Vigo County – In August of 2020, the Indiana State Police began an investigation into a woman, who once operated as the controller of finances for Burger Chrysler Jeep of Terre Haute, allegedly stealing over $50,000 worth of property and funds with the intent to deprive. Cecia Copeland, age 53, …
Read More »New Indiana FFA Director announced
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 21, 2020) —The Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced Samantha (Sam) Miller as the new Indiana FFA Director. Miller previously served as the Assistant FFA Director for nearly three years. Samantha (Sam) Miller “Sam has been a true asset and shining light to the Indiana FFA Association for …
Read More »Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20; Wineries
INDIANAPOLIS – (Oct. 21, 2020) – Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a novice, prefer sweet or dry, Indiana has more than 100 award-winning wineries to satisfy your taste buds. Visit Indiana’s next #The20IN20 list features the must-visit wineries around the state. “Indiana is among the top 20 wine-producing states,” …
Read More »September Indiana Employment Report
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 20, 2020) – Indiana’s unemployment rate drops to 6.2 percent for September, and the national rate is 7.9 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the …
Read More »Secretary of State and Attorney General Join with CFTC to Charge Precious Metals Dealers
INDIANAPOLIS (October 14, 2020) — The Office of the Indiana Secretary of State, Indiana Securities Division and Office of the Indiana Attorney General announced that they are participating in a consolidated nationwide enforcement action to halt a fraudulent precious metals scheme that has solicited $185 million from at least 1,600 …
Read More »Indiana Once Again Identified as National Leader in Computer Science Education
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today shared a 2020 report highlighting Indiana as a national leader in computer science education, for the second consecutive year. Created by Code.Org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, the 2020 State of Computer Science Education …
Read More »Fort Wayne Man Arrested After Leading Troopers on Forty Mile High Speed Pursuit
(Huntington County, IN)- A Fort Wayne man is behind bars in the Huntington County jail after leading Troopers on a forty mile high speed vehicle pursuit Wednesday night on I-69. The pursuit ran from the 280mm in Huntington County, all the way down into Delaware County, where it was safely …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb and Purdue appoint new Indiana State Chemist
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Karen Plaut, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Purdue Agriculture, have appointed Mark LeBlanc to the position of Indiana State Chemist and Seed Commissioner. Dr. Mark LeBlanc “Dr. LeBlanc brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Indiana as our new State Chemist,” …
Read More »Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20; Public Art
INDIANAPOLIS – (Oct. 7, 2020) – You can find eye-catching art across Indiana. Murals of well-known Hoosiers, tributes to the past or sculptures by famous or local artists. Visit Indiana’s next #The20IN20 list features the must-see public art around the state. “Beautiful murals that span whole alley walls and new innovative sculptures are …
Read More »Carlisle Woman Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Minor
Sullivan County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on September 9, 2020, after receiving information from the Sullivan County Department of Child Services concerning allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. The investigation revealed that Heather N. Cottom, age 33, of Carlisle, IN, had allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct …
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