Boat accident investigation underway on Lake Michigan
Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting a boat accident investigation involving two vessels that collided northwest of Hammond Marina on Lake Michigan.
Former TV host pleads guilty in poaching case
Christopher Brackett, 41, former host of the Outdoor Channel hunting show “Fear No Evil,” has pled guilty in federal court to unlawful transportation of wildlife, in violation of the Lacey Act.
July 21 - July 27 - The Week in Indiana History
Indiana Quick Quiz
1. What is unusual about the old high school gym in West College Corner, Indiana?
2. In what Indiana city will you find the RV Hall of Fame?
3. What city serves as the county seat of Lake County?
Answers Below
One Deceased in a Three Vehicle Crash
Montgomery County-Today at approximately 9:46 a.m. on SR 47 about one quarter of a mile north of CR 500 south (that is approximately three miles west of Crawfordsville) three vehicles collide sending two drivers to hospitals with one deceased as a result of her injuries.
September is Indiana Archeology Month
Planning has begun for Indiana Archaeology Month in September. The DHPA encourages you to organize and host an event.
What we learned at a visit to a local animal sanctuary 🐄 🐓 🐖
Legacy Foundation visits Erin's Farm
Nongame Wildlife Fund at Work: Reptiles
All snakes are reptiles. Reptiles are ectothermic, which means they obtain body heat from their surroundings (also called cold-blooded). They bask in the sun to warm and seek shade to cool. They tend to be more active during the day in spring and fall, and more active early morning and evening during the heat of summer.
Don’t pick up mussels or their shells
As the summer continues to heat up, many of our rivers and streams will start to lower, exposing large sand and rock bars. If you have ever walked along these areas, you may have encountered a stranded freshwater mussel or noticed a trail in the sand as a mussel tries to get to deeper water.
Educational signage helps neighbors appreciate native plantings
Plantings of native wildflowers and warm-season grasses are incredibly beneficial to wildlife, but may appear untidy in neighborhood settings.
July is Lakes Appreciation Month
Gov. Eric Holcomb has proclaimed July 2019 as Lakes Appreciation Month.