The Pulaski County Highway Department is reminding residents that La Porte Construction crews have started CCMG bridge projects this week.
Continue readingPulaski County bridge work being conducted
Free STI testing in Starke County July 30th
INDOT joins bridge strike awareness campaign
INDOT is joining state transportation agencies across the U.S. this week in a public awareness campaign aimed at helping drivers avoid striking low bridges with their vehicles or oversize loads.
Continue readingLilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application Available August 3
The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will be available August 3, 2026 in Starke County through the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingAnother double-digit jump at the pump
Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 14.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana.
Continue readingState Road 39 to close south of State Road 8
STARKE COUNTY. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will close State Road 39 between State Road 8 and C.R. 50 S beginning on or after Monday, August 3.
Continue readingNational Weather Service has issued Emergency Alert in the area due to winds
At 1:38pm Central Time today, July 27th, Starke County residents received an Emergency Alert from the National Weather Service.
The alert read: “National Weather Service: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING in effect for this area until 3:00 PM EDT for DESTRUCTIVE 80 mph winds. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter.”
More updates will be provided as they are made available. The National Weather Service can be found online at https://www.weather.gov/.
City of Knox announces “Slide the Hill” event
The City of Knox is inviting families to cool off before the start of the school year with its first-ever “Slide the Hill” event.
Continue readingCity of La Porte announces street closure beginning today
A portion of Boyd Boulevard in La Porte will be closed for utility work beginning Monday, July 27th.
Continue readingKnox Park Board to meet tomorrow, Tuesday July 28th
The Knox Park Board will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28th, at 5:30pm Central Time at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center.
Continue readingGovernor Braun visits Indiana State Police District 13 to recognize Northwest Indiana efforts
Governor Mike Braun visited Indiana State Police District 13 in Lowell Thursday to recognize the agency’s recent public safety efforts in Northwest Indiana.
Continue readingState Road 8 and State Road 39 to close for seal coating
PORTER & PULASKI COUNTY. – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on State Road 8 and State Road 39 beginning on or after today, Monday, July 27th.
Pulaski County meetings rescheduled
An announcement on Friday from the Pulaski County Building inspector shares some reschedule dates for a few public meetings.
Continue readingAmerican Red Cross declares national blood crisis
The American Red Cross has issued a national blood crisis declaration, calling on voluntary donors to give blood immediately as summer donations have fallen to a four-year seasonal low.
Continue readingStarke County commissioners approve funding for Humane Society
The Starke County Commissioners approved a one-time payment of $25,550 from the commissioners’ discretionary budget and an annual appropriation of $5,000 for the Starke County Humane Society during their July 20th meeting.
Continue readingFour-state commercial vehicle enforcement: “Move Over or Slow Down” initiative
Each year, Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI) join troopers and commercial vehicle inspectors from the Illinois State Police, the Michigan State Police, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol on several joint enforcement initiatives.
Continue readingKnox City Council to consider Republic Services contract, Parkview lot sales
The Knox City Council will meet Tuesday, July 28th, at Knox City Hall, located at 101 West Washington Street in Knox.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski school board to hold public hearing on proposed superintendent contract
The Eastern Pulaski County School Corporation Board of School Trustees will hold a public hearing Monday, July 27th, in regards to a proposed employment contract for the corporation’s superintendent.
Continue readingState Police cold case investigators ask for your help
INDIANAPOLIS — For decades, the question of who murdered Evelyn Matchett in her home on Pretty Lake has haunted the people of Lagrange County and the investigative team who have been involved in this case.
Knox Park Board shares meeting minutes from June
The Knox Parks and Recreation Board has shared meeting minutes from its June 18 meeting.
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