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With the recent snowfall and dropping temperatures, Indiana Conservation Officers advise being mindful of the potential hazards of frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways for others who may venture out and find themselves in …

Indianapolis, IN – Tuesday afternoon a coordinated team effort led to the rescue a dog who escaped from a crashed vehicle on the city’s west side. Just after 3:00 p.m. 911 dispatchers received a call about a vehicle that ran off I-465 and rolled several times. As troopers were responding to …

Indianapolis, IN – A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Monday evening. Around 6:45 p.m. emergency crews were called to the ramp from I-65 northbound to I-465 eastbound on the city’s south side for reports of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival the found a man lying …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Ball State University Board of Trustees The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve until Dec. 31, 2023: Matt Momper (Fort Wayne), president of Momper Insulation, will continue …

Avon, IN –  Hendricks Power Cooperative has opened applications for its annual youth programs. Each year the organization provides a variety of sponsored programs to benefit local middle and high school students, including Touchstone Energy Camp, a Youth Tour Trip to Washington D.C., and Commitment to Community scholarships. Touchstone Energy Camp …

Indianapolis Metro Police Department’s K9 Sigfried has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Genentech and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Genentech”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is wrapping up its construction projects around Marion County. Contracting partners will be out putting finishing touches on projects. They will be installing lane markings, fixing guardrail and removing barrels and barrier wall.  As always, INDOT would like to remind drivers to slow down …

Clay County – December 11, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Darrell W. Grayless, age 46, of Harmony, IN, was at the Clay County Courthouse in reference to a trial with Master Trooper Todd Brown, for leaving the scene of an accident. While waiting for the trial to begin, Master Trooper …

MOORESVILLE, Ind. (Dec. 11, 2019) – Nice-Pak Products, an innovator and manufacturer of wet wipes for consumers, health care, foodservice and other commercial markets, announced plans today to expand its Indiana operations, creating up to 90 new jobs.  “Indiana’s economy continues to build momentum as we see companies like Nice-Pak Products …

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced his 2020 Next Level Agenda, which focuses on improving the lives of Hoosiers with better health, improved career opportunities and a better place to live. “Because of the hard work of Hoosiers, Indiana has become a destination of certainty and …