INDIANAPOLIS (April 13, 2020) — In celebration of Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is encouraging grain and grain bin safety for farmers and those working in the agriculture industry. “Ensuring our farmers have the tools and resources necessary to keep themselves and those on their operations …
Read More »Elkhart County unites to send out “love note” messages of hope
ELKHART — Elkhart County residents are sending messages of hope and encouragement in response to the statewide shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. Musicians and performers from all over Elkhart County are singing “Tomorrow” from the musical “Annie” to remind us all that “the sun will come out tomorrow.” The …
Read More »Conservation Officer, bystanders rescue woman trapped under ORV
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred April 7 in Posey County. Posey County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at 4:28 p.m. about an ORV accident near the intersection of Hidbrader Road and Lang Road in New Harmony. Indiana Conservation Officer Keith Wildeman responded to the scene, where the operator of the ORV …
Read More »Governor Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Award More Than $126 million through Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 214 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $126.5 million in state matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative. “Hoosier communities are able to take on more needed road work and …
Read More »WalletHub Study Shows Indiana has the 3rd Biggest Increase in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus
With the U.S. experiencing a record number of initial unemployment claims, WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus.To identify which states have experienced the largest unemployment increases, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two key …
Read More »Treasurer Mitchell Announces Indiana Bond Bank 2020 Midyear Advance Application Rounds to Help Local Governments during COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS (April 2, 2020) –State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Bond Bank are pleased to announce the 2020 Midyear Advance Funding Program for local units of government across the state. The Midyear Program assists local units of government with cash flow needs due to a mismatch in timing between …
Read More »Traffic Stop for 119 MPH leads to DUI and Drug Charges in Vermillion County
Vermillion County- March 30, 2020, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Trooper Brad Fyfe was patrolling in the area of State Road 63 and Trinity Avenue, when he stopped a 2020 Toyota for traveling 119 miles per hour. Upon speaking to the driver, Trooper Fyfe instantly observed that the driver was very agitated …
Read More »ORV accident takes life of Celestine man
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that resulted in the death of a Celestine man. Keith Thewes, 55, was operating his ORV yesterday along a ditch line when the accident occurred. He was found by a family member on private property off of County Road 820 …
Read More »Fatal ORV accident in Monroe County
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident. The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday night, near the 1400 block of Cedar Bluff Road in Bloomington. David Deckard Jr., 37, of Bloomington, was operating a four-wheeler on private property in a wooded area. For reasons not yet known, Deckard lost control and was thrown off the vehicle, receiving head and chest injuries. …
Read More »February Indiana Employment Report
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This release is for the period Feb. 1 – 29, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS (March 27, 2020) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.1 percent for February and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people …
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