The International Crane foundation is working to apprehend those responsible for the killing of a whooping crane near Lyons, Indiana in Greene County and asks the public for assistance. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to a conviction of the person or persons responsible …

INDIANAPOLIS (January 10, 2017) – At last night’s council meeting, Proposal 3, a measure to enact a tax dedicated to transit, was introduced by Council President Maggie Lewis. The measure will be heard by multiple Council committees with a public hearing and vote at the Rules and Public Policy Committee. …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to various boards and commissions.   ABLE Board Jason R. Breaux [Marion County], appointed to serve a four-year term through December 31, 2020 Selina M. Stoller [Hamilton County], appointed to serve a four-year term through December 31, 2020 Clinton M. McKay [Marion …

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 4, 2017) – The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today new seasonal options available for the Restricted Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), which will provide greater flexibility for producers and agricultural retailers. The new policy will take effect …

A new forest wildlife habitat program will distribute almost $1 million in federal funding to private landowners in southern Indiana for the development of young forests.   Similar to young forest projects in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes areas, the Southern Indiana Young Forest Initiative is a multiple-agency …

The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help with identifying the man and/or vehicle shown in the pictures. On 12/28/2016 at approximately 11:54 a.m. the unknown male entered the Walmart store in Camby, Indiana. The male went to the electronics isle and selected an HP Computer and placed it …

It is not news that people want to live near parks and trails. They want to be close to what makes their lives better.   That’s the message from Matt Howrey, president of North Salem State Bank, a strong supporter of county parks, and a former board member of the …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Board of Education announced today the release of the Center for Evaluation & Education Policy (CEEP) School Finance Report for the 2015-2017 biennium. The board is required by the Indiana legislature to commission CEEP each year to perform a relevant study.   This report describes …

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 30, 2016) – In 2016, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) secured 227 commitments from companies across the country and around the world to locate or grow in Indiana. Together, these businesses plan to invest nearly $3.7 billion in their Indiana operations and create 20,320 new Hoosier jobs …

Franklin – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an ATV accident that occur this afternoon in Franklin.  Christopher Sawyers, 57, of Franklin was operating an ATV on his property near the 1200 block of East King Street when the incident occurred. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Sawyers, who was moving his ATV, …