FRANKFORT, Ind. – The Frankfort Board of Works and Public Safety approved the Frankfort Police Department’s request to provide care to retired FPD K9s at its meeting held Monday, August 22. The program allows for funding to the police officer who adopts the K9 upon retirement. Currently, FPD K9 handlers adopt the K9 with full… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. – Frankfort Chief of Police Scott Shoemaker announced a promotion and a new hire to the force at the Monday night Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The BOW approved the hiring of Ethan Cunningham to replace Mike Cesare who is retiring on October 3. Cunningham is a graduate of Tipton Schools… Keep Reading
CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – With a room full of onlookers at the Clinton County Commissioners meeting, held this morning, anticipating a decision on a revised county nepotism ordinance, the three Commissioners unanimously decided to do nothing and tabled the final reading for a future date. “I think there’s a lot of things to consider with… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. – The four-way flashing red light at the intersection of Maish Rd and Washington Avenue was permanently removed Wednesday afternoon after the Frankfort Police Department described a semi trailer had made contact with the hanging light on Monday causing the unit to fall to the ground. FPD reports this is the third time… Keep Reading
CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – The county budget process begins tomorrow, Tuesday, when the Clinton County Council meet with individual department heads to review 2023 submitted budgets. A process that happens yearly during this time and something Clinton County Council President Alan Dunn said he was optimistic about. “I guess I’m going into it feeling pretty… Keep Reading
CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – Clinton County Sheriff Rich Kelly announced to members of the Clinton County Council on Tuesday he has placed a freeze on hiring new merit deputies and correctional officers pending the County Commissioners action on a planned revised nepotism ordinance that would remove his wife, Ashley Kelly, as jail matron. “The pause… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. – Frankfort Police Chief Scott Shoemaker presented to the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Monday personnel changes; a new officer, a promotion and a retirement all were approved by the BOW. New Officer Matt Henley was approved to replace Jim Skinner who retired on July 31st. Henley is a graduate… Keep Reading
Frankfort, Ind. – The Frankfort Board of Public Works and Safety approved Police Chief Scott Shoemaker’s reorganization plans at its July 25 meeting. Leading the changes was the announcement Mayor Judy Sheets promoted Captain Cesar Muñoz to become the next Deputy Chief of Police. Captain Muñoz has been a member of the Frankfort Police Department… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. – The Frankfort City Council took its first formal step towards implementing automated trash collection at the Monday meeting with passing on first-reading an amendment to an ordinance regarding trash collection and disposal. The council set November 1st as the implementation date after asking Jason Forsythe, street superintendent, for his recommendation. The city… Keep Reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A house exploded Wednesday afternoon in Evansville that killed 3 and left 39 houses in the area damaged. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. A nearby security camera caught the moment of the explosion. Warning: the video contains graphic content. Keep Reading
