Washington, D.C. – In its newest Bipartisan Index, the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University recognized U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly as the fourth-most bipartisan Senator, and the most bipartisan Democrat. The full Senate rankings are available here. Donnelly has a proven and consistent record …

Vermillion County—This morning at 8:25, Indiana State Police and the Vermillion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tractor-trailer versus INDOT vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of State Road 63 at the Interstate 74 interchange. There were no injuries reported. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2017 Freightliner, driven by 61-year-old …

With temperatures on the rise, more farmers will be out in their fields, which means slow-moving farm equipment will soon be on Indiana roadways. To keep motorists and farmers safe this planting season, several state agencies have partnered together to encourage Hoosiers to be alert, slow down and share the …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Marion County Traffic Partnership is conducting highly-visible traffic patrols this April as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Police in most states may now write traffic tickets for texting while driving. In Indiana, it is illegal to type, transmit or read e-mail or text messages on …

INDIANAPOLIS –On Monday, March 23, 2018, just before 6:00 p.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to E. Penway St./ Tiffany Dr. on a call of a person down.  When officers arrived they located a male was who appeared to have been shot.  Indianapolis Fire Department …

INDIANAPOLIS- Jeffery Buckley was arrested Monday by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Violent Crimes Unit, IMPD S.W.A.T. QRF and the US Marshalls Office. Law enforcement had been tracking Buckley since 10/18/2017 when he was charged with the murder of Kirk Shurill. Buckley used various sophisticated techniques to avoid apprehension including fake …

Bloomington – Troopers at the Bloomington Post stayed busy over the Little 500 Weekend, documenting 22 OWI’s and nearly 100 criminal arrests, 20 of which were felonies. Troopers handed out hundreds of traffic citations and assisted the Bloomington Police Department, Ellettsville Police Department and the Indiana University Police Department throughout …

Indianapolis, IN – Trooper Cameron Bottema was recognized by Superintendent Douglas Carter during an awards ceremony held Friday at the Indiana Government Center for his outstanding DUI enforcement efforts. Trooper Cameron Bottema, a 2 1/2 year state police veteran, patrols the overnight hours in the Indianapolis area with a focus on …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 23, 2018) — Indiana’s Primary Election is right around the corner. Tuesday, May 8th is Primary Election Day – polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. If you cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, you can vote early in-person or …

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2018) – The Purdue University College of Liberal Arts and the CLA Alumni Board presented Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch with the Distinguished Alumni Award for her positive impact in the state of Indiana. “I am very grateful to Purdue for the experiences I have had, and the …