MARION/HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – INDOT is replacing the Ditch Road bridge over I-465. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, March 4. The bridge is scheduled to be completely closed from March 4 to Sept. 30. The bridge service life is up and a new bridge is required. Crews will be replacing …
Read More »IMPD detectives seek public’s help in locating suspect in road rage shooting
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Aggravated Assault detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating suspect(s) and suspect vehicle in alleged road rage shooting that occurred on the city’s south side. Just before 9:30 p.m. on 02/24/2019, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the gas station at …
Read More »Indiana State Police Hiring Civilian Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Indianapolis, IN – The Indiana State Police is currently accepting applications for the position of Criminal Intelligence Analyst II. The deadline to apply is Friday March 1st, 2019. The successful applicant will serve as a civilian employee for the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to perform all analytical tasks …
Read More »New position created to support agricultural educators
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 25, 2019) — Today, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the hiring of Kimberly Barkman as Agricultural Education Program Manager. Barkman will serve as a liaison between ISDA and the Indiana Department of Education, and schools with an agriculture program. Kim Barkman, ISDA Agricultural Education Program Manager “We …
Read More »Rensselaer Man Dies After Falling Through the Ice
Jasper County, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a Rensselaer man who fell through the ice this afternoon on a private pond in Jasper County. Timothy Powers, 48, of Rensselaer and Anthony Ballone, 31, of Jasonville were ice fishing when both men fell through the ice. …
Read More »IMPD Criminal Interdiction Section Makes Narcotics Arrest
INDIANAPOLIS – On February 20, 2019, Detectives with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrested 45-year-old Mary Barger for multiple drug and weapons offenses. On Wednesday February 20, 2019, Criminal Interdiction Section (CIS) Detectives conducted a narcotic investigation in the 1800 block of E. Sumner Avenue. Officers had received several …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb unveils Next Level Broadband grant program
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the launch of the Next Level Broadband program, which will dedicate $100 million to bridge the digital divide in rural areas of the state. “The internet is just as essential to Indiana’s prosperity today as highways were a century ago,” Gov. Holcomb said. …
Read More »Specialty crop grants available
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 22, 2019) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant applications to grow the state’s specialty crop sector. These crops include fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops. “I encourage groups interested in enhancing specialty crop production in Indiana to take full …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Arrest Two People after death of 1-year-old
INDIANAPOLIS – On February 20, 2019, just after 10:30 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to the 6000 block of N. Keystone Avenue on a report of a possible decease child. When officers arrived, they were informed by EMS that the child had died. Kira …
Read More »Indiana Students Continue Graduating Better Prepared for College as AP Exams Offered, Taken, and Passed Increases Again
INDIANAPOLIS – In partnership with the College Board and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE), the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today another year of increases in the number of Advanced Placement (AP) exams offered, taken, and passed. “Preparing students for success beyond high school is a priority …
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