Vigo County—Just before noon Tuesday, Indiana State Police South Zone SWAT members established a residential perimeter at 2123 4th Avenue in Terre Haute. The perimeter was to secure the residence after receiving new information that a potential homicide suspect was at that residence. At approximately 12:10 this afternoon, the male …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly spoke on the Senate floor today about the bipartisan regulatory relief package that is being debated in the Senate this week. The bipartisan Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which Donnelly negotiated, co-wrote, and introduced in November with several colleagues, passed the Banking Committee …

The North West Hendricks Education Foundation Fund (NWHEF), a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation, awarded the Pittsboro Primary School Resource Room a grant for materials to help aid student learning. The Resource Room services over twenty students in grades kindergarten through second grade, and meets a wide variety …

Santa Monica, Calif.—The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) today announced that Perry Township’s Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is one of five finalists for the 2018 TAP Founder’s Award, NIET’s top school recognition. Created by NIET Chairman and TAP Founder Lowell Milken, the TAP Founder’s Award is given annually …

WASHINGTON, DC – In February, Congressman Todd Rokita donated his salary from the Schumer Shutdown. The three days worth of salary – $940 – was divided amongst three organizations that provide resources for families of fallen or injured border patrol agents, to ICE agents, and to developing training opportunities for …

INDIANAPOLIS – Chesterton will soon have new public restrooms and community space in the historic Thomas Centennial Park, thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign, sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity is managed by the Town …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that applications will be accepted through April 6 for the 2018-2019 Governor’s Fellowship.  The Governor’s Fellowship provides a unique experience in Indiana state government. The program is highly selective, recruiting talented young men and women from across the state who will serve …

STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch held the first defense caucus meeting to align the work being done at the Indiana Office of Defense Development with the Indiana General Assembly. “We have a number of assets in Indiana that support our defense industry, from federal and state …

Hendricks County Parks & Recreation hosted the first half of Maple Syrup Days on Saturday at McCloud Nature Park, and an estimated 600 people took advantage of the beautiful weather to learn all about maple trees and syrup during the free, family-friendly event that takes place again on Saturday, March …

On Saturday, March 03, 2018, at approximately 5:11 p.m., Plainfield officers were dispatched to a report of a fight in progress in the McDonald’s parking lot at 2655 E. Main St. in Plainfield.  The reporting person advised dispatch that two males had a male on the ground kicking and hitting …