State News

ORLANDO, Fla. — The July 4th holiday weekend will break records this year, according to AAA. In all, 44.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home — on the roads, skies, rails and waterways. The figure is 1.25 million more than last year. “Combined, strong employment, …

BROWN COUNTY PROPOSES NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO BE BUILT _2000-seat indoor music venue in the works_ NASHVILLE, IND., (JUNE 22, 2017) – The Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) in partnership with the Brown County Convention and Visitors Commission (CVC) have announced a detailed plan for a brand …

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver David Ragan will be available for media interviews at 12:30 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, June 28 in the lobby of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Media Center. Ragan and other NASCAR drivers are participating in a private test June 27-28 on the IMS oval. Ragan drives …

INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, June 26, 2017 – The annual IMS Hauler Parade is back and bigger than ever this year, featuring a special “NASCAR Fan Fest” that will bring the stars of the Monster Energy Cup NASCAR Series to Speedway’s Main Street for an afternoon and evening of fun and engaging …

Indianapolis, IN – Today the Indiana State Fair announced the addition of Bret Michaels to its 2017 lineup set to take place at the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage. The 2017 Indiana State Fair is August 4-20, and each night of the fair features a concert that is free with paid …

Vigo County—Around 2:00 this afternoon, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to a motorcycle crash on US 41 northbound near Evans Avenue. Preliminary investigation revealed 75-year-old Raymond L. Ray of Plainfield, IN., was operating his 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on US 41 near Evans Avenue, when …

INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 – The nation’s most prestigious and longest-running all-Corvette show, Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA, will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from June 22-24. “The Granddaddy of Corvette Shows,” Bloomington Gold will showcase a one-of-a-kind display of 1967 Corvettes and feature Corvettes from all other years …

Vigo County—Indiana State Police Detectives at the Putnamville Post received a tip in the fall of 2016 indicating possible voting violations by a Jerome D. Kesler, currently of Paris (Edgar County) Illinois. During the course of the investigation, evidence indicated that in 2010, Jerome D. Kesler moved from his Vigo …

_IHS hosts special edition of Concerts on the Canal, introduces Indiana Olympics_ INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to enjoy a free day of fun and music in downtown Indianapolis, ahead of the city’s Fourth of July fireworks. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of IHS …

PARIS (June 21, 2017) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb concluded his first international economic development trade mission today after visiting France to strengthen Indiana’s global business ties and advance the state’s aviation, aerospace and defense industries. This week, the Governor and Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger led a delegation of …