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Indiana Conservation Officers located a group of kayakers on the Whitewater River in Wayne County that had been reported missing early this morning.  The three kayakers, one of which was eight months pregnant, were reported missing by family members at approximately 1:30 a.m. this morning.  At 5:30 a.m., Indiana Conservation …

Putnam County – May 16, 2021, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Trooper Austin Fowler was patrolling on US 40 near County Road 445 West, when he stopped a passenger car for an equipment violation.  The driver was identified as Justin N.Taylor, age 21, of Greencastle, Indiana.  Suspicious activity was detected, and a …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) reminds Hoosier taxpayers to file and pay their individual income tax returns by the Monday, May 17, 2021 deadline. “The DOR team is available and ready to serve,” said DOR Commissioner Bob Grennes. “With the end of the individual tax filing season …

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) issued additional guidance for Hoosier taxpayers who received unemployment compensation in 2020 and have already filed their state income tax return. Those customers who used a tax preparation software product, online services or a paid tax professional to prepare their tax …

Between our state forests, state parks, communities with unique stories, and many more sites and events, Indiana has so much to offer visitors. It is important to showcase all our state’s amenities by shining a light on the impact of the hospitality and leisure industry. This sector of our economy is …

INDIANAPOLIS  – The Indiana State Board of Education approved or renewed several new and existing educator preparation programs.“We’re committed to working hand-in-hand with higher education, business and industry partners to continue strengthening Indiana’s teacher pipeline,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education and Board chair. “The success of these …

Indiana Conservation Officers have arrested multiple people on drug and firearm charges in Delphi, in Carroll County. While on patrol on Wednesday morning, Lt. Daniel Dulin encountered drug possession violations along the Tippecanoe River. With help from the White County Sheriff’s Office and the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office, Dulin gathered …

(Highland) An off-duty Indiana Conservation Officer was in the right place at the right time Monday and helped save a Highland man’s life.   Shortly after 4:30 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officer Alex Neel was near the intersection of Ridge Road and Indianapolis Boulevard when he saw several people starting to perform …

Vermilion County – April 19, 2021, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Master Trooper Jason Owens was patrolling in the area of State Road 63 and Hazel Bluff Road, when he stopped a 2019 Ford Mustang for speeding in excess of ninety miles per hour.  The driver was identified as Kevin F. Kee, …

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today the estimated funds that public school districts across the state will receive as part of the third round of federal stimulus dollars (American Rescue Plan Act). Together, these school allocations total nearly $1.8 billion. Planning allocations for public school districts …