Brian Scott

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Attorney General Todd Rokita announces $26 billion national settlement with drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson

Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced the final approval of a $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors — Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen — and Johnson & Johnson. Indiana communities can receive up to $507 million if Indiana communities opt into the state’s settlement under pending …

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Fiery Crash on Interstate 70 near Terre Haute Claims a Life 

Vigo County – On the morning of February 24, 2022, troopers from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post are investigating a crash between a semi tractor-trailer and a Ford transit van on Interstate 70, that claimed a life. Preliminary investigation by Master Trooper Ted Robertson, of the Putnamville Post, indicates …

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Three arrested after poaching incident in Newton County

Indiana Conservation Officers have arrested three Chicago men on multiple wildlife violations. The arrests stem from an investigation that originated on the evening of Feb. 15, when conservation officers were contacted after witnesses reported shots coming from a vehicle illuminating a rural area with a spotlight. Shortly after the call, …

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Bloomingdale Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With a Minor

Sullivan County – Indiana State Police Putnamville Post initiated a criminal investigation on October 22, 2021, after receiving information from the Parke County Sheriff’s Department concerning allegations of sexual misconduct with a female, under the age of 14. The investigation revealed that Danny L. Richmond, of Bloomingdale, Indiana, had allegedly engaged …

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New York Street closure extended through Tuesday

MARION COUNTY, Ind. – New York Street is currently closed under I-65 between Davidson Street and Pine Street for overhead beam erection and will now be completed on or after midnight on Tuesday, February 22, weather permitting. The closure has been extended due to recent high winds preventing crews from …

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Behning: On My Way Pre-K showing success

State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) represents House District 91, which includes portions of Hendricks and Marion counties. Children who participate in an early education program are more prepared for success when starting kindergarten, especially those from low-income families. Two recent studies show Indiana’s On My Way Pre-K program is delivering …

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