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Indiana State Police Will Conduct D.U.I. Checkpoint

On the evening of August 28th and the early morning hours of August 29th, 2015 Indiana State Police troopers will participate in an enforcement check point targeting impaired drivers in Marion County. After the checkpoint, troopers will conduct roving saturation patrols aggressively seeking impaired drivers throughout the Indianapolis District which …

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Donnelly Announces He Will Support Proposed Iran Nuclear Agreement

Indianapolis, Ind.— Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced he will support the proposed Iran nuclear agreement and released the following statement.  Donnelly said, “A nuclear-armed Iran would pose an unacceptable threat to the security of the United States and our allies. Only …

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Crews Test I-65 Northbound Bridge Repairs

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. – Specialized crews working for Walsh Construction Company have been on site this week testing the solution for bridge pier settlement where I-65 northbound crosses Wildcat Creek. Structural engineers with the Indiana Department of Transportation reviewed preliminary designs over the weekend, and continue to review new information …

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South Carolina governor to headline Indiana GOP's annual fall dinner

INDIANAPOLIS  – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will give the keynote speech during the Indiana Republican Party’s annual fall dinner on October 27. “Gov. Nikki Haley is a conservative trailblazer who continues to make great strides in South Carolina especially regarding education, jobs and transparency,” said Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell. “We are excited …

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Lt. Governor Ellspermann Hosts Showcase for 2015 Stellar Communities Designation Program Finalists

Indianapolis – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann hosted a showcase for the 2015 Stellar Communities Designation Program finalists who included Crawfordsville, Decatur, Dunkirk, Marion and North Liberty. Each of the finalists presented their local community’s in-depth Strategic Investment Plans (SIP) and highlighted the work, assessments and partnerships that go into the …

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Lafayette Traffic Stop Nets Escapee

Lafayette-Monday evening at around 11:45 p.m. on Greenbush and 13th Street, troopers made a routine traffic stop for an expired plate and discovered drugs and an escapee from Marion County. The traffic stop was conducted by Troopers Stephen Grayson and Jared McQueary on a 1993 red Mercury Cougar for an equipment …

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