State News

(Wabash, IN) The Wabash County Farm Bureau (WCFB) and area hog farmers recently donated more than 1,800 pounds of ground pork to local food banks and community pantries. In late October, local hog farmers donated the hogs, which were turned into ground pork, to the Farmers Who Care campaign, a …

Vigo County— On Saturday October 28th, at 12:05 a.m. Trooper Rondell Shelton attempted to stop a vehicle for disregarding a stop sign. Trooper Shelton advised radio that the vehicle ignored his emergency lights and siren. At one point during the pursuit the vehicle stopped, let out a passenger and the …

BANGALORE (Oct. 30, 2017) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana delegation joined government officials of Karnataka today to establish a sister-state relationship between the two states, strengthening cooperation with the goal of increasing economic, educational and cultural ties. “As the first Indiana governor to travel to India, I was …

Oct 27, 2017–Vigo County—On Thursday at 5:20 in the evening, Indiana State Police Trooper Brad Fyfe attempted to stop a tan 2006 Hyundai on S. 4th St. in Terre Haute. Trooper Fyfe activated his emergency lights while behind the vehicle.  The vehicle then turned into a driveway and the male …

Oct 27, 2017–Monroe Co. – Yesterday, troopers with the Indiana State Police All Crimes Enforcement Squad, (ACES) along with troopers from the Indiana State Police Drug Task Force completed an investigation that led to the arrest of a high level methamphetamine dealer in Monroe County.   Troopers arrested Paxton Davis on felony charges …

Caucuses to Choose Replacements for State Rep. Mike Braun & former State Rep. Lloyd Arnold INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party State Chairman Kyle Hupfer officially called caucuses of eligible precinct committee members to fill the scheduled vacancy in the office of House District 63, the seat currently held by State Representative Mike Braun, and …

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 18, 2017) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will depart next week on an international trade mission to India, working to advance Indiana’s global economy by strengthening cultural and economic partnerships between Indiana and India. “With recent, large job commitments from India-based companies, we are building even greater momentum to …

Vermillion County—On Wednesday evening October 18 at approximately 7:25, Indiana State Police and Vermillion County emergency agencies responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash on State Road 163 just west of SR 63. The crash claimed the life of the driver and injured two passengers. Deceased:  Jayson R. Wallace, age 46, …

  Oct 19, 2017–Dearborn County-Yesterday, at approximately 3:22 pm, an Indiana State Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on I-74 eastbound near the 165 mile marker which led to the discovery of a large quantity of marijuana and the arrest of a passenger in the vehicle.   The …

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions.   Indiana Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors The governor made one reappointment to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors: Joel Gorelick (Schererville), former president and CAO of Northwest Indiana BanCorp and …