Monroe County – On March 27, 2019 just before 6:30 p.m., Indiana State Police Detective Josh Allen observed a vehicle in Bloomington traveling east on 3rd Street commit numerous deliberate and dangerous traffic infractions. The vehicle, a white Kia passenger car was then observed by Trooper Caleb Garvin turning south …
Read More »Failure to Wear a Seatbelt Nets Felony Arrest
Vigo County – At approximately 6:00 p.m on March 27, 2019, Trooper Stump was patrolling in West Terre Haute when he stopped the driver of a Chevrolet pick-up truck for failing to wear a seat belt. The driver was identified as Billy E. Rowley, 51, of West Terre Haute. A …
Read More »McCloud Nature Park Truss Bridge Redecked
Just in time for spring, the iconic truss bridge at McCloud Nature Park has a new deck and is ready for the park’s peak visitation season. Designed by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Park Manager Jim Holtsclaw and completed by the department’s maintenance crew over the winter, the redecking project …
Read More »Farmers’ Market coming to Indianapolis International Airport
INDIANAPOLIS (March 27, 2019) — A new retail dining destination coming to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is working to put more Indiana products in the hands of the airport’s 9.4 million annual travelers. Once completed, The Farmers’ Market, featuring Indiana Grown, will showcase Indiana’s rich culinary landscape by offering …
Read More »West Terre Haute Woman Arrested After Driving Impaired
Vigo County – Terre Haute – At approximately 1:05 a.m., March 27, 2019, Troopers Fyfe, Stump, and Petrowski were located at a gas station in Terre Haute. The troopers observed a pick-up truck, driven by a female, pull into the station. The female driver got out of the vehicle and …
Read More »Bill Tightening Penalties on Synthetic Drugs Passes Unanimously
(INDIANAPOLIS – March 27, 2019) – The Indiana Senate unanimously approved House Bill 1186 on Tuesday, 48-0, giving the state code a much needed update to deal effectively with synthetic drugs. HB 1186, authored by Rep. Sharon Negele, R-Attica, and sponsored by Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, acknowledges and addresses …
Read More »Indiana High School Students to Showcase Ideas at Innovate WithIN™ State Finals
INDIANAPOLIS (March 27, 2019) – Eleven teams of Hoosier high school students will gather in Indianapolis on April 4 for the final round of the 2019 Innovate WithIN™ pitch competition, a statewide initiative hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Indiana Department of Education and Ball State University. “Innovate …
Read More »IMPD North District Detectives arrest former Bishop Chatard High School Student for Intimidation
INDIANAPOLIS- On March 26 2019, members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) North District served a search warrant at the home of 20-year-old Hunter Woolever in connection with perceived threats against Bishop Chatard High School. Mr. Woolever was taken into custody and later arrested by North District Detectives. Hunter Woolever …
Read More »On My Way Pre-K applications for 2019/2020 school year are now available
Indianapolis– Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) is now accepting applications from families in 20 counties who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive high-quality, prekindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2019/2020 school year. The pilot program was expanded …
Read More »Governor Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation award $115 million through Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 189 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $115 million in state-matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative. “Indiana’s fully-funded, long-term Next Level Roads plan means cities, towns, and counties are improving …
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