State Needs More Emergency Responders, Takes Aim At Training
Indiana’s emergency responders, especially volunteer firefighters, might be getting more funding for training and gear in the next state budget.
Read MoreIndiana’s emergency responders, especially volunteer firefighters, might be getting more funding for training and gear in the next state budget.
Read MoreKOSCIUSKO — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today added Kosciusko County and three other Indiana counties to the disaster emergency he declared in response to widespread flooding and infrastructure damage caused by sustained heavy rainfall. The governor signed a new executive order today to include not only Kosciusko, but … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As spring approaches, so does the chance for severe weather. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and Kosciusko County Emergency Management want to make sure everyone has a chance to be safe. While weather alert radios are available for purchase, not everyone has the means … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Following the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s announcement that it filed suit to challenge Gov. Mike Pence’s decision to suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees, spokeswoman Kara Brooks released the following statement.
Read MoreThe National Weather Service has placed much of northern Indiana, southern Michigan and northwestern Ohio under winter weather alerts, meaning accumulating snow and bitter cold temperatures for the next several days. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until 7 a.m. Monday and a Wind Chill Watch … Read More
When fire departments assist other departments at fires, accidents or other incidents it’s done with a handshake and a pat on the back. So says Mike Brubaker, chief for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Brubaker, a representative of Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s District 2, addressed both the Warsaw Common … Read More
The Department of Natural Resources and the state Department of Homeland Security have issued a Water Shortage Warning for all counties in Indiana due to drought conditions. Under the state’s Water Shortage Plan, notification letters are being sent to owners and operators of significant water withdrawal facilities calling … Read More
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, have issued a Water Shortage Warning for 32 Indiana counties that continue to be severely affected by the prolonged drought. The warning was issued Monday, July 2, to operators of public water systems … Read More
Kosciusko County Commissioners and the local Department of Homeland Security have extended the local burn ban at least one more week. According to Cathy Reed of the Kosciusko County Emergency Management office, commissioner Bob Conley informed the office today that the board has reviewed the matter and, after … Read More
United States Attorney David Capp announced today that federal agents have arrested six individuals in conjunction with an investigation of harboring illegal aliens. Among those arrested was 50-year-old Margarito Fuentes-Reyes of Goshen. Also arrested were: Omar Lagunes Duran, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana Yalitza Exclusa Borrero, 31, of Indianapolis, Indiana … Read More