State News

News related to Indiana and non-Hendricks County specific.

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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Serious ORV accident results in fatality

(Walkerton) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) crash which occurred sometime over the weekend near 33880 Union Road. A 74 year old male was located at the scene and pronounced deceased. At approximately 9:23 a.m., a motorist in the area contacted 911 in reference to what appeared …

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The Del McCoury Band, Samantha Fish, Edgar Winter Band, and Broadway’s The Rivalry anchor the 2020 Lincoln Amphitheatre Performance Series

Lincoln City (February 4, 2020) – The Lincoln Amphitheatre’s 2020 performance series will showcase an array of genres through a diverse lineup of performances featuring rock, blues, country, bluegrass, and family entertainment. The Grammy Award-winning Del McCoury Band, the multiplatinum Edgar Winter Band (with very special guest Henry Lee Summer), and 2018 …

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Indiana Department of Education Launches New Innovative School Information and Data Portal

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today formally launched Indiana’s new modernized data portal, INview. Replacing Indiana’s current information portal Compass, and designed to fulfill federal accountability requirements for transparency under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), INview provides a robust view of districts and schools for both …

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Rosedale Woman Arrested for Identity Theft

Parke County – Indiana State Police Detective Brian Maudlin initiated a criminal investigation on January 2, 2020, after receiving information from a family member that Kathleen Rayborn, age 48, of Rosedale, Indiana, had allegedly charged over $26,000 to credit cards, in that family member’s name.  The investigation revealed that Rayborn …

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