costs Cloud 2026 Ag Outlook, Langemeier Warns

Frankfort Middle School Science Olympiad Team Headed to State

Zionsville Purdue Student Found Dead in Academic Building

Railroad Crossing Closure Planned on W. Walnut St. (State Road 28)

Clinton County Board of Zoning Appeals to Meet March 24

Gov. Braun, DNR Open Discover the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Applications

Rossville Elementary Celebrates Third Quarter Honor Roll Students

Robbery Investigation

Skiles Electric Sponsors Annual WILO Ag Day Celebration Today

Frankfort Earns Top Honors at Lafayette Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Howard County Crash Claims Life of Kokomo Woman

Leo “Lyn” Brothers

United Way of Clinton County 2026 Grant Cycle Still Open for Local Nonprofits

Keith Eugene Smith

Ward: ‘Change Will Not Come From Comfort’ as Area Grows Recovery Services

Violet I. Lafferty

Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center
Eva Mae Noe

Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center

Goodwin Funeral Home
Johny “John” Wheeler

Goodwin Funeral Home

Ethel R. (Doke) Riggle

Judith Lynn Ledgerwood-Lewis

Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center
Charles W. Wells

Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center