BRAZIL, IND. (March 4, 2020) – Sheriffs are searching for dozens of 2020 Student Advisors For Educating Tomorrow’s Youth (S.A.F.E.T.Y) Leaders for their Youth Ranch now under development for future law enforcement officers, at-risk kids, young witnesses and victims of crime. Middle school and high school students who have attended …
Read More »SBA Deadline is Approaching for Indiana Small Businesses to Apply for Working Capital Loans Due to Tornadoes, High Winds and Severe Storms
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Indiana that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations affected by tornadoes, high winds and severe storms on June 15 – 17, 2019. “Businesses that …
Read More »Reps. Banks and Rose Introduce Bill to Fix Loophole in GI Bill Benefits
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) and Rep. Max Rose (D-NY) introduced a piece of veterans legislation designed to fix a loophole in GI Bill benefits. The loophole was brought to their attention by the American Legion. Department of Defense statistics from 2017 show that 70-percent of new servicemembers still …
Read More »Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-65 Near Remington
REMINGTON- This afternoon at 2:00 p.m. (CDT), a multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-65 in the northbound lanes at mile-marker 198. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Kurtis Jones shows that several semis were traveling northbound when a strong gust of wind blew across the interstate from the west, resulting in a trailer …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Governor’s Residence Commission The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor: Robert Orr (Indianapolis), project manager at Park 100 Foods Indiana …
Read More »Couple Arrested in Northern Indiana Home Repair Fraud Investigation
(Bluffton, IN)- On February 19th, 2020, detectives from the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post arrested a man and woman in connection with a fraudulent home repair scam that had been taking place in the Bluffton (Wells County) area. Austin Boswell (24) of Hanceville, Alabama, and Candace Prairie (29) of Peru, …
Read More »Interstate 70 Accident in Vigo County Claims the Life of One Individual
Vigo County – The Indiana State Police are investigating a Sunday afternoon crash between a passenger vehicle and a semi tractor-trailer near the one mile marker on Interstate 70 westbound, that claimed the life of one individual. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Nicole Cheeks indicated that traffic was slow in the area …
Read More »Distracted Driving Sends One to the Hospital
Vigo County – Friday morning at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers from the Putnamville State Police Post responded to a crash between two semi tractor-trailers that occurred on Interstate 70 westbound at the eleven mile marker that sent one driver to the hospital. The preliminary crash investigation by Master Trooper Hans Nowak, …
Read More »Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement now hiring new officers
The Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement is looking to fill Indiana Conservation Officer (ICO) positions across the state with highly motivated, outdoor-centered individuals. Anyone interested in a career as an ICO should first read “Becoming a Conservation Officer” at dnr.IN.gov/lawenfor and complete the pre-screening test at dnr.IN.gov/lawenfor/9801.htm. Completion of …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Pledges Support for Eroding Lake Michigan Shoreline
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced he signed an executive order directing state agencies to pursue collection of damage information that could lead to a declaration of disaster emergency along the Lake Michigan shoreline. He also outlined steps state agencies will take to provide assistance along the shoreline. The executive …
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