INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 8, 2018) – The results are in! Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced the winners for the 2018 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign. Best State Park: Turkey Run State Park, Marshall Best Museum: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Best Burger: Brew …
Read More »Serve Indiana honors volunteers at annual Awards for Excellence ceremony
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 9, 2018) — Serve Indiana held its annual Awards for Excellence Ceremony Thursday evening at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis to celebrate both individuals and corporations that volunteer and make a difference in their communities. The winners were: Starbucks—Corporate Volunteer The Starbucks Foundation is focused on developing social …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Releases STEM Strategic Plan
INDIANAPOLIS– The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today released its six-year science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) strategic plan. “An education built upon science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is vital for academic success and life beyond high school,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick,Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Today marks a continuation …
Read More »Marion County Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 9, 2018)– Indianapolis resident Tamika Matlock, 35, pled guilty to unemployment insurance fraud in Marion County Superior Court Criminal Division 24 on Nov. 7, 2018. Through the use of agency records, an Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) employee began an investigation and determined that Matlock was working and receiving wages while claiming unemployment insurance …
Read More »Kroger Foundation Awards $5,000 to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry
(Indiana) –– The Kroger Foundation has awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant totaling $5,000 to fund processing fees on donated large game and livestock. “We are very excited about our “Meat” the Need program, “said Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, “and pleased that this Foundation …
Read More »2019 Indiana Missing Children Poster Contest
The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2019 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. This day is dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers and all …
Read More »Walmart Announces New Focus on Hiring Military Spouses; Update to Indiana Veterans Hiring Number
BENTONVILLE, ARK.,Nov. 12, 2018–Walmart today announced it will give hiring preference to military spouses, becoming the largest U.S. company to make such a commitment. The Military Spouse Career Connection, a new initiative by Walmart to recruit and hire military spouses, complements the 2013 Veterans Welcome Home commitment, enhanced in 2015, …
Read More »Tips Lead to Arrest of Suspect in Theft of State Police Handgun
Parke County – Tuesday morning at 10:00, Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville Post were contacted by the Parke County Sheriff’s Office regarding information of the stolen handgun from an Indiana State Police commission. Logan J. Blubaugh The Parke County Sheriff’s Office received a tip earlier this morning regarding …
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ISP Accepting Applications for Regional Dispatcher at the Indianapolis Regional Dispatch Center
(Indianapolis) – The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Regional Dispatcher at the Indianapolis Post to staff the Regional Dispatch Center which operates out of that facility. Successful applicants must be able to receive, record, disseminate and accurately dispatch information to police personnel, other law enforcement agencies and …
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