The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently announced an appointment to the Organization for Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), established to coordinate development of standards and guidelines for the forensic science community. The organization is bringing a uniform structure to what was previously an ad hoc …

Indiana Conservation Officers have received the 2015-2016 final tally of meals provided by Indiana Deer Hunters for hunger relief through the Sportsmen’s Benevolent Fund. During the 2015-2016 Indiana deer season, hunters donated 1,333 deer to assist hungry Hoosiers.  These donations were coordinated through an effort of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, …

INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer’s residence and marked patrol car were struck by gunfire on the city’s East side. Just before 2:30 a.m., on July 12th, 2016, a ten year veteran officer of the IMPD was in his residence with his family, when he heard gunfire …

Putnamville Correctional Facility is currently on lockdown due to an assault and subsequent death of Offender Lawrence Harris DOC#230872. On July 13, 2016 at approximately 5:49 a.m., a radio call was made within the facility for assistance due to an offender on offender assault in a general population dorm. Emergency …

Kenyth Elijah Cooper, an incoming senior at Brownsburg High School has been selected as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation in the Washington, D.C. area, July 22-30. Boys Nation is an annual American Legion program that includes civic training, leadership development and a focus on Americanism.  Cooper was previously elected as a Governor of …

Indianapolis, IN – July 13, 2016 – AAA Hoosier Motor Club is reminding motorists of the dangers associated with playing Pokémon Go while driving. The smartphone game, in which players search for animated characters superimposed on real-life images, has exploded in popularity during the last few days but is a very dangerous distraction …

Indianapolis – Walker Information, a business-to-business customer experience consulting firm, announced plans today to expand its operations here, constructing a new headquarters facility and creating up to 30 new high-wage jobs by 2020. “Here in Indiana, we have made it a top-priority to build a pro-growth business environment that offers …

Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence presented 17 outstanding African-American Hoosiers, community leaders and organizations from across the state with several awards during the Indiana Black Expo, Inc. 46th Annual Summer Celebration (IBE) Governor’s Reception.  “As we reflect on the events of these last few weeks, it is important that we …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 12, 2016) – WorkINdiana, a program that helps Hoosiers overcome barriers and obtain the skills necessary to access better career opportunities, recently welcomed its 4,000th enrollee. The program was developed by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) in 2011 and is integral to the agency’s goal of filling …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, said today’s report by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows why Congress must take action to address the rapidly escalating federal debt. The report, entitled “The 2016 Long-Term Budget Outlook,” warns if current law doesn’t change, …