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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Chicagoland father and son drown in Lake Michigan while swimming at Indiana Dunes
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — A father and son from Chicagoland drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming in Lake Michigan at a beach in Northwest Indiana. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, emergency crews were called to Boaters Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park at 4:20 p.m. following reports of an active water rescue. Conservation Officers, along with National Park Rangers, used off-road vehicles and a patrol boat to reach the remote area. Two men were pulled from the water by a good Samaritan. They were transported to a local hospital, where they later died, IDNR said. The victims were identified as David Meneou, 65, of Joliet, and his son, Jameson Meneou, 20, of Lockport. IDNR says a preliminary investigation shows Jameson Meneou was swimming when he ventured into deep water and began to struggle. His father jumped in to save him but also became distressed. This incident remains under investigation by Indiana Conservation Officers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crews working submerged vehicle on Wabash River in Gibson County
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Gibson County Dispatch has confirmed that crews are working the scene of a submerged vehicle on the Wabash River. Joe Haywood with Indiana DNR says it happened on W. 350 N and divers are enroute. Haywood also says the message string started at around 5:25 ET. He states the vehicle was unoccupied, and everyone has been accounted for. Eyewitness News will provide more information as it becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Indianapolis Star
01-05-2025
- General
- Indianapolis Star
Indiana DNR offers free fishing day and free state park admission on May 4
Indiana Department of Natural Resource's state parks and properties offer free admission May 4 Indiana residents can also fish for free on public waters across the state on May 4 Indiana DNR is offering free admission to state parks and properties Sunday, May 4, to celebrate the beginning of the outdoor recreation season. Hoosiers can find a new park to explore or head back to an old favorite at one of the two dozen state parks across the state, or visit one of the many other reservoirs, state recreation areas or satellite locations. 'We're excited to welcome back longtime visitors, and we also warmly invite anyone who's never visited,' Ginger Murphy, deputy director of Indiana State Parks, said in a news release. 'Our parks offer beautiful scenic views, camping and healthy outdoor activities, nature centers for learning about Indiana's history and natural resources, and delicious dining and restful lodging at our inns.' DNR is offering many activities across the state park system including a fungi walk at Indiana Dunes State Park, a campfire building class over at Chain O'Lakes and a discussion on attracting hummingbirds to backyards at Fort Harrison State Park. A full list of DNR properties can be found online at Indiana free fishing day While enjoying free admission to state parks, state residents can also fish for free Sunday, May 4, on public waters across Indiana. Hoosiers new to fishing or veteran anglers can head out to any of the state's public waters without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp for the day. DNR has an interactive map on its website detailing all the public access sites, fish consumption advisories and low-head dam locations so anglers can be informed before heading out.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Indiana State Parks to offer free admission on May 4
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— To celebrate the second day of their Welcome Weekend and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced that admission to all Indiana State Parks will be free. Campgrounds will be open, as well as comfort stations with water turned on for the season for those looking to camp. Multiple activities are also being planned for several of the Hoosier State's parks. Some examples include the fungi walk at the Indiana Dunes State Park, a campfire building class at Chain O' Lakes State Park, and a talk featuring ways to bring more hummingbirds into your backyard at Fort Harrison State Park. May 4 will also be a Free Fishing Day, meaning you do not need a state fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish Indiana's public waters. To find out what events the State Park closest to you has planned for Welcome Weekend, you can check the Indiana DNR calendar at this link or the specific property's Facebook page. 'We're excited to welcome back longtime visitors, and we also warmly invite anyone who's never visited,' said Ginger Murphy, Deputy Director of Indiana State Parks. 'Our parks offer beautiful scenic views, camping and healthy outdoor activities, nature centers for learning about Indiana's history and natural resources, and delicious dining and restful lodging at our inns.' A 25% discount on entry will also be valid from May 5 until May 14, using the code SPRING25; some restrictions apply. Indiana State Parks Inns will also be offering a 25% discount for their Spring special when booking two consecutive nights until May 22. A complete list of Inns and restrictions on the sale can be found at this link. To find a state park near you and their events, you can use this link, and if you've never been to one of Indiana's State Parks, you can visit this link for helpful tips. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Indiana Department of Natural Resources announces Midwest Walleye Challenge
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has invited anglers across the state to participate in a state-wide tournament online. The 2025 Midwest Walleye Challenge will not only allow participants to win prizes while assisting with fishery management but also provide Indiana DNR fisheries biologists with valuable data on the target fish populations. The tournament began on the first of the month and ends on June 29. The only species that will count toward the tournament will be walleye, sauger, and saugeye. The tournament was originally held in Iowa three years ago and caused multiple other Midwest states to join in on the festivities. This all serves as a regionwide citizens science opportunity to assist with the larger fisheries research project. DNR hosts Historic Preservation Month photo contest The tournament features a $25 registration fee, and cash prizes will be divvied out on a biweekly basis, with a grand prize to be awarded at the end of the tournament. There are multiple categories that angers can enter their time on the water into. The 'Tough Luck' category will be awarded to those who log fishing trips where they don't manage to catch anything. The 'Most Waterbodies Fished' award will be given to whoever logs the most trips to different rivers, lakes, and streams. There will also be a 'Longest Fish' category and random prize drawings among participants. You can use the free mobile app MyCatch to log photos of your catches on a measuring device so that length and species can be recorded. When the photos have been evaluated and confirmed, they will appear on a live leaderboard so you can check your ratings. Those wanting to participate can find rules and registration here or on the app. for more information you can visit the Indiana DNR website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
