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STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2021) – The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code unanimously voted Tuesday to advance State Rep. Greg Steuerwald’s (R-Avon) bill supporting local law enforcement, and boosting accountability and transparency in policing. Steuerwald, a member of the committee, said his proposal for a new law would require …

Indianapolis, IN – Detectives from the Indiana State Police are investigating a shooting that is believed to have occurred on I-65 in Indianapolis. This morning around 4:00 a.m., police were notified of a person arriving at an area hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigation determined this incident likely occurred on …

State lawmakers are again gathering at the Capitol for the 2021 legislative session in order to continue working on issues that matter most to Hoosiers. While this session is unique due to steps being taken to keep everyone healthy and safe, I remain committed to being your voice at the …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff to honor United States Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on January …

Indianapolis, IN – This morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., emergency crews were called to the scene of a fiery crash on I-70 near Harding Street. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were first on scene and found a fully engulfed semi-tractor trailer off the road and a heavily damaged passenger …

Indianapolis, IN – Detectives from the Indiana State Police are investigating a theft from an ISP vehicle. In the overnight hours of January 2 into January 3 an issued police handgun was taken from a marked state police vehicle parked in a private driveway. The theft occurred in the Pine Springs …

INDIANAPOLIS –  On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identify and arrest a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 19-year-old Keon Dunlap. On Friday, December 18, 2020, just after 7:00 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to a report of …

The Hendricks Power Cooperative announced Tuesday that January and February’s Legislative Breakfasts have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Dana Cochran, Hendricks Power Cooperative Director of Marketing & Member Engagement, stated that they will later determine if they are able to host a breakfast in March and/or April.  For those …

INDIANA — In addition to the Indiana Department of Transportation’s snow and ice removal operations during winter storm events, the agency also pre-treats roadways with brine solution prior to winter weather if conditions allow.  This typically occurs 24 to 48 hours before precipitation begins to give time for crews to …

Youth baseball and softball players will score big thanks to the Brownsburg Town Council’s approval of a plan to bring 12 ballfields and a new community park to the north side of town. On Dec. 17, Town Manager Jeffery A. Eder presented a proposal to the Brownsburg Town Council to …