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Flood Watch Remains in Effect as Showers and Storms Return to Central Indiana

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Central Indiana residents should be prepared for additional showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight as a Flood Watch remains in effect from 2 p.m. … [FULL STORY]

U.S. 24 to have lane closures between Monticello and Logansport

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning Inc will have lane closures on U.S. 24 between C.R. 800 W and C.R. 600 W beginning on … [FULL STORY]

Clinton Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School Recognized in U.S. News Best High School Rankings

August 19, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

FRANKFORT, Ind. — Clinton Prairie Jr.-Sr. High School is celebrating its inclusion in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, earning … [FULL STORY]

State Board of Finance Approves Second Gas Tax Holiday Reimbursement Distribution

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The State Board of Finance approved the second round of reimbursements related to Governor Mike Braun’s temporary Gas Tax Holiday. Following the Board’s action, the … [FULL STORY]

OPERATION BUTTERBALL

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Beginning in April 2025 Investigators from the Kokomo Police Special Investigations Unit / Drug Task Force initiated “Operation Butterball”. During the course of the operation, … [FULL STORY]

10-Acre Michigan Township Property Offers Tillable Ground, Woods and Pond

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

A 10-acre property in Michigan Township, Clinton County, is being offered for sale, providing a mix of tillable ground, woods, open space and a pond … [FULL STORY]

Clinton Central FFA Named 3-Star Chapter in 2026 National Chapter Award Program

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Clinton Central FFA chapter of Michigantown has been recognized as a 3-Star Chapter in the 2026 National Chapter Award Program by the National FFA … [FULL STORY]

Marine Corps League Donates to Clinton County Special Olympics

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Clinton County Special Olympics is thanking the Marine Corps League #967 for a generous donation that will help athletes and coaches during future Summer Games … [FULL STORY]

Lebanon Kiwanis Donates Book Vending Machine to Perry-Worth Elementary

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Students at Perry-Worth Elementary School will have a new way to build their personal libraries, thanks to a generous donation from the Lebanon Kiwanis Club. … [FULL STORY]

A Statewide Silver Alert has Been Cancelled for Mallory Brindos

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The statewide Silver Alert issued for Mallory Brindos, an 18-year-old from New Albany, Indiana, has been cancelled.

Boone County Bites Returns August 29 at Boone County Fairgrounds

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Food lovers will have the opportunity to sample some of Boone County’s best food and drinks during Boone County Bites, coming up Saturday, August 29. … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Police Department to Increase Impaired Driving Enforcement Ahead of Labor Day

August 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

As summer winds down, FPD is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols and conduct sobriety checkpoints as part of the … [FULL STORY]

Two Days Until High School Football – Two Games to Watch for Every Team

August 19, 2026 Sam Wort Comments Off

High school football returns in a little over 48 hours. Here is a look at two games to watch or listen to for every local … [FULL STORY]

Hot Dogs and Hornets Clash for Five-Set Thriller

August 19, 2026 Sam Wort Comments Off

Two of the top volleyball teams in the area came together for a battle at Frankfort’s Case Arena last night. The Frankfort Hot Dogs defeated … [FULL STORY]

Street and Road Closures for Frankfort and Clinton County

August 19, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

Area streets and roads have been closed due to maintenance on utilities in the City of Frankfort and Clinton County. Frankfort Frankfort Water Works … [FULL STORY]