While parks provide a significant economic impact to communities, they also play a major role in health and wellness, offering free or inexpensive ways to improve a variety of common physical and mental health concerns.   Indiana is the 15th-most obese state in the 18th-most obese country in the world. …

Indianapolis – Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) of the Indiana State Police joined neighboring states to raise awareness about human trafficking during the week of January 23rd through the 27th. The Indiana State Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Michigan State Police …

Indianapolis, IN – Trooper Cameron Bottema was investigating a crash with injuries on I-65 northbound near the 115 mile marker. While tending to the injured victim of the crash, Bottema’s patrol car was struck from behind by a red 2006 Infiniti. Fortunately Bottema was not in or near his car …

Bedford, IN – (February 8, 2017) – In less than a year, the Hoosier Hills and Highlands Oak Community Restoration Partnership is reporting significant progress in their efforts to regenerate hardwoods and improve water quality efforts in the region.   This three-year project is part of the National Joint Chief’s’ …

On Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at 11:57am, Plainfield officers were dispatched to a report of “trouble with a person” at 306 E. Main St. (BP gas station) Plainfield.  Later Plainfield officers observed a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle at the gas station.  While attempting to stop the vehicle, …

INDIANAPOLIS- Since taking office on January 9th, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch has made several appointments to her executive team. As Indiana’s 52nd Lt. Governor, Crouch oversees a portfolio that includes the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), Office of Defense Development (IODD), Office of Community and Rural …

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Todd Rokita, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education re-introduced the Creating Hope and Opportunities for Individuals and Communities through Education (CHOICE) Act today to coincide with National School Choice Week.  Rep. Rokita issued this statement following the re-introduction:   “I strongly …

In celebration of 20 years of service to Hendricks County, the Hendricks County Community Foundation is presenting $1,000 grants to local nonprofits. These 20th Anniversary Board Engagement Grants allow each member of the HCCF Board of Directors to designate a Hendricks County nonprofit that is important to them and to …

Indianapolis, IN – The Indiana State Police has fallen victim to the recent criminal trend of credit card skimming. It was recently discovered some Indiana State Police fuel cards were compromised and one particular card was used for over $1,000 in fraudulant charges. All the affected cards were used at …

Songbirds, gamebirds, butterflies and bees are among the many animals that will benefit from a new DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife program to improve grassland and pollinator habitat. The program is called CORRIDORS, an acronym for Conservation on Rivers and Roadways Intended to Develop Opportunities for Resources and Species. …