Tipton County Tribune

07/15/2025

Heads up, Tipton!

We’ve temporarily closed the sand volleyball court next to the basketball courts due to a hornet infestation. Please do not enter inside the fence/caution tape until further notice.

We will provide an update once the court is back open.

Thanks for your patience!

07/12/2025

The City of Tipton announced it has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.

The City of Tipton is proud to announce it has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. This federal investment will support the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to guide infrastructure improvements that re...

07/10/2025

Tipton FFA members participated in the 96th Indiana FFA State Convention on June 16-19, 2025, at Southmont Jr/Sr High School and Purdue University.

Tipton FFA members participated in the 96th Indiana FFA State Convention on June 16-19, 2025, at Southmont Jr/Sr High School and Purdue University.  Members in attendance were able to hear retiring addresses from the 2024-2025 Indiana FFA State Officers, keynote speakers, participate in leadership...

07/03/2025

ICYMI: 🏆 Athlete of the Year Results Are In! 🏆
Did you see our special coverage of Athletes of the Year, our salute to all the incredible student-athletes who made this year unforgettable? 💪🎉
Subscribers can check out the June 25th eEdition under Digital Issues at tiptoncountytribune.com to read the special features that ran in the paper, highlighting each of our Athletes of the Week from the 2024–2025 school year - and find out who took home the top honor!

07/02/2025

BurgerHaus Productions will return to Tipton for the second consecutive year, as the present the Sky Concert Fireworks Show.

https://www.tiptoncountytribune.com/community/2025/07/02/burgerhaus-productions-returns-for-sky-concert-fireworks-show/

06/28/2025

05/11/2025

On Saturday at 11:59 pm, Madison County Central Dispatch received a 911 call of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle at 9th Street and Main Street in Elwood. The vehicle struck the pedestrian, a 16 year old male of Tipton. The juvenile was running in the area at the time of the crash.

The vehicle, a 2017 Ram 1500 pick up truck, did not stop after the crash however a witness followed the suspect vehicle to Windfall, Indiana where a deputy with Tipton County Sheriff's Department detained the driver, identified as 77 year old Michael A. Carnes of Frankfort, Indiana.

The victim was transported to St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood where he succumb to his injuries.

The Madison County Sheriff's Department Crash Investigation Team is continuing the investigation. The driver consented to toxicology which is pending.

Assisted by the Elwood Police Department, Madison County Emergency Management, and Tipton County Sheriff's Department.

05/09/2025

Daily closures on S.R. 37 are scheduled to begin on or after Monday, May 12, north of Noblesville for a series of culvert replacements. S.R. 37 is planned to close daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between 206th St. and E. 133rd St. near Strawtown. Access will be maintained for local traffic only. Through traffic should use an alternate route. All work is expected to be complete by Friday, May 16, weather perrmitting. More information is here: https://bit.ly/4iORkrx

05/09/2025

Two Lives Lost and One Seriously Injured in Tipton County Crash

Tipton County – On May 8, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, and the Tipton City Police arrived at the scene of an injury-involved crash on State Road 19 near County Road 3600 South. The accident resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left one person with serious injuries.

The preliminary crash investigation by Master Trooper AJ Coffee revealed that Michael Landseadel, 78, of Tipton, was driving a 2019 Lincoln MXZ heading northbound on State Road 19, with Virginia Landseadel, also 78, from Tipton, occupying the front passenger seat. For an undetermined reason, the Lincoln crossed the center of the roadway and struck a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Cory Davis, 49, of Cicero, IN.

Michael Landseadel and Virginia Landseadel were pronounced deceased at the crash scene by the Tipton County Coroner's Office. Mr. Davis was transported to an area hospital for serious injuries.

This is an ongoing investigation. At this time, neither the consumption of alcoholic beverages nor narcotics is suspected of contributing to this crash. Notification to the family of the deceased has been made.

Master Trooper AJ Coffee was assisted by Master Trooper Todd Trottier, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, the Tipton City Police Department, the Cicero Township Fire Department, the Tipton Fire Department, INDOT, the Tipton County Coroner's Office, and Paddock's Towing.

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05/08/2025

Dear Tipton County Tribune followers, I am announcing my departure after 26 years of dedicated service. This period has been marked by a rich tapestry of memories, both positive and challenging. Thank you all!
Jackie Henry