Stories tagged with "state troopers"

Highway worker killed, driver flees by indystar

LAKE STATION, Ind. — Police say a speeding car struck and killed a construction worker on a northwestern Indiana highway. State police say a crew was patching potholes in a... – Mar 16, 2010 at 9:15 AM in Crime & Courts
Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius in California by indystar

EL CAJON, Calif. — The government sent investigators Tuesday to examine a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway, and Toyota said it wanted to interview the... – Mar 10, 2010 at 9:03 AM in Business
State troopers to increase patrols during holidays by Melanie Hayes

Last year, four people were killed in Hamilton County accidents during the holiday period. This year, the Indiana State Police will have extra troopers patrolling the roads,... – Dec 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hamilton County
State to lay off 42 truck and school bus inspectors by Mary Beth Schneider

State Police say others will pick up duties of those losing their jobs in cash crunch Indiana’s shrinking state revenues have now cost 42 motor carrier inspectors their... – Dec 08, 2009 at 12:37 AM in News
State to lay off 42 carrier inspectors by Mary Beth Schneider

Forty-two state motor carrier inspectors are losing their jobs at year’s end, the latest casualties of the recession which has dried up state revenues. The Indiana State Police... – Dec 07, 2009 at 6:29 PM in Communities
Tiger Woods cancels meeting with police for a 3rd time by indystar

WINDERMERE, Fla. — Tiger Woods canceled another meeting with state troopers today, the third straight time he’s done so. He posted a statement on his Web site that said the... – Nov 29, 2009 at 5:09 PM in Sports
Police: Woods, wife unavailable for interview by indystar

WINDERMERE, Fla. — Tiger Woods and his wife were not available to speak to state troopers for the second straight day, asking that they return Sunday to try to clear up questions... – Nov 28, 2009 at 6:56 PM in Sports
Palin resigning as Alaska governor by indystar

WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left... – Jul 03, 2009 at 10:13 PM in Politics & Government
150 troopers added to holiday patrols by indystar

About 150 additional state troopers will hit Indiana highways during the July 4 holiday weekend. State Police will be taking part in federally funded programs that increase patrols... – Jun 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News
More troopers to patrol July 4th weekend by indystar

SELLERSBURG, Ind. — About 150 additional state troopers will hit Indiana highways during the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend. State police will be taking part in federally... – Jun 29, 2009 at 8:23 AM in Crime & Courts
More troopers to patrol July 4th weekend by indystar

SELLERSBURG, Ind. — About 150 additional state troopers will hit Indiana highways during the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend. State police will be taking part in federally... – Jun 29, 2009 at 7:32 AM in News
Tab runs up as legislators lollygag by indystar

It’s always frustrating when government leaders waste taxpayers’ money, but it’s especially disappointing when budgets are tight and spending on essential... – Jun 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial
State police honor dead troopers by Kevin ONeal

Dozens of state troopers stood silently this morning to honor their fallen comrades. At the annual Indiana State Police memorial service, the names of the troopers who have died in... – May 05, 2009 at 7:06 PM in Crime & Courts
State trooper injured during DUI stop by indystar

An Indiana state trooper was injured early Saturday during a traffic stop of a suspected drunken driver, authorities said. Trooper Christopher Townsend, 27, was working a patrol... – Mar 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM in Marion County
Today in history by indystar

On this date: » In 1850, in a three-hour speech to the U.S. Senate, Daniel Webster endorsed the Compromise of 1850 as a means of preserving the Union. » In 1876, Alexander Graham... – Mar 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living
Daniels defends not flying commercial by indystar

WASHINGTON — Gov. Mitch Daniels on Monday defended his use of a state aircraft for a trip to Washington — a trip that was cut short Sunday when the plane’s... – Feb 23, 2009 at 7:23 PM in News
Morning rush hour runs into freezing rain by Kevin ONeal

State troopers from the Indianapolis district responded to a total of 35 property damage crashes, seven personal injury crashes and six slide offs after freezing rain coated... – Jan 06, 2009 at 7:17 AM in News
Purdue student killed on I-65 by indystar

A man who was killed Saturday when his car split in half during a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 was supposed to graduate Sunday from Purdue University.Daniel Song, 22, of... – Dec 22, 2008 at 8:32 AM in Communities
Troopers riding with truckers to target unsafe drivers by indystar

Anderson » State troopers are riding along with truck drivers in an effort to catch motorists who speed or drive too close to the big rigs.In less than two hours after the... – Oct 26, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Communities