WARSAW — Deputies at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office were recently treated to a special delivery — pizza, courtesy of an 11-year-old Warsaw boy. Haiden Hastings, a sixth grader at Washington Elementary School, did chores to earn money to purchase several pizzas for the deputies. Kosciusko Sheriff Kyle … Read More
It’s been five years since Warsaw City Council shot down an ordinance that would have allowed residents to have a few hens in their backyards, but according to two candidates, the issue is still on the minds of voters. Josh Finch and Chris Plack, both vying for the … Read More
Remember those recruiting videos the city unveiled earlier this year in hopes of luring police and fire applicants? Turns out the city got some impressive results. The newest round of openings for the police department attracted 108 applicants, including ones from Oklahoma and Texas, according to Jennifer Whitaker, … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s second group of Jail Chemical Addiction Program graduates were recognized Friday, May 24, at a special ceremony held in the basement of the Kosciusko County Jail. The program addresses substance abuse issues by providing treatment and education for jail inmates. Seven women were presented … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Power outages throughout Kosciusko County are affecting local residents, including much of downtown Warsaw. The storm passed through Kosciusko County and surrounding areas shortly before 5 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes said Milford, including Beer Road and Lapoint Drive, … Read More
In all of my years in daily journalism, including more than ten covering local elections, I’ve never seen a mayoral candidate shun the media the way Republican mayoral candidate Ron Shoemaker has chosen to do so in Warsaw. Shoemaker, a city councilman who faces fellow Republican Mayor Joe … Read More
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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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. … Read More
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 … 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 … 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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
