INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 26, 2019) — Despite planting season delays putting farmers behind schedule, harvest season is getting underway across much of the state. That means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana roads. Over the next couple of months, motorists are encouraged to exercise caution and patience, as they …
Read More »Terre Haute Man Arrested for Child Molesting
Sullivan County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on April 2, 2019, after receiving information from the Sullivan County Child Protective Services that a female and a male, under the age of 14, had been molested. The investigation revealed that Robert M. Morris, age 59, of Terre Haute, allegedly …
Read More »Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will be out in full force this weekend as the construction season winds down. Contractors will be in five different locations around Marion County repairing winter damage by strengthening bridges and extending the life of pavement. Maintenance crews will also be out working to …
Read More »Individual Income Tax Rate for Hendricks County Will Rise Beginning October 1st
INDIANAPOLIS – Effective Oct. 1, 2019, several Indiana county income tax rates will increase, according to the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). All rates were updated online on Sept. 24, 2019. Local income tax rates are determined by county officials and reported to DOR. Once reported, they are then reviewed for …
Read More »Indianapolis Metro Police Department’s K9 Sigfried to get donation of body armor
Indianapolis Metro Police Department’s K9 Sigfried will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Sigfried’s vest is sponsored by Genentech and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Genentech”. Delivery is …
Read More »Wanted: Hunters to Help Hungry Hoosiers
IN – Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry would like to remind ALL hunters and landowners about our deer donation program! After you’ve filled your freezer, please help us to feed those in need in your area by donating to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry’s “Meat” the Need initiative. Just take your deer …
Read More »Fatal Crash Investigation Evolves to Homicide Investigation and Arrest
Indianapolis, IN – Saturday evening, September 21st, 2019 at 7:23, emergency crews responded to I-70 westbound at the 92.6 mile marker for reports of a serious two-vehicle crash. Upon arrival a male victim was found unresponsive and was later pronounced deceased at the scene. Due to the circumstances known at the …
Read More »Fostering innovation to welcome justice reform
A 13-member group created by the Indiana Supreme Court will work to foster innovation within the legal profession. The Court has issued an order establishing the Indiana Innovation Initiative to maintain Indiana’s place as a national leader in legal reform. Chief Justice Loretta Rush explained, “We must actively seek and cultivate opportunities …
Read More »Brownsburg Fire Responds to Residence Fire
Brownsburg Fire Territory responded to a report of a residence fire on Janet Drive at 11:11pm, 9-23-19. When firefighters arrived they found a fully involved garage, with live power lines arcing in the backyard and in the area of the garage. Fire from the garage had extended to the exposed …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb names Lyles as Indiana National Guard Adjutant General
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Col. R. Dale Lyles to serve as the new adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard. Concurrent with his appointment as the adjutant general, Lyles will be promoted to the rank of brigadier general. He has been eligible for …
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