State News

Effective March 1, the daily off-road vehicle (ORV) trail-use fee at Interlake and Redbird state recreation areas will increase to $15 from $10.   This is the first fee increase for daily ORV trail use in 12 years.   The increase will help cover the cost of newly extended hours. …

Indianapolis, IN – As the end of winter approaches, millions of Americans will face pricey vehicle repairs from rust damage caused by chemicals used to de-ice roadways. According to a new AAA survey, U.S. drivers paid an estimated $15.4 billion in rust repairs caused by de-icing methods over the last …

FISHERS, Ind. (Feb. 16, 2017) – Iconic Digital Marketing, a full-service digital marketing firm, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, establishing a new office in Fishers after growing its business in one of Indiana’s nearly 40 co-working and innovation spaces. As part of its growth, the company …

Shelbyville, IN – Late Tuesday evening of February 14th the Shelbyville City Police Department contacted the Indiana State Police to conduct an investigation of a police action shooting involving a member of the Shelbyville City Police Department. Preliminary investigation by the state police has determined that shortly after 10:30 p.m. …

Governor Eric J. Holcomb will join regional leaders from across the state to spotlight ongoing planning and implementation of the Regional Cities Initiative, which aims to retain and attract talent by enhancing the quality of place in Indiana communities. As part of the initiative’s first phase, the state selected three …

The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Laboratory Forensic Firearms Identification Unit recently achieved a nationally recognized milestone. During the month of January, 2017, they surpassed 500 “hits” at this laboratory while utilizing the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Program.  This means that on over 500 occasions the Fort Wayne …

A show of companionship and survival will play out live before the public in the newly positioned DNR barn owl nest cam. The cam now shows a barn owl pair from a raised position, allowing a rare view of this state-endangered species. Barn owls have a distinct a heart-shaped face, …

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly has released his annual report for 2016.  The report details Donnelly’s bipartisan legislative work, his travels around Indiana, and his efforts to help Hoosiers. The report also highlights the Senator’s accomplishments, including a number of bipartisan bills and amendments that were signed into law, …

DNR’s Division of Forestry has awarded $110,465 in federal funds to 11 cities, towns and non-profits in Indiana for urban forestry projects. Projects include tree inventory and urban tree canopy (UTC) analysis for management planning, new tree plantings, and education and awareness campaigns. Urban forests enhance air and water quality, …