State warns people to be alert at fairs, festivals

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and state police are reminding state residents to be alert for safety concerns when attending county fairs and other local festivals.

Strike Team says thanks

Pence picks new Homeland Security director; keeps 4 Daniels agency leaders

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov.-elect Mike Pence on Thursday selected a former Indiana State Police commander to lead the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and retained several of Gov. Mitch Daniels' state agency heads.

Hospital hero heads east to help hurricane victims

MUNSTER | “I appreciate all that Franciscan Physicians Hospital does to help their employees flourish professionally and personally,” said Lori Postma, RN, as she left her hospital post Nov. 9 for the East Coast to assist the Indiana Department of Homeland Security in providing for hurricane…

EDITORIAL: Draft a prescription for trauma care

Indiana health officials have concluded from their statewide listening tour that Indiana needs more trauma centers. We've been making that point for years.

State calls for voluntary water conservation

As the drought continues, five Indiana government agencies are working to reduce Hoosiers’ consumption of water by at least 10 percent.

State won't aid fireworks dealers

INDIANAPOLIS | Fireworks retailers whose Fourth of July sales have been a dud due to drought-induced local fireworks bans shouldn't look to state government to add some sparkle to their bottom line.

Gary/Chicago airport hosting IDHS District 1 Training through Tuesday

GARY | The Gary/Chicago Airport will be hosting an Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) District 1 training exercise, which began on Saturday, May 19 and runs through Tuesday, May 22. District 1 is comprised of mutual aid agencies (law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, etc.) from…

Firefighters prepare for regional disasters

LAPORTE | Tornadoes don't happen only in Joplin, Mo. And, despite what some may think, Indiana is in one of the most dangerous earthquake zones in the country. Because of potential disasters such as these, a team of firefighters from throughout the region is getting prepared.