As the 4th of July draws closer, many residents are making plans to use fireworks during the upcoming holiday period.  The Indianapolis Fire Department and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department encourage residents to be respectful of their neighbors and use sound judgment as part of their holiday celebrations, with 4th of …

Danville – Hendricks Regional Health is continuing its support of high school athletes in Hendricks County with the Comeback Athlete Award. On June 13, one athlete from each Hendricks County high school was recognized for their return to competition following an injury, in addition to their leadership, sportsmanship and academic …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Dr. Katie Jenner will serve as his senior education advisor as Dr. Lee Ann Kwiatkowski departs to become the Director of Public Education and Chief Executive Officer of Muncie Community Schools. Gov. Holcomb has also recommended State Board of Education Chief of …

One man has been rescued from the Ohio River by the Clarksville Fire Department after the boat he was on crashed into the upper gates of the McAlpine Dam yesterday evening July 1.  Indiana Conservation Officers along with multiple other agencies are resuming their search this morning for the boat …

Putnam County – A 66 year old Sacramento, California man was killed this evening on Interstate 70 while securing his roadside warning devices, following repairs made to his disabled truck, by a roadside repair company. Indiana State Police investigators received information regarding a 2009 Chrysler van that was driving recklessly …

The following resources in the DOR Tax Library have been updated to reflect new laws effective July 1, 2019. Departmental Notice #12, Commissioner’s Directive #50, and Commissioner’s Directive #59: Updates the various fuel tax rates and effective dates.Sales Tax Information Bulletin #11: Adds guidance relating to “marketplace facilitators,” which will collect …

Miami/Fulton/Howard Counties – Recently, eight departments in north central Indiana teamed up for three days to help stem the flow of illegal narcotics into Hoosier communities. Officers from the Indiana State Police, the Miami County Sheriff’s Department, the Peru Police Department, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, the Cass County Sheriff’s …

On May 1 two Clark County judges (Andrew Adams and Bradley Jacobs) were shot in downtown Indianapolis. Today, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed a felony indictment against Clark County Circuit 1 Judge Adams related to the incident. Immediately upon learning of the felony indictment of Judge Adams, the Indiana …

Conservation Officers are searching Clear Lake in Steuben County for a missing wakesurfer.  At approximately 6:42 PM last night, Steuben County 911 received a call about a wakesurfer who fell, went under the water and did not resurface. Divers searched the area where the wakesurfer was last seen, but were …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will continue work in Marion County this weekend.  Five projects will be working simultaneously in Marion County throughout the weekend, weather permitting. Please watch @INDOTEast on Twitter for weather-related cancellations or changes.  INDOT would like to remind people to plan extra time this weekend …