KOSCIUSKO — Commissioners approved Sheriff Kyle Dukes’ request for weekend medical staff at the Kosciusko County Jail during the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 5.  After thanking county commissioners and members of the county council for attending last week’s JCAP graduation, Dukes asked commissioners to approve a Quality Correctional Care agreement addendum.  “February …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of Travis C. Marsh as captain. Marsh is currently the police chief for the town of Milford. Marsh started his law enforcement career with the Pierceton Police Department in 1994. In 1997, Marsh was hired by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, were …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tomorrow begins a new chapter for former Indiana State Trooper Kyle Dukes as he takes on a new role as Sheriff of Kosciusko County. Dukes is a native of Kendallville and a 1995 graduate of East Noble High School. He attended Ivy Tech earning an associate’s degree and then went on to attend Tri-State …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Although Kyle Patrick Dukes will not officially take over duties as Kosciusko County sheriff until Jan. 1, 2019, a ceremony was held Tuesday, Dec. 18, to swear in Dukes and other elected officials. Brad Jackson, who will serve as the 2019 vice president of the Kosciusko Commissioners, started off the event by welcoming those …read more.

WARSAW — Half a dozen Kosciusko County elected officials are running unopposed in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 6. The officials, all Republican, are Michael W. Reed, circuit court judge; Daniel H. Hampton, prosecuting attorney; Michelle L. Puckett, auditor; Joetta Mitchell, recorder; Kyle P. Dukes, sheriff; and Susan D. Engelberth, assessor. Michael W. Reed Reed was …read more.

[weaver_youtube Hker1vQuZ2U rel=0]   Kyle Dukes, Tyler Huffer and Chris Francis upset their Republican incumbent opponents Tuesday in the May primary. Bob Conley was the only Republican incumbents in a local race who came away with a win. The county saw a 26.16 percent total voter turnout. Dukes received the county sheriff’s nomination for the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — It is not the only race on the Republican ballot May 8, but the race for the nomination for Kosciusko County Sheriff is perhaps the most popular and contested race. Four men, all with backgrounds in law enforcement, have thrown their names into the public realm to seek the nomination. The candidates …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kyle Dukes, candidate for Kosciusko County Sheriff, has received the endorsement of Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers. Rogers, who has been sheriff for the past eight years and has been a member of that department since 1987, announced his endorsement today. “I am thrilled to have the support and confidence of such …read more.

[weaver_youtube DfZm09_VwP8 rel=0]   WARSAW — Questions submitted prior to the evening’s event were chosen to ask the four people vying for the Kosciusko County Sheriff Republican nomination Tuesday evening, April 17, at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters, Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and a local media outlet. Approximately 300 people …read more.

[weaver_youtube ja9EJSIojUU rel=0]   NORTH WEBSTER — “The Fresh Start for Kosciusko County.” That is the campaign slogan for Kyle Dukes, 41, Milford. Dukes officially announced his candidacy for the nomination of Kosciusko County Sheriff Tuesday evening before 100 guests at a campaign kick-off at The Owl’s Nest. “I’ve been waiting to announce in front …read more.

By SGT. TED BOHNER Indiana State Police Bremen District Public Information Officer SYRACUSE — Two Indiana State Troopers from the Bremen Post traded in their police cars in favor of rubber rafts for a few days this week. For the past three years Trooper Kyle Dukes and Trooper Brooks Shirk have spent four days on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kyle Patrick Dukes has announced his intention to seek the appointment by the Republican caucus for the office of sheriff of Kosciusko County.

INDIANAPOLIS – Miles Plumlee’s stay in his native Hoosier state was a short-lived one. Plumlee, a Warsaw native, has been traded from the Indiana Pacers after one season with the franchise. Plumlee, along with Pacer teammate Gerald Green, has been dealt to Phoenix in exchange for forward Luis Scola. The Suns will also receive a …read more.

Milford Town Council began with a special recognition of Indiana State Trooper Kyle Dukes Monday night. State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki commended Dukes on his work in putting together signage on both ends of town recognizing World War II veteran Harry Michael. Dukes spoke briefly to the council about his experiences in putting together memorial services …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Socko is a majestic neutered male domestic short-hair. He was brought in April 13. He is front declawed and about 1 1/2 years old. Socko is good natured, affectionate and curious about everything. He is good with children and other …read more.

Lakeland Youth Center recently had a raffle for a bike donated by the Nappanee Police Department. The winner was Shawn Pinkerton of Milford. Shown in the photo presenting Pinkerton with the bike is Kyle Dukes, president of the LYC board of directors. Pinkerton was very excited to receive his first bike.