INDIANAPOLIS – School leaders from districts across the nation today attended Indiana’s first-ever State Education Chief Roundtable on school safety. Held during the 2018 Indiana Advanced School Safety Specialist Academy, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) invited representatives from all 50 states and U.S. territories in an effort to extend …
Read More »Indiana State Police Investigating Porter County Officer Involved Shooting
Porter County-The Indiana State Police were called by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) this morning to investigate an officer involved shooting that involved one of their officers. At approximately 1:16 a.m., this Monday, May 14, 2018, morning, a deputy with the PCSD was going to a call in the …
Read More »Lions Club International Presents 3rd Highest Award to Sgt. Eric Dunn
The Indiana State Police is humbled to share the press release, as provided by the Indiana Chapter of the Lions Club International, to announce recognition of Indiana State Police Sergeant Eric Dunn As released by the Lions: Multiple District 25, Indiana, Honors Indiana State Police Sergeant Eric Dunn Muncie, IND – …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards, commissions and councils. Business Law Survey Commission The governor made one new appointment to the Business Law Survey Commission: Michael Deam (Fort Wayne), Managing Partner of Rothberg Logan Warsco LLP, will join the commission. …
Read More »Banks Introduces Amendment to Repeal WOTUS Rule in Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he has introduced an amendment to the 2018 farm bill that would permanently repeal the Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The House is expected to debate the farm bill next week. “WOTUS has been a burden not …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces 2017-2018 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program School of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS – In partnership with Piazza Produce, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today O’Bannon Elementary has been named the 2017-2018 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program School of the Year. O’Bannon Elementary is located within the School City of Hammond. “Providing students access to healthy and nutritious meals and …
Read More »Global Cybersecurity Conference Picks Indiana for First U.S. Midwest Event
TEL AVIV, Israel (May 11, 2018) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined leadership of Cybertech, one of the world’s largest cybersecurity conferences, in Tel Aviv, Israel, as they announced plans to host the inaugural Cybertech Midwest event in Indiana this fall. “We’re thrilled to host the first ever Cybertech Midwest conference …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces Family Friendly Schools
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2018-2019 Family Friendly Schools. The Family Friendly Schools designation recognizes schools excelling in the involvement of families and communities in their children’s education. “Great teachers, engaged families, and an involved community create the necessary environment for our children to be …
Read More »Knife-wielding man subdued, arrested after foot pursuit in Monroe County
Indiana Conservation Officers arrested a male and female yesterday on multiple charges in Monroe County. Jacob Ferguson (20), Indianapolis, was arrested for Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Battery on a Police Officer, while Kyla Terrell (25), Ellettsville, was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Marijuana. Just …
Read More »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 State Road 47 on ramp to I-65 southbound beginning Friday, May 11 at 10 p.m. through Monday, May 14 by 6 a.m. This is for concrete patching on the ramp. Milestone …
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