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 …

Vigo County, Terre Haute – Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Brad Fyfe observed a vehicle with a heavily damaged windshield at 3rd Avenue and 11th Street.  The vehicle was a green Mercury with an Indiana registration.  Trooper Fyfe activated all his emergency lights to …

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN) and Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) released the following statements after the introduction of the bipartisan E-FRONTIER Act, of which they are original cosponsors.  Rep. Banks is the lead Republican cosponsor of the legislation.  This bill would prevent the U.S. government from managing the …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) encourages customers to take a note from Abraham Lincoln’s book and be honest when filing their taxes this season. Claiming income that was not earned, overstating deductions or falsely claiming credits are just a few of the examples DOR has identified this …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is advising Hoosiers to be leery of so-called tax preparers promising larger than expected tax refunds. The promise of a large tax refund is often publicized by scam artists claiming to be legitimate tax preparers to encourage unsuspecting victims to file taxes …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – “Maybe, you’re a single mom looking for childcare services. Maybe, you’re a hard worker looking for assistance landing a new job. Maybe, you’re a family seeking a new doctor. No matter who you are or what you are looking for, this is the guide for you,” says …

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police, Speedway Police, Beech Grove Police and IUPUI Police Departments issued 5,629 traffic citations and made 21 arrests during a 24-day traffic-enforcement mobilization. About 230 police agencies increased patrols across Indiana for aggressive and impaired driving. The overtime traffic enforcement is funded through National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) and Congresswoman Liz Cheney (WY-At Large) released the following statements regarding their bill, the “Ensuring a Secure Afghanistan Act,” which specifies a list of requirements that must be met before U.S. troop levels can fall below 10,000 in Afghanistan.  Read the full …