Clay County—Last evening at 7:23, acting on community tips and other investigative information, Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section investigators, with assistance from Putnamville District troopers, served a search warrant at 605 North Columbia Street in Brazil, IN. During a search of the residence, approximately (4) grams of Methamphetamine; approximately …

DANVILLE, IN — Following the news today that the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice is putting 23 jurisdictions on notice for their dangerous sanctuary city policies, Congressman Todd Rokita released the following statement:  “President Trump and the Administration are putting Americans first and standing up for the rule of law,” …

INDIANAPOLIS – In late 2017, the Indianapolis Violence Reduction Partnership (IVRP) identified an area on the Indianapolis Police Department (IMPD) Southeast (SE) District as having an unusual increase in violent crime.  This included an increase in murders and non-fatal shootings.  Based on this information, a joint operation between local and …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today the launch of a teacher recruitment and retention campaign. Two new websites, EducateIN.org and Indiana.Teachers-Teachers.com, will provide those looking for a career in the classroom the opportunity to connect with available openings in education. The online platforms allow the Department …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a bank robbery suspect. Just after 10 a.m., on January 23, 2018, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the Key Bank located in the 7400 block of US …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly this week helped craft the bipartisan deal to end the shutdown of the federal government. The government funding bill included a six-year reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and a two-year suspension of the medical device tax. Donnelly remains committed to …

The extreme fluctuation of temperatures dipping above and below freezing the past few weeks has created prime conditions for potholes on Indiana interstates, U.S. routes and state highways. To deal with potholes in the most aggressive and efficient manner, the Indiana Department of Transportation will be allowing crews through the …

INDIANAPOLIS (January 23, 2018) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.4 percent for December and remains lower than the national rate of 4.1 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for more than four years. The monthly unemployment …

BROWNSBURG – Brownsburg Town Council has elected 2018 officers and announced several appointments to the municipality’s boards and commissions. The council named Ward 5 representative Sean Benham as president and Ward 3 representative Brian Jessen will serve as vice-president this year. Robert McLaughlin was reappointed to the Economic Development Commission. …

INDIANAPOLIS – In participation with the Milken Family Foundation and Brownsburg Community Schools, the Indiana Department of Education announced today that Kristen Lents of Harris Academy is a recipient of the Milken Educator Award. The award is provided through the Milken Family Foundation, and along with national recognition, includes a …