State News

 Vermillion County—This afternoon an autopsy was conducted on a male and female found deceased yesterday afternoon at 528 S. Main St. in Clinton. The autopsy was conducted at Terre Haute Regional Hospital by pathologist Dr. Roland Kohr.  An autopsy was performed at Terre Haute Regional Hospital on both individuals found …

Indianapolis, IN – May 19, 2017 – AAA projects that 39.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Memorial Day weekend. That is one million more travelers than last year taking to the roads, skies, rails and water, creating the highest Memorial Day travel volume …

The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) approved two new nature preserves during its regularly scheduled meeting at the Garrison at Fort Harrison State Park this morning. The move increases to 279 the number of state-designated sites protected by the Nature Preserves Act, which is 50 years old this year. The two …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day and is forecasting high ozone levels for Monday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in the following areas: Southeast Indiana – Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Scott, and Washington Southwest Indiana – Daviess, Dubois, …

  INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags at state facilities across Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.  Flags should be flown at half-staff sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 15, 2017.   Governor Holcomb also asks businesses and residents statewide …

The summer recreational season is approaching, and Indiana State Parks is working hard to make sure visitors have a good experience.   The system of 24 parks and eight reservoir properties has finished, or will complete this year, hundreds of improvements to enhance campgrounds, restrooms and trails.   Partners and …

Washington County- Today in the early afternoon hours, John Levi Bird, 16, from Pekin, IN, was shot by another juvenile. The shooting took place in a barn located near 10825 Honey Run Road in Washington County near Pekin. The preliminary investigation has revealed the two juveniles were in a barn …

Golden Hoosier Awards are one of the highest honors given by the State of Indiana to senior citizens INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging, has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Golden Hoosier …

Gov. Holcomb Names Greg Wilson Executive Director of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission Indianapolis native and minority outreach leader appointed to lead ICRC and Indiana’s five cultural commissions   INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the appointment of Greg Wilson as Executive Director of the Indiana Civil Rights …

State calls on students to take a ‘Roadtrip’ to career success New effort launched as part of annual ‘Career Ready’ campaign Higher Education Commissioner Teresa Lubbers today announced a new initiative, “Roadtrip Indiana,” that aims to help Hoosier students make more informed decisions about their futures through intentional career exploration …