The Legislator of the Year Award is awarded to a Senate or House member who went above and beyond to support public safety and was the catalyst to ensuring an Indiana Sheriffs’ Association bill or position was successful during session. Criteria for Consideration and Recognition: The recipient of the Legislator …

INDIANAPOLIS (December 18, 2019) — The Indiana Securities Division has finalized updates on its revamped web portal for filings and payments, Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today. The Securities Portal initially launched in December 2018.  The updated Securities Portal continues the trend of the office working to modernize state …

With the recent snowfall and dropping temperatures, Indiana Conservation Officers advise being mindful of the potential hazards of frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways for others who may venture out and find themselves in …

Indianapolis, IN – Tuesday afternoon a coordinated team effort led to the rescue a dog who escaped from a crashed vehicle on the city’s west side. Just after 3:00 p.m. 911 dispatchers received a call about a vehicle that ran off I-465 and rolled several times. As troopers were responding to …

Indianapolis, IN – A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Monday evening. Around 6:45 p.m. emergency crews were called to the ramp from I-65 northbound to I-465 eastbound on the city’s south side for reports of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival the found a man lying …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Ball State University Board of Trustees The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve until Dec. 31, 2023: Matt Momper (Fort Wayne), president of Momper Insulation, will continue …

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 16, 2019) – The Indiana Department of Child Services welcomes Takkeem Morgan as the agency’s first Foster America Fellow.  Since 2016, San Francisco-based Foster America has partnered with child-welfare agencies across the country to place talented professionals in their organizations for an 18-month fellowship. The nonprofit recruits professionals …

Vigo County – December 14, 2019, at approximately 7:55 p.m., Austin J. Sedletzeck, age 27, of Terre Haute, Indiana, was involved in a two-vehicle property damage accident at the State Road 641 bypass south of Interstate 70. Sedletzeck was operating a 2005 Dodge and struck the rear-end of another passenger vehicle.  …

Avon, IN –  Hendricks Power Cooperative has opened applications for its annual youth programs. Each year the organization provides a variety of sponsored programs to benefit local middle and high school students, including Touchstone Energy Camp, a Youth Tour Trip to Washington D.C., and Commitment to Community scholarships. Touchstone Energy Camp …

Vigo County – Friday, December 13, 2019, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Trooper Ian Portteus observed a black passenger vehicle with expired plates at Wabash Avenue and 22nd Street.  Trooper Portteus activated his emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop at this location.  Neil A. Kraemer Trooper Portteus proceeded to speak to …