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Animal Neglect Tip Leads to Arrest in Sullivan County

Sullivan County—This morning at approximately 10:15, Indiana State Police, with assistance from the Humane Society of Sullivan County, served a Sullivan Superior Court search warrant at 4220 Pine Street in Paxton. The search warrant was obtained through a tip to the Humane Society of Sullivan County and relayed to the …

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Holcomb selects Stefanie Krevda to fill IURC vacancy

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that he has appointed Stefanie Krevda to fill a vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) created by the expiration of Angela Weber’s term. “Once again, the nominating committee brought me three great candidates to fill this vacancy. After careful consideration, …

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Banks Amendment to Repeal WOTUS Passes House

Washington, D.C. –  Today the House voted to adopt Congressman Jim Banks’ (IN-03) amendment to the 2018 farm bill that would permanently repeal the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Banks released the following statement after voting in support of the farm bill: “While I am glad to …

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Governor Holcomb to Highlight Indiana’s Global Economy in Europe

INDIANAPOLIS (May 17, 2018) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb will depart for Europe on Friday, marking his sixth international economic development trip as governor. The governor will meet with government, business and academic stakeholders in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and France prior to …

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Donnelly Receives Award from National Association of Police Organizations for Successful Work Enacting Law Enforcement Mental Health Act

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly received an award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) recognizing his outstanding support for law enforcement. Donnelly was also recognized for his work to draft, introduce, and shepherd to passage the bipartisan Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act, which was …

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Automatic Signal Violation Results in Vigo County Crash

Vigo County—Tuesday morning at 10:55, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Chip McKee drove upon a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of US 41 (3rd Street) at Hulman Street. Preliminary investigation revealed a black 1998 Dodge pickup, driven by 44-year-old Michelle Heidelberg-Bauer of Shelburn, IN., was southbound on US 41 …

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