State News

Logansport, IN- Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a water recovery incident that occurred at France Park this evening. At approximately 5:15 pm, first responders were dispatched to the area of France Park for a man that had been pulled from the water. Witnesses stated that they observed the male run into …

A Harrison County man was arrested this week after a tip prompted Indiana Conservation Officers to investigate illegal hunting activities. Branden Fischbach (age 28) of Corydon faces charges of Illegal Possession of Wild Turkey, Illegal Possession of Deer, Theft of a Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm by Domestic Batterer.  …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 3, 2019) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that the Historic Renovation Grant Program, is open to for applications and will be accepted until all funding is awarded. The program is designed to preserve and rehabilitate historic properties …

Vigo County – The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested a 43 year old man from Terre Haute this morning.  The investigation began this past March when a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) was received by the ICAC Task Force.  Stephen W. …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today congratulated 11 schools who were recently recognized by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) for their work in implementing comprehensive school counseling programs. The Indiana schools were honored during ASCA’s 2019 conference in Boston, MA, where they also received the Recognized …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 29, 2019) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Office of Tourism Development and Indiana Economic Development Corporation, will lead a delegation of Indiana agriculture and tourism leaders to Mexico to develop economic partnerships, strengthen agricultural ties and showcase Indiana as …

INDIANAPOLIS – Over the past year, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has not shied away from new initiatives to improve the agency. At the recent 2019 Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) national conference held in Indianapolis, DOR was recognized with an award for the innovation and success of two …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the next call for projects is open in the Community Crossings grant program for shovel-ready local road construction projects. Community Crossings is part of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Roads program, a 20-year, fully funded plan to enhance Indiana’s highways and local roads. …

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Dr. Katie Jenner will serve as his senior education advisor as Dr. Lee Ann Kwiatkowski departs to become the Director of Public Education and Chief Executive Officer of Muncie Community Schools. Gov. Holcomb has also recommended State Board of Education Chief of …

One man has been rescued from the Ohio River by the Clarksville Fire Department after the boat he was on crashed into the upper gates of the McAlpine Dam yesterday evening July 1.  Indiana Conservation Officers along with multiple other agencies are resuming their search this morning for the boat …