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INDOT deploys nearly 100 trucks ahead of weekend snow

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation West Central Indiana – With 1 to 2 inches of snow likely across West Central Indiana from Saturday evening through Sunday morning, the Indiana Department of Transportation will mobilize about 100 trucks…

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Otter trapping season reaches quota, closes early

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources DNR has closed the river otter trapping season after reaching its statewide quota. The season was scheduled to run from Nov. 15 – March 15, or until the quota of 600…

Ag tech jobs grow in our state’s strong agriculture roots

Column by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch Agriculture. Biology. Science and technology. All of these make up our growing agbioscience sector of our economy. While Indiana already ranks as the 10th largest agriculture state in the nation, we further positioned ourselves…

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Shooting range hours change for January and February

Through February, all shooting ranges operated by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife will operate under adjusted hours. During this period, the ranges at the following fish & wildlife areas will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9…

INDOT provides insight on pre-treatment of state roadways

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation INDIANA — In addition to the Indiana Department of Transportation’s snow and ice removal operations during winter storm events, the agency also pre-treats roadways with brine solution prior to winter weather if…

Indiana DNR

Celebrate MLK Day of Service by volunteering for DNR

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by becoming a volunteer at one of Indiana’s DNR properties this year. DNR provides a variety of ways for citizens to make a…

Statements on January 6, 2021 events at U.S. Capitol

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement. “It’s both saddening and sickening to watch a mob devolve into thinking their rules would ever replace the rule of law. I unequivocally condemn the violence at the U.S. Capitol…

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FSSA names agency’s first chief health equity and ADA officer

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced that Breanca Merritt, Ph.D., will serve as the agency’s first chief health equity and ADA officer, beginning January 4. Merritt is the founding director of the Center for Research on…