WABASH — The Honeywell Center Ford Theater in Wabash announced two upcoming July concerts: “America,” the British-American rock band, will perform live on stage in the Honeywell Center Ford Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 20. “America” became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits including “A Horse …read more.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — A photo taken last Thursday of a waiter feeding a customer’s sick child at an Arkansas Olive Garden has gone viral.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Severe storms that blew through northern Indiana last evening, Wednesday, June 22, left a path of uprooted trees, downed power lines and structural damage in their wake. The following is a compilation of photos sent in by David Erklin showing the storms’ aftermath around Palestine Lake.

Dear Editor, The City of Warsaw experienced a record rainfall on Monday that is seen only once every 500 years that resulted in widespread flash flooding. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration data indicates that Warsaw experienced 3.74 inches of rain (measured at the Warsaw Airport) in a 60-minute period Monday afternoon. NOAA estimates that amount of …read more.

CHICAGO — With a threatening Wednesday forecast for most of the Great Lakes region that includes severe storms, heavy rains, strong winds and the possibility of tornadoes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V encourages everyone to be prepared. “Summer has begun and, with it, the heightened risk of severe …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Communication Center has released data from storms that moved through the area yesterday, Monday, June 20. The following were reported: 10 false alarms 10 personal injury crashes Three property-damage crashes 13 disabled vehicles 12 road hazards 11 storm damage calls Five calls about power lines on fire The storms arrived …read more.

[weaver_youtube BmR6hYfvwZo rel=0]   WARSAW — “The Wizardry of Oz: L. Frank Baum” with Dr. Elliot Engel was a presentation of Baum’s life from riches to rags, back to riches and then back to rags. Engel provided a humorous presentation to guests at the 14th Annual Kosciusko Literacy Services Author Dinner Thursday evening in Warsaw. …read more.

WICHITA, KAN. — A couple from the small town of Albert, near Great Bend, continues to rest after having quadruplet boys in a Wichita hospital.

HUTCHINSON, KAN. — A Kansas family is given the news of twins, only to find out they’ll most likely go home with just one baby.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County authorities traveled to Arkansas to bring Frank Jose Lassen, also known as Frank Jose Lassen Garay, 36, 227 N. Eaton Ave., Indianapolis, back to Kosciusko County on two counts of fraud on a financial institution, both level 5 felonies; and two counts theft, both level 6 felonies. Lassen was booked in …read more.

MERRILLVILLE — NIPSCO crews continue to work through icy, windy conditions to restore power to approximately 29,000 customers across northern Indiana currently without power as a result of Monday’s winter storm. A current list of affected communities can be found on NIPSCO’s online power outage map. The combination of ice and wind has created substantial, …read more.

SEARCY COUNTY, ARK. — A gruesome discovery was made on Thursday afternoon in southern Searcy County, just off of Arkansas 254 in the Chimes-Trace Ridge Area south of Marshall.

SYRACUSE — InkFreeNews has just received word that the winter storm warning has delayed Santa’s arrival in Syracuse later today. According to Sylvia Gargett, with the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, the presentation by the InClognito Cloggers at 5:45 p.m. has been cancelled as well as Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the town Christmas Tree. …read more.

ELLINWOOD, KAN — Around 9:46 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, police were called to the area of Northeast 10 Road and Northeast 120 Avenue near Ellinwood. They found an abandoned vehicle in the roadway, which was impounded by deputies.

A motorcycle left at a business, then sold by the business owner, has resulted in theft charges being filed. Kimberly K. Antrim, 49, 1018 Monroe St., Rochester, was arrested Thursday evening, Sept. 17, on a charge of auto theft. She is being held on $5,000 surety and $250 cash bond. The charge is a level …read more.

FLORIDA –The disorganized tropical storm Erika has left at least 12 dead in the Caribbean, with others still missing, and is now aiming for the coast of Florida. Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the storm, which is expected to remain a tropical storm when its forecasted to hit …read more.

