State News

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Clarksburg Woman’s Body Recovered from Creek

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the apparent drowning death of a Clarksburg woman after her vehicle left the roadway and entered Pipe Creek. At approximately 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, the victim, Carol Jackson, 63, Clarksburg, was recovered by Indiana Conservation Officer safety divers downstream of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased …

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Anderson Man Dies in Grant County Crash

Grant County – Wednesday at approximately 11:31 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Grant County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 22, at State Road 37, in which an Anderson, IN man died. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper A.J. Coffee revealed that …

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Terre Haute Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation

Vigo County— Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville Post are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting in the city of Terre Haute that has left one suspect deceased. A preliminary investigation revealed at approximately 10:30 last night, a West Terre Haute Officer attempted to stop a white 2018 Chevy Colorado …

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INBiz helps state collect an additional $40 million this year

INDIANAPOLIS (December 19, 2018)– INBiz, the state of Indiana’s one-stop business portal, launched in 2016 allowing Hoosier businesses to connect with numerous state government offices on one website. The one-stop concept has helped businesses stay in compliance with state law by putting numerous reporting requirements on one website. This year, …

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Lt. Governor Crouch announces tourism director

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2018) – Today, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Misty Weisensteiner, an experienced tourism executive director, will serve as the director of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development effective Jan. 14, 2019. Misty Weisensteiner Weisensteiner most recently served as the executive director of the Orange County Economic Development Partnership, …

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Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Blue Line Park” Project

INDIANAPOLIS – Westville Police Department hopes to build a universally accessible play space in central Westville thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity. The campaign is led by the Westville …

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Peru Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Peru – Wednesday morning, a criminal investigation by officers from the Indiana State Police and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force resulted in the arrest of Noel Berry, 60 Peru IN. Berry was incarcerated in the Miami County Jail to face eight felony charges for possession of child pornography. …

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Gov. Holcomb, INDOT Award More Than $121 million in State Matching Funds for Rail Crossing Safety Improvements Through Local Trax Grants

Gary, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness, railroad industry leaders and local officials gathered today in Gary to announce the awarding of more than $121 million in one-time, state matching funds for rail crossing safety improvements through INDOT’s Local Trax matching grant. Launched earlier this year, Local Trax provides funds …

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