Indiana
Ofc. Brian Elliott was ‘the best of the best,’ Beech Grove police chief recalls
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Beech Grove Police Chief Michael Maurice fought back tears as he remembered the life and service of Officer Brian Elliott during a celebration of life on Monday at Beech Grove High School.
Elliott, 33, was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance at a Beech Grove apartment complex on Monday, Feb. 16.
He was “the best of the best, and that’s why he was a Beech Grove police officer,” Maurice told the crowd of mourners gathered at Beech Grove High School.
“Brian came to us after serving six years with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. When we hired Brian, he already possessed the characteristics we expect officers to display–he was going to fit right in because he was the very best.”
Maurice praised Elliott and his partner, who was wounded during the shooting that took Elliott’s life. “They were everything we want and expect our officers to be — fearless, compassionate, eager, community-oriented, selfless with others, able to act valiantly in high-stress situations.”
In closing, Maurice said, “Officer Brian Elliott, it was an honor to serve alongside you. We will continue to carry on your sacrifice from here.”
At the conclusion of Monday’s funeral services, a procession will take Elliott to Crown Hill Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — It’s fair season and a new law uncorks adult beverage sales!
The new Indiana law will go into effect July 1st, making it legal to sell alcohol at county fairs.
The Kosciusko County Fair is set to kick off in just a few weeks and Indiana is officially allowing alcohol to be sold.
The law is bringing back something that’s not necessarily new to this fair.
Here’s what you need to know
The new law will go into effect on July 1st. It officially allows county fairs to apply for fee-free permits to sell alcohol.
Officials with the Kosciusko County Fair say they are participating this year. They are implementing the same guidelines they used when they sold alcohol just at grandstand events.
The difference now is, you can walk around the grounds with your drink. But strict guidelines will be in place for purchasing a drink.
“Actually, we’ve never had any issues. Because we card everybody, so we take that seriously. We also got the ID guides so we can identify the different types of IDs,” said Sheal Dirck, Treasurer of Kosciusko County Fair.
The Kosciusko County Fair already have guidelines in place, so this was an easy transition for the fair.
They will be the only vendors selling alcohol, which will make it easier to control distribution.
The sales will also bring in more revenue.
“Hopefully it allows to keep our ticket prices where they are because right now, insurance, utilities and everything else is going sky high and it’s hard to make ends meet,” said Dirck.
However, some fairs cannot participate because of the July 1st start date, like the Pulaski County Fair, which is going on right now. Pulaski County officials said it is on the agenda for next year. Whereas other fairs are choosing to sit this year out.
“We wanted not spend some time to, to see what that really means for us. It was not a decision we wanted to rush into. But we are happy for the option of it,” said Shelly Steury, GM of Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds.
Leaders at the St. Joseph County and Elkhart County Fairs said neither of them are selling alcohol.
The Kosciusko County Fair is the only fair that will sell alcohol in our area this year.
Indiana
‘Foul play’ suspected in death investigation on Indiana-Ohio state line, Wayne County officials say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Police are investigating the death of a person who died in the emergency department of Reid Health in Richmond.
Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of the death Wednesday evening, according to a media release. Evidence has reportedly indicated that foul play is involved.
Officials believe the incident may have occurred in the area of the Petro Travel Center in New Paris, Ohio, just across the Indiana-Ohio state line.
The coroner’s office said the deceased person has been transported to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, for a forensic autopsy and identification.
The office is still working the locate and identify the victim’s family.
This remains an active investigation.
News 8’s Michaela Springer contributed to this report.
-
Tennessee4 minutes ago‘Oppressive’ heat is on the way. How long will heat dome last in Tennessee
-
Texas7 minutes agoGiraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
-
Utah12 minutes agoUtah weather conditions trigger historic red flag warning as wildfires rage in state
-
Vermont19 minutes agoArlington Common, Albert Construction recognized by Preservation Trust of Vermont
-
Virginia21 minutes agoVirginia Cannabis: Will Retail Finally Start In 2027?
-
Washington27 minutes agoTouring Trump’s Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation’s capital
-
Wisconsin34 minutes agoNorthwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update – Jun. 26, 2026
-
West Virginia37 minutes agoWest Virginia AD: McAfee’s Value to School ‘Maybe Eight Figures’
