INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the placement of Indiana’s first-ever naloxone vending machine at the St. Joseph County Jail in South Bend. The machine is one of 19 to be placed statewide and will be available for use by the public. “There is no single solution to …
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced that its Be Well Crisis Helpline has surpassed 25,000 calls, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to provide Hoosiers with free, confidential mental health counseling and resources. The support line is available through Indiana 211 and enables Indiana residents …
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Knox County – November 29, 2021, the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section, and the Putnamville State Police Post A.C.E.S. (All Crimes Enforcement Section) arrested an Oaktown resident after conducting a drug investigation. ISP received information that Blaine Phipps, age 30, was dealing methamphetamine, narcotics, and marijuana in, and around, the …
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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today applications will be accepted through January 28, 2022, for the 2022–2023 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year. …
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INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – Today, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler recognized the generosity of Indiana’s poultry producers at the 74th annual Indiana state poultry recognition event hosted at the Indiana Statehouse. Over the past year, Indiana poultry farmers have …
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INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) has received a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA awarded $314 million in grants to 34 states and the District of Columbia to revitalize travel, tourism and outdoor recreation. “These funds allow IDDC to …
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(INDIANAPOLIS) – After more than 12 years of service, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers announced on Tuesday her plan to leave her current role at the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session. Lubbers will also be stepping down as chair of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. Currently the nation’s longest …
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(Hymera) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Saturday in Sullivan County. At approximately 4:47 p.m., Conservation officers were dispatched to a property near the 600 block of Orchard Street for a possible fatal ORV accident. Upon arrival, responders learned that Billy Joe Alumbaugh, …
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Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred Sunday morning in Allen County. At approximately 9:00 a.m., responders were dispatched to private property near the 3900 block of Felger Road for a person possibly shot in a hunting related accident. Charles Spicer, 57, of Arcola, was deer hunting …
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STATEHOUSE (Nov. 15, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs encourage Hoosier homeowners and business owners to apply for the Indiana Connectivity Program before the Nov. 28 first round deadline. Those lacking reliable broadband can initiate interest by calling the Indiana Broadband Connect Center, …
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