Two individuals have been arrested and charged with murder for their alleged involvement in separate but recent homicides. Nickolas Shannon was arrested November 29, 2017 for his alleged involvement in the murder and robbery of Jared Dowell. The victim in this case was killed at the Marinas apartments located at …

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 1, 2017) – Today Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Bruce Kettler, an experienced member of the agriculture community, will serve as the new director of Indiana State Department of Agriculture effective Jan. 8, 2018. Kettler most recently operated as the director of public relations for Beck’s Hybrids, where …

FISHERS, Ind. (Nov. 30, 2017) – Flexware Innovation, a provider of software development, business intelligence and automation engineering services, announced plans today to expand its operations in Hamilton County, creating up to 68 new, high-wage jobs by 2021. “Indiana continues to take center stage as a hub for innovation as …

INDIANAPOLIS – A 10-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) was suspended without pay with a recommendation for termination and subsequently arrested Thursday November 30, 2017, on allegations of computer tampering. In November of 2015, detectives with the IMPD Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and Internal Affairs Unit began …

Washington, D.C. – After holding his 10th Farm Bill listening session of the year, U.S. Senator Donnelly is prepared to advocate for Hoosiers in the upcoming Farm Bill.   Donnelly, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said, “This is a critical year for the Indiana agriculture community as we …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC or Commission) today expanded its Safe Dig Indiana training to include a new grant for local government employees to attend training and education programs involving underground utility safety practices. The Safe Dig Indiana | Local Grant is intended to help ensure local …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – Hendricks County residents can obtain a free naloxone rescue kit and opioid overdose reversal training from the Hendricks County Health Department while supplies last. The Health Department was awarded nasal naloxone rescue kits from the Indiana State Department of Health to help prevent opioid overdose deaths in …

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 30, 2017) – Individuals are not the only ones who should be on the lookout for cybercriminals looking to steal crucial financial information in order to commit fraud. Small business are equally at risk as thieves increase their knowledge of the tax code and industry filing practices to …

Washington, DC–Congressman Todd Rokita released the following statement after working with Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6) to write bipartisan legislation to help ensure justice for victims of sexual harassment and put an end to taxpayers footing the bill to cover up allegations against members of Congress:     “Americans are sick and …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) today approved a settlement agreement between the IURC’s Pipeline Safety Division and Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO).  In the settlement agreement, NIPSCO agreed to pay $900,000 for past violations, to provide information and ongoing reporting to the Pipeline Safety Division and …