Jimmy John’s Helping Clinton County Special Olympics
Local residents will have the chance to support Special Olympics athletes in Clinton County while grabbing a sandwich next week. On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Jimmy John’s at 1640 W. IN-28 in Frankfort will host a “Dine to Donate” fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. During that time, a percentage of all sales will […]
Editorial: “No Kings” Protests Miss the Point
The so-called “No Kings” protests that swept across Indiana and the nation this summer were billed as a grassroots defense of democracy. What they really showed was something else entirely: a loud, angry spectacle that did little more than inflame division and block traffic. Absurd as it may sound, I’ve seen “No Kings” protests as […]
Frankfort Rules For Golf Carts
The City of Frankfort has a set of ordinances regulating the use of golf carts on public streets and alleys. Here’s what residents need to know: Who Can Drive Only licensed drivers age 18 and older are allowed to operate golf carts within city limits. When They Can Be Driven Carts may only be operated […]
Restoration Nears Finish On Two Buildings In Lebanon
Two of downtown Lebanon’s most recognizable historic structures—Collier’s Corner and the Lido/Tyre building—are in the late stages of a multi-year facelift that local officials say will stabilize the block and position it for new tenants and street-level activity by the end of 2025. Collier’s Corner (126 S. Lebanon St.) dates to 1883 and anchors the […]
Clinton County’s Majestic Courthouse
KNS Radio is a big lover of history. Especially our local history in Frankfort and Clinton County. Over the next several weeks, we are going to feature some articles written by one of everybody’s local favorites, Jerry Leonard. Leonard wrote for the Frankfort Times and has been kind enough to share some of his stories […]
Music Matters Festival Returns In 2025
A weekend filled with live music, community spirit, and outdoor fun is set to return to Montgomery County this fall as the Music Matters Festival 2025 takes place September 26–28 at the Darlington Conservation Club. Local Frankfort artist and musician, Jason Wells says the three-day event will bring together musicians, fans, and families for a […]
Truck Parking Facility Opens In Boone County
A striking new $37 million truck parking facility has opened on Interstate 65 in Boone County near mile marker 148, aiming to address a long-standing shortage of safe resting spots for movers of America’s freight. The sleek installation—featuring dedicated restroom facilities—has been unveiled by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in response to growing demand […]
Sidebar: LEAP District And Tippecanoe County
Here is an in-depth look at the LEAP project in Boone County, by a caffeine-ridden young female reporter looking to impress her boss. Kevin Keith Owner and GM KNS Radio 8/28/25 The LEAP District Short for Limitless Exploration/Advanced Pace, the LEAP Innovation and Research District is a 9,000-acre development zone in Boone County, near […]
Indiana’s Senate Bill 1: New Property Tax Law Changes And Who Pays
Cindy Miller has made a strong impression, and we welcome her to the staff. Here is her second contribution to KNS, a deep dive into Indiana’s Senate Bill 1: Kevin Keith Owner and GM KNS Radio 8/28/25 Indiana’s sweeping property-tax overhaul is now law, promising billions in relief for homeowners while forcing local governments […]
Q & A With KNS: Tippecanoe Water Moratorium
Over the past several months, KNS has been covering local and regional news. Kevin Keith has been training me on being a nose to the ground, fact based journalist. He assigned me the email traffic in answering inquiries that come in. We recently received three questions about the LEAP project in Lebanon and the Tippecanoe […]
Tippecanoe County Weighs Extension On Water Moratorium
Tippecanoe County commissioners are preparing to vote next week on whether to extend a moratorium that restricts large-scale water transfers and high-volume radial collector wells within the county. The measure, first enacted in December 2023, was designed to curb attempts to divert massive amounts of groundwater to developments outside the region. At the heart of […]
Residents Gather To Oppose Data Center
About 100 Clinton County residents gathered at TPA Park last night for a peaceful assembly in opposition to the proposed data center development. The event served as both a rally and an educational session. Attendees heard about Indiana’s constitution, how citizens can lawfully instruct their government, and the principles of fundamental law. Two notaries were […]