INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Northwest District detectives observe burglary suspects break into apartment, which later led to their apprehension by officers. On 04/05/2019 just before 12:30 p.m., Northwest detectives were conducting surveillance in an apartment complex in the 4600 block of Abington Way when they observed alleged …

Conner Prairie is bringing its unique approach of integrating history and STEM to classrooms in Indiana through the Prairie Mobile outreach program.  Inspired by its Create.Connect exhibit, this program blends stories of Indiana history with science experimentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The new Prairie Mobile travels to elementary schools in …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) reminds taxpayers the 2019 individual tax filing deadline is less than one week away—April 15, 2019. Paper tax returns require a postmarked date of April 15, 2019 to be considered on time. Electronic filing can be submitted online any time before April …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers stop vehicle matching description that was used in recent thefts and make three arrests, remove a firearm and narcotics from the community. On 04/06/2019 just after 4:45 p.m., officers from Northwest District IMPD were in the middle of investigating two recent shoplifting …

INDIANAPOLIS – Sometime this month, the Butler Arts Center—Clowes Memorial Hall, the Schrott Center for the Arts, the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, and Lilly Hall Studio Theatre—will welcome the millionth visitor to its series devoted to school children. Balloons will drop, confetti will fly, and the lucky visitor will receive prizes …

There are now 100 certified problem-solving courts in Indiana. A complete listing of problem-solving courts can be found online. Problem-solving courts include drug, reentry, mental health, veterans, family recovery, and domestic violence specialized courts. The certified courts seek to promote outcomes that benefit the litigants and their families, victims, and …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 4, 2019) – Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that some Indiana businesses have received a deceptive letter that may appear to come from the office’s Business Services Division. The letter is attempting to solicit Indiana business owners. It is not from the Secretary of State’s office. …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – As the Springtime weather and warmth settles in, it is important that homeowners take steps to protect and maintain their septic systems. It is estimated that around 35% of Hendricks County residents currently use septic systems. Septic systems filter out dangerous bacteria and viruses from the wastewater …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the deaths of a father and daughter who died after what appears to be a kayaking accident at Blue Grass Fish and Wildlife Area.  Joshua Varner (33) and Vivian Varner (4) of Newburgh were kayaking on Blue Grass Pit Thursday evening.  A family member became concerned when they had not returned when expected. Emergency services were …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a Harrison County man that occurred at West Boggs Lake in Daviess County.    Herbert Stickler (79) of Ramsey, Indiana was fishing with a family member when his fishing lure got snagged on a log.  While attempting to free his line, Stickler fell in …