State News

News related to Indiana and non-Hendricks County specific.

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, …

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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 …

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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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2020 Winter/Spring Vesting Our 4-Legged K9s Raffle

In the dog days of summer, I am writing to you about our new campaign about–you guessed it– protecting K9s. Tens of thousands of these loyal, trusted dogs serve alongside their human handlers in police departments across the country. But, sadly, due to budget cuts, many departments cannot afford life-saving …

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Expired Plate Leads to Discovery of Drugs and Syringes

Sullivan County – February 17, 2020, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Trooper William Clark was patrolling in the area of Old US 41, near Alexander Street.  Trooper Clark stopped a motorcycle for an expired license plate.  The driver was identified as Jason A. Mize, age 42, of Carlisle, Indiana.  Criminal activity was …

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Domestic Disturbance Turns Into Shots Fired

Clay County – Indiana State Police are investigating an overnight shooting on State Road 340 west of Brazil, that claimed the life of a Brazil, Indiana resident. At approximately 9:00 p.m., February 16, 2020, the Clay County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting shots fired at 2055 State Road …

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Indiana seeking 10-year extension of Healthy Indiana Plan

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has submitted its application for a 10-year extension of the Healthy Indiana Plan, the state’s Medicaid alternative program for low-income, non-disabled adults. This week, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services notified FSSA that it has completed its preliminary review …

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Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20

INDIANAPOLIS (February 12, 2020) – Celebrate Presidents’ Day by escaping back in time. Indiana’s story stretches well into history, with significant events happening before statehood was granted in 1816. With Visit Indiana’s fifth list of The 20 IN 20 featuring historic sites, visitors can experience the people and places of the …

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Body recovered from Ohio River

Indiana Conservation Officers assisted in the recovery of a woman’s body today on the Ohio River near Mt. Vernon, Indiana.  The body recovered is of a female, but her identity at this time is unknown. Marrs Township Fire Department was able to get to the victim at 11:50 am and …

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