Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 Steam Engine stopped in Knox yesterday, and was met with an impressive turnout.
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Experience More Than Ever: The 2026 Indiana State Fair Debuts New Attractions, Entertainment and Family Fun
INDIANAPOLIS — The 2026 Indiana State Fair is knocking it out of the park with an exciting lineup of brand-new attractions, immersive exhibits, live entertainment, and family experiences that make this year’s Fair one of the biggest yet.
Knox Board of Public Works to consider roof proposal, property reviews next week
The Knox Board of Public Works will meet Wednesday, July 22nd to consider a proposal for repairs at City Hall and review several properties undergoing code enforcement proceedings.
Continue readingWest Central Schools announces registration dates, Meet the Teacher Night
West Central Schools has announced registration dates and other important information as the community prepares for the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
Continue readingIDEM forecast Air Quality Action Day for today, Friday, across northern Indiana
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Action Day for today, Friday, warning that wildfire smoke is expected to continue affecting much of northern Indiana.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board to meet Monday evening
The Knox Community School Board will hold a regular meeting this upcoming Monday, July 20th. The meeting is scheduled for 6pm Central Time at the Knox Community School Corporation Administrative Office.
Continue readingUnion Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 schedule update for today
Today is the day that Union Pacific’s Big Boy Number 4014 Steam Engine, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, will be making a stop in Knox.
Continue readingStarke County Council to hold regular meeting July 20
The Starke County Council has announced it will be holding a regular Council meeting this upcoming Monday, July 20th.
Continue readingNew federal report highlights scale and breadth of recreation at Indiana Dunes National Park
A newly released federal report highlights both the scale of visitation and the wide range of recreational experiences at Indiana Dunes National Park.
Continue readingWarrant arrest made on North Judson man
PLYMOUTH — On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:37 p.m., the Starke County Sheriff’s Department requested that the Plymouth Police Department attempt to locate Christopher C. Sanchez, 51, of North Judson, at an address on N. Oak Drive in Plymouth for an active warrant through their department.
State Road 143 to have short-term closure
PULASKI COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews have announced they will conduct scrub seal operations on State Road 143 north or Medaryville, between US Highway 421 and County Road 1650 West on or after Monday, July 20th.
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission announces next steps following investigation
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has announced a series of plans following its statewide investigation into energy affordability for Hoosiers. These plans include two formal investigations, directives for utility companies, and recommendations for state officials.
Continue readingIDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Thursday in Three Northern Indiana Regions
Air Quality Affected by Particulate Matter and Ozone
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Thursday, July 16, 2026, in three Northern Indiana regions.
Starke County no longer “Unauditable” according to State Board of Accounts
A representative from the Indiana State Board of Accounts has contacted Starke County officials to let them know that the county has been removed from the “Unauditable” listing on their website.
Continue readingMobile food distribution in Starke County Friday
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana is reminding Starke County residents of a healthy mobile food distribution event that will be taking place this Friday, July 17th.
Continue readingConcert in Wythogan Park in Knox on August 1st
The City of Knox and the Starke County Visitors Commission will be hosting a concert in Wythogan Park on Saturday, August 1st.
Continue readingOregon-Davis school board to meet this evening, Wednesday, July 15th
The Oregon-Davis School Board will be holding a regular meeting this evening, Wednesday, July 15th. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6pm Central Time and will be held at the Oregon-Davis Elementary School, located at 5860 North, 750 East in Hamlet. The meeting will also be available via Zoom.
Continue readingNorth Judson seeks input for park improvement grant application
The Town of North Judson is asking residents to help shape the future of both Hidden Field Park and Town Park by participating in a community survey.
Continue readingLa Porte County Deputies investigate fatal crash
According to an announcement from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, July 11th, at 3:59 pm Central Time, deputies responded to the intersection of US Highway 421 and School Road in Wanatah, Indiana for a personal injury crash involving two motorcycles and a passenger vehicle.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre schools share back-to-school reminders
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is reminding families of important upcoming dates and policies before the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
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