Storm Causes Destruction in Bourbon Wednesday Night
No conformation has been received on whether straight line winds or a tornado struck the southeast side of Bourbon Wednesday evening, April 2.
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Man Dies When Storm Winds Flips Buggy
Lonnie Yoder, 84, died after the buggy he was in was flipped by strong winds Sunday evening, March 30.
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Kosciusko Residents Reminded To Report Storm Damage, Obtain Permits
Residents of Kosciusko County are reminded that with the recent storms, many structures in the community may have experienced damage.
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Microbursts In Early Morning Storm Downs Trees, Lines, Closes School
MILFORD — A strong thunderstorm rumbled through the Lakeland area around 4:30 a.m. today, Thursday, May 23, that caused trees to topple across roads and some on power lines; in a few spaces, their collapses led to property damage. Due to the numerous downed trees on roads, Wawasee … Read More
Winter Storm Delays Santa’s Arrival In Syracuse
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 … Read More
Residents Prepare As Tropical Storm Erika Nears Florida
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 … Read More
Tornado Watch Issued For Kosciusko County
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 … Read More
Severe Weather Threat Causing Area Flight Cancellations
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 … Read More
UPDATE: NWS Issues Hazardous Weather Outlook
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. … Read More
Kosciusko Recovers From Morning Storm
[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 … Read More
Syracuse Hit Hard By Storm
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. … Read More
Syracuse Man Crashes Into Fallen Tree
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 … Read More
NWS Confirms Second Tornado Struck Kosciusko
The National Weather Service has released today that a second tornado struck Kosciusko County during Sunday’s storms. According to an update released today, an EF-1 tornado traveled 1.7 miles with winds of 95 mph and had a width of 275 yards. The NWS approximates that the tornado touched … Read More