Statewide Indiana – Today’s winter storm that started around 12 noon today and on through 8 p.m. affected a large portion of the state.  During this time frame the Indiana State Police responded to: 68 Personal Injury Crashes 199 Property Damage Crashes 102 Assist Motorist Calls Fortunately, thus far, the …

Indianapolis – In accordance with a presidential proclamation issued late Saturday evening, Governor Mike Pence has directed that flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff to honor the service of United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away yesterday. Flags should be flown at half-staff beginning …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: “The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is a great loss for our nation. Justice Scalia possessed a brilliant legal mind and loyally served our country throughout …

INDIANAPOLIS – An eight-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is in good condition at Methodist Hospital after being wounded in an early morning shooting. It happened around 3:20 a.m. in the 1100 block of McDougal Street after officers responded to a call of noises outside a home. …

INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested 39-year-old Ronnie Massengale for the murder of Gregory Watkins.  Mr. Watkins was killed on October 18, 2015, on the east side of Indianapolis.   Following an extensive investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Ronnie Massengale on February 11, 2016.  He was arrested …

INDIANAPOLIS–Homicide investigators make an arrest in connection with a shooting that left one dead and another critically injured. On February 12, 2016, at approximately 8:47 p.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to the 3400 block of South Lynhurst Drive on the report of a person shot. …

Indianapolis, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly spoke with Chris Nelson, President of HVAC systems and services for North America at Carrier Corporation, and asked for an explanation of why Carrier Corporation and UTEC will be closing plants in Indianapolis and Huntington and moving those operations to Mexico. The announcement …

INDIANAPOLIS—On Friday February 12, 2016, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Shelby Street to investigate a hit and run accident.  Witnesses told arriving officers that a female in an SUV drove into the business then fled from the scene.  Officers observed significant damage …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, voted for the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Conference Report on Thursday afternoon. The legislation, which passed the Senate 75 to 20, is the largest legislative reform in customs and enforcement policy in nearly 20 …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) recently received the “True Blue” award from the Family Research Council (FRC). “Throughout my career, I have been a firm supporter of life,” said Coats. “As a father and grandfather, I know life is a precious gift that must be protected from the …