State News

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 – …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

TEL AVIV, Israel (May 9, 2018) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana agbiosciences delegation joined officials of the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) today to discuss opportunities to propel innovation through private sector partnerships between Indiana and Israeli businesses. Through a memorandum of understanding signed today between the Indiana Economic …

Morgan Co—Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a Off Road Vehicle (ORV) accident that left a Martinsville man deceased.  Michael Salb 26, was operating his Polaris Razor side by side on his property off Gose Creek Rd.  While attempting to operate the ORV downhill, it rolled on its side, pinning Salb …