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It’s time to prepare for the April 8 solar eclipse, during which the moon will completely cover the sun over a significant portion of Indiana, causing darkness at mid-afternoon. Because viewing the sun at any phase of the eclipse without…

The annual DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology photo contest has started. Open to photographers of any age and skill level, the contest has been held since 2005 to promote Indiana’s historic resources. All structures in photo entries must…

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened a public comment period for proposed changes to Indiana’s deer hunting rules before they vote on final adoption of the proposed changes. Most proposed changes intend to simplify Indiana’s deer hunting rules…

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs have announced the launch of the Stellar Pathways program. Stellar Pathways is based around the Stellar Communities program, which was paused in 2020 as a result…

STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) is working to boost rural health care access by allowing local governments to direct existing income tax revenue to their county-owned hospitals. Manning said he authored House Bill 1196 to begin the conversation…

After recent, heartbreaking cyber kidnapping stories have surfaced in the U.S., Attorney General Todd Rokita pushes regular Hoosier families to beware of false ransom threats.   “This type of attack largely targets our students as they travel overseas,” Attorney General Rokita…

INDIANAPOLIS – The statewide annual count of individuals experiencing homelessness will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Service providers and volunteers in local communities across Indiana will be conducting the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for the Indiana Balance of…

The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a a period of freezing rain and wintry mix expected to impact a large portion of state starting Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather…

Secretary of State Diego Morales continues visiting several counties to hand deliver election improvement grants.  Today, Secretary Morales made stops in the following counties: St. Joseph, Marshall, Fulton, Cass, and Carroll Counties. More than 60 Indiana counties will be receiving…

STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) during the 2024 legislative session is working to prohibit the Indiana Department of Transportation from funding additional J-turn intersections and to make sure local interests in road improvements are protected. Manning said he…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management today announced it is taking applications and nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. This marks the 31th year the awards have been given to celebrate innovative projects with measurable environmental…

INDIANAPOLIS  – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced at tonight’s State of the State address that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $250 million grant to help bolster quality of place efforts throughout the state. The grant to the Indiana Economic…