INDIANAPOLIS (June 25, 2018) – School is out, summer is here and Indiana’s summer agritourism destinations are open for business. Whether it’s visiting a farmers market or u-pick orchard, Indiana has hundreds of locations to choose from—each offering a unique and memorable experience for visitors of all ages. “With our …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, will attend the first-of-its-kind State-Federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Summit hosted by The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on June 25-26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.   “An education grounded in the skills and …

Test your endurance on new hiking challenges at Turkey Run and Shades state parks that explore rocky canyons, deep ravines, bubbling streams and mature forests. Turkey Run hosts the “5 Mile Challenge,” which requires visitors to hike through Boulder Canyon and the Punch Bowl, and to the Lusk Home. At …

June 30 Patoka Lake Thunder Over Patoka, 10 p.m. ET (dusk); gate fees apply; concessions available. Pokagon State Park Fireworks by the Lake James Association, 10 p.m.; gate fees apply. July 2 Indiana Dunes State Park Fireworks on the Beach, 8:15 p.m. CT(dusk) (Rain date July 5); gate fees apply. …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives have arrested Ernest White (32) for his alleged involvement in the death of Anthony Eldridge (35), that occurred on 06/17/2018. On Sunday, June 17, 2018, just before 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Brentwood Drive and Essex Court …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is one week away from the 35-day closure of I-65 on the northwest side and downtown Indianapolis to rehab seven bridges. Southbound I-65 between the I-65/I-465 interchange on the northwest side of Indianapolis will be closed. During the closure, I-65 southbound traffic on …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation awarded Sheltering Wings a $731 professional development grant from The Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund. This grant supported a Sheltering Wings’ staff member to attend The Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets two-day training in Minneapolis, MN. Sheltering Wings is Hendricks County’s only domestic violence shelter, supporting …

Homeowners can start taking stock of the trees they’ve lost in the past year or two and then plan on replacing them this fall. During that time, one critical decision is which tree should be planted. Shade trees should be planted a reasonable distance from the home. Many likely have …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 21, 2018) — The largest group of public officials in the state of Indiana will soon see big changes in how they are commissioned for public office. Indiana’s updated notary laws, passed by the General Assembly in 2017, will take effect on July 1, 2018 and will provide …

After 9 1/2 years of dedicated police service, Indiana State Police K9 Smoke will officially retire from duty. Smoke is an 11 1/2 year old German Shepherd who served for two years as a police dog for a department in Iowa before being purchased by the Indiana State Police. He …