Local & State News

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement Friday regarding the 47th annual March for Life. “As hundreds of Hoosiers come to Capitol Hill to show their support for the unborn, it is clear that Hoosiers are united ... Read more...

On Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at approximately 5:51 P.M. the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to a possibly impaired driver in the area of North Michigan Street.  The vehicle was located in the Pizza Hut parking lot and the ... Read more...

On Wednesday, January 22nd at approximately 8:20 A.M. the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department was contacted in reference to a battery that had occurred at Lapaz Iron & Metal. Upon arrival Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputy Rans was ... Read more...

The Marshall County Council will convene for a special work session on Monday, January 27th. The special meeting is being called for the purpose of discussing the Jail Expansion Project. The special meeting of the County Council begins at ... Read more...

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has launched a new pilot program aimed at reducing serious injuries to children caused by abuse or neglect with support from a new federal initiative. Through the Child Safety Forward grant, ... Read more...

Attorney General Curtis Hill today welcomed the Trump administration’s new environmental rule on navigable waters, which replaces previous language that threatened the states’ rightful authority to regulate land and water resources ... Read more...

The ninth annual Plymouth High School Dance Marathon (PHSDM) is scheduled for next Friday, January 31. The event will kick off during the school day starting at 12:30 p.m. Dozens of students will miss periods six through eight to be part ... Read more...

On Wednesday, January 22nd   at approximately 7:45 P.M. the Culver-Union Fire Department was dispatched to a fully engulfed two story structure fire located in the 20,000  block of 15B road in Culver. Upon arriving Culver requested ... Read more...

Do you live in the Bremen community and have a new baby? The Bremen Public Library would like to recognize your child’s birth by dedicating a book in your child’s name. If your family resides in German Township (Bremen), simply ... Read more...

The Culver Plan Commission Technical Review Committee will meet on Monday, January 27, at 10:00 a.m. in the Culver Town Hall at 200 East Washington Street in Culver. The agenda for the meeting includes a site plan review for 726 Peru ... Read more...

The Notre Dame Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Annrose Jerry, a 21 year old Asian female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 150 pounds, black hair with black eyes.  Annrose was last seen wearing an ankle length gray quilted ... Read more...

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will start accepting tax filings for the 2020 individual income tax season on Monday, Jan. 27. Customers will have until April 15, 2020, to file their tax returns and pay any taxes owed. Customers ... Read more...

In a letter addressed to all members of the U.S. Senate, Attorney General Curtis Hill on Wednesday described the two impeachment articles leveled against President Trump as “fundamentally flawed as a matter of constitutional law.” ... Read more...

Changes to Indiana tax laws could put more money in the pockets of military retirees or their surviving spouses this tax season, advises the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1010 this ... Read more...

State Representative Doug Gutwein’s (R-Francesville) legislation that would save taxpayers millions of dollars by eliminating vehicle registration decals passed out of the House Roads and Transportation Committee Wednesday. Each year, ... Read more...

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will start accepting tax filings for the 2020 individual income tax season on Monday, Jan. 27. Customers will have until April 15, 2020, to file their tax returns and pay any taxes owed. Customers ... Read more...

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for Goshen Man. The Goshen Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Dennis L. Heminger, a 75 year old white male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 181 pounds, gray hair with gray eyes, last ... Read more...

The Elkhart Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Blaine E. Kurtz, a 60 year old white male, 6 feet tall, 185 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes.  Blaine was last seen wearing a dark blue jacket and jeans. Blaine is ... Read more...

A bill authored by State Senator Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) that would address teacher training requirements unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development Wednesday. Senate Bill 266 would require the ... Read more...

The House Education Committee advanced Wednesday State Rep. Jack Jordan’s (R-Bremen) bill that would add flexibility for education regulations and licensure renewal requirements. Jordan’s legislation would empower local schools to ... Read more...