State News

This Valentine’s Day take your sweetheart on a trip that won’t be forgotten — to the largest documented winter eagle roost in Indiana. Eagle watches will be offered Feb. 13 and 14 through DNR’s Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. Participants will meet at Salamonie Interpretive Center at 3 p.m. on both …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence today issued the following statement.   “This Thanksgiving, Hoosiers from all across Indiana will gather with family and friends and celebrate the shared blessings that give each of us reason to pause from daily life and offer our heartfelt appreciation …

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-04) issued the following statement after local officials thwarted a threat in Mooresville High School:   “I commend the Mooresville school officials, teachers, and police department for their vigilance. Cooperation between school officials and law enforcement ensured this plan never came to fruition. Communication, …

INDIANAPOLIS – Following the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana’s announcement that it  filed suit to challenge Governor Pence’s decision to suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees, spokeswoman Kara Brooks released the following statement.   “Governor Pence took decisive action a week ago to put the safety and security of the …

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Regional Dispatcher  position at the Indianapolis Post to staff the Regional Dispatch Center that operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Successful applicants for the Regional Dispatcher must be able to receive, record, disseminate and accurately dispatch information to …

Indiana State Police Officer Kyle Mitchell was recently honored (November 14th) with the Missouri Valley Football Conference’s Silver Anniversary Team Award, presented to him on the playing field of Indiana State University’s (ISU) Memorial Stadium. Mitchell was originally inducted in 2009, but no one knew where to find him.  After …

In wake of attacks in Paris, Governor Pence and others request that Syrian refugee program be suspended until gaps acknowledged by FBI Director are addressed   Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence joined a multi-governor letter to President Barack Obama urging the suspension of plans to resettle additional Syrian refugees …

Shelby Co., – A two vehicle crash on I-74 late this afternoon has claimed the life of a St. Paul, Indiana man. This afternoon at approximately 5:20 p.m., Indiana State Police troopers were dispatched to a personal injury crash on I-74 WB at the 115mm involving a van and semi-tractor …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today penned the following op-ed regarding his decision to suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the state of Indiana. Both the United States and Indiana have proud traditions of welcoming individuals and families who seek the safety and refuge that all Americans find within …

Washington, D.C. – Representative Todd Rokita (IN-04) issued the following statement after he was appointed by House leadership to serve as a conferee for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Reauthorization.  The Conference Committee is made up of negotiation teams of members from both the House and Senate.  They …