INDIANAPOLIS (April 9, 2019) – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding Hoosiers that early and absentee voting for the May 7th Primary Election begins today. From now until May 6, any eligible voter can cast an absentee ballot in-person at their county clerk’s office or request an absentee …

Indiana Conservation Officers arrested a Harrison County couple on the evening of April 4 after they were caught illegally digging for artifacts along the Ohio River. James Schuppert, age 56, and Diana Hutchinson, age 50, both of Central, face multiple charges, including DNR archaeological violations, methamphetamine manufacturing, illegal ginseng possession, …

INDIANAPOLIS – With the tax season deadline quickly approaching, many customers are finalizing their tax returns and preparing to pay taxes owed. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has several payment options available for customers to make the last-minute rush a little easier, whether paying online, in-person or by mail. …

Julie Copeland Julie Copeland was named principal of Delaware Trail Elementary after approval by the Brownsburg Community School Corporation (BCSC) Board of School Trustees at its April 8 meeting.  Mrs. Copeland is currently the Instructional Coach for White Lick Elementary in Brownsburg and will take over at Delaware Trail for …

Howard County – Last night at approximately 10:29 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Howard County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 35 near Howard County Road 80 West, which killed a Kokomo woman. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Jeremy Perez revealed that …

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 …