Putnam County—At approximately 9:17 last night, Indiana State Police Trooper Ian Portteus was on routine patrol and stopped in the northbound left turn lane of US 231 at US 40. Suddenly, an eastbound US 40 red 2002 Chevrolet pickup pulling a dump trailer, driven by 44-year-old Craig Hodge of Indianapolis, …
Read More »Visit Indiana Week kicks off with FREE admission to State Parks
INDIANAPOLIS (May 5, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) are celebrating Visit Indiana Week in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week on May 6 through May 12, 2018. “We are encouraging Hoosiers to hit the road and visit their favorite Indiana destination,” said Crouch. …
Read More »Serious Crash on I-465 Claims the Life of One Person
Indianapolis, IN – A two vehicle crash on the southwest side of Indianapolis has claimed the life of one person. Just before 10 o’clock this morning emergency crews were called to I-465 eastbound near Kentucky Avenue for reports of a serious crash involving a semi and a passenger car. Some …
Read More »Secretary of State Connie Lawson warns Hoosiers to disregard letters claiming to be a ‘state voter report’
INDIANAPOLIS (May 4, 2018) — Secretary of State Connie Lawson has received numerous complaints from Hoosier voters who received a letter claiming to be a ‘state voter report.’ These letters purport to be voting record audits. The letter lists an individual’s name, address and voter participation for 2014 and 2016. …
Read More »Next Level Jobs provides over $5 million to Hoosier Employers for Job Training
INDIANAPOLIS (May 4, 2018) – In less than one year, Indiana’s Next Level Jobs initiative has obligated $5.2 million in funds to 247 employers for training almost 2,300 Hoosiers around the state in six high-demand industry sectors. Gov. Holcomb today shared these milestones, as well as plans to enhance …
Read More »IMPD Homicide & Violent Crimes Detectives are seeking help from the community
INDIANAPOLIS – On Saturday, March 12, 2016 Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were called to 5203 E. 38th St. on a person shot. When officers arrived they located 70-year-old Joseph Klein who had been shot. Klein was transported to Eskenazi Hospital by Indianapolis EMS in critical condition. …
Read More »50th Annual Fire, Police & Deputy Sheriff’s Community Recognition Luncheon
INDIANAPOLIS – Citizens Energy Group presented the 50th Annual Fire, Police & Deputy Sheriff’s Community Recognition Luncheon on Thursday afternoon at Primo Banquet Hall and Conference Center. The awards are presented to deserving members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) and Marion County Sheriff’s Office …
Read More »Indiana Conservation Officers Investigate Drowning in White River
Indianapolis-Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred Thursday morning near downtown Indianapolis. Thursday morning at approximately 9:44 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the White River near 10th Street and White River Parkway West Drive for a person in the water. Initial witness statements described a male acting …
Read More »I-70 Lane Restrictions Begin Monday in Hendricks County
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces lane restrictions will occur on I-70 in Hendricks County beginning next week. Our INDOT maintenance crews will be filling potholes on the interstate. Crews plan to begin Monday, May 7 at 8 a.m. in the westbound lanes between State …
Read More »Rokita to make campaign stop in Brownsburg ahead of Primary Election
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – This Saturday, May 5, Todd Rokita will continue his 50-stop Defeat The Elite Tour as he campaigns in Brownsburg, Crawfordsville, Terre Haute, and Greencastle. Todd Rokita continues to share his pro-Trump, pro-Second Amendment, and pro-life message with Republican voters in the lead up to the May 8 Republican primary. …
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