Search continues in White River for missing teen (Marion County)
Indiana Conservation Officers have joined the search for a teenager who went missing after a water emergency in the White River on Tuesday evening in Indianapolis. Searchers believe that Kevin Rodriguez, 17, went missing near the area of the 16th Street dam. Carlos Rameriz, 45, and Rodriguez were at the river working on a canoe when they were swept over the dam, causing the canoe to capsize. Life jackets were not being worn at the time. Witnesses helped Rameriz to shore. Rodriguez was last seen by witnesses floating down the river. Responders with the Indianapolis Fire Department and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department searched for Rodriquez until calling off the search last night because of darkness Efforts to find Rodriguez resumed this morning. Conservation officers and IFD searched upstream and downstream of the area he was last spotted. Shore-based searches on foot, water-based searches by boat, and drone searches by air were used.
Anyone who may have observed Rodriguez exiting the water or in the area should contact DNR Law Enforcement Central Dispatch at 812-837-9536.
INDOT Career Fair
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host an online, virtual career fair from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 1. INDOT is recruiting applicants for open full-time and seasonal positions in highway maintenance, fleet services, construction engineering, and construction project inspections. Recruiters from INDOT will be available to answer questions and provide information on the benefits of joining the State of Indiana team. Advance registration is not required. For questions, email careers@indot.in.gov.
The Virtual Event on Microsoft Teams can be accessed here
2021 fishing and hunting licenses
Indiana fishing and hunting licenses are now available for purchase and are valid from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022. Disconnect from the worries of the day. Reconnect with your family and friends. Brush up on your fishing skills at a fishing spot near you. Also, the opening day of trout season for inland streams is April 24. Need to purchase or renew your fishing license? Buy online or at a local retailer.
State parks, inns are hiring summer workers
Indiana state park properties and inns are hiring about 1,300 workers for the summer season. Positions available include gate attendants, laborers, naturalist aides, security, housekeepers, dishwashers, cooks, guest service workers, and camp store attendants. Most positions will be seasonal, but some are full- or part-time year-round positions. To apply for a position at one of the properties, see WorkforIndiana.IN.gov. To apply for a position at one of the seven Indiana state park inns, see Indianainnsjobs.com. See stateparks.IN.gov find out which property or inn is closest to you.
Lifeguards are also being recruited for the state park beach at Indiana Dunes.