INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2017) – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the end of a record-breaking year for economic development with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) securing 293 commitments from companies across the country and around the world to locate or grow in Indiana. Together, these businesses plan to …
Read More »Trooper Involved Shooting Near Park and Jefferson Streets in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville – Tuesday tonight at approximately 7:05 pm, Trooper Morgenn Evans from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg made a traffic stop for a traffic infraction near the intersection of Park and Jefferson Streets in Jeffersonville. The traffic stop involved a gray 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck being driven …
Read More »Plainfield Package Theft Suspects Arrested in Johnson County
On December 1st and 2nd the Plainfield Police Department took several reports of package thefts involving a male and female suspect driving a white Ford Explorer in Plainfield neighborhoods. On December 5th, 2017 at approximately 5:25am the Princes Lake Police Department observed a vehicle matching the description from security footage …
Read More »President Trump Signs Donnelly’s Provision Into Law Requiring Comprehensive Strategy to Confront North Korea
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s provision requiring a comprehensive strategy from the White House to confront the threat posed by North Korea was signed into law today by President Trump as part of the annual national defense bill. In September, Donnelly’s amendment requiring the administration to bring …
Read More »Rokita to participate in the markup of the PROSPER Act
Washington, DC–Today, Congressman Todd Rokita will participate in the markup of the PROSPER Act to improve career readiness for Hoosiers by bettering higher education institutions. “When our kids leave college they need to be ready for the career path they choose–but today, not all of our students are ready. This …
Read More »IMPD Homicide detectives continue to investigate after fatal shooting
INDIANAPOLIS- On December 11, 2017, at 10:19 p.m., officers were dispatched to 7050 Kingswood Court on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived they located an adult male who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) responded and pronounced the male deceased at the …
Read More »Hendricks County Park Board Sets Meeting Dates Ahead of Busy 2018
The Hendricks County Park Board has set their meeting schedule for 2018. With the exception of July, the Park Board will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. at their main office, located at 955 E. Main Street in Danville. Since the first Wednesday of July …
Read More »Another Record Year for Indiana Tourism Number of Visitors and Visitor Spending Reach New High
INDIANAPOLIS (December 11, 2017) – A new study released by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) reports on the growing impact that tourism has on the Indiana economy. The study indicates that travel, tourism and hospitality supports over 242,000 jobs and contributes $12.2 billion in …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Judicial Appointment for Hancock County Circuit Court Vacancy
December 8, 2017–INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced R. Scott Sirk as his appointment to the Hancock County Circuit Court. Judge Sirk will succeed Judge Richard D. Culver who retired in October 2017. Judge Sirk is currently commissioner for the Hancock County courts and has served in that …
Read More »For the Fourth Time Putnamville Troopers Utilize Aircraft for Speed Enforcement
Dec 7, 2017–Putnamville—This afternoon, troopers from the Putnamville Post again utilized aircraft for their speed enforcement efforts. Indiana State Police Sergeant Lee Wright, from the ISP Aviation Section, piloted his Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the Putnamville District, and joined forces with Putnamville District officers, Lieutenant Dan Jones, Sergeant Jared …
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