State News

(New Albany)  Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a potential Black Bear sighting after a motor vehicle accident involving a large animal on Interstate 64 near mile marker 121 Sunday evening.  The incident occurred at around 8:00 p.m.   Witness accounts by the operator of the vehicle, as well as at least …

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 19, 2018) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.5 percent for September and remains lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for nearly five years. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) was honored to receive the Government Entity Award from Serve Indiana on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at their annual Awards for Excellence Ceremony at the Indiana Historical Society. This year marks the first time this category has been awarded, spurred by DOR’s volunteer …

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 9, 2018) — Serve Indiana held its annual Awards for Excellence Ceremony Thursday evening at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis to celebrate both individuals and corporations that volunteer and make a difference in their communities. The winners were: Starbucks—Corporate Volunteer The Starbucks Foundation is focused on developing social …

(Indiana) –– The Kroger Foundation has awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant totaling $5,000 to fund processing fees on donated large game and livestock. “We are very excited about our “Meat” the Need program, “said Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, “and pleased that this Foundation …

The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2019 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.  In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day.  This day is dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers and all …

BENTONVILLE, ARK.,Nov. 12, 2018–Walmart today announced it will give hiring preference to military spouses, becoming the largest U.S. company to make such a commitment. The Military Spouse Career Connection, a new initiative by Walmart to recruit and hire military spouses, complements the 2013 Veterans Welcome Home commitment, enhanced in 2015, …

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 2, 2018) – The Indiana Department of Child Services has released its new Foster Parent Bill of Rights in support and appreciation of those families who open their homes to children in need.  The document, a collaborative effort among area foster parents, advocates, older youth and legislators, a …

Ellettsville (Monroe County) – Early Sunday morning off duty Trooper Kyle Hall observed a white 2013 Ford passenger car travelling westbound on State Road 46 near Red Hill Road. While observing the vehicle, one of the occupants threw out a lit cigarette. After initiating a traffic stop and identifying the …

INDIANAPOLIS (November 1, 2018) – The Indiana Adoption Program and Department of Child Services are partnering with the Indiana Supreme Court to share stories of children finding loving and permanent homes across the state.     Each November, in honor of National Adoption Month, state agencies work to spread the word about children waiting to find …