Newton County- On April 2, 2021 at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Newton County Sheriff’s Department dispatched a hit and run crash that occurred on U.S. 24 near Goodland.  

The Indiana Department of Health announced today that appointments are now open for the mass vaccination clinic being opened at Gary’s Roosevelt Park next week in partnership with FEMA.

The Indiana Department of Health announced today that 1,256 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at state and private laboratories.

Attorney General Todd Rokita is encouraging Hoosiers who purchased consumer products that were recalled in March to take advantage of the remedies available to them.

INDOT will host a virtual meeting on May 19 to discuss some of the preliminary findings and recommendations for the state rail plan, which provides guidance on the improvement of freight and passenger rail investments in rural and urban areas throughout the Hoosier state. Federal law requires an update of INDOT’s state rail plan every four years.

FASHION OUTLETS OF CHICAGO CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH WITH NEW SHOPPER INCENTIVES THROUGHOUT APRIL |
New Programs Include Cardboard Box Recycling Incentive Program and Free Kids Craft Giveaways

The Indiana Department of Child Services, in partnership with The Villages, kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month with a virtual event featuring Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, Director Terry Stigdon, The Villages CEO/President Sharon Pierce, Prevent Child Abuse America CEO/President Dr. Melissa Merrick and special guest speaker Sharvonne Williams, who took guardianship of her little brother to prevent his entry to the child welfare system.

Lake County- This morning, April 1st, at 2:24 a.m., Trooper Dennis Griffin was patrolling I-80/94 near Cline Ave when he observed a vehicle quickly approaching him from behind. 

This morning, crews resumed search operations on and along the White River for Kevin Josue Flores Rodriquez. Sonar use was hindered due to weather.

Benton County – Detectives from the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post are seeking the public’s assistance locating two suspects from a burglary that took place in Fowler, IN on February 9, 2021.