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COLUMBUS, Ind. – Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined executives of Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, in Columbus yesterday to open the company’s latest expansion – a $100 million […]

The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) is responsible for enforcing both state and federal regulations on all commercial motor vehicles (CMV). Major tasks include conducting Safety Inspections, New Entrant Safety Audits, and […]

Delphi’s longest-running community tradition returns this week as the 171st Annual Old Settlers Festival takes over downtown Delphi August 6-8. The three-day celebration, presented by Delphi Main Street, will feature live entertainment, food, carnival rides, […]

The Masonic Lodge 54 Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show has been rescheduled because of severe weather and rain. The event will now take place on Sunday, Aug. 9, with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. The […]

Purdue University has announced that Tommy McClelland, currently the vice president and director of athletics at Rice University, will become the university’s next vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics. According to Purdue News, McClelland […]

Governor Mike Braun today declared a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through September 5, continuing nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. […]

Governor Mike Braun visited RecycleForce and Keys2Work today—partner nonprofits dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated Hoosiers successfully reenter the workforce—to recognize two federal grants totaling $10.2 million that will expand career pathways, strengthen Indiana’s workforce and […]

Families across central Indiana will have a chance to explore the night sky during the 23rd annual Indiana Family Star Party, set for August 7 and 8 at Camp Cullom near Frankfort. The event, known […]

Indiana residents are being asked to keep an eye on local trees during National Tree Check Month and help prevent the spread of a destructive invasive pest — the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). The Asian […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an access closure that will impact closure that will impact County Road 200 W. at State Road 32 near Lebanon. Beginning on or after Tuesday, August 11, INDOT contractors […]

A Boone County man is facing several serious felony charges after authorities allege he shot at a crop-dusting aircraft that flew over his property last summer. Kedrick Miller, 41, has been charged with: Attempted murder, […]

A Mulberry woman has been arrested and is facing an animal cruelty charge following an investigation that led authorities to discover multiple deceased dogs inside a Jefferson Road residence. According to the Mulberry Police Department, […]

Four Special Olympics Indiana athletes have been nominated for the opportunity to represent the United States at the 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Santiago, Chile. The athletes selected for nomination are: Kendra Franklin of Holton in swimming. Katherine Gries of […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita is once again teaming up with Indiana’s favorite horror host, Sammy Terry, to help Hoosiers reclaim what’s rightfully theirs. Fairgoers are invited to stop by the Attorney General Rokita’s booth in […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita today called on Congress to pass the “STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act” without delay. The provision would grant states the authority to investigate and prosecute Medicaid beneficiary/recipient welfare fraud rather than […]

Indiana State Police Detectives from the Indianapolis Post are investigating an apparent interstate shooting on I-70 near downtown Indianapolis. Tuesday August 4, 2026 at approximately 10:54 a.m. Indiana State Police Dispatchers were notified of a […]

The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is now accepting applications from both traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at the below […]

In just 48 hours, the gates will swing open for the 2026 Indiana State Fair, bringing 15 days of food, family traditions, live entertainment, agriculture, and brand-new experiences to the Indiana State Fairgrounds. From riding […]

After more than 33 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Indiana, Indiana State Police Lieutenant Tom McKee is retiring following a distinguished career with the department. Lieutenant McKee, a native of Allegheny County, […]

Special Olympics Indiana will kick off its fall championship season on Saturday, August 15, with the equestrian state event at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds in Danville. The equestrian competition will be the first of […]

The 2026 Indiana State Fair opens Friday, August 7 and runs through Sunday, August 23, closed Mondays. Before making your way to the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, fairgoers are encouraged to review important […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita today co-led a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general directing lawmakers in Congress to reject efforts to delay implementation of the new federal definition of hemp which closes the loophole that […]