WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry today warned of a new text scam created by thieves that trick people into disclosing bank account information under the guise of receiving the $1,200 Economic Impact Payment. The IRS, states and industry, working together as the …

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced a series of pilot programs designed to increase access to mental health care for inmates in Indiana county jails. The pilot programs will focus on individuals found incompetent to stand trial who are …

MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. (Nov. 5, 2020) – State Road 252 is expected to close east of Cramertown Loop on Monday, Nov. 9. Crews will be installing a new drainage structure under the roadway. The detour for state highway traffic follows S.R. 135 and S.R. 44. Access to Grand Valley Shoppes …

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 5, 2020) – Today, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced grant awards totaling $650,000 to three Indiana companies to foster innovation and technology development in the defense industry. The grants, which were recently approved following the state’s first Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) in July, will enable these businesses …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana’s certified civil engineering schools and apply using the form at www.INDOTScholarship.IN.gov. …

INDIANAPOLIS – (Nov. 6, 2020) – After counting almost 30,000 votes, Visit Indiana announced today the winners for The 20IN20 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign. The winners are: Donut Shops: Rise’n Roll Bakery & Deli; Lakes: Lake Wawasee; and Unique Sleeps: French Lick Resort. “It may be hard to narrow your choice …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor this week. This weekly release will detail lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State Line.  During …

The Hendricks County Sherriff’s Department along with Child Protective Services are investigating after a 2-year-old accidentally shot his mother this morning. Sherriff’s Deputies were called to the 6400 block of West US Highway 36 in Marion Township west of Danville this morning around 9:20 am on a report of a …

(Indianapolis, IN) – On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Hoosiers participated in the 19th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back Day” by visiting Indiana State Police Posts, locations sponsored by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) and the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, and other sites across the state. “Prescription Drug Take Back Day is …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind.- The Indiana Department of Transportation announce the I-70 project will have overnight lane shifts this weekend. On Friday, November 6, I-70 westbound traffic will be shifted into the newly reconstructed westbound lanes. The contractor will be moving barrier wall overnight in both the eastbound and westbound lanes. …