Putnamville—For the third time in nearly two-weeks, troopers from the Putnamville Post again received aircraft assistance with speed enforcement efforts. Indiana State Police Sergeant Lee Wright, from the ISP Aviation Section, again piloted his Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the Putnamville District, and joined forces with Putnamville District officers, Sergeant Jared …
Read More »Former School Treasurer Charged with Official Misconduct
Sullivan County—Nov 22, 2017–Following a lengthy investigation by Indiana State Police Special Investigations, the former treasurer of the Southwest School Corporation in Sullivan County, Amy Kinnett, has been charged with one count of Official Misconduct, a level 6 felony. Kinnett surrendered to Indiana State Police around 9:00 this morning and …
Read More »AAA Urges Drivers to Safely Secure Christmas Trees
Indianapolis, IN – Nov. 27, 2017 – According to a new AAA survey, an estimated 20 million Americans who purchased a real Christmas tree in the last three years did not properly secure it to their vehicle, risking serious vehicle damage and the potential for the creation of dangerous road debris. …
Read More »Popular concessions offering to benefit Feeding Indiana’s Hungry
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Fuel are proud to join Indiana Pork to bring back the popular “Garbage Burger”, to benefit Feeding Indiana’s Hungry (FIsH). The Garbage Burger, a ground pork burger topped with pulled BBQ pork, will be available throughout Indiana Farmers Coliseum during all remaining Fuel home games in …
Read More »Multiple Agencies Work Together During Prospect of Park Ownership Change
A pending change in ownership of property that includes Sodalis Nature Park in Plainfield is presenting a unique opportunity for collaboration between multiple agencies. The Town of Plainfield is in the process of purchasing nearly 1,800 acres of land from the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) in the southeast corner …
Read More »Hunter Shoots Himself in Madison County
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident which occurred in Madison County Saturday evening. At approximately 5:55 P.M. the Madison County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a relative of a man who had accidentally shot himself while deer hunting. When deputies arrived on the scene, located off …
Read More »Indiana Department of Revenue Announces National Tax Security Awareness Week
INDIANAPOLIS (November 22, 2017) – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR), in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service, will host a National Tax Security Awareness Week starting November 27 to encourage taxpayers to take additional steps in protecting their personal and financial information before the 2018 tax season. “National Tax …
Read More »Serve Indiana Honors Outstanding Hoosier Volunteers
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2017) — The State of Indiana, through its volunteer service commission, Serve Indiana, selected eight outstanding Hoosiers and organizations to be recognized for service to the community. The Serve Indiana Awards for Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious annual awards celebrating the accomplishments of dedicated volunteers and service members. …
Read More »IMPD 2017 Holiday Shopping patrol activity, shopper safety tips
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) wants to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. To that end, the IMPD plans to supplement existing patrols and take extra steps to protect shoppers at area retailers. Officers in marked vehicles, on mountain bikes (dependent on weather …
Read More »Applications Are Now Open for 2018 Brownsburg Resident Academy
BROWNSBURG – Brownsburg residents who are interested in learning more about how their local government operates can now apply for the Town’s 2018 Resident Academy. A mix of instruction and hands-on interaction, the six-session program is designed to help residents better understand municipal operations and how services are delivered. The …
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