State senator honored for 911 emergency phone funding reforms

INDIANAPOLIS | State Sen. Brandt Hershman, R-Wheatfield, was honored Thursday for his work restructuring funding for 911 emergency telephone service.

Senators skeptical of Lake 911 plan, possible C.P. legal challenge

INDIANAPOLIS | Two Northwest Indiana state senators who spearheaded the effort to reduce 911 expenses by requiring counties to consolidate their emergency telephone answering centers believe Lake County needs to get with the program.

Many new state laws take effect Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS | The Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly approved and Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels signed 161 bills into law this year. Most take effect Sunday.

Daniels signs 46 bills into law

INDIANAPOLIS | A new fee for 911 service, assistance for financially distressed local governments, a plan for the state to opt out of federal health programs, a redefinition of public intoxication and an unusual form of fishing were among the 46 bills signed into law Monday by Republican Gov…

No deal yet on changes to funding for 911 service

INDIANAPOLIS | Legislation that restructures funding for 911 emergency telephone service may be in trouble after a conference committee meeting Tuesday exposed major conflicts among state lawmakers.

Lawmakers nearing deal on 911 fees, consolidation

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana General Assembly is inching closer to restructuring 911 funding and limiting the number of emergency telephone answering centers in each county.

Legislature considering higher 911 fees

INDIANAPOLIS | The General Assembly is continuing to work on legislation that would result in most Northwest Indiana telephone users paying a higher monthly fee for 911 service.

Ind. Senate panel approves plan for 911 consolidation, fee change

INDIANAPOLIS | The state would set fees for 911 telephone service, and each Indiana county would be limited to a single 911 center, under legislation approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.

Ind. Supreme Court OKs police stop based only on tip

INDIANAPOLIS | A police officer can pull over a driver based on a concerned citizen's 911 tip, even if the officer never witnesses suspicious behavior, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

State says $11,933 in Jasper Co. 911 funds were misspent

INDIANAPOLIS | State auditors want Jasper County's former 911 coordinator to repay $11,933 in 911 funds they say he spent on personal purchases, including iPads, iPods, GPS units and Apple gift cards.

State audit of Jasper County 911 office

State auditors want Jasper County's former 911 coordinator to repay $11,933 in 911 funds they say he spent on personal purchases, including iPads, iPods, GPS units and Apple gift cards.

September 11 Memorial Service set to take place at Wolf Lake

HAMMOND | Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority invite you to join us at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, September 11, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.