Attorney General Todd Rokita encourages Hoosiers to avoid scams by being mindful as they prepare for out-of-town summer vacations. To ensure your time away is as safe as possible, use caution to avoid crafty scammers. “When planning your vacation this summer, remember anyone can be the target of a scam,” Attorney …
Read More »Search underway in Monroe Lake for missing Springville man
A search is underway for a Springville man after he went missing in the water at Monroe Lake. This afternoon at approximately 5:24 p.m., responders were dispatched to the lake for two people struggling in the water. Upon arrival, officers learned that one of the individuals was rescued from the …
Read More »Staying Safe While Working in Record Heat
Indiana is currently in the midst of a record heat wave. Soaring temperatures and stifling humidity are driving a 105F-110F degree heat index throughout most of Indiana for the next few days. The Indiana Department of Labor and its Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration want to ensure that employees …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Board of Trustees of Indiana State University The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2024: Robert Lowe (Carmel), vice president of people and culture for Republic …
Read More »Indiana is a Hotspot for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Global Report Says
INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2022) – Today, during London Tech Week, Startup Genome, a policy advisory and research organization, released its 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The comprehensive, data-driven report analyzed more than 280 entrepreneurial ecosystems including 3 million startups and ranked Indiana as a Global Top 40 Emerging Ecosystem. Indiana is …
Read More »New scholarship accounts give Hoosier families more control over students’ education
INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2022) — One year after its creation, Indiana’s newest scholarship fund is ready to launch! The Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program joins the state’s robust catalog of education opportunities and is designed for families seeking to take control of their student’s academic journeys. The application window will open …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb selects Judge Derek Molter to join Indiana Supreme Court
Judge Derek Molter INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Court of Appeals Judge Derek Molter as the next member of the Indiana Supreme Court. Molter will replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Steven David. “Derek Molter is devoted to the cause of justice and maintaining the …
Read More »Just Over Half of Indiana’s High School Graduates Went to College in 2020
INDIANAPOLIS) – With just over half – 53 percent – of Indiana high school graduates in the class of 2020 having pursued education beyond high school, Indiana’s college-going rate experienced its sharpest year-over-year decline and dropped to its lowest point in recent history. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education today released …
Read More »Indiana Destination Development Corporation and Visit Indiana Launches Tourism Marketing Campaign
INDIANAPOLIS (June 8, 2022) – Visit Indiana and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) today launched the ‘IN Indiana’ marketing campaign, a unique effort to tell the Hoosier State’s authentic story. Visit Indiana has developed an extensive customizable toolkit of resources available free of charge to every business, small town, …
Read More »Two boaters rescued from Shock Lake
(North Webster) Conservation Officers are investigating an incident where two boats operators had to be rescued from Shock Lake. At approximately 2:10 p.m., Kosciusko County Dispatch received a call in reference to two sinking boats on Shock Lake. Dalton Stiver, 25, of Cromwell and Charles Stiver, 47, of Syracuse were …
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