INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – Today, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler recognized the generosity of Indiana’s poultry producers at the 74th annual Indiana state poultry recognition event hosted at the Indiana Statehouse. Over the past year, Indiana poultry farmers have …
Read More »Indiana State Police Increase Holiday Patrols to Promote Safe Thanksgiving Travel
This Thanksgiving, travel is expected to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels. According to AAA, it’s predicted that 48.3 million people will be taking to the roads for the holiday, an 8 percent increase from last year. Unfortunately, heavier traffic, combined with declining seat belt use and the prevalence of impaired driving, makes …
Read More »Indiana Destination Development Corporation Receives $5.6 Million in Federal Grant Funding
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) has received a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA awarded $314 million in grants to 34 states and the District of Columbia to revitalize travel, tourism and outdoor recreation. “These funds allow IDDC to …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita announces expanded Parents’ Bill of Rights
Attorney General Todd Rokita recently issued an expanded version of his office’s Parents’ Bill of Rights that contains, among other new information, a fresh section on parents’ rights involving medical decisions for their children. Labeled Parents’ Bill of Rights 2.0, it includes new information on: How to file a civil …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in September Homicide
INDIANAPOLIS-On November 18, 2021 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives arrested 24-year-old Davoncia Beasley for his role in the death of 32-year-old Keegan Wolf.On Saturday, September 25, 2021, just after 1:45 p.m., IMPD Northwest District officers were dispatched to the 5011 Lafayette Road on a report of a person …
Read More »2022 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, to Return to The Pavilion at Pan Am
INDIANAPOLIS (November 16, 2021) – The 500 Festival announces today that the 2022 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, will return to The Pavilion at Pan Am for the third year. Registration for the three-race series, which consists of events on February 5, March 5, and April 2, is officially open …
Read More »Higher Ed Commissioner Teresa Lubbers Announces Plans to Step Down
(INDIANAPOLIS) – After more than 12 years of service, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers announced on Tuesday her plan to leave her current role at the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session. Lubbers will also be stepping down as chair of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. Currently the nation’s longest …
Read More »ORV accident claims life of Shelburn man in Sullivan County
(Hymera) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Saturday in Sullivan County. At approximately 4:47 p.m., Conservation officers were dispatched to a property near the 600 block of Orchard Street for a possible fatal ORV accident. Upon arrival, responders learned that Billy Joe Alumbaugh, …
Read More »Social Media App Scam Leads to Conviction for Indianapolis Resident
INDIANAPOLIS (November 16, 2021) – An investigation by Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan’s Prosecution Assistance Unit and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has resulted in the conviction of Indianapolis resident David M. Betner for multiple felony counts of fraud. “My office, through the Securities Division, works to protect your …
Read More »This year on Giving Tuesday, Give Local in Hendricks County
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is encouraging Hendricks County residents to join together and give local on Giving Tuesday–November 30, 2021. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity. It inspires people …
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