State News

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Former School Treasurer Charged with Official Misconduct

Sullivan County—Nov 22, 2017–Following a lengthy investigation by Indiana State Police Special Investigations, the former treasurer of the Southwest School Corporation in Sullivan County, Amy Kinnett, has been charged with one count of Official Misconduct, a level 6 felony. Kinnett surrendered to Indiana State Police around 9:00 this morning and …

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AAA Urges Drivers to Safely Secure Christmas Trees

Indianapolis, IN – Nov. 27, 2017 – According to a new AAA survey, an estimated 20 million Americans who purchased a real Christmas tree in the last three years did not properly secure it to their vehicle, risking serious vehicle damage and the potential for the creation of dangerous road debris. …

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Hunter Shoots Himself in Madison County

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident which occurred in Madison County Saturday evening.  At approximately 5:55 P.M. the Madison County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a relative of a man who had accidentally shot himself while deer hunting. When deputies arrived on the scene, located off …

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Serve Indiana Honors Outstanding Hoosier Volunteers

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2017) — The State of Indiana, through its volunteer service commission, Serve Indiana, selected eight outstanding Hoosiers and organizations to be recognized for service to the community. The Serve Indiana Awards for Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious annual awards celebrating the accomplishments of dedicated volunteers and service members. …

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Rokita Fights to Maintain Adoption Tax Credit

Danville, IN–Congressman Todd Rokita fights to maintain the Adoption Tax Credit to help Hoosier families.  “All parents work hard to protect and fight for their child. For parents who choose adoption, they also face a large financial burden at the onset of the adoption on top of the costs for …

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Advisory: Flatrock River Victim Identified

UPDATE, November 21, 2017 Victim has been identified. Shelby Co.  Indiana Conservation Officers have identified the victim pulled from Flatrock River yesterday as Raymond Sanchez, 35 of Columbus. Sanchez’s girlfriend notified Conservation Officer Dispatch around 11:30 PM that Sanchez had went out on the river earlier in the afternoon and …

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Elderly Driver Succumbs during RV Crash

Vigo County—Nov 20, 2017–This morning at 10:36, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to an RV (Recreational Vehicle) crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the two mile marker. The crash left the elderly driver deceased at the scene.   Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 …

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