HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – There is no easy way to say it – Americans live shorter lives than many of their peers around the world. In fact, according to the American Public Health Association, the United States ranks 34th in life expectancy amongst all countries around the world. “We can …
Read More »Hoosiers Asked to Keep Campaign Signs Out of Rights of Way
The Indiana Department of Transportation urges political candidates and their supporters to keep our roads free from encroaching campaign signs for the safety of the motoring public. The signs can block visibility for traffic entering and exiting the roadway at intersections and driveways. Areas that should remain sign-free include intersections, …
Read More »Donnelly Observes Missile Defense Capabilities Aboard U.S. Naval Ship in Spain
Naval Station Rota, Spain— U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, was in Rota, Spain, on the final stop of the congressional delegation he has been leading this past week. Donnelly and the delegation toured Naval Station Rota and went onboard an U.S. Navy Aegis-class …
Read More »IMPD comes out on top after FOP State Basketball Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS – The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) hosted a State Basketball Tournament in Evansville this past weekend involving numerous police agencies across the state. Several officers for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) traded out their police uniforms for basketball jerseys, to participate in the FOP State Basketball Tournament. …
Read More »IMPD Makes Arrest in Overnight Robbery of the McDonald’s
INDIANAPOLIS – At approximately 11:15 PM Sunday night, IMPD officers were called to investigate a robbery in progress at the McDonald’s located at 4545 West 38th Street. Officers arrived within one minute of receiving the dispatched run and, as they approached to investigate, they were confronted by an armed robbery …
Read More »Driver Injured Over the Weekend After Striking Utility Pole in Vigo County
Vigo County—Saturday morning at 11:59, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to US 40 near Hunt Road for a one vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a red 2004 Chevrolet, driven by 64-year-old Harold R. Frey of Terre Haute, IN., was westbound on US 40 and traveled left …
Read More »‘Spring Aboard’ during spring break
Indiana Conservation Officers will be partnering with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) to encourage boaters to Spring Aboard and enroll in a boater education course. Working in partnership with the states, many on-line course providers will offer incentives or course discounts for students who enroll in …
Read More »Elderly man killed in head on collision on Indianapolis’ south side
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers responded to an accident with entrapment just before 7 a.m. Wed. in the 8000 block of Madison Ave near Stop 11. According to officers, two SUVs were involved in a head on collision in the southbound lanes of Madison Avenue. A green …
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Governor Pence Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to various boards and commissions. Indiana University Board of Trustees Jim Morris [Marion County], reappointed to serve a three-year term through June 30, 2019 Indiana Land Resources Council David C. Kovich [Tippecanoe County], appointed to serve a four-year term through …
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