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(Indianapolis, IN.) — May 15, 2020 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Family of Companies announced that it will provide a special Thank You Pay to hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates to acknowledge their dedication to maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores. “Our associates …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the state will fund a nearly $1 million distribution of the opioid reversal agent naloxone to ensure the medication reaches Hoosiers who are at-risk of overdose. “In the face of COVID-19, it’s even more …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) was recently recognized by the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) for the outstanding quality and effectiveness of two online tools created to assist agency employees. Both of these projects received a 2020 FTA Award, selected by a panel of retired FTA Board …

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric Holcomb today announced the four winners of the 2020 Governor’s STEM Team awards. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship, courtesy of the College Choice 529 Program administered by Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell. “Indiana is home to incredibly gifted and talented students. It gives me great pride …

(Steuben County, IN)- Early yesterday morning at approximately 1:40AM, Indiana State Trooper Ben Walker was patrolling on Interstate 69 in the area of the 340 mile marker (south of the Ashley / Hamilton exit) in Steuben County, where he observed a 2013 Ford Taurus passenger car traveling at 110mph. After …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2020) – Under the leadership of Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) today announced the formation of the Indiana Destination Recovery Council (IDRC). This advisory group will consider traditional as well as creative ways to assist the leisure and travel related industry in their …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 5, 2020) — Over the last 2 years, the Statewide 911 Board has covered more than $1M in training costs for Indiana PSAPs (Public Service Answering Point) for their 911 Telecommunication staff.  Providing training has been extremely relevant to dispatchers. Indiana Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell, Chair of the …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 3, 2020) – Visit Indiana Week is May 3-9, in conjunction with National Travel & Tourism Week. The purpose of this week is to educate the public about the importance and impact of travel and tourism. This year, we are sharing stories from our Hoosier Tourism & Hospitality workers. The …

Vigo County –  April 28, 2020, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Trooper Colton Maynor was sitting stationary at the entrance of the Vigo County Fairgrounds when he observed a motorcycle traveling southbound on US 41 at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic.  Trooper Maynor then activated …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb Friday announced that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has secured commitments for more than 6.3 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) – up from 2.6 million last reported on April 13 – for hospitals, first responders, long-term care facilities and health care …