Warren County-Yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m. on SR 28 just west of Williamsport, IN, a SUV and semi collide sending the semi driver on a Helicopter ride to Methodist Hospital. Preliminary investigation by Senior Trooper Josh Edwards and Probationary Trooper Kevin Jeffries has determined that the driver of a 2003 …
Read More »Hendricks County’s Raymond Furner Reappointed for a State Board & Commission
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to various boards and commissions. State Board of Animal Health Sandra F. San Miguel [Tippecanoe County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through March 31, 2020 Sarah E. Wagler [Brown County], reappointed to serve a four-year term through March 31, 2020 …
Read More »State Auditor Announces Live-streaming of Board Meetings
STATEHOUSE – Today Auditor Suzanne Crouch announced all boards on which she serves now provide live-streaming of public meetings, with the exception of the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS), which plans to post audio recordings online within two days of meeting. The Auditor has taken the lead on opening public …
Read More »Trooper Reunites Dog With Owner
Wabash County – This morning at approximately 11:00 a.m., Master Trooper Joe Swisher was able to return a dog, Sadie, to her owner who was not aware the fleet footed canine had escaped from her kennel. Trooper Swisher was conducting routine patrol, on U.S. 24 near Wabash County Road 700 …
Read More »Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson Finalizes Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Regarding the Sale of Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2016) – Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that the office has reached a $905,000 settlement with JPMorgan regarding the sale of residential-mortgage backed securities (RMBS). The settlement is the result of an investigation by the Secretary of State’s office into JPMorgan’s role in the …
Read More »Erratic Driver Found to be Impaired in Vigo County
Vigo County—Monday afternoon at 3:17, Vigo County Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a possible impaired driver southbound on US 150 entering West Terre Haute. The reporting party stated the white Toyota Corolla was operating very erratically and disregarded the railroad crossing gates indicating an approaching train on US …
Read More »Pence Administration to Seek Immediate Stay on Syrian Refugee Decision by Federal Court
Indianapolis – Indiana Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement today after the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana ruled in Exodus International vs. Pence. The Governor has instructed the Office the Indiana Attorney General to seek an immediate stay and appeal of this order. “As …
Read More »Carrier-inspired corporate incentives claw-back proposal blocked
INDIANAPOLIS – An initiative authored by State Senate Democratic Leader Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) to require the reimbursement of economic incentives paid to companies that leave Indiana was defeated on the Senate floor Monday. Lanane expressed disappointment in the vote, considering a manufacturer’s recent decision to move jobs from Indiana to Mexico. “We …
Read More »North Central Indiana Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests of Georgia and Florida Residents
Peru – Recently, a traffic stop by Indiana State Trooper Adam Moor and Probationary Trooper Abby Russell led to the arrests of Bianca Perteet, 27, Duluth, GA, Harry Erazo, 28, and Rony Jirardin, 23, both from North Miami, Florida. All three were incarcerated in the Miami County Jail to face …
Read More »INDOT Offers Scholarships, Jobs to Engineers in Training
The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, and paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Students must be accepted or enrolled full time in one of Indiana’s certified civil engineering schools and apply at www.INDOTScholarship.in.gov. Applications for the 2016-2017 school year must …
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