State News

KOKOMO, IN–Congressman Todd Rokita is leading the effort to ensure our communities are educated and prepared when a natural disaster hits. He made the following statement after hosting a roundtable discussion. “Even though we cannot predict God’s will when it comes to natural disasters, let’s prepare ourselves for God’s will. …

Indianapolis, IN – July 18, 2017 – Back-to-school traffic–with carpools, buses, and students on bicycle and foot–can complicate driving situations for motorists and with children in some districts starting a new school year as early as next week, AAA wants to assure that everyone is thinking about safety. On average, …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 20, 2017) – Mimir, a developer of an education technology platform for computer science classrooms, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana to support the growth of its software that is now used at more than 80 universities worldwide. “Innovators that get their start in Indiana …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 19, 2017) – Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD) Director Brandye Hendrickson will leave her post to serve as deputy administrator with the Federal Highway Administration. Hendrickson’s last day with the State of Indiana will be Friday, July 21. “Over nearly 20 years, Brandye has been a dedicated public …

Indiana, the state known for the many cornfields, friendly people, and their traditional but fun auto races has much more to offer. It is also a safer place to live because of the collaboration of the citizens and law enforcement. Whats even better about this is not one but two …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 17, 2017) – Abstract art will be the featured genre on display this summer and fall at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND), featuring originally imagined pieces from artists that leverage architectural space, life experience, and scientific principles. The Indianapolis Airport Authority and the Arts Council of Indianapolis have …

Delphi, IN – The Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, FBI, Delphi Police Department and the Indiana State Police are requesting assistance to identify the person depicted in this sketch who is believed to be connected to the murders of Abigail J. “Abby” Williams and Liberty Rose Lynn “Libby” German. The person …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement regarding the death of Indiana native and Navy corpsman Ryan Lohrey, who was identified as one of 16 total servicemen who lost their lives in a plane crash Monday, July 10: Janet and I offer sincere condolences to the family …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Joe McGuinness today kicked off Indiana’s Next Level Roads initiative and shared construction plans for the first five years of a new 20-year program to improve Indiana’s roads and bridges. They were joined by members of the …

Indiana Pork will showcase a new food item for the 2017 Indiana State Fair “Taste of Indiana” contest. The Peanut Butter Pineapple Pork Burger features the famous ground burger topped with a pineapple ring and a spread of peanut butter. “Indiana Pork is excited to promote our Taste of Indiana …