INDIANAPOLIS – Student Learning, School Improvement, and Operational Effectiveness highlight the 2018 Indiana Department of Education Strategic Policy Priorities released today by Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick. “The foundation of these policies is to create a rich, innovative and immersive educational environment that challenges our students to …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana House Democrats selected State Rep. Terry Goodin from Austin as their new leader, succeeding State Rep. Scott Pelath from Michigan City.  “I am truly humbled by the vote of support shown today by my fellow House Democrats, and I pledge to use this post to encourage a …

Indianapolis, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced that his Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act has been implemented throughout the Armed Forces, including the Indiana National Guard. Today, at the Indiana National Guard headquarters in Indianapolis, Donnelly and Adjutant General of Indiana, Major General Courtney Carr and Chief of …

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 27, 2017) – During the holiday shopping season, shoppers are looking for the perfect gift, while criminals are looking to steal sensitive information. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)  are reminding Hoosier shoppers to be vigilant with their personal information, such as …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …