INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA announced it is still on track for a scheduled start to fall sports. However, some geographic areas are announcing postponements.

Governor Eric Holcomb’s executive order regarding the state of Indiana’s mask mandate lists exemptions to wearing face coverings while in public.

Governor Eric Holcomb has put a pause on the state of Indiana entering Stage 5 of the “Back on Track” re-opening plan.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Sports Corp announced its formation of Team Indiana to help promote sports in the Hoosier State.

INDIANAPOLIS – 15 golfers from around the state were chosen for the IHSGCA Academic All-State list, including a pair from Wabash.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSBCA released its Academic All-State list Monday evening for the 2020 baseball season.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA has appointed its choices for the 2020-21 Student Advisory Committee.

An Indianapolis man faces charges after allegedly stealing a 2000 Pontiac Sedan and leading police on a high speed pursuit.

INDIANAPOLIS – Greenwood’s Erica Shepherd outdueled Granger native Julia Potter-Bobb to win the IWGA State Amateur Championship.

INDIANAPOLIS – The ICGSA announced its choices for the 2020 Academic All-State honorees for girls track and girls tennis.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Governor Eric Holcomb announced on Thursday, May 21, that movie theaters and playgrounds, which had been projected to open in stage 3, will remain closed.

INDIANAPOLIS – The NFHS released updated rules for the 2020-21 gymnastics season, which oversees the IHSAA.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA maintained its stance on reopening athletics on July 1 after its May committee meeting.

Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state’s new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment, according to State Rep. Dave Wolkins.

Campgrounds, State Park Inns, restaurants, family cabins, and camper cabins are closed, and tentatively scheduled to open Sunday, May 24.

INDIANAPOLIS – The NFHS ruled against a shot clock in high school basketball as part of its April rules committee meetings.

Press Release INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced on Friday, May 1, the Back On Track Indiana plan to safely open the economy and remain vigilant about protecting Hoosiers’ health and well-being. “Across Indiana, we have witnessed a spirit of cooperation and caring for others that has touched my heart,” said Gov. Holcomb. “May …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The NFHS has issued clarification to aspects of competitive swim meets for the 2020-21 season.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

INDIANAPOLIS — 300 Hoosiers have died due to COVID-19 in the state of Indiana. This is an increase from 245 deaths reported on Thursday. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 6,907 people have tested positive for COVID-19, up from 6,351 cases reported on Thursday. The number of total tests administered is 35,040. Locally, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Eight Indiana State troopers assigned to the Indiana Toll Road Post received their patrol cars on April 7 after successfully completing three months in the ISP Field Training Program. The probationary troopers graduated from the 79th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy in December 2019. The entire class was issued their new Dodge Charger …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana All-Star basketball games scheduled for early June have been canceled.

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 6,300 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state of Indiana. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 245 people have died due to COVID-19, which is an increase from 203 deaths reported on Wednesday. The number of positive cases in Indiana totals 6,351, up from 5,943 cases reported …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 5,500 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of deaths increased from 139 on Monday morning to 173 on Tuesday, April 7. The number of positive cases in Indiana totals 5,507, up from 4,944 on …read more.

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said state parks would close. INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb announced during a press conference on Monday, April 6, that all Indiana campgrounds are ordered to close in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Holcomb signed an executive order on Monday that addresses several topics, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Five Warsaw swimmers and divers were named to the 2019-20 Indiana High School Swim Coaches Association Academic All-State list, issued Sunday morning.

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 4,000 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of deaths increased from 101 on Friday morning to 127 on Saturday evening. The number of positive cases in Indiana totals 4,411, up from 3,437 on Friday. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Tamika Catchings was among the most recent class for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb announced on Friday, April 3, that Indiana has been granted a federal major disaster declaration, which provides funds to help communities recover from COVID-19. The funding can be used to cover costs of emergency needs including crisis counseling, food programs, temporary shelters, protective equipment, safety resources and personnel. Gov. Holcomb …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA made it official Thursday afternoon in cancelling the 2020 spring sports season.

INDIANAPOLIS —Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick has announced that all K-12 schools will have to deliver remote instruction for the remainder of the school year. The announcement was made Thursday, April 2, during Gov. Eric Holcomb’s press briefing on the virus outbreak. For K-12 education, schools must complete 160 total instructional days …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood’s Trent Edwards was among the selections for IBCA All-State in a series of lists issued Thursday afternoon.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis 500 and all its tributary events will be pushed back to a hopeful running in August.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is seeking applicants for the next Student Commission Member position. The student member, to be appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, will serve on the Commission from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022. The student member is a full voting member of the Commission for Higher Education, …read more.

