Christmas is over, and Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson reminds Hoosiers to properly dispose of their live trees. Continue reading
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State Road Construction Hiatus Begins
The holiday season marks the unofficial end to this year’s road construction season. INDOT officials advise crews may continue preparation work like earth moving, demolition, clearing and bridge work as weather permits this winter. However, most large projects are on hold until spring. Continue reading
Stay Safe During the Holiday Season
Don’t leave yourself vulnerable to the Grinch or other Christmas thieves by sharing too much information on social media about your holiday plans. That advice comes from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Spokesman John Erickson says posting information about extended vacations could make you a target for burglars. He also cautions against telling strangers what you will be doing. Continue reading
INDOT Officials Encourage Mailbox Repairs
INDOT recommends residents along state and U.S. highways take advantage of the break in the weather to ready their mailboxes for winter’s next blast. Continue reading
Track Santa’s Journey through Indiana on Social Media
Santa Claus will be making his way across Indiana as part of his Christmas Eve journey. He’s teaming up with INDOT to share travel tips via social media tomorrow night. Continue reading
State Health Officials Report Season’s First Flu Death
Indiana state health officials have recorded the first influenza-associated death of the 2016-17 season. They will not release any additional information about the patient due to privacy laws. Continue reading
Goshen Woman Sentenced for Role in Fatal Crash
A 28-year-old Goshen woman who admitted leaving the scene of a May traffic accident that claimed two lives was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison by a Marshall County judge. Continue reading
No Injuries Reported After Vehicle Rear-Ends School Bus
Slick roads are to blame for a vehicle versus school bus crash in Marshall County. It happened Wednesday morning at 7:10 a.m. on Queen Road north of U.S. 30 in Walkerton, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Killed in Starke County Police Shootout
A Plymouth man who tried unsuccessfully to run from police in Starke County is dead following a police-involved shooting. The incident happened around 9:15 a.m. today, according to the Indiana State Police. They were called in to investigate since deputies from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Knox City Police Department were involved. Continue reading
MCCF Announces 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A Plymouth High School student is the 2017 Marshall County Community Foundation Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Continue reading
Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Through This Evening
A winter weather advisory remains in effect through this evening for our entire listening area. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Arrest Four Men at Economy Inn
A joint investigation by DCS and the Plymouth Police Department resulted in the arrest of four adults at a Plymouth motel on Thursday. Continue reading
Culver Man Faces Sexual Misconduct With a Minor Charges
A 21-year-old Culver man faces sexual misconduct with a minor charges following his Friday afternoon arrest at a home in Plymouth. Continue reading
Culver Community High School Student Named 2017 Starke County Lilly Sholar
A Culver Community High School senior is the Starke County Community Foundation 2017 Lilly Scholar. Continue reading
Ancilla Purchases Anatomy Software with #GivingTuesday Proceeds
Ancilla College has new virtual anatomy software, thanks to a recent philanthropic campaign. The school set a #GivingTuesday fundraising goal of $1,200 on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Donations collected in the 24 hour window were earmarked for the purchase of a software program for anatomy and physiology students from BioDigital. Continue reading
State Fire Marshall Urges Proper Care of Live Christmas Trees
Make sure your live Christmas tree has plenty of water. That’s one of several pieces of advice from Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office to ensure the most wonderful time of the year stays that way. Continue reading
Cold Weather May Lead to Hazardous Travel Conditions
Bitter cold overnight temperatures mean icy roads are likely today as wet and melting precipitation freezes again. Continue reading
Wind Chill Advisory in Effect Sunday Night/Monday Morning
A wind chill advisory is in effect through noon EST/11 a.m. CST Monday, Dec. 19 for our entire listening area. Continue reading
IDHS Offers Safety Tips for Online, In-Person Shoppers
Holiday shoppers heading to the stores or hitting the internet are urged to keep some safety precautions in mind. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security warns thieves can easily gain access to bank account and personal information from online shoppers. Continue reading
INDOT Cautions Motorists as Winter Weather Moves In
Indiana Department of Transportation officials are keeping a close eye on the weather so they can respond appropriately to the wintry precipitation mix moving across the state.
Rain, freezing rain, snow and ice are all expected, and a few degrees variance in temperatures can make a big difference. INDOT maintenance supervisors will continue to monitor developing conditions and reports from law enforcement and the public as well as local forecasts so they can respond accordingly. Continue reading
