Putnam County—On Saturday afternoon, April 14, at 12:46, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Troy Sunier was dispatched to 314 Someday Way near Cloverdale for a report of two small children playing in the street wearing only their undergarments. Preliminary investigation revealed a concerned citizen had noticed the two young males, …
Read More »Wrong Way Driver Hits Semi on I-70, Seriously Injures One
Indianapolis, IN – A suspected drunk driver drove eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-70 for nearly one mile before striking a semi, critically injuring the passenger. Around 3:30 this morning Indiana State Police Dispatchers began receiving 911 calls reporting a wrong way driver on I-70 near the 91 mile …
Read More »Hendricks County’s “Kick In For Kids” Fundraising Goal is $16,770
BRAZIL, IND. (April 13, 2018) – Sheriffs from across the state are launching a $500,000 “Kick In For Kids” fundraising campaign to benefit their not-for-profit Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch being developed for future law enforcement officers and at-risk kids. To motivate individuals, businesses, veteran and other civic organizations to “kick …
Read More »Nominating committee will interview seven candidates to fill IURC vacancy
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) Nominating Committee will interview seven candidates to fill a vacancy created by Commissioner Angela Weber’s term expiration. The following seven candidates applied to fill the vacancy and will be interviewed Friday, April 20: Yvonne Dean Stefanie Krevda Jay Potesta Susan Smith Marcus …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb names Michael McMains Chairman of Indiana Gaming Commission
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has appointed Michael McMains to serve as chairman for the Indiana Gaming Commission. The appointment was effective April 5. McMains will replace Cris Johnston, who resigned from his chairmanship on the commission to join the governor’s administration as a deputy …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb, INDOT Mark Start of 2018 Next Level Roads Construction Season
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness and state and local officials today in Columbus to mark the start of the 2018 Next Level Roads construction season. Officials kicked off construction for the year by breaking ground on a $143 million expansion …
Read More »Banks Questions Secretary Mattis, General Dunford on Afghanistan
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today questioned Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph Dunford on the progress of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Click here to hear Congressman Banks’ questions. Text of Banks’ questions follow: …
Read More »Rokita on Balanced Budget Amendment: My Priority is the Prosperity of Hoosier Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Todd Rokita released this statement today after voting in favor of the Balanced Budget Amendment: “I came to Congress because our out-of-control spending and skyrocketing debt is unfairly burdening the future of our economy, our communities, and our families,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “If the Balanced …
Read More »Rokita Leads Letter To Terminate Citibank’s Contract Because of Their Anti-Second Amendment Policies
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Todd Rokita led a letter with 15 congressional cosigners to the General Services Administration (GSA) calling to rebid their contract with Citibank due to the company’s new sale policies that target customers wishing to exercise their legal Second Amendment rights. “This flagrant disregard for American citizens …
Read More »Second Arrest Made in Monroe County Fatal Fire Investigation
Riverside CA – A second arrest was made yesterday in connection with the fatal fire investigation that found Noel Montes Cazares, AKA “Giovanni Bush”, charged with Arson, Murder, Neglect of a Dependent and Obstruction of Justice. The fire took place on February 10 near Bloomington on Handy Road and resulted …
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