WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s plan to shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison and move Guantanamo detainees to the United States: “For years, the facility at Guantanamo Bay has been a valuable tool in our counterterrorism efforts. Moving Guantanamo …

DANVILLE, IN (February 23, 2016) – Visit Hendricks County has new materials available for 2016 that any visitor, local or even a couple planning a wedding would find valuable. The three publications – Visitor Guide, Bridal Services Guide and Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail Guidebook – are just …

Miami County –   Two narcotic investigations by members of the CLEAN Team resulted in seven people being arrested on various drug related charges. An investigation by the CLEAN Team resulted in the arrests of Aaron Cardwell, 19, Destiny B. Hattabaugh, 20, Thomas Jones, 20, John R. Koontz, 29, and Thosha …

Two historic structures located in Indiana State Parks are a step closer to restoration as a result of grants awarded to the parks’ local friends groups by the Indiana Parks Alliance (IPA). IPA recently made a $3000 contribution to the Friends of McCormick’s Creek State Park for the design phase …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today endorsed Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for President of the United States: “After months of spirited debates and now three consequential primary contests, it is time to focus on which Republican candidate can best unite our party, earn the support of independents …

INDIANAPOLIS – Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the area of Washington Street and Lynhurst Drive to assist a 13-year-old robbery victim Monday.  The robbery occurred just before 4:00 PM near the Taco Bell.  The suspects took the victim’s shoes and his backpack.  Witnesses assisted the investigation by …

Youth hunters can apply for reserved turkey hunts during the special youth wild turkey hunting season, April 23 and 24, on selected DNR properties.   Youth hunters must be younger than age 18 on the day of the hunt. Participating fish & wildlife areas are: Atterbury, Chinook, Crosley, Deer Creek, Fairbanks …

Indianapolis — Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement after the Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH) announced the control area associated with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) incident in Dubois County was lifted by the Indiana State Veterinarian, Dr. Bret D. Marsh. “Thanks to the dedication and …

The over 6,000 members of the American Federation of Teachers Indiana, who represent those who care for and teach our children each and every day, call upon all Hoosiers to reject the efforts to silence their voices in this session of the Indiana General Assembly. Last week representatives of our …

INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the murder of 67-year-old Rozzell Moore.  Mr. Moore was shot in the early hours of Sunday, February 21, 2016, near the area of 38th Street and Keystone Avenue. Detectives believe Mr. Moore was sitting in his car preparing to leave …