Indianapolis, IN – Just after 12:00 p.m. Sunday, emergency crews were called to I-465 eastbound near Keystone on the north side for reports of a multiple vehicle serious crash. Callers were reporting one vehicle was on fire and several people were injured. The crash closed all eastbound lanes of I-465. When …
Read More »Death Investigation at Hammond Marina
Hammond, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting a death investigation after a man failed to resurface after falling into the water. Harold Daniels, 59, of Chicago fell into the water along the boat docks at Hammond Marina on Lake Michigan last night around 11:45 PM and did not resurface. Members of Hammond Fire …
Read More »7 National Award-Winning BBQ Teams to Compete at Indy’s All-American Ribfest
INDIANAPOLIS (July 13, 2019) – Seven national award-winning barbecue teams will compete at the All-American Ribfest in downtown Indy on July 25-28 to raise money for the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch. “It will be four days of hot and spicy, sweet and tangy, falling off the bone ribs – just …
Read More »Mollenhour camp to teach outdoor skills to youth
Some northern Indiana youth are set to learn environmental awareness and skills thanks to the C.O. Mollenhour Conservation Camp, which begins Sunday, July 14 on McClures Lake near Silver Lake. Indiana conservation officers along with a council of dedicated volunteers will help host the event, which will be divided into …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Requests Agricultural Disaster Designation for 88 Counties
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that the state of Indiana is requesting a U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretarial disaster designation for 88 counties due to losses caused by flooding and excessive rain this planting season. “Heavy and persistent rainfall has saturated fields across the state, hurting Indiana …
Read More »Boating restrictions lifted on Indian Lakes Chain
The emergency order restricting motorized watercraft operation on the Indian Lakes Chain in LaGrange County has been rescinded. Normal boating operations may resume. The Indian Lakes Chain consists of Dallas, Witmer, Hackenberg, Westler, and Messick lakes. The emergency order prohibiting the operation of all motorized watercraft for the West Lakes …
Read More »Final lane changes begin on College Ave and Meridian Street for IndyGo’s Red Line
INDIANAPOLIS (July 12, 2019) – Beginning on or after Saturday, July 13, drivers will notice final lane configurations in place on College Avenue and Meridian Street to make way for the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Construction crews will complete new pavement markings and install the mountable median in the …
Read More »S.R. 39 to close over Highland Creek in Morgan County for bridge replacement
MORGAN COUNTY, Ind.— S.R. 39 is scheduled to close over a Branch of Highland Creek on or after Tuesday, July 16, for a $700,000 bridge replacement project. The road will close between the north junction of S.R. 67 and S.R. 142 in Morgan County. The official state detour for the …
Read More »Brazil Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With a Minor
Clay County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in December 2018, after receiving information that a 13 year old female had been sexually abused. The investigation revealed that Benjamin A. Johnson, age 44 of Brazil, Indiana, allegedly had been engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor. After reviewing …
Read More »Lt. Governor Crouch concludes trade mission by meeting with Mexico Secretary of Agriculture
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (July 11, 2019) — In Mexico, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch concluded her agriculture, economic development and tourism trip by meeting with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. Victor Villalobos. Indiana was the first state in the nation to send a high-profile official delegation to Mexico, …
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