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On Monday, July 20, 2015, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter announced the promotion of Detective Samuel J. Stearley of the Putnamville District to the rank of Sergeant, where he will serve as a Crime Scene Investigator. Stearley received his promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process. …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement regarding the coordinated, multi-agency effort led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Safe Streets Task Force to crackdown on violent crime and drug dealers in the Indianapolis area. “I want to commend the hundreds of law enforcement officers involved in what …

Indianapolis, IN – Governor Mike Pence has declared a period of mourning in the wake of last week’s shooting in Tennessee which took the lives of four U.S. Marines and one Navy Sailor and is directing flags at state facilities statewide to be flown at half-staff beginning today, July 21. …

On the evening of July 24th and the early morning hours of July 25th, 2015 Indiana State Police troopers will participate in an enforcement check point targeting impaired drivers in Marion County. After the checkpoint, troopers will conduct roving saturation patrols aggressively seeking impaired drivers throughout the Indianapolis District which …

Vigo County-This morning around 10:20, Putnam County 911 Dispatch received an emergency 911 text message from a 20-year-old female reportedly held in her vehicle by two male suspects. The red 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, owned by the victim, was westbound on Interstate 70 reportedly en route to the St. Louis, Missouri …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – July 17th – Kroger Central Division, General Mills, NASCAR/IndyCar driver John Andretti and radio personality Dave Wilson announced details of a comprehensive fund-raising effort benefiting Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health that will include:  the Window World Progressive Dinner, the “Kroger Race for Riley Presented by …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 15, 2015) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors today announced members of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative Strategic Review Committee, who will be responsible for reviewing regional plan submissions and providing recommendations for funding. “The Regional Cities Initiative has sparked tremendous energy and action …

Indianapolis – At a press conference, Governor Mike Pence thanked the National FFA Organization for bringing their National Convention & Expo back home again to Indianapolis through the year 2024, a move expected to generate more than $300 million in economic impact.   “Indiana is ready and committed to support this …

Avon, IN – Hendricks Power Cooperative invites members of the co-op to “Member Appreciation Day” on Thursday, July 23, 2015. We encourage members to join us in the Sponsor of the Day Pavilion at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm. Hendricks Power members will receive …

DANVILLE, IN (July 15, 2015) – Organizations or even individuals needing funding assistance for a project that will enhance tourism or bring visitors to Hendricks County have an opportunity to request as much as $2,500 this summer. Visit Hendricks County recently opened its fall cycle for the Tourism Enhancement Development …