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Indiana Supreme Court weighs expunged arrest in officer’s disciplinary case
Legal counsel for an Indiana police officer who was arrested — but later had a drunk driving charge dropped and his record expunged — argued before the state supreme court on Thursday that pending disciplinary action related to the incident should not be allowed to move forward. The state’s law enforcement board responsible for handling […]
Prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross Indiana Region is reminding everyone to prepare for emergencies. The Red Cross has a five-step plan for preparing for emergencies. The first step is knowing in advance where you might need to go in case you need to leave your...
Indiana Conservation Officers Cracking Down on Ginseng Thefts
Indiana Conservation Officers have been actively tracking down folks who've been trespassing and stealing ginseng, with some cases beginning as early as this spring. If you grew up in the Midwest, you've likely heard of ginseng. This highly sought-after plant can be found throughout Indiana and was sold for as much as $700 per pound in 2022, according to that year's annual ginseng report. While no license is required to harvest or grow ginseng, a dealer license is needed for those buying and selling it. In recent months, Indiana Conservation Officers have been cracking down on trespassers stealing the root and reminding Hoosiers to be aware of their surroundings.
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