Police chase ends with motorcyclist in critical condition
A Kokomo man is in critical condition after leading a Marion police officer on a car chase early Monday morning. According to a press release from the Marion Police Department, 30-year-old Dustin Michael Cox, of Kokomo, approached
COVID-19 Update: Grant County now has 351 confirmed cases
Grant County has now reported at least 25 deaths and 351 cases of COVID-19, according to Public Health Nurse Amber Turner. According to the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), approximately 42,423 Hoosiers have tested positive for
The body found in Kokomo retention pond has been identified as person missing for 11 years
Last Wednesday, authorities in Kokomo pulled an algae-covered vehicle from a retention pond, along with a body inside. Preliminary investigations have identified the body as that of Ester Westernbarger, who went missing after leaving a bar in
Marion announces altered firework plans for Independence Day
This year, the City of Marion is planning to host fireworks downtown to foster safe distancing, preventing further spread of COVID-19. The fireworks show will be Friday, July 3 at dusk, or around 10 p.m. They will be set off at
One Russiaville teen will compete in the national Distinguished Young Women Finals
This week marks the start of competition for Grace Knolinski, the Russiaville, Ind. teen competing in the 63rd Distinguished Young Women National Finals. The national scholarship program has transitioned to a digital format this year due to
Vincennes University announces plans to reopen campus in August
Vincenens University recently announced plans to reopen its campus for in-person instruction starting Aug. 17. According to WTHR, the university will hold classes on campus up until Thanksgiving, then from Nov. 24 to Dec. 11, all classes
Taylor University will resume on-campus classes Aug. 19
Taylor University today announced dates for the upcoming 2020 Fall Semester. The schedule, adjusted from past years due to the pandemic, includes earlier starting and finishing dates, a one-day fall break, and online final exams. On-campus classes
A Discovery Channel special helps police find alleged shooting suspect
A man charged with the murder of a 26-year-old woman in Hammond has been arrested in California. Police say a Discovery Channel series that aired an episode about Steven Todd is what helped generate leads to track
Local Elvis look-alike to be included in summer movie
Longtime local Elvis tribute artist Brandon Howard recently announced some excellent news about his involvement with a popular Hollywood franchise. Monday afternoon, Brandon recorded himself reading an email sent in response to his video audition to
Noble County Health Department traced a baby’s positive COVID-19 case back to a daycare in Auburn
According to WANE TV, a Noble County infant has tested positive for COVID-19. The case has been connected to an Auburn daycare. According to DeKalb County Health Officer Mark Souder, the investigation surrounding the case has focused