INDIANAPOLIS – (June 10, 2020) – Dozens of giant statues, signs, advertisements and artwork are some of the unique sights you will find across the Hoosier State. From a big peach to the world’s largest ball of paint, Visit Indiana’s #The20IN20 roadside attractions list makes hitting the road while social distancing much more …
Read More »Swimmer’s body recovered from water at White Rock Park
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident that occurred Monday evening where a swimmer went missing in the water at White Rock Park. At approximately 6:03 p.m., authorities were contacted in reference to a male swimmer reported missing in the water for at least 5 minutes. Conservation Officers, Indiana State …
Read More »Reps. Banks, Walorski Propose Grissom Air Force Base as Future Space Command HQ
WASHINGTON – This week, Reps. Jim Banks (IN-03) and. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) sent a letter to United States Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett urging her to consider Grissom Air Force Base as the future site of the U.S. Space Command headquarters. On August 29, 2019 President Trump activated the U.S. Space …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Kicks Off Second Annual Teacher Leaders Bootcamp
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today kicked off the second year of its Teacher Leaders Bootcamp. The 2020 Bootcamp offers selected educators an opportunity to engage in innovative and relevant professional development focused on growing their leadership capacity. “As a former teacher, I understand the importance of …
Read More »Indiana dairy association announces winners of Month of May ‘Hoosier Heroes’ campaign
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 1, 2020) – American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) has proudly celebrated the Month of May, and the iconic Indianapolis 500 winner’s Drink of Milk in Victory Circle, by honoring and supporting those most impacted by COVID-19 as “Hoosier Heroes.” ADAI reached statewide and across industries for nominations …
Read More »Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20: Outdoor Adventures
INDIANAPOLIS – (June 3, 2020) – Visit Indiana’s next #The20IN20 list reveals the top outdoor adventure stops in the Hoosier State, perfect for social distancing. “Travel is permitted, and outdoor experiences are great for mental and physical health, but it is still best to practice social distancing as we continue to fight …
Read More »Next Level Connections Broadband requests total nearly $100M
INDIANAPOLIS (June 3, 2020) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Lt. Governor Crouch today announced that the second round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant program has received 72 applications requesting a total of nearly $100 million in funding. “Now more than ever affordable, high quality internet is essential …
Read More »Online purchasing now available for SNAP recipients in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – SNAP recipients in Indiana may now use their Hoosier Works EBT cards to purchase groceries online for pickup or delivery at two approved retailers – Amazon and Walmart. SNAP participants are automatically eligible to participate in this program and do not need to apply. “We have been working …
Read More »Feds approve Indiana’s innovative HIP Workforce Bridge program
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, for its HIP Workforce Bridge program – establishing a new, unique transitional phase for Healthy Indiana Plan members as they return to the workforce …
Read More »Conservation Officers searching Bass Lake for missing swimmer
Bass Lake, Indiana – Indiana Conservation Officers are searching Bass Lake for a missing Bass Lake resident. Anthony Cohn, 37, was standing on a sandbar yesterday when the wind released the anchor of the boat he was with from the sand. The boat began to rapidly float away, and Cohn …
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