Congratulations to Officer Aaron Hamer (Public Affairs Office) for his appointment into the Indiana Supreme Court’s Commission on Race and Gender Fairness. Officer Aaron Hamer The Commission on Race & Gender Fairness studies the effect that race and gender may have in Indiana’s justice system.  The Commission then investigates ways …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred early this morning in Blackford County. At approximately 3:30 a.m., Todd P. Clancy, 56, of Fairmount, was operating a Polaris Ranger side-by-side vehicle when it rolled over in a field outside of Hartford City. Clancy was seriously injured in …

Putnam County – October 27, 2019, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Spencer S. King, age 21, of Plainfield, Indiana, was stopped for exceeding the posted speed limit.  King was traveling 71 mph in a 55 mph zone, and passed an unmarked state police commission on the right.  Further investigation by the trooper …

A new space on Butler University’s campus dedicated to esports and gaming is in the works. But it will be about much more than one of the world’s hottest industries. The Esports and Gaming Lounge is set to open in late November. It will be located in Atherton Union, adjacent to the …

Free curbside leaf pick-up for residents in Town limits starts the week of October 21. Residents may put leaves in recyclable, paper bags behind the curb edge to take advantage of this free Town service. The bag should be closed securely and light enough for one person to lift. Residents …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is revising its construction plan for this weekend due to weather.  Some restrictions have been canceled or removed.  Lane Restrictions I-465 WB from Allisonville Rd. to U.S. 31 (Meridian St.)Two lanes open 9 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. SaturdayOne lane open 9 p.m. Saturday …

(Huntington, IN)- The Indiana State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that took place earlier Wednesday afternoon at Yeomen Park, located at 900 E. Market St, on the east side of Huntington. At approximately 12:00pm today, officers from the Huntington County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to conduct a welfare check …

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced today that the country’s fifth National Guard cyber battalion will be located in Indiana. “With our National Guard’s current cyber resources and Indiana’s top notch academic institutions, our state is a natural fit for one of the country’s first cyber battalions,” Gov. Holcomb …

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 22, 2019) – State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) was recently selected to serve as a member of two national education boards, where he will collaborate with education leaders from across the country.    Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) As a member of the Hoover Education Success Initiative Practitioner Council at …

It’s that time of year again for drivers to be aware of deer darting into and crossing the roadways.  The Putnamville State Police Post would like to pass along a few safety tips to help you avoid a possible collision with a deer this year.   Be cautious while driving during …