indiana department of natural resources

The state's Next Level Trails program has awarded $150 million since it launched in 2018, with another $30 million set to be awarded this year.

Bills to reduce the number of dams under the state's jurisdiction and offer lead screening to all Indiana children were passed by their respective chambers Tuesday.

The annual deer hunts began in 1993, with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources saying wildlife biologists evaluate the parks to determine where the hunts are needed to ensure healthy habitats for native plants and animals.

In June, the DNR asked Indiana residents to take down their bird feeders to stop the spread of the disease. Last month, the DNR said residents in all but 16 counties could start feeding birds again.