Local News

This is a release from the Utility Service Board that smoke testing will start June 12, weather permitting, on East Washington Street from Sycamore Street … [FULL STORY]

Rossville Man Dies in Four-Vehicle Crash on State Road 28 Near 1050 West

At approximately 12:06 p.m. Monday, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a four-vehicle crash near the intersection … [FULL STORY]

Mike Pence Files to Run for President

Former Vice President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence officially filed June 5 to run for the Republican nomination for U.S. president. Pence, a resident of … [FULL STORY]

Farmer Sentiment Hit Big Decline

Producer sentiment fell to its weakest reading since July 2022 as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 19 points to a reading of 104 in … [FULL STORY]

Two Clinton County Dispatchers Recognized for Life-Saving Efforts

Two Clinton County dispatchers were recognized at the Clinton County Commissioners’ meeting on Monday, June 5 for their calm in the face of crisis. Lora … [FULL STORY]

Boone County Vice President Councilwoman Dies at Home

At approximately 1:52 p.m. Sunday, Boone County first responders responded to the home of Boone County Vice President Councilwoman Marcia Wilhoite on a possible drowning. … [FULL STORY]

Red Barn Announces First Show

Frankfort’s Red Barn Summer Theatre will open its 55th season with the classic English comedy “See How They Run” by Philip King, sponsored by Encompass … [FULL STORY]

Indiana State Fair Announces Safety Updates for 2023

Happy June to our exhibitor community! We can’t wait to welcome you back to the 166th Indiana State Fair in just two short months. Today … [FULL STORY]

Results from IHSAA Baseball and Softball State Tournament Action Saturday

The following is the results from the Indiana High School Athletic Association from Saturday’s regional and semi-state action in baseball and softball. Class 3A Baseball … [FULL STORY]

The Optimist club Annual Youth Fishing Derby

June 4, 2023 Patty Keaton Parks 0

Saturday morning the Optimist club of Frankfort hosted their annual Youth Fishing Derby alongside the Frankfort Lions Club and the Born To Shine Optimist Club … [FULL STORY]

Inside the Huddle June 3

June 3, 2023 Ken Hartman 0

Jamie Blacker takes you ‘Inside the Huddle’ on Saturday, June 3. “Inside the Huddle’ is heard at 9 a.m. Saturday mornings on WILO.

WILO Radio To Carry Frankfort Regional Championship Game Saturday

June 2, 2023 Patty Keaton Parks 0

Don Stock and Karl Kercheval will be at Lafayette Central Catholic Saturday to bring listeners the Regional Championship baseball game between Frankfort vs. Mishawaka Marian … [FULL STORY]

Sapphire Bay Open Doors on Long-Awaited Aquatic Center at TPA Park

City officials were exuberant as well as the general public as the brand new Sapphire Bay aquatic center had its grand opening Friday at TPA … [FULL STORY]

One Person Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash on State Road 47

At approximately 8:20 a.m. Friday, Boone County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a head-on collision with airbag deployment on State Road 47 near the … [FULL STORY]

Jamestown Man Arrested for Child Exploitation

The Boone County Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation (C.A.S.E.) Task Force received a CyberTipLine Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by … [FULL STORY]

Tornado Siren Testing Set for Saturday

Clinton County Central Dispatch will be conducting the monthly Tornado Siren testing on Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m.

Kokomo Police Investigate Shooting

At approximately 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Officers of the Kokomo Police Department responded to the 600 block of Bradford Drive on a report of a shooting … [FULL STORY]

Air Quality Warning Issued for Clinton County

The officials at the Indiana Environmental Management have called for an Air Quality Action Day on Friday for several Indiana counties, including Clinton County through … [FULL STORY]

Wild Cat Solid Waste District Hosting Tire Recycling Sale in August