INDIANA — Indiana conservation officers are advising citizens across the state of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams this winter. Recent temperature drops across the state have brought about sheets of ice across some bodies of water. Indiana conservation officers ask everyone to be vigilant and keep a watchful …read more.

It is never a good idea to walk onto a frozen lake without following the proper protocols and knowing how long it takes and what temperature must be hit for that body of water to freeze. Each year, it’s estimated that nearly 8,000 people die from drowning. Even though ice may appear safe, some areas …read more.