STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2020) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch today announced 479 organizations will receive almost $10 million through the Arts, Cultural and Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) grant program. This initiative is made possible through a partnership between the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), providing operational …

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 2, 2020) – State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said Indiana’s public pension funds grew during the last fiscal year despite the financial effects of the pandemic. According to the Indiana Public Retirement System’s annual update, Indiana increased its public pension assets by 2.56 percent for a total of …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today Indiana’s infant mortality rate fell in 2019 to the lowest level in state recorded history, which is evidence that efforts to give every child the best start in life and address issues of disparities are working. “We are committed to ensuring the …

Indianapolis, IN – Troopers from the Indiana State Police were called to a serious crash on I-465 westbound west of Allisonville Road just after 11:00 last night, September 30th. When emergency responders arrived they found a severely damaged semi-tractor trailer in the ditch along the right side of I-465. The semi …

It’s that time of year again for drivers to be aware of deer darting into and crossing the roadways.  Last year in the state of Indiana there were over 16,000 accidents involving deer.  Out of those accidents there were 347 with injuries and five fatalities. The Putnamville State Police Post …

Indianapolis, IN – Just before 12:00 p.m. today divers from the Indianapolis Fire Department located a blue Dodge Charger submersed in a retention pond at 3960 Pendleton Way, Indianapolis. The divers determined there was a deceased person inside the vehicle. Preliminary investigation determined the vehicle had been traveling on I-465 when …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-45 to extend the temporary licensing of health care workers who do not currently hold an active license. The following workers will be permitted to practice for an additional 90 days: medical professionals who retired or became inactive in the …

Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Police K9 Barrett has retired from his patrol duties. Barrett was named after Trooper Daniel Barrett who was killed in the line of duty January 27, 2008. Barrett and his partner, Senior Trooper Matthew Wilson, have patrolled together since 2012 and they are responsible for the …

Blake Fisher STAMFORD, Conn. – September 29, 2020 – Offensive Lineman Blake Fisher (Avon, Indiana/Avon High School), the University of Notre Dame commit, will be officially honored tomorrow as a 2021 All-American during a virtualjersey presentation as part of the third episode of the Road to the Dome digital series. …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a rolling slowdown is scheduled on I-70 in both directions near the intersection of State Road 39 on Tuesday, October 6 at 4 a.m.  This closure is anticipated to only last for 10 minutes so Milestone Contractors can move their …