STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2020) – State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) recently at the Statehouse recognized Danville’s Katie Pourcho, who was named Indiana’s 2020 Teacher of the Year. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) (left) honors Indiana 2020 Teacher of the Year Katie Pourcho (right) Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at the Indiana …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced he signed an executive order directing state agencies to pursue collection of damage information that could lead to a declaration of disaster emergency along the Lake Michigan shoreline. He also outlined steps state agencies will take to provide assistance along the shoreline. The executive …

Camp Kesem at Indiana State University, a chapter part of a nationwide community driven by passionate college student leaders that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer, is pleased to announce plans for its spring fundraiser, Make the Magic. Make the Magic  will be held on Saturday, March 7 …

In the dog days of summer, I am writing to you about our new campaign about–you guessed it– protecting K9s. Tens of thousands of these loyal, trusted dogs serve alongside their human handlers in police departments across the country. But, sadly, due to budget cuts, many departments cannot afford life-saving …

Sullivan County – February 17, 2020, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Trooper William Clark was patrolling in the area of Old US 41, near Alexander Street.  Trooper Clark stopped a motorcycle for an expired license plate.  The driver was identified as Jason A. Mize, age 42, of Carlisle, Indiana.  Criminal activity was …

INDIANAPOLIS –  On February 5, 2020, just before 10:30 p.m., East District officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Shady Oak Drive on a report of a person shot.  When officers arrived, they located four individuals who appeared to have been shot. Officers called for the assistance of EMS …

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (Feb. 19, 2020) – Panacea Medical Technologies (Panacea), an innovative medical equipment manufacturer that pioneers solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, announced plans today to locate its first U.S. operations in central Indiana, with the goal of creating up to 65 new, high-wage jobs by the end …

Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) Nearly half of Hoosier employers have unfilled positions due to not having enough qualified applicants. In just two years, it is expected the state will need to fill approximately 1 million jobs. As Indiana continues to skill up its workforce, our efforts at every level must be …

Clay County – Indiana State Police are investigating an overnight shooting on State Road 340 west of Brazil, that claimed the life of a Brazil, Indiana resident. At approximately 9:00 p.m., February 16, 2020, the Clay County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting shots fired at 2055 State Road …

(Indianapolis, IN)-The Indiana State Capitol Police is asking for the public’s assistance as they investigate the theft of two metal sculptures from the White River State Park, located at 801 W. Washington Street. According to Capitol Police Detective Charles Meneely, sometime between Thursday, February 6, 2020 and Saturday, February 8, …