INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued an Order today concluding its year-long review of Duke Energy Indiana, LLC’s (Duke) base rate case, Cause No. 45253, lowering the utility’s request for a revenue increase by approximately 60 percent. The Order, which was statutorily required to be issued by July …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued an Order today in Phase 1 of its investigation (Cause No. 45380) into the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on ratepayers and utilities in the state. In the Order, the Commission denied joint utility petitioners’ request for cost recovery of lost …

Sullivan County – June 28, 2020, at approximately 8:14 p.m., the Sullivan City Police Department requested the assistance of the Indiana State Police Putnamville District in reference to a death investigation of 48-year old, Cosme L. Guzman, Princeton, Indiana.  Preliminary information determined that Officer Mitchell Eberhardt, of the Sullivan City …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb is reminding drivers that beginning Wednesday, Indiana law will prohibit drivers holding mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, in their hands while driving to reduce distracted driving and improve safety on Hoosier roadways. The effort to make Indiana’s roads safer was a key …

With summer in full swing, Indiana Conservation Officers remind Hoosiers to make safety a priority when recreating around bodies of water. “Even when fun is your main focus, always recognize the danger water poses, even to strong swimmers or experienced boaters,” said Capt. Jet Quillen of DNR Law Enforcement.  If …

Boaters preparing for the Independence Day holiday should be aware that Indiana Conservation Officers will be on high alert for violations of boating-under-the-influence laws as part of national Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water (operationdrywater.org), a year-round program, will be in heightened effect July 3-5. Indiana Conservation Officers, in partnership …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor before the July 4th holiday weekend. Crews will be off the road by 12 p.m. Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday weekend. This weekly release will detail full closures, lane …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 23, 2020) – Twenty-two high school seniors in foster care celebrated their high school graduation with a special virtual open house this week. Project Open House honors teens in foster care as they accomplish this life milestone despite challenges placed in front of them. The central Indiana graduates applied …

Indianapolis, IN – This morning, just after midnight, emergency responders were called to the scene of a single vehicle crash along I-465 eastbound near Ditch Road (28.7mm). Upon arrival, first responders located a Kia Optima heavily damaged in the ditch on the south side of I-465 and two people were entrapped. …

During the 2020 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed more than 160 bills to improve our state. Here are some noteworthy changes to Indiana law that take effect July 1. To address distracted driving, Hoosier motorists will now be required to use hands-free or voice-operated technology if using a cellphone when …