INDIANAPOLIS(Oct. 18, 2019) – Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to drop to 3.2 percent for September and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The last time Indiana’s unemployment rate was lower than 3.2 percent was December 2000. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed …

DALLAS, Texas – As over 1,500 home cooks, chefs, and professional cooking teams began competition in Dallas, World Food Championships’ (WFC) CEO and president, Mike McCloud announced this morning that the competition’s Final Table will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana in spring 2020. Indianapolis will be next in line to …

Three public meetings next week will provide an update on design refinements and the construction schedule for I-69 from Martinsville to Indianapolis. The public will be asked to view and provide input on aesthetics in their area including MSE retaining wall patterns, ornamental lighting, and bridge barriers. Monday, Oct. 21Martinsville …

Vigo County – October 17, 2019, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Indiana State Police dispatch advised information of a dark passenger car traveling westbound near the 18 mile marker, that was reportedly driving erratic and that had struck a guardrail earlier on Interstate 70.     Trooper Andrew Mattern observed a passenger vehicle …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be immediately flown at half-staff in memory of U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings.  Flags should be flown at half-staff now until sunset on Friday, October 18. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags …

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 17, 2019) — Purdue University sophomore, Claire Baney, will soon be vying for one of six National FFA Officer positions, contending against 44 students from across the United States. Baney was selected by a state nomination committee to serve as the National FFA Officer candidate on behalf of Indiana. …

Vigo County – October 16, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m., Emili R. Garner, age 20, of Terre Haute, was stopped for unsafe lane movement near US 40 and Hunt Road, by Trooper Gerald Stump.  Further investigation by Trooper Stump revealed that Garner was under the influence of a controlled substance.  A …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to plan ahead for weekend construction closures.  Crews will continue resurfacing, strengthening bridges and extending the life of roadways. Maintenance crews will also be out working to repair barrier wall, guardrails, clearing drains and fixing lights.  There will be at least …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing its fleet for winter. This is the first time the Greenfield District has done full fleet inspections this early in the season.  Over the past two weeks, mechanics have checked more than 200 trucks. “We are doing our due diligence to make …

DANVILLE, Oct. 16 –  The Plainfield Town Council voted to approve Sheltering Wings’ plans to partner with Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. and RealAmerica to construct and manage an apartment development and community resource center in Plainfield. This community of 52 apartments will address the Town’s need for affordable-housing units …