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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 …

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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 …

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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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