BRAZIL, IND. (July 9, 2018) – Indiana’s 92 sheriffs are this summer beginning demolition of three unsafe and unwanted buildings on their new 62-acre Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch, making room for cabins and recreation areas. “Bulldozers and jackhammers will briefly interrupt the serene 62 acres, which will serve as a …

The Indiana Supreme Court is convening teams from each county to attend the Statewide Opioid Summit: A Medication Assisted Treatment and Addictions Primer for Justice Professionals. The event is part of the judicial branch’s pledge to help fight the public health crisis. County teams will include judges, prosecutors, public defenders, …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plans to begin patching concrete pavement work on I-465 between I-69 and I-70 on the city’s northeast side on or after July 12, weather permitting. The work will take place overnights on weekends. Concrete patching is a preservation method allowing crews to …

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (July 7, 2018) – The following activities will be occurring this week: The traffic pattern on 2nd Street (SR 45) will change on or after Saturday, July 7.  Traffic will move to the far outside lanes to allow crews to remove the median and construct new islands and …

Clay County—Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville Post are currently investigating the death of a nine month old infant male from rural northern Clay County.  Preliminary investigation reveals, just after 10:30 Saturday morning, an adult family member found the infant unresponsive in the infant’s bedroom crib area and summoned assistance through …

INDIANAPOLIS – As construction is set to enter its second week on the I-65 bridge rehabilitation project in downtown Indianapolis and on the city’s northwest side, the Indiana Department of Transportation is offering suggestions to motorists on navigating the downtown I-65 closure. These tips were developed by INDOT’s traffic management …

The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is now accepting applications. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2367.htm.  This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with …

Parke County—This morning at 09:29, Indiana State Police and Parke County emergency agencies responded to a tractor-trailer crash on State Road 59 just south of County Road 720 South. Preliminary investigation revealed a Freightliner tractor pulling an empty box trailer, driven by 69-year-old Donald E. Stevenson of Reelsville, IN., was …

The Japanese beetle, an insidious invasive insect, has returned this year with a vengeance. The beetle attacks a variety of plants including trees. The adult beetle consumes young trees’ leaves, literally skeletonizing them. Some trees appear less susceptible to the beetle, including red and white oaks, redbud and red maple …

(Grant County, IN)-Detectives from the Indiana State Police in Peru have arrested the Van Buren Town Marshal, 49-year-old Donald R. Bosley, following a complaint filed by a Van Buren resident earlier this afternoon. Preliminary investigation by Detective Josh Rozzi indicates that the victim in this case had prescription medication taken …