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Sullivan County – July 20, 2020, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Jason Schoffstall initiated an investigation at the request of the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility and Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Smith-Mischler, into the death of inmate Kevin J. Carpenter, age 57, of Churubusco, Indiana. On July 19, 2020, at …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the launch of the Be Well Crisis Helpline, a confidential resource available through Indiana 211 that will allow Hoosiers to call and speak with a trained counselor 24/7. The free Be Well Crisis Helpline was established by FSSA’s Division …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 20, 2020) –Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that twelve properties will receive funding through the Historic Renovation Grant Program. “Join me in congratulating these 12 business owners for receiving funds from the Historical Renovation Grant Program,” said. Lt. …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 17, 2020) – Indiana’s unemployment rate drops to 11.2 percent for June, and the national rate is 11.1 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 …

INDIANAPOLIS – (July 17, 2020) – Effective July 1, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) evolved into the newly created Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC). The Indiana State Legislature created the quasi-government agency after a recommendation from the 2017 Tourism Task Force. “This move will create a seamless experience for our tourism …

The body of a 5 year-old child was recovered this evening after going missing while swimming.  At approximately 7:14 p.m., emergency personnel responded Pike Lake Beach in Warsaw, Indiana, after a child was reported missing in the water at the swim area. Witnesses reported the boy was swimming in the …

INDIANAPOLIS – (July 15, 2020) – When summer temperatures start to sizzle, cool off with Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20 water activities. “From the south shores of Lake Michigan to the banks of the Ohio River, Indiana is filled with incredible experiences,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “Whether you want to …

Carlisle – Just before 8 o’clock Monday evening, after being the first on the scene, Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom contacted the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division at the Putnamville Post requesting assistance with an alleged shooting that had taken place at a local gas station on Old Highway 41 …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a swimmer that occurred at Deam Lake Saturday evening.   The body of Cory Dugger, 32, of Louisville, Ky., was recovered shortly after 5:00 p.m., after going missing in the water. At approximately 5:15 p.m., Clark County Dispatch received a 911 call after Dugger disappeared …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the theft of a DNR-owned off-road vehicle (ORV) and trailer that occurred between 4 p.m. on Friday, July 10, and 9 a.m. today. The equipment was being stored in a fenced, secure area behind the property office at J.E. Roush Fish & Wildlife Area at …