Indianapolis, IN – Friday, just before 12:00 p.m., emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash in the southbound lanes of I-65 near the Franklin Exit. When first responders arrived they found one adult female unresponsive and unconscious along with two other adults who were ejected from a …
Read More »Voter Registration Closes Today
INDIANAPOLIS (October 5, 2020) –Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the November 3rd General Election, you need to register today. Voters registering in the county clerk’s office must do so by close of business, and voters registering online have until midnight. Hoosiers can …
Read More »Text and email notifications now available for courts to communicate with jurors
Indiana trial courts can now send text and email reminders, cancellations, and rescheduling notices to jurors. The Supreme Court’s Office of Court Technology added these enhancements to its Jury Management System, used by courts in 81 counties. Eight counties began piloting the court-to-juror messaging feature in November 2019. Courts in …
Read More »Arts, Cultural and Destination Marketing Organization
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 …
Read More »Thompson: Despite pandemic, Indiana public pensions remain well-funded
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 …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Indiana’s Infant Mortality Rate Falls to Historic Low
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 …
Read More »Indiana State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Fatal Crash on I-465
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 …
Read More »Putnamville State Police Post Safety Tips for Avoiding Deer on the Roadway
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 …
Read More »Indiana State Police Conducting a Death Investigation
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 …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order to Extend Health Care Licensing
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 …
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