Johnson County – Around 6:13 this morning emergency crews responded to reports of a semi crash and large fire on I-65 southbound at the 93 mile marker. The first trooper on the scene reported a Good Samaritan had pulled the driver out of the fiery wreckage. Firefighters and paramedics quickly arrived on …
Read More »Indiana Supreme Court to celebrate bicentennial in Corydon with oral argument in original courtroom
The Indiana Supreme Court will travel to Corydon in Harrison County on April 20, 2016 to hold an oral argument in the original Supreme Court Courtroom. The premier event for the judicial branch to celebrate the state bicentennial will include a modern day argument in the original location of state …
Read More »Marijuana Grow Operation Found at Rosedale Home
Parke County—This afternoon at 2:30, Indiana State Police Troopers from the Putnamville District Drug Task Force executed a Parke County Circuit Court search warrant at 2906 West Lambert Avenue near the town of Rosedale. Troopers secured a search warrant through investigative information they received from various sources. Arrested: Michael T. …
Read More »Donnelly Statement Following Meeting with United Technologies Executive
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after meeting this afternoon with Robert McDonough, President, UTC Climate Controls & Security to discuss the company’s decision to move 2,100 jobs to Mexico from Carrier in Indianapolis and UTEC in Huntington. The meeting was held at Donnelly’s Washington office and …
Read More »First Lady Karen Pence Hosts Third Annual Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation
Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence hosted the third annual fundraising luncheon to support the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation, which strives to support and recognize communities and organizations that promote the well-being of Hoosier children and their families. There, she presented a check for $100,000 to the Indiana Bicentennial …
Read More »Coats Statement on Meeting with United Technologies Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement following a meeting in his Washington office with representatives from United Technologies Corporation (UTC), the parent company of Carrier and United Technologies Electronic Controls (UTEC): “Today I met with representatives from United Technologies and expressed my profound …
Read More »Eight Troopers from the Indianapolis Post Begin Solo Patrol
Indianapolis – Eight new troopers from the Indianapolis Post joined their classmates from the 75th Recruit Academy this morning to receive their first patrol cars at the Indiana State Police Museum. The ceremony began with Superintendent Carter addressing the 45 new troopers from around the state, he said to them …
Read More »INDOT Announces $80-100 Million Call for Rural Local Projects
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Speaking before the Purdue Road School conference today, Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson announced that rural cities, towns and counties may begin submitting project applications late this month for an estimated $80 to $100 million in federal transportation funding. “INDOT sets aside a quarter …
Read More »State of Indiana Seeking Nominations for Mr. and Miss Math and Science Awards
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced the State of Indiana is accepting nominations for the 2016 Mr. and Miss Math and Mr. and Miss Science awards. These honors recognize up to four outstanding high school seniors for their exemplary performance in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Winning students …
Read More »Indiana Department of Child Services Appoints Sam Criss as Deputy Director of Services and Outcomes
INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2016)—The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) has appointed Sam Criss as Deputy Director for the Indiana DCS Services and Outcomes. “Sam will be a great addition to our team. In his current role, Sam will build on the leadership of Lisa Rich and continue to ensure …
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