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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Care to Change Addresses Demand for Mental Health Services by Opening New Offices
AVON — In 2016, Care to Change opened its doors with the goal of addressing what its founders perceived as an underserved need in the community, but it’s possible they underestimated that demand. The professional counseling center with a foundation in faith grew so quickly it had to expand its …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita and team recoup $3.3 million for the Department of Workforce Development
Attorney General Todd Rokita today thanked one of his own, Deputy Attorney General John Millikan, for his work recouping more than $3.3 million in funds taken fraudulently from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Millikan has targeted funds deposited into bank accounts by scammers who collected unemployment benefits using …
Read More »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, …
Read More »State Accepting Nominations for Governor’s Century, Half Century Business Awards
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 17, 2022) – The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years, respectively, and have demonstrated a commitment to serving the community. Qualifying criteria are as …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Work Policy Changes Designed to Make State of Indiana a Top Employer, Reward Employees
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced three phases of new state work policies that will offer employees more workplace flexibility, enhance their experience and well-being, and continue efforts to make compensation more competitive. “We pledged to evaluate the employee experience to make sure that we are taking care …
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