INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff to honor United States Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on January …
Read More »Head-on Crash on I-70 Claims one Life
Indianapolis, IN – This morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., emergency crews were called to the scene of a fiery crash on I-70 near Harding Street. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were first on scene and found a fully engulfed semi-tractor trailer off the road and a heavily damaged passenger …
Read More »Always assume you are on “thin ice”
With the recent temperature drops across the state, Indiana Conservation Officers are advising Hoosiers across the state of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye for other people who may venture out on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes …
Read More »2020: Businesses Plan Record Number of New Hoosier Jobs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 7, 2021) – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the end of a fourth consecutive, record-breaking year for economic development in Indiana, with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) securing 282 commitments from companies to locate or grow in the state. Together, these businesses plan to invest more than …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces New Climate Change Education Framework in Partnership with Purdue
INDIANAPOLIS – In partnership with the Purdue Climate Change Research Center (PCCRC) and Purdue University College of Science, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced the state’s new Climate Change Education Framework. The Indiana Climate Change Education Framework offers easily accessible and scientifically curated instructional resources to educators interested …
Read More »State Police Investigating Theft of Handgun from ISP Vehicle in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN – Detectives from the Indiana State Police are investigating a theft from an ISP vehicle. In the overnight hours of January 2 into January 3 an issued police handgun was taken from a marked state police vehicle parked in a private driveway. The theft occurred in the Pine Springs …
Read More »MPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation
INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identify and arrest a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 19-year-old Keon Dunlap. On Friday, December 18, 2020, just after 7:00 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to a report of …
Read More »DOR’s Indiana Tax Dollars at Work Campaign Enters Second Year
INDIANAPOLIS – For the second consecutive year, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will be highlighting the work of 12 state government agencies in its Indiana’s Tax Dollars at Work campaign. “DOR is frequently asked how the state spends Hoosier tax dollars,” stated DOR Commissioner Bob Grennes. “Which provides us …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb, INDOT Announce Next Call for Community Crossings Matching Grants
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced the next call for projects in the Community Crossings grant program is now open. Community Crossings is part of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Roads program, a 20-year, fully funded plan to enhance Indiana’s highways and local roads …
Read More »Hendricks Power Cooperative Legislative Breakfasts for January and February Canceled
The Hendricks Power Cooperative announced Tuesday that January and February’s Legislative Breakfasts have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Dana Cochran, Hendricks Power Cooperative Director of Marketing & Member Engagement, stated that they will later determine if they are able to host a breakfast in March and/or April. For those …
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