A pair of Illinois men face felony charges in Marshall County following an early morning traffic stop on U.S. 30. Continue reading
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Marshall County Takes Over Culver Building and Planning Department
The Town of Culver’s partnership with Marshall County for building and planning services officially takes effect today. County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt will oversee services for the town as well under an intergovernmental agreement approved last month by the county commissioners. Continue reading
Storm Spotter Class Scheduled in Marshall County
The National Weather Service, Marshall County Emergency Management Agency and Marshall County SKYWARN group are hosting a storm spotter training class. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Drug Arrests
A Friday night traffic stop for speeding by a Marshall County Police Officer resulted in three arrests on drug charges. Continue reading
Erratic Driving Leads to OVWI Arrest
A Plymouth man faces a drunk driving charge in Marshall County after a police officer reportedly saw him drive off the roadway early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Investigating Business Burglary
Plymouth Police are investigating a break-in at a local business. Continue reading
Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Reese Theater Preservation, Other Local Landmarks
A Plymouth landmark is a step closer to preservation. Ownership of the Rees Theater was transferred to the Wythougan Valley Preservation Council on Jan. 26. That places the building into 501c3 nonprofit status, which qualifies it for various grants and philanthropic community gifting to fund restoration efforts. Continue reading
KVB Plans Trip to Creation Museum and Ark Encounter
There are still a few spaces available for the Kankakee Valley Broadcasting chartered bus trip to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in northern Kentucky. The deluxe Royal Excursion motorcoach will depart from the WKVI studios in Knox on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. and return on the 23rd around 9 p.m. Continue reading
Additional Snow Possible Today
A winter storm warning remains in effect through mid-morning for our entire listening area. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff Schedules Community Information Nights
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel invites residents to attend a series of upcoming community information nights. He says they are a great way to connect with the community and teach people what the sheriff’s department does. Continue reading
IRS Warns of Payroll Phishing Scam
The IRS is warning payroll and human resources professionals of an email scam aimed at stealing proprietary employee information. Continue reading
Culver Chamber Seeks Winter Festival Ice Sculpture Sponsors
The Culver Chamber of Commerce is looking for businesses and individuals to sponsor ice sculptures for the upcoming 4th Annual Winter Festival. Continue reading
Ancilla College Officials Tout Scholarship Offerings
Prospective and returning Ancilla College students may qualify for a variety of academic and athletic scholarships from the private, two-year college in Donaldson. Continue reading
Donnelly Reaches Out to Trump, Requests Jobs Meeting
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly has requested a meeting with President Trump to discuss the outsourcing of American jobs. Continue reading
Award-Winning Bicentennial Torch Relay Documentary Available for Order
Indiana’s historic, 92-county bicentennial torch relay has been condensed into a 37 minute documentary. “Everlasting Light: The Story of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay” was produced by the Department of Telecommunications at Ball State University. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development commissioned the project to preserve the event for future generations. Continue reading
U.S. 31 Traffic Stop Leads to Two Meth Arrests
A Wednesday night traffic stop by a Marshall County Police Department resulted in the arrests of two people on methamphetamine charges. Continue reading
Police-Involved Shooting Suspect Gets 35 Year Sentence
The Marshall County man found guilty of attempted murder by a jury last month following a 2014 police-involved shooting in the Plymouth Kmart parking lot is heading to prison. Continue reading
Indiana Gets Mostly F’s in Latest State of Tobacco Control Report
The American Lung Association’s 2016 State of Tobacco Control Report finds Indiana is failing in its efforts to reduce tobacco use. The 15th annual report grades states and the federal government on policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use. It notes Indiana has not increased the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 and has one of the lowest tobacco tax rates in the country. Continue reading
Marshall County Health Department to Close Soon for Move
If you need services from the Marshall County Health Department, you’d better get them this week. Continue reading
New Prairie School Corp. Officials Initiate Crisis Plan Following Student’s Death
A LaPorte County community is mourning the sudden death of a high school student. The 17-year-old boy was taking part in an intramural basketball game at New Prairie High School Monday evening, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department. They were dispatched along with LaPorte County EMS and Kankakee Township Fire Department First Responders to the school around 7:25 p.m. Continue reading
