INDIANAPOLIS (June 15, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) are releasing a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on the Leisure and Travel-Related Industry. IDDC commissioned Rockport Analytics to conduct a series of surveys, intending to help inform both industry stakeholders and state leaders on current business …
Read More »Body of Elwood man recovered from White River
(Noblesville) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a body that was recovered yesterday evening from the White River. At approximately 8:06 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the area of the White River and State Road 13 for a male subject found submerged in the water. Charles E. Bond, 37, of …
Read More »Brownsburg Neighborhood Under Boil Water Order Through Wednesday Afternoon
Due to a water main break on Adams St., residents living in one north side Brownsburg neighborhood are under a water boil order. Residents living on Adams St. between Franklin and Parthenia Aves. and Parthenia Ave. between Adams and Jefferson Sts. are under a water boil order until 4 p.m. …
Read More »INDOT increases starting salary for skilled trades positions
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation recently increased compensation entry level pay for skilled trades positions throughout the agency. The new starting pay for entry level positions will be $20.00 per hour with a valid CDL and $19.00 per hour without a CDL. INDOT will also pay for CDL …
Read More »Hendricks Regional Health Honors Comeback Athletes
DANVILLE — Hendricks Regional Health is continuing its support of high school athletes in Hendricks County with the Comeback Athlete Award. One athlete from each Hendricks County high school was recognized for their return to competition following an injury, in addition to their leadership, sportsmanship and academic performance. All the …
Read More »Consumer Alert: Watch out for home improvement scammers
As summer begins, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects. For some, those projects may become needlessly expensive and frustrating if they hire an unscrupulous contractor who does not perform the work they promised. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to take …
Read More »Pedestrian Struck by a Semi on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – Saturday morning, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Indiana State Police Dispatchers received an emergency call of a person struck by a semi on I-465 southbound at the 16.3 mile marker. When first responders arrived they located a semi stopped in the center lane of I-465 and an adult male …
Read More »Training infrastructure applications through the Regional Public Safety Fund are now open
The Indiana Fire and Public Safety Academy offers financial assistance through the Regional Public Safety Fund to support regional training opportunities intended for first responders seeking state certification and continuing education. Eligible applicants include: Career fire departmentsCombination fire departmentsVolunteer fire departmentsNon-fire affiliated EMS agenciesVocational schools Read the Fire Training Infrastructure …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces $475 Million in Transformational Infrastructure Projects
Evansville, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced a commitment of $475 million in funding dedicated to three transformational infrastructure projects across southern Indiana that will enhance Indiana’s top-rated transportation network as the Crossroads of America. The three projects Gov. Holcomb announced are: Design and construction of significant improvements to …
Read More »Hiring Teens? Register with New System by July 1
Effective July 1, 2021, schools will no longer issue work permits for minor employees (under age 18). Instead, employers who employ five or more minor employees will now be responsible for tracking and reporting minor-employee information via the state’s Youth Employment System (YES). YES is live now, and employers can …
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