State News

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Indiana Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. This award is the state’s most prestigious environmental recognition. The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is open to any Indiana citizen, business, nonprofit organization, school, or government agency. All projects …

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 — Summer is a time for family vacations, backyard barbeques and plenty of outdoor activities with food as the centerpiece. But before those steaks and burgers go on the grill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to remind consumers …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Republican Party today released a Request for Proposal for the 2018 Indiana Republican State Convention to be held in June 2018. The purpose of this particular Convention is to select the Republican Party’s nominees for Secretary of State, Treasurer of State and Auditor of State. It …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 24, 2017) – myCOI, a provider of cloud-based software for tracking and managing certificates of insurance, announced plans to expand its headquarters in Indianapolis, creating up to 185 jobs by 2021. “myCOI’s success showcases how an idea can transform into a thriving company that employs hundreds of hard-working …

Putnam County— On May 16th  Troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 35 mile marker. The crash involved a mortuary services van transporting a deceased person. The preliminary investigation revealed a black 2013 Dodge Caravan, driven by 49-year-old Matthew J. Fitzthum of …

Vermillion County—Indiana State Police Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators are investigating two (2) deaths at 528 S. Main St. in Clinton. The deceased are adults, one male and one female. The deceased were discovered around 11:00 AM.  At approximately 11:15 this afternoon, Indiana State Police responded to 528 S. Main …

Clay County—On Wednesday May 17, at 6:42 in the evening, Indiana State Police Trooper Michael Organ stopped a white Chevy Tahoe near the 19 MM on I-70 for the license plate and expiration tag being obstructed.  Once the vehicle was stopped the driver initially refused to provide a driver license.  …

Vermillion County—An autopsy was conducted on May 19, 2017 on a female and male found deceased at 528 S. Main St. in Clinton. The autopsy was conducted at Terre Haute Regional Hospital by pathologist Dr. Roland Kohr.  A positive identification has been established and the deceased are 71-year-old Jerry C. …

Washington, D.C. –Today, Congressman Todd Rokita doubled down on his support for school choice and working with the Administration to ensure every child has access to a quality education regardless of zip code. Later today, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will be in the Congressman’s home-state announcing the administration’s school …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2017) – 3rd Dimension, a contract manufacturer specializing in metal additive manufacturing for highly complex parts, announced plans to expand its operations in central Indiana, creating up to 45 new high-wage jobs by 2022. “Innovation is the currency for Indiana’s future,” said Elaine Bedel, president of the …