INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Office of Defense Development (IODD) is now accepting applications for the Indiana Defense Industry Adjustment grant program. This grant program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), assists small and mid-sized companies reduce their dependency on DOD procurement activity by helping them to diversify into new …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Four Governor’s Fellows
INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced four young men and women to serve as the 2017-2018 Governor’s Fellows. The Governor’s Fellowship is a highly selective, year-long program for talented young men and women who have an interest in serving in state government. Fellows are full-time paid employees who participate …
Read More »Community: Indiana Conservation Officers Investigate Possible Drowning at Eagle Creek Reservoir (Marion County)
Indianapolis- Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a possible drowning that occurred this afternoon at Eagle Creek Reservoir in northwest Marion County. This afternoon at approximately 4:43 p.m., authorities were dispatched to 4000 block of Dandy Trail for a person in the water. Multiple witnesses observed a Hispanic male go under …
Read More »This July Fourth Holiday, Indiana State Police Reminds You to Designate a Sober Driver
This Fourth of July, as we celebrate our country’s birthday, thousands of Hoosier families will take to their cars, driving to barbecues, picnics, lakes and pool parties. As you plan your drive home from summer festivities, Indiana State Police reminds drivers that one drink can be too many and that …
Read More »Young Driver Ejected during Rollover Crash
Putnam County—This afternoon around 3:00, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash near 5018 East County Road 900 North. During the crash, the 17-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and subsequently trapped beneath the vehicle when first responders arrived. Preliminary investigation …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Issues Fair Chance Executive Order
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today issued Executive Order 17-15 for fair chance hiring policies in Indiana state government. Effective July 1, 2017, initial employment applications for job openings within the executive branch of the State of Indiana will no longer ask applicants if they have been arrested or …
Read More »Nearly Four Pounds of Suspected Marijuana Found during Traffic Stop
Putnam County—This morning at 9:58, an Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Trooper stopped a 2004 Audi passenger car on eastbound Interstate 70 near the 41 mile marker for following too closely. During a conversation with the occupants, circumstances arose that led to a probable cause search of the vehicle. …
Read More »Meth Lab Items and Small Potential Explosive Devices Found in Home
Vigo County—This afternoon at 2:15, Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Troopers served a Vigo County Court Division 6 search warrant on the home at 1136 4th Avenue, Terre Haute. Troopers had received community tips and other information related to possibly methamphetamine activity at the home and used that information to …
Read More »AAA Reminds Grillers to be Safe During Barbeque Season
Indianapolis, IN – June 30, 2017 – Summer means warmer weather, more daylight and outdoor cooking. Before firing up your grill, consider some important tips from AAA Hoosier Motor Club for safe summer barbecues. According to the National Fire Protection Association, June and July are the peak months for summer grill …
Read More »Indiana Grain Indemnity Fund collections to end July 1
INDIANAPOLIS (June 30, 2017) –The Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency wants to inform grain producers and elevators that the 0.2 percent premium collected on all grain marketed to licensed grain buyers for the Indiana Grain Indemnity Fund will no longer be deducted starting July 1, 2017. Per Indiana …
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