Most BMV branches will resume walk-in services next week
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced yesterday it will resume walk-in service and will continue to accept a limited number of appointments beginning June 15, 2020. Hoosiers will be able to complete all transactions needed
Mississinewa High School endorsed as Early College High School
Mississinewa High School received a full endorsement as an Early College High School by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) located at the University of Indianapolis. Under the leadership of Principal Steve Quaderer and
JCPenney is closing 154 stores this summer, including ones in Muncie and Kokomo
Yet another department store is closing its doors. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May, JCPenney announced yesterday that it will be closing 154 stores across the country this summer. The company’s blog said “following a
Convicted killer could be going free
A man convicted of killing an Indiana University student 20 years ago is set to be released from prison. John Meyers II was convicted in 2006 of killing Jill Behrman in 2000. According to Tristate Homepage, Meyers
Ball State student upholds pledge, passing out food during protests
Inspired by social media and the Beneficence Pledge, one Ball State student helped protesters in Fort Wayne by handing out food on the courthouse lawn. According to WANE, Carl Kitchen said it was the least he could
Alleged hit and run during Kokomo protest leads to a Howard County Correctional Officer’s resignation
A Howard County Sheriff’s Office correctional officer resigned today after an internal investigation related to a hit and run incident during protests in downtown Kokomo. Videos posted online showed a silver pickup truck drive through the protesters
Indiana Michigan Power warns against COVID-19 scams
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) issued a warning to its customers this week to beware of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an I&M press release, scams have been reported across the U.S. targeting utility customers
Oak Hill names Chad Cripe as new superintendent
The Oak Hill United School Corporation welcomed its new superintendent yesterday. Chad Cripe joins the Oak Hill community from Hamilton South Eastern High School. Cripe has also been principal at Tippecanoe Valley and assistant principal at Manchester.
Kokomo Police are looking for people of interest after a teenager was shot in the head
The Kokomo Police Department has identified two people of interest after a Tuesday morning shooting. According to the Kokomo Perspective, At about 2:57 a.m., KPD officers responded to 920 E. Walnut St. and located a 17-year-old female
ISP is investigating a Sunday shooting involving Richmond police
Richmond Police Chief Mike Britt has asked the Indiana State Police (ISP) Pendleton District to investigate a police action shooting that occurred Sunday involving officers from the Richmond Police Department. The incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m.