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Busy week for construction and traffic on I-69 Section 5

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (May 3, 2018) – Work continues at a brisk pace throughout the I-69 Section 5 construction zone, but this week there will be an added element: a significant increase in traffic due to Indiana University commencement and end of semester student travel. INDOT has one piece of advice …

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Armored Truck Loses Cash all over I-70 in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN – Wednesday, around 9:00 a.m., the Indiana State Police Dispatch Center began receiving calls about money blowing all over the interstate and people trying to catch it. The incident occurred on I-70 near Sam Jones Expressway when the door of a Brinks armored truck opened, and packages of …

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Putnamville Post holds annual memorial service

Putnamville—The Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville held their annual memorial service today to honor those members of the department who gave their lives in the line of duty. Troopers were brought to attention and prepared for roll call by Putnamville District Squad Sergeant Chris Wright. Opening prayer was given …

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DCS Director speaks at event to raise money for kid’s camp

INDIANAPOLIS (May 2, 2018) – Last month, Department of Child Services Director Terry Stigdon had the opportunity to speak at a banquet benefiting Royal Family KIDS. More than $18,000 was raised that night and to date event organizers say donations have totaled nearly $30,000. All the money raised will go towards …

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I-65 Project will Close Ramp for Patching

BOONE, CLINTON AND TIPPECANOE COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the I-65 project will close the northbound on-ramp from State Road 47 beginning Friday, May 4 at 10 p.m. through Monday, May 7 by 6 a.m. This is for concrete patching on the ramp. Milestone Contractors, L.P. …

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IMPD offers auto theft prevention tips

Auto Theft Prevention Tips: Vehicles left unattended with keys left in the ignition are easily targeted by car thieves. This dangerous practice allows for an easy theft or joy ride by an experienced driver. This commonly occurs around the neighborhood store, coffee shop or while your car is parked on …

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