INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until Aug. 31, 2022: James Greeson (Indianapolis), former Indiana State Fire Marshal Governor’s …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces 2018-2019 Title I Distinguished Schools
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced the recipients of the 2018-2019 Title I Distinguished Schools Award. William Henry Burkhart Elementary School in Perry Township Schools received the award for Exceptional Student Performance, and Arlington Heights Elementary School in Monroe County Community School Corporation received the award …
Read More »Be safe and plan ahead for Thanksgiving travel
INDIANA— AAA predicts an estimated 49.3 million travelers hitting the road this year for Thanksgiving, the most since 2005 and slightly higher than last year. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) urges you to plan ahead and travel safely, especially as increased traffic is expected throughout the state. Increased travel …
Read More »IndyGo Educates Passengers in Preparation for Launch of Temporary Fare System
INDIANAPOLIS (November 26, 2019) – As the Red Line approaches the first day of payment on Sunday, December 1, IndyGo has created educational materials for passengers on the temporary fare solution and where the machines will be placed. IndyGo has created a web page highlighting key information on the temporary …
Read More »Extra Troopers will be Patrolling Area Highways during Thanksgiving Holiday “Operation Safe Family Travel”
The Thanksgiving holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Indiana State Police want to remind every motorist the importance of driving responsibly during this holiday period, which officially starts tomorrow. Troopers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort), which is a …
Read More »Annual poultry donation highlights generosity of Indiana farmers
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 25, 2019) — Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch accepted more than 100 tons, or 200,000 pounds, of poultry products on behalf of the state as part of the 72nd annual poultry donation. Lt. Governor Crouch, the Indiana State Poultry Association (ISPA), the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and …
Read More »Trooper Shot During Standoff with Suspect near Madison
Madison – Saturday morning, an Indiana State Trooper was shot during a standoff with an armed suspect on State Road 56 near Madison, Indiana. The incident began at approximately 2:30 am Saturday, when troopers with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post, along with officers from the Madison Police Department, Jefferson County …
Read More »Indiana State Trooper Saves female from drowning in cold water
Seymour, IN- On November 22, 2019 at approximately 3:00 PM, Indiana State Police Sergeant Stephen Wheeles, was assisting another trooper on I-65 with the reconstruction of an accident that had happened two(2) days earlier. Wheeles then heard a call of an accident with possible injuries on SR 11, north of Seymour, …
Read More »Results of the 2019 Make Good Decisions Campaign Announced
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 22, 2019) Yesterday, State officials announced the results of the 2019 Make Good Decisions Social Media Campaign. With the theme, #KnowEnough, the ad campaign was designed to inform Hoosier college students about Indiana’s existing Lifeline Law, which prohibits criminal prosecution for underage drinking and other related offenses when …
Read More »IndyGo Service Interruptions for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (November 22, 2019) – IndyGo service will continue on Fixed Route, Open Door, and Rapid Transit during the Thanksgiving weekend, but run on Sunday schedules. Passengers should reference their route schedules to identify what time service begins and ends. IndyGo Customer Service and administrative offices will be closed. Passengers can ride the …
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