The Kosciusko County Fair is off to a soggy start as a line of storms blows through the area. The horse and pony western show, which began at 9 a.m., was barely underway when the announcement came for everyone to move indoors. Moments later, dark clouds rolled in and the rain began. Inside the barn, …read more.

Rain didn’t bother the loyal fans of Kansas Friday night at the Classic Rock Concert at Glover Pavilion in Central Park, Warsaw. It was an evening of going back in time to the magical musical era called the ’70s. Prior to Kansas taking the stage, After Midnight entertained the concertgoers.

By ELIZABETH MCKINLEY Recreation Director, Warsaw Parks and Recreation The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the free Classic Rock Concert featuring Kansas this Friday evening June 26 at Glover Pavilion in Central Park. The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. with warm up band, After Midnight who will take …read more.

In the late 70s, Kansas ruled the radio waves with songs like “Carry On My Wayward Son” and “Dust In The Wind.” Four decades later these songs can still be heard emanating from jukebox speakers and car stereos all over the world, not to mention being covered by numerous artist over the years and regularly …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The watch is in effect until 3 a.m. Tuesday, and includes Marshall, Elkhart, Fulton, Wabash and Whitley counties. Severe thunderstorms are possible into the evening. Heavy, damaging winds could accompany the storms. There is also a risk of large hail, and …read more.

With the potential for severe weather approaching, travel plans may be affected for those planning to drive or fly today. O’Hare International Airport in Chicago has canceled more than 150 flights today as a “proactive” precaution. These cancellations have affected local airports as well, primarily flights traveling into Chicago. According to South Bend Regional Airport, …read more.

According to the National Weather Service, a hazardous weather outlook is in effect until early next week. According to the NWS, there will be periodic chances for thunderstorms from Saturday through Thursday. The best chance of thunderstorms appears to be from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Chances peak again from late Sunday night into Monday. …read more.

UPDATE: The hazardous weather outlook has been upgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning. A severe thunderstorm could move through Kosciusko County. Strong winds and hail could accompany the storm. Should the storm hit in your area, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of the building. Flash flooding could occur. NWS warns not …read more.

Contracts with entertainment for the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Central Park Concert Series were approved Friday by the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety. During other business three bids on three new police vehicles were tabled and taken under advisement. Hoosier Highway’s contract was for $1,200 for the Friday, May 22, performance. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Concerts that are part of the 2014 Indiana State Fair begin next week as Lynyrd Skynyrd performs on Thursday, July 31 (pre-fair) followed by amazing shows at the Fairgrounds Coliseum and Free Stage throughout the run of the fair. Also, in celebration of the Year of the Coliseum, nationally acclaimed Beatles tribute Band, …read more.

[weaver_youtube N3m4SWaonwE rel=0] This morning’s storm packed a one-two punch with two lines of storms bringing severe winds that have left numerous trees and power lines down throughout the county and thousands without power. Though many have speculated about the possibility of tornado touchdowns this morning, as of this time, meteorologists with the National Weather Service …read more.

The early storm this morning, Tuesday July 1, caused quite a bit of damage throughout the Syracuse area. Trees fell on several cars and limbs were everywhere throughout the area. Power lines were down with the the area north of Chicago Street and Oakwood Park having no power. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Cirello has been …read more.

At 1:45 a.m. this morning, a Syracuse man was injured in accident involving a fallen tree on South County Line Road West of CR 43, 3 miles north of the Syracuse city limits. According to a news release provided by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, the driver, who was identified as a 61-year-old male, was …read more.

Mary Hoffer, Kosciusko County Red Cross disaster volunteer, will depart today on her fourth deployment to aid families impacted by the devastating storms in Arkansas. Hoffer, who also serves locally as the Red Cross State Nursing Liaison for Indiana, will be stationed in Little Rock, where she will serve two weeks as a Client Health Services Associate. …read more.