ROCHESTER — Three Indianapolis men were recently arrested after robbing an auto parts store in Rochester. Davonta Geno Bartlett, 19; Arieon Anderson, 17; and Dejaun Bartlett, 16, all of Indianapolis, are each charged with armed robbery, a level 3 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony. At approximately 8:45 p.m. Friday, March 13, Rochester Police …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Plymouth’s Alaina Clady was one of 13 chosen to receive a Cato Scholarship from the IHSAA.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood’s Adam Yoder was voted a District 1 Coach of the Year by the IBCA.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb joined Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer and Democratic Party Chair John Zody on Friday, March 20, to announce an agreement to move the date of this year’s Indiana primary election from May 5 to June 2. All dates corresponding with the primary election will be …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA Commissioner sweepstakes went to Paul Neidig, who was named the ninth commissioner in the state.

INDIANAPOLIS – The DNR has closed its offices to the public until March 24.

INDIANAPOLIS – Classroom performance was highlighted in a quartet of Academic All-State lists for the winter sports seasons.

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning Wednesday, March 18, to lessen strain on offenders and their loved ones as a result of the COVID-19 virus, Indiana Department of Correction officials worked with the telephone and video service provider to help prisoners keep in contact with those outside prison walls. The short-term policy permits each eligible offender the opportunity …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Blake Marsh and NorthWood’s Jake Lone were both named to the North team for the IFCA North-South All-Star Classic football showcase in July.

INDIANAPOLIS – IHSAA Commissioner Bobby Cox held a press conference Thursday afternoon stating the basketball regionals and gymnastics state tournaments will go on, but with extremely limited attendance.

INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA announced Wednesday it will limit attendance to direct team personnel and workers at the upcoming NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has identified the second presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in the state on Sunday, March 8. The patient, an adult who resides in Hendricks County, is in isolation with mild symptoms and is not hospitalized at this time. Hendricks County is located to the west of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood’s Kate Rulli was among those chosen to represent the Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 list.

INDIANAPOLIS – Relive some of the moments of NorthWood’s basketball championship weekend.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood put on one more defensive show to lock up its second girls basketball state championship, 37-29, over Salem Saturday night.

INDIANAPOLIS – Caden Jenkins and Grant Knight closed out their senior season with work at the IHSAA Boys Swim and Dive Championships.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood and Salem will look to find the magic one more time as the two battle for a girls basketball state championship Saturday night.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Grant Knight is seeded seventh in the breaststroke, but not many other locals are carrying a high seed into this weekend’s IHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals.

INDIANAPOLIS – Northridge used a host of top eight finishes to land fourth at the IHSAA GIrls Swimming and Diving Championships.

INDIANAPOLIS – Day one is in the books at the IHSAA Girls Swim Championships.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association is announced its incoming Hall of Fame Class Tuesday morning.

INDIANAPOLIS – Seven additional entries from the Elkhart sectional were picked up for the IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals.

INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of Indiana college students in the midst of the 2019-20 academic year are benefiting from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs’ College Tuition Exemption Program. The program offers up to a 100 percent tuition exemption for qualifying students attending Indiana state-supported schools. The veteran parent of each student must meet three qualifications, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – IHSAA Commissioner Bobby Cox has announced he will retire at the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace earned a 93-66 men’s basketball win over Ohio Christian at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse Monday evening.

Tiffany Alberts INDIANAPOLIS — A former Warsaw school teacher was sentenced Thursday, Dec. 26 in Marion County after being accused of injecting her son with feces. Tiffany Alberts, of Walcott, formerly of the Warsaw area, was convicted of neglect of a dependent and six counts of aggravated battery. She was sentenced to seven years in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2020 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet with their state senator, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that the U.S. Navy has agreed to name a warship in honor of Senator Richard G. Lugar, Wednesday, Nov. 13. Senator Young will host a naming ceremony for the USS RICHARD G. LUGAR (DDG 136) in Indianapolis next Monday, November 18, where he will be joined by …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s volleyball team wrote the final chapter in the 2019 season on Wednesday in a 3-0 loss at Marian.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team will be showcased at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Dec. 30.

