With the month of May comes warmer weather across Indiana. INDOT reminds motorists that although these conditions invite motorists to roll down vehicle windows, it is against the law to litter by throwing trash out of vehicles. INDOT has several beautification initiatives to help keep Indiana clean. During INDOT’s annual …
Read More »Indiana Requests Major Disaster Declaration for February and March Floods
INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has requested federal assistance for Hoosiers affected by historic flooding from Feb. 14 through March 4, 2018. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials conducted joint preliminary damage assessments in preparation for requesting a federal declaration. In …
Read More »IHCDA, ESN announce Moving Forward Rural Development (RD) Program
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced today plans for the Moving Forward Rural Development (RD) program. Using the Moving Forward model developed in 2015, IHCDA in partnership with Energy Systems Network (ESN) will take on the challenge to preserve a minimum of 30 USDA Rural Development (RD) …
Read More »Indiana Affirms General Diploma Distinction Despite Federal Waiver Determination
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has formally denied Indiana’s waiver request regarding the inclusion of all Indiana high school diplomas in graduation rate calculations as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). IDOE is disappointed in this decision, …
Read More »Community Tips and Search Warrant Yield Arrest
Vigo County—At approximately 2:00 Thursday afternoon April 26, investigators with the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section and the Meth Suppression Section, served a Vigo County Court Division 6 search warrant at 2864 Professional Lane, Terre Haute. Once inside the apartment, officers discovered approximately one pound of suspected Marijuana, $20,000 …
Read More »Banks Speaks on Amendment to Recognize Smith Field in Fort Wayne as National Airmail Museum
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) has introduced an amendment to legislation the House of Representatives is currently debating that would reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Banks amendment would recognize the hangar at Smith Field in Fort Wayne as the National Airmail Museum. Rep. …
Read More »Marcus S. Montooth Presented With Forensic Scientist of the Year Award
The Indiana State Police Forensic Scientist of the Year Award is presented annually to a Forensic Scientist within the Laboratory Division deemed to have consistently provided a superior quality forensic analysis service in a highly professional, proficient, and unbiased manner for the Indiana Criminal Justice Community. Recently, at an awards …
Read More »ISP Bloomington Troopers Arrest Monroe County Woman for Dealing Methamphetamine
Tuesday, the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section, along with the Bloomington District A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section), arrested Laurie Best, 50 of Ellettsville at her residence on multiple drug related offenses. Through their investigation, troopers obtained information that Best was involved in dealing methamphetamine from her rural residence. The …
Read More »Donnelly Recognized by BIO as 2018 ‘Innovator in Biotechnology’
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly was recognized today as a 2018 ‘Innovator in Biotechnology’ by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). The biotechnology industry supports approximately 58,000 jobs and 1,700 businesses in Indiana, according to BIO. Donnelly said, “Some of the most innovative progress in biotechnology is taking …
Read More »Survey shows Indiana remains a top state for cover crops
INDIANAPOLIS (April 25, 2018) – Indiana farmers planted 970,000 acres of cover crops in 2017, according to a recent survey. Cover crops are now the third-most planted crop in the state, next to corn and soybeans. “With the late harvest and heavy rains farmers experienced last fall, seeing close to …
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