State News

News related to Indiana and non-Hendricks County specific.

June Indiana Employment Report

INDIANAPOLIS (July 19, 2019) – Indiana’s unemployment rate drops to 3.5 percent for June and remains lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the …

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Brazil Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With a Minor

Clay County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in November 2018, after receiving information that a 13 year old female had been sexually abused. The investigation revealed that a Tony G. Brock, age 39 of Brazil, Indiana, allegedly had been engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor.   After …

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Indiana State Police D.E.S, A.C.E.S. Troopers & Brown County Deputies Arrest Nashville Man on Felony Drug Charges

Nashville (Brown County) – After an investigation found probable cause, a Brown County Search Warrant was issued yesterday afternoon regarding alleged methamphetamine dealing for a residence on Plum Creek Road in Nashville. The search warrant for the residence also included Christopher James, 35 of Nashville allegedly dealing large amounts of …

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Lafayette man dies after being pulled from Tippecanoe River

Monticello– Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a death that occurred yesterday on the Tippecanoe River in White County. Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:50 p.m., White County Communications received a 911 report of a man who was pulled from the Tippecanoe River near Diamond Point. Several agencies responded to the area. The investigation …

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Death Investigation at Hammond Marina

Hammond, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting a death investigation after a man failed to resurface after falling into the water. Harold Daniels, 59, of Chicago fell into the water along the boat docks at Hammond Marina on Lake Michigan last night around 11:45 PM and did not resurface. Members of Hammond Fire …

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Mollenhour camp to teach outdoor skills to youth

Some northern Indiana youth are set to learn environmental awareness and skills thanks to the C.O. Mollenhour Conservation Camp, which begins Sunday, July 14 on McClures Lake near Silver Lake. Indiana conservation officers along with a council of dedicated volunteers will help host the event, which will be divided into …

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Boating restrictions lifted on Indian Lakes Chain

The emergency order restricting motorized watercraft operation on the Indian Lakes Chain in LaGrange County has been rescinded. Normal boating operations may resume. The Indian Lakes Chain consists of Dallas, Witmer, Hackenberg, Westler, and Messick lakes. The emergency order prohibiting the operation of all motorized watercraft for the West Lakes …

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