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers recently participated in the 18th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” by visiting Indiana State Police Posts, locations sponsored by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency and the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, and other sites across the state. “Kudos to everyone who helped protect their loved ones from substance misuse by safely disposing of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Soccer Coaches Association released its lists for its Academic All-State choices for boys and girls soccer.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Soccer Coaches Association released its choices for girls soccer All-District.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced this week that applications will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2020, for the upcoming Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year, said a news …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 80th Recruit Academy.  Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm, said a news release from the Indiana State Police. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.  …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Abbi Richcreek from Edgewood Middle School received the highest honor given to Project Lead The Way teachers — PLTW Outstanding Teacher — at the Project Lead The Way national conference. PLTW recognized Richcreek in front of hundreds of attendees, including teachers from across the United States. “We are grateful to our teachers for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches announced its selections for Academic All-State for both boys and girls cross country.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA announced Thursday its host sites for the 2019-20 basketball postseason.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA drew its brackets for the tennis sectionals which are set to begin Wednesday.

INDIANAPOLIS – The boys and girls soccer draws were released by the IHSAA Sunday evening.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

INDIANAPOLIS — The Mail-Journal won three second-place awards Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Hoosier State Press Association annual banquet held at The Nest Event Center in Greenwood, near Indianapolis. Reporter Nicholette Carlson won second place in the best portrait category with the “Great Pumpkin” photo she took at Syracuse Fall Festival. The staff won second …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA and NFHS are continuing the dialogue of parent and fan behavior at athletic contests.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb presented Hoosier humanitarian Dr. George Rapp, Lake Wawasee and Indianapolis, with the 2019 Sachem Award, the state’s highest honor, during a ceremony at the Indiana State Museum Tuesday, Aug. 27. Rapp has been a medical pioneer, champion of education and supporter of the arts throughout his life. The Sachem …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Jacob Krugman and Kyler Hauptli were among the Academic All-State recipients for baseball.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Liam Patton and NorthWood’s Matt Dutkowski were both named IHSBCA Honorable Mention All-State.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood’s Maddy Payne and Warsaw’s Kaylee Patton are among those chosen to take part in the 17th annual IBCA/IHSAA Underclass Showcase.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood’s Reegan Miller will compete this weekend at the North-South Tennis All-Star Cup.

INDIANAPOLIS — Warsaw Community High School student Katrielle Rodgers has received an honorable mention for the Indiana Affiliate NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. The award, sponsored by the National Center for Women and Information Technology, OneAmerica, Women and Hi Tech, Society for Information Management – Indianapolis Chapter, and Indiana University recognizes high school women …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA approved a rule to run a continuous clock in a blowout football game, among other votes at the monthly meeting.

INDIANAPOLIS – The tournament is weeks away, but the IHSAA held its softball tournament draw Sunday night.

INDIANAPOLIS — On March 20, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Arts Commission hosted a reception to celebrate the 2019 Hoosier women artists at the Statehouse. Stephanie McDairmant, Warsaw; and Brenda Stichter, Warsaw; were two of the 39 honorees whose artwork was selected to be displayed in the offices of several …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s softball team was not able to keep up with No. 5 Marian on Tuesday, losing 9-0 and 2-0 on the road.

INDIANAPOLIS – Clauson-Marshall Racing announces partnership for Indy 500.

INDIANAPOLIS – Marquette Catholic, Oak Hill, Northwestern and Hamilton Southeastern were crowned as girls basketball champions.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Grant Knight finished sixth in the breaststroke at the IHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Grant Knight qualified for the finals at the IHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals.

INDIANAPOLIS — Each of Wawasee’s three state finalists landed on the podium on the second day of the IHSAA State Wrestling Finals Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

INDIANAPOLIS – The NFHS is instituting a 40-second play clock among its changes for the 2019 football season.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Delaney Wihebrink took third in the breaststroke at Saturday’s IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Delaney Wihebrink is in contention for a state championship after Friday’s prelims of the IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals.

INDIANAPOLIS – A look at the IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals and the Penn Diving Regional.

WARSAW — A man and woman face fraud and theft charges after using a fraudulent credit card at Smith Appliance and Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture. Tiffany L. Rodman, 31, 6008 Prairie Meadow Drive, Indianapolis; and Zachary J. Anewich, 30, 52445 Oakland Ave., South Bend, are each being charged with two counts of fraud and two …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Pioneer wrapped up another undefeated season with a dominant championship Saturday to cap the